Samsung GT-S6812 User Guide

User Manual

GT-S6812

www.samsung.com

About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work
properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider
other than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

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use of media.

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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.

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About this manual

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer
be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided
with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,
contact service providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

Copyright

Copyright © 2013 Samsung Electronics

This guide is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.

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About this manual

Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™
Store, and Google Talk

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

13 Charging the battery

15 Inserting a memory card

17 Turning the device on and off

18 Holding the device

18 Locking and unlocking the device

18 Adjusting the volume

18 Switching to silent mode

19 Switching between networks

34 Transferring files

35 Securing the device

37 Upgrading the device

Communication

38 Phone

43 Contacts

47 Messaging

48 Email

49 Google Mail

51 Talk

52 Google+

52 Messenger

52 ChatON

Basics

20 Indicator icons

21 Using the touch screen

24 Control motions

26 Notifications

27 Home screen

29 Using applications

29 Applications screen

31 Entering text

32 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

33 Setting up accounts

Web & network

53 Internet

55 Chrome

56 Bluetooth

Media

57 Music Player

58 Camera

64 Gallery

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Table of Contents

66 Video Player

67 YouTube

68 FM Radio

Application & media stores

70 Play Store

71 Samsung Apps

71 Game Hub

Utilities

72 Memo

73 S Planner

Settings

86 About Settings

86 Wi-Fi

87 Bluetooth

87 Data usage

88 More settings

89 Blocking mode

89 SIM card manager

89 Sound

90 Display

90 Storage

90 Battery

91 Application manager

91 Location services
75 Dropbox

76 Quickoffice

76 Clock

78 Calculator

78 Voice Recorder

80 Google

81 Voice Search

81 My Files

82 Downloads

Travel & local

83 Maps

84 Local

85 Navigation

91 Lock screen

92 Security

93 Language and input

95 Cloud

95 Backup and reset

95 Add account

95 Motion

96 Date and time

96 Accessibility

97 Developer options

98 About device

Troubleshooting

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Getting started

Device layout

Earpiece

Home button

Menu button

Multipurpose jack

Front camera

Proximity sensor

Power button

Touch screen

Back button

Microphone

Headset jack

Speaker

Rear camera

Back cover

Flash

Volume button

GPS antenna

Main antenna

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Getting started

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Buttons

Button Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has

Power

Menu

Home

Back

Volume

fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.

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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

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Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage
or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.

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Getting started

Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the
included battery.

Only microSIM cards work with the device.

Remove the back cover.

1

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Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

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Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

2

Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 (
USIM card into SIM card slot 2 (

2 ).

1 ) and the secondary SIM or

1

2

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Getting started

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Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the
antenna.

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to
remove the memory card.

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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Insert the battery.

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2

Replace the back cover.

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1

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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the back cover.

1

Pull out the battery.

2

Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

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Getting started

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also
used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low
battery power message.

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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.

Charging with the charger

Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large
end of the charger into an electric socket.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.

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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electric socket
while charging.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

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Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.

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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards. When inserting a
card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory
card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the

extSdCard

folder under the internal memory.

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Getting started

Remove the back cover.

1

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

2

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

3

Replace the back cover.

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Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

→

Settings

Remove the back cover.

1

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

2

Replace the back cover.

3

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

→

Storage

→

Unmount SD card

.

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Getting started

Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap

→

Erase everything

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.

.

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

→

Format SD card

Turning the device on and off

When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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Press and hold the Power button and tap
features.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

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Flight mode

to disable the wireless

Power off

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Getting started

Holding the device

Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.

Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button
turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked
if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is
turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound
volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Mute

or

Vibrate

.

Sound

or

Vibrate

.

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Switching between networks

When you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions on the same
network without the need to carry two devices at the same time. Activate two cards and
switch between them when making calls or sending messages.

Your device supports dual standby with two different networks. You cannot make or
answer calls on both networks at the same time.

Activating SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap →
switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right.

Settings

→

SIM card manager

. Drag one or both of the

Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap →
the card name and icon, and then tap
icon for each card.

Settings

Register name

→

SIM card manager

or

. Select a SIM or USIM card, tap

Select icon

. Set a display name and

Switching between networks

When two SIM or USIM cards are activated, network selection icons appear on the dashboard
of the notifications panel. Open the notifications panel and then select a network.

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Basics

Indicator icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the
device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

Icon Meaning

No signal

/

/

Signal strength

Currently accessing SIM or USIM card

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

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Icon Meaning

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use the touch screen.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a
character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

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Dragging

To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the
target position.

Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

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Flicking

Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up
or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

Pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap

→

Settings

→

Motion

Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. To learn
how to control motions properly, tap

motions

. (p. 95)

, and then drag the

Motion

→

switch to the right.

Settings

→

Motion

→

Learn about

Rotating the screen

Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the
device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.

To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect

Screen rotation

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.

Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The
calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.

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Turning over

Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when
using the speaker).

Shaking

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Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices.

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Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from AccuWeather.

Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screen.

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Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new
messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open
the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel,
drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following
options:

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

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Sound

mode.

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Screen rotation

: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

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Bluetooth

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Mobile data

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Blocking mode

block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap

mode

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Sync

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will

.

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

Settings

→

Blocking

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel
preview.

Adding an item

Customise the Home screen by adding widgets or folders.

Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following
categories:

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Apps and widgets

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Folder

: Create a new folder.

: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

Moving an item

Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the
side of the screen.

Removing an item

Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home
screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release it.

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Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Tap →

Edit page

→ .

Moving a panel

Tap →

Edit page

, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Removing a panel

Tap →
bottom of the screen.

Edit page

, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the

Setting wallpaper

Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.

On the Home screen, tap
following:

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Gallery

: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the

→

Set wallpaper

→

Home screen

, and then select one of the

Internet.

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Live wallpapers

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Wallpapers

Then, select an image and tap
frame, and then tap

: See animated images.

: See wallpaper images.

Done

.

Set wallpaper

. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the

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Using applications

This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet
applications.

Opening an application

On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.

Opening from recently-used applications

Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.

Select an application icon to open.

Closing an application

Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.

Press and hold the Home button, tap
To close all running applications, tap
and then tap

.

, and then tap

End all

. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button,

End

next to an application to close it.

Applications screen

The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications
installed.

On the Home screen, tap

To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging applications

to open the Applications screen.

This feature is available only in the customisable grid view.

Tap
another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

→

Edit

, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to

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Organising with folders

Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.

Tap
name and then tap
to save the arrangement.

→

Edit

, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to

OK

. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap

Create folder

. Enter a folder

Rearranging panels

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Installing applications

Use application stores, such as

Samsung Apps

, to download and install applications.

Uninstalling applications

Tap →

Uninstall

Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.

, and then select an application to uninstall it.

Save

Sharing applications

Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.

Tap
next steps vary depending on the method selected.

→

Share apps

, select applications, tap

Done

, and then select a sharing method. The

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marks.

Entering text

Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.

Changing the keyboard type

Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap
the type of keyboard to use.

Using the Samsung keyboard

Changing the keyboard layout

Tap →

Portrait keyboard types

On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap
repeatedly the key corresponding to the character.

Set options for the Samsung

keyboard.

Enter uppercase.

, and then tap

Qwerty keyboard

Choose input method

or

3x4 keyboard

Delete a preceding character.

Break to the next line.

, and then select

.

Enter numerals and punctuation

Enter a space.

Entering uppercase

Tap the shift key before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.

Changing language keyboards

Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language
keyboards.

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Entering text by voice

Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays
what you speak.

If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an
alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list.

To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap to copy or to
cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

To paste it into a text entry field, place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted, and

→

then tap

Paste

.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other
devices. (p. 86)

Turning Wi-Fi on and off

Open the notifications panel, and then tap

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

Joining Wi-Fi networks

On the Applications screen, tap

Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and
then tap

Connect

. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device

Settings

→

Wi-Fi

to turn it on or off.

Wi-Fi

, and then drag the

Wi-Fi

switch to the right.

connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.

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Adding Wi-Fi networks

If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap

Network SSID

Add Wi-Fi network

, select the security

Save

.

at the

Forgetting Wi-Fi networks

Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the
device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then
tap

Forget

.

Setting up accounts

Google applications, such as
requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best
experience with the device.

Play Store

, require a Google account, and

Samsung Apps

Adding accounts

Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to
set up a Google account.

To sign in with or sign up for a Google account, on the Applications screen, tap

Add account

screen instructions to complete the account setup. More than one Google account can be
used on the device.

Set up a Samsung account as well.

→

Google

. After that, tap

New

to sign up, or tap

Existing

, and then follow on-

Settings

→

Removing accounts

On the Applications screen, tap
account to remove, and then tap

Settings

Remove account

, select an account name under

Accounts

.

, select the

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Transferring files

Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice
versa.

The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are
not supported depending on the version of the device’s software.

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Music: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, aac, and flac

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Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png

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Connecting with Samsung Kies

Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and
calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from
the Samsung website.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

1

Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch,
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.

Transfer files between your device and the computer.

2

Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

Connecting with Windows Media Player

Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

1

Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.

2

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Basics

Connecting as a media device

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

1

Open the notifications panel, and then tap

2

device (MTP)

Camera (PTP)

Tap
not have any appropriate driver installed.

Transfer files between your device and the computer.

3

.

if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or

Connected as a media device

→

Media

Securing the device

Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by
using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

Setting a pattern

On the Applications screen, tap

Settings

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Pattern

.

Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.

Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.

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Basics

Setting a PIN

On the Applications screen, tap

Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Settings

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

PIN

.

Setting a password

On the Applications screen, tap

Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password
again to verify it.

Settings

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Password

.

Unlocking the device

Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock
code.

If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

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Basics

Upgrading the device

The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Upgrading with Samsung Kies

Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically
recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update
button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on
how to upgrade.

•

Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is
upgrading.

•

While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer.
Doing so may interfere with the update process.

Upgrading over the air

The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air
(FOTA) service.

On the Applications screen, tap

Settings

→

About device

→

Software update

→

Update

.

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Communication

Phone

Use this application to make or answer a call.

Tap

Phone

Making calls

Making a call

Use one of the following methods:

•

Keypad

•

Logs

on the Applications screen.

: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap or .

: Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages.

•

Favourites

•

Contacts

: Make a call from the list of favourite contacts.

: Make a call from the contacts list.

Speed dial numbers

For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.

Number prediction

When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to
make a call.

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Communication

Finding contacts

Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As
characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it.

Making an international call

Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone
number, and then tap

or .

During a call

The following actions are available:

•

Add call

•

Keypad

•

Speaker

the speakerphone.

•

Mute

•

Headset

•

Swap

•

Merge

parties. This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active.

•

: Dial a second call.

: Open the keypad.

: Activate the speakerphone. Keep the device away from your ears when using

: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.

: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.

: Switch between two calls.

: Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls. Repeat this to add more

→

Contacts

: Open the contacts list.

•

•

•

•

→

Message

→

Memo

→

Transfer

the conversation.

→

Manage conference call

multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call.

: Send a message.

: Create a memo.

: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from

: Have a private conversation with one party during a

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Communication

Adding contacts

To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap

to Contacts

.

Add

Viewing call logs

Tap

Logs

to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls.

To filter a call log, tap

→

View by

, and then select an option.

Fixed dialling number

The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes. Those
prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card.

Tap

Numbers
FDN list

→

Call settings

→

Enable FDN

and add numbers.

→

Additional settings

, and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card. Tap

→ a SIM or USIM card →

Fixed Dialling

Call barring

The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made. For example, international
calling can be disabled.

Tap
a call type, select a call barring option, and then enter a password.

→

Call settings

→

Additional settings

→ a SIM or USIM card →

Call barring

, select

Receiving calls

Answering a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press the headset button.

If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is
answered, the first call is put on hold.

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Communication

Rejecting a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.

To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap

→

the rejection message, tap

Call settings

→

Set reject messages

Reject call with message

.

. To create

Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers

Tap →
then tap

Call settings

Auto reject list

→

Call rejection

. Tap

Create

, drag the

, enter a number, assign a category, and then tap

Auto reject mode

switch to the right, and

Save

.

Missed calls

If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of
missed calls.

Call waiting

Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to
suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call. This service is not available for video
calls.

To make use of this service, tap

Call settings

→

Additional settings

→

Call forwarding

The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.

Tap
number and tap

→

Call settings

Enable

→

Call forwarding

.

, and then select a call type and condition. Enter a

Ending a call

Tap

End call

to end a call. Or press the headset button.

→

Call waiting

.

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Communication

Video calls

Making a video call

Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video
call.

During a video call

The following actions are available:

•

Switch camera

•

Mute

: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.

: Switch between the front and rear camera.

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options:

•

•

→

Hide me

→

Outgoing image

→

Keypad

→

Switch to headset

→

Speaker off

→

Animated emotions

→

Theme view

→

Enable cartoon view

Capture image

Record video

It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior
permission.

: Hide your image from the other party.

: Select an image to show it to the other party.

: Open the keypad.

: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.

: Deactivate the speakerphone feature.

: Apply emotional icons to your image.

: Apply decorative icons to your image.

: Change the view mode to the cartoon view.

: Capture the other party’s image.

: Take a video of the other party’s images.

Tap and hold your image to access the following options:

•

Switch camera

•

Outgoing image

: Switch between the front and rear camera.

: Select an image to show it to the other party.

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Communication

Swapping images

Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.

Contacts

Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and
others.

Tap

Contacts

Managing contacts

Creating a contact

Tap and enter contact information.

•

: Add an image.

•

/ : Add or delete a contact field.

on the Applications screen.

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Communication

Editing a contact

Select a contact to edit, and then tap .

Deleting a contact

Tap →

Delete

.

Setting a speed dial number

Tap →
remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap

Speed dial setting

, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To

Remove

.

Searching for contacts

Use one of the following search methods:

•

Scroll up or down the contacts list.

•

Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger
along it.

•

Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.

Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:

•

: Add to favourite contacts.

•

/ : Make a voice or video call.

•

•

: Compose a message.

: Compose an email.

Importing and exporting contacts

Syncing with Google Contacts

Tap →

Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with

If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Google
Contacts, and vice versa.

Merge with Google

.

in the contacts list.

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Communication

Syncing with Samsung Contacts

Tap →

Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with

If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Samsung
Contacts, and vice versa.

Merge with Samsung

.

in the contacts list.

Importing contacts

Tap →

from SIM card

Import/Export

.

→

Import from USB storage, Import from SD card

, or

Import

Exporting contacts

Tap →

.

card

Import/Export

→

Export to USB storage, Export to SD card

, or

Export to SIM

Sharing contacts

Tap →

Import/Export

→

Share namecard via

, select contacts, tap

Done

, and then select

a sharing method.

Favourite contacts

Tap , and then take one of the following actions:

•

Search

•

Add to Favourites

•

Remove from Favourites

•

Grid view

: Search for contacts.

: Add contacts to favourites.

: Remove contacts from favourites.

/

List view

: View contacts in grid or list form.

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Communication

Contact groups

Adding contacts to a group

Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap

Managing groups

Tap , and then take one of the following actions:

•

Create

•

Search

•

Change order

position, and then tap

•

Delete groups

deleted.

: Make a new group.

: Search for contacts.

: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another

Done

: Select user-added groups, and then tap

.

Delete

. Default groups cannot be

Sending a message or email to a group’s members

Select a group, tap →

Send message

or

Send email

, select members, and then tap

Done

.

Done

.

Business card

Create a business card and send it to others.

Tap

Set up my profile

address, and then tap
select the business card in

Tap

→

Share namecard via

, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal

Save

. If user information has been saved when you set up the device,

ME

, and then tap to edit.

, and then select a sharing method.

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Communication

Messaging

Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).

Tap

Messaging

You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are
outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider.

Sending messages

Tap , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap or .

Use the following methods to add recipients:

•

Enter a phone number.

on the Applications screen.

•

Tap , select contacts, and then tap

Use the following methods to make a multimedia message:

•

Tap and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.

•

Tap →

•

Tap →

Insert smiley

Add subject

to insert emoticons.

to enter a subject.

Done

.

Sending scheduled messages

While composing a message, tap →

OK

tap

. The device will send the message at the specified time and date.

•

If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network,
or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

•

This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. The time and date
may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update
the information.

Scheduled message

. Set a time and date, and then

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Communication

Viewing incoming messages

Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.

Select a contact to view the person’s message.

Listening to a voice message

Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider.

Email

Use this application to send or view email messages.

Tap

Email

on the Applications screen.

Setting up email accounts

Set up an email account when opening

Enter the email address and password. Tap
Mail, or tap
instructions to complete the setup.

To set up another email account, tap

Manual setup

for a company email account. After that, follow on-screen

Email

Next

→

Settings

for the first time.

for a private email account, such as Google

→ .

Sending messages

Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the top of the screen. Enter recipients,
subject, and message, and then tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

to add a recipient from the contacts list.

→

Add Cc/Bcc

to attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.

to insert images, events, contacts, location information, and others into the message.

to add more recipients.

.

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Communication

Reply to the message.

Forward the message.

Reading messages

Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new
messages, tap

Tap a message to read.

Add this email address to the

Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap next to an attachment to save
it.

.

Delete the message.

contacts list.

Mark the message as a reminder.

Open attachments.

Google Mail

Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.

Tap

Gmail

on the Applications screen.

•

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service
provider.

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Communication

Mark the message as a reminder.

Reply to this message.

Sending messages

In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .

Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

Tap

→

Attach picture

→

Attach video

→

Add Cc/Bcc

→

Save draft

→

Discard

to attach images.

to attach videos.

to add more recipients.

to save the message for later delivery.

to start over.

Reading messages

Add this email address to the

contacts list.

Reply to all recipients or forward
this message to others.

Preview attachment.

Keep this message for long-term

Delete this message.

Labels

Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is
launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox.

Tap

to view messages in other labels.

To add a label to a message, select the message, tap

Mark the message as unread.

storage.

Add a label to this message.

, and then select the label to assign.

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Communication

Talk

Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk.

Tap

Talk

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Public profile

Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status, image, or
status message.

Adding friends

Tap , enter the email address of the friend to add, and then tap

DONE

.

Chatting with friends

Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen,
and then tap

To add a friend to chat, tap

To end the chat, tap

.

→

→

End chat

Add to chat

.

.

Switching between chats

Scroll left or right.

Deleting chat history

Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap →

Clear chat history

.

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Communication

Google+

Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.

Tap

Google+

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

All circles

Tap
circles.

Tap

to use other social network features.

to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your

Messenger

Use this application to chat with others via Google+ instant messaging service.

Tap

Messenger

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen,
and then tap

on the Applications screen.

.

ChatON

Use this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your
Samsung account.

Tap

ChatON

Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by
selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap
sync contacts from the device.

Tap

Chats

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

→

Start chat

Contact sync

and select a buddy to start chatting.

to manually

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Web & network

Internet

Use this application to browse the Internet.

Tap

Internet

Viewing webpages

Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go.

on the Applications screen.

Tap

to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.

Opening a new page

Tap →

To go to another webpage, tap

New window

.

, scroll left or right, and tap the page to select it.

Searching the web by voice

Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords
that appear.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

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Web & network

Bookmarks

To bookmark the current webpage, tap →

To open a bookmarked webpage, tap

Add bookmark

, and then select one.

.

History

Tap →
history, tap

Tap

→

History

→

History

to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the

Clear history

→

Most visited

.

to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages.

Saved pages

To view saved webpages, tap →

Saved pages

.

Links

Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.

To view saved links, tap

→

Downloads

.

Sharing webpages

To share a webpage address with others, tap →

To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap

Share page

.

→

Share

.

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Web & network

Chrome

Use this application to search for information and browse webpages.

Tap

Chrome

Viewing webpages

Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria.

Opening a new page

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Tap →

To go to another webpage, tap

New tab

.

, and then select a webpage.

Searching the web by voice

Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords
that appear.

Syncing with other devices

Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged
in with the same Google account.

To view open tabs on other devices, tap

To view bookmarks, tap

.

→

Other devices

. Select a webpage to open.

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Web & network

Bluetooth

Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use
Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.

•

Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via the Bluetooth feature.

•

Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.

•

Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

•

Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).

Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth
feature.

To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap

Bluetooth

the

switch to the right.

Settings

→

Bluetooth

, and then drag

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

On the Applications screen, tap
listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey
on both devices to confirm.

Settings

→

Bluetooth

→

Scan

, and detected devices are

Sending and receiving data

Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is

→

select an image, tap
that, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image.

Bluetooth

, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After

Gallery

. Open

Gallery

,

The transferred file is saved in the
contacts list automatically.

Bluetooth

folder. If a contact is received, it is added to the

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Media

Music Player

Use this application to listen to music.

Tap

Music Player

•

Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version.

•

Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used.

Playing music

Select a music category, and then select a song to play.

on the Applications screen.

Adjust the volume.

Change the repeat mode.

Turn on shue.

Select a sound eect.

Restart the currently-playing

song or skip to the previous
song. Tap and hold to move

backwards quickly.

Open Music square.

Open the playlist.

Skip to the next song. Tap and
hold to move forwards quickly.

Pause and resume playback.

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Media

Setting a song as ringtone

To use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap →

Set as

→

Phone ringtone

.

Creating playlists

Make an own selection of songs.

Tap

Playlists

select songs to include, and then tap

To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap

, and then tap →

Create playlist

Done

.

. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap

→

Add to playlist

.

Add music

,

Playing music by mood

Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device. When a new
song is added, tap

Tap

Music square

Music square

and select a cell of mood. Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger.

→ →

Library update

.

Camera

Use this application to take photos or videos.

Use

Gallery

Tap

Camera

Camera etiquette

•

Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.

•

Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.

•

Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.

to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 64)

on the Applications screen.

The camera automatically shuts off when unused.

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Media

Indicates which storage

Switch between the

Taking photos

Taking a photo

Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in
focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap

front and rear camera.

Change the ash

setting.

Change the shooting

mode.

Change the camera

settings.

to take the photo.

Scene mode

Predefined settings make point-and-shoot photos easier to take.

is in use.

Switch between still and
video mode.

Open the image viewer
to display photos.

Tap

→

•

Portrait

•

Landscape

Scene mode

: Use this setting for a human subject.

colours.

•

Sports

•

Party/Indoor

•

Beach/Snow

•

Sunset

•

Dawn

: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.

: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts.

: Use this setting for very subtle colours.

.

: Use this setting to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer

: Use this setting for well-lit indoor scenes.

: Use this setting for well-lit or sunny outdoor scenes.

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Media

•

Autumn colour

•

Text

: Use this setting for books or posters.

•

Candlelight

•

Firework

•

Backlight

•

Night

: Use this setting for high-contrast scenes.

: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.

: Use this setting for subjects with bright lights behind them.

: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.

: Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background.

Shooting mode

Several photo effects are available.

Tap

→

•

Single shot

•

Panorama

•

Share shot

•

Smile shot

Shooting mode

: Take a single photo.

: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.

: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.

: Take a photo when a subject smiles.

.

Panoramic photos

A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.

Tap

Tap
viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop
shooting, tap

→

Shooting mode

and move the camera in any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the

again.

→

Panorama

.

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Media

Switch between the

Indicates which storage

Taking videos

Taking a video

Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop
recording, tap

•

Manual focus is not available in video mode.

•

The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution.

.

Recording mode

front and rear camera.

Change the ash

setting.

Change recording

mode.

Change the camera

settings.

Tap to change recording mode.

•

Normal

•

Limit for MMS

: Use this mode for normal quality.

: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging.

is in use.

Switch between still and
video mode.

Open the video player
to play videos.

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Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods:

•

Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.

•

Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.

•

The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution.

•

The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting
video.

Configuring settings for Camera

Tap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both
still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode
used.

•

Edit shortcuts

•

GPS tag

•

To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather

: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.

: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.

conditions.

•

Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.

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•

Self portrait

•

Self recording

•

Flash

: Activate or deactivate the flash.

•

Shooting mode

•

Recording mode

•

Effects

•

Scene mode

•

Exposure value

camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.

•

Focus mode

close objects.

•

Timer

: Use this for delayed-time shots.

: Take a photo of yourself.

: Take a video of yourself.

: Change the shooting mode.

: Change recording mode.

: Select among various effects that are available.

: Change the scene mode.

: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the

: Select a focus mode.

Auto focus

is camera-controlled.

Macro

is for very

•

Resolution

more memory.

•

White balance

range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.

•

ISO

: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film­camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are
for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.

•

Metering
Centre-weighted

the light value at a specific location.

•

Guidelines

•

Save as flipped

: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up

: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour

: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.

measures background light in the centre of the scene.

Matrix

: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.

: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene.

averages the entire scene.

Spot

measures

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•

Image quality

storage space.

•

Video quality

•

Storage

•

Reset

: Reset the camera settings.

: Select the memory location for storage.

: Set the quality level for photos. Higher quality images require more

: Set the quality level for videos.

Shortcuts

Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.

Tap

Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen. The other icons can be
moved within the list by tapping and dragging them.

→

Edit shortcuts

.

Gallery

Use this application to view images and videos.

Tap

Gallery

Viewing images

on the Applications screen.

•

Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the
device.

•

Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.

Launching
an image, the
capturing a screenshot automatically creates the
it.

In a folder, images are displayed by creation date. Select an image to view it in full screen.

Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.

Gallery

Download

displays available folders. When another application, such as

folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise,

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folder. Select a folder to open

Email

, saves

Media

Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image:

•

Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.

•

Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to
return.

Playing videos

Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .

Editing images

When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:

•

Delete

•

Copy to clipboard

•

Rotate left

•

Rotate right

•

Crop

•

Set as

•

Print

Samsung printers.

•

Rename

•

Details

: Delete the image.

: Copy to clipboard.

: Rotate anticlockwise.

: Rotate clockwise.

: Resize the orange frame to crop and save the image in it.

: Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image.

: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some

: Rename the file.

: View image details.

Deleting images

Use one of the following methods:

•

In a folder, tap →

Select item

, select images, and then tap →

Delete

.

•

When viewing an image, tap →

Delete

.

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Sharing images

Use one of the following methods:

•

In a folder, tap →

•

When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.

Select item

, select images, and then tap to send them to others.

Setting as wallpaper

When viewing an image, tap →
contact.

Set as

Video Player

Use this application to play video files.

Tap

Video Player

•

Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software.

•

Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.

Playing videos

Select a video to play.

on the Applications screen.

to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a

Move forwards or

backwards by dragging

the bar.

Change screen ratio.

Restart the current video

or skip to the previous

video. Tap and hold to

move backwards quickly.

Adjust the volume.

Skip to the next video.
Tap and hold to move
forwards quickly.

Pause and resume
playback.

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Add the video to the

Deleting videos

Tap →

Delete

, select videos by ticking, and then tap

Delete

Sharing videos

Tap →

Share via

, select videos by ticking, tap

Done

, and then select a sharing method.

YouTube

Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.

Tap

YouTube

Watching videos

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

.

Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.

Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen.

playlist.

Search for videos.

Pause or resume

playback.

Move forwards or

backwards by dragging

the bar.

Change display quality.

Send the URL to others.

Rotate the screen to
portrait orientation.

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the favourites list.

Sharing videos

Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.

Uploading videos

Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap .

FM Radio

Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a
headset, which serves as the radio antenna.

Tap

FM Radio

on the Applications screen.

Listening to the FM radio

Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio.

The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the

first time.

Tap

to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap

to return to the FM radio screen.

Record a song from the FM radio.

Search for an available radio

station.

Adjust the volume.

Access services for the current
station.

Turn the FM radio on or off.

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Add the current radio station to

Media

Scanning radio stations

Tap →
stations automatically.

Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap
screen.

Scan

, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available

to return to the FM radio

Adding stations to the favourites list

Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.

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Application & media stores

Play Store

Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run
on the device.

Tap

Play Store

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Installing applications

Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.

on the Applications screen.

Select an application to view information. To download it, tap
the application, tap the price, and follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase
process.

•

When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon
appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications
panel and tap the icon to update the application.

•

To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, on the
Applications screen, tap

Settings

→

Security

→

Install

Unknown sources

. If there is a charge for

.

Uninstalling applications

Uninstall the applications purchased from

Tap
then tap

→

My Apps

Uninstall

, select an application to delete in the list of installed applications, and

.

Play Store

.

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Application & media stores

Samsung Apps

Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more
information, visit

Tap

Samsung Apps

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

www.samsungapps.com

on the Applications screen.

.

Installing applications

Browse applications by category. Tap to select a category.

To search for an application, tap
search field.

Select an application to view information. To download it, tap

When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears

at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and

tap the icon to update the application.

at the top of the screen, and then enter a keyword in the

Get

.

Game Hub

Use this application to access games.

Tap

Game Hub

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Scroll left or right and select a game to download from

on the Applications screen.

Samsung Apps

.

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Utilities

Memo

Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.

Tap

Memo

Composing memos

on the Applications screen.

Tap , enter a memo, and then tap

To change the background colour, tap

To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap

Save

.

→ .

Browsing memos

Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.

To edit the memo, tap

To search for a memo, tap

To delete memos, tap

To send memos to others, tap

To sort memos by date or colours, tap

To sync memos with an online service, tap

To set a PIN to lock or unlock a memo, tap

.

→

→

Search

Delete

→

.

Send

.

.

→

Sort by

→

Sync memo

→

PIN lock

→ .

.

.

.

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Viewing a memo

Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.

Tap

and use the following:

•

: Delete the memo.

•

: Change the background colour.

•

: Lock the memo so that others cannot view it.

•

: Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with

some Samsung printers.

S Planner

Use this application to manage events and tasks.

Tap

S Planner

Creating events or tasks

Tap , and then use one of the following methods:

on the Applications screen.

•

Quick add

•

Add event

•

Add task

: Create an event or task from a memo.

: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting.

: Enter a task with an optional priority setting.

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To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.

Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap

Edit task details

advance alert, or where it takes place.

Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the

next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the

map that appears.

Attach an image. Tap

to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an

Images

, and then take a photo or select one of the existing images.

Edit event details

Location

field, tap

Syncing with Google Calendar

On the Applications screen, tap
account, and then tick
screen, tap

To display synced events or tasks, tap
account, and then tap

S Planner

Sync Calendar

→ →

Done

Settings

Sync

.

→

Google

. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications

.

→

Settings

under

→

Calendars

Accounts

, select the Google

, select the Google

or

Changing calendar type

Tap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month,
week, and others. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch
to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change
yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.

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Searching for events

Tap →

To view today’s events, tap

Search

, and then enter a keyword to search for.

Today

at the top of the screen.

Deleting events

Select a date or event, and then tap →

Delete

.

Sharing events

Select an event, tap →

Share via

, and then select a sharing method.

Dropbox

Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When
you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other
computers that have Dropbox installed.

Dropbox

Tap

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

When running Dropbox for the first time, tap
instructions to complete the setup.

Once Dropbox is activated, photos and videos taken with the device’s camera are uploaded to
Dropbox automatically. To view the uploaded photos or videos, tap

To upload files to Dropbox, tap
To open files in Dropbox, select a file.

While viewing images or videos, tap
the favourites list, tap

on the Applications screen.

→ →

Favorite

.

Start

to activate it. Follow the on-screen

.

Upload here

to add it to the favourites list. To open files in

→

Photos or videos

or

Other files

.

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Quickoffice

Use this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and
presentations.

Tap

Quickoffice

Reading documents

Tap

Browse

document.

Searching documents

Tap

Search

on the Applications screen.

or select a Quickoffice program →

and then enter search criteria.

Internal Storage

or

Recent Documents

→ a

Clock

Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the
duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock.

Tap

Clock

on the Applications screen.

Turn this alarm on or off.

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Alarm

Setting alarms

Tap

Create alarm

then tap

•

•

Save

Snooze

time.

Smart alarm

Stopping alarms

Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat
the alarm after a specified length of time.

, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and

.

: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset

: Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time.

Deleting alarms

Tap and hold an alarm, and then tap

Delete

.

World clock

Creating clocks

Tap

Add city

To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap

, and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.

Deleting clocks

Tap →

Delete

, select clocks, and then tap

Delete

.

Stopwatch

Tap

Start

to time an event. Tap

Lap

to record lap times.

DST settings

.

Tap

Reset

to clear lap time records.

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Timer

Set the duration, and then tap

Drag

outside the large circle when the timer goes off.

Start

.

Desk clock

Tap to view in full screen.

Calculator

Use this application for simple or complex calculations.

Tap

Calculator

Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If

rotation

To see calculation history, tap

To clear history, tap

is disabled, tap →

on the Applications screen.

Scientific calculator

to hide the keypad.

→

Clear history

.

.

Screen

To change the character size for history, tap

→

Voice Recorder

Use this application to record or play voice memos.

Tap

Voice Recorder

on the Applications screen.

Text size

.

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Recording voice memos

Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap to
pause recording. Tap

Start recording.

to finish recording.

Playing voice memos

Recording elapsed time

Display the list of voice memos.

Select a voice memo to play.

•

•

•

•

•

To send a voice memo to others, tap
then select a sharing method.

: Adjust the playback speed.

: Trim the voice memo.

: Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar up or down.

: Stop playback.

: Pause playback.

→

Share via

, select a voice memo, tap

Done

, and

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Managing voice memos

In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:

•

Share via

•

Delete

•

Settings

•

End

: Close the voice recorder.

: Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method.

: Select voice memos to delete.

: Change the voice recorder settings.

Google

Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents
on the device as well.

Tap

Google

on the Applications screen.

Searching the device

Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , speak a keyword, and
then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

If no results are returned from the applications, the web browser appears, displaying the
search results.

Search scope

To select what applications to search, tap →
items to search for.

Settings

→

Phone search

, and then tick the

Google Now

Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public
transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it.

Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now

→

settings, tap

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Settings

→

Google Now

.

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Voice Search

Use this application to search webpages by speaking.

Tap

Voice Search

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

on the Applications screen.

Speak a keyword or phrase when
suggested keywords that appear.

Speak now

appears on the screen. Select one of the

My Files

Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.

Tap

My Files

Select a category, and then select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap
To return to the root directory, tap

In a folder, tap

•

Select all

•

Create folder

•

Search

on the Applications screen.

.

, and then use one of the following options:

: Select all files to apply the same option to them at once.

: Create a folder.

: Search for files.

.

•

View by

•

Sort by

•

Settings

With a folder or file ticked, tap

•

Move

•

Copy

•

Rename

•

Details

: Change the view mode.

: Sort files or folders.

: Change the file manager settings.

: Move files or folders to another folder.

: Copy files or folders to another folder.

: Rename a file or folder.

: View file details.

to use following options:

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Downloads

Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.

Tap

Downloads

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

on the Applications screen.

To see the files downloaded from the Internet, tap

downloads

Select a file to open it with an appropriate application.

to see the files downloaded from other applications, such as

Internet downloads

, otherwise, tap

Email

.

Other

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Travel & local

Maps

Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.

Tap

Maps

Searching for locations

Tap , enter an address, and then tap the enter key. Select a location to view the detailed

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

location information. To search for nearby locations, tap

Once the location is found, tap

•

Clear Map

•

Make available offline

•

Directions

•

Layers

•

Settings

•

Help

: View information about using the map.

To view current location, tap

: Clear the map.

: Save the map of a specified area to view it offline.

: Get directions for the location.

: Overlay multiple layers including satellite images, traffic information, and more.

: Change the map settings.

and use one of the following functions:

.

.

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Getting directions for a destination

Tap .

1

Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:

2

•

My current location

•

Contacts

•

Point on map

•

My Places

: Select from the contacts list.

: Select from the list of favourite places.

: Pinpoint by tapping on the map.

: Use current location for starting location.

Select a travel method, such as driving, public transit, or walking, and then tap

3

DIRECTIONS

Select one of the routes that appear, and then tap

4

.

MAP VIEW

to view details.

Local

Use this application to search for nearby restaurants, banks, bus stops, and more.

Tap

Local

Select a place category, and then select a place from the list of search results.

•

•

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Map

: Pinpoint the place on the map.

Directions

: Search for a route to the place.

GET

•

Call

: Call the place’s phone number.

To add a place category, tap
search into the text field.

→

Add a search

on the category list, enter a keyword to

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Navigation

Use this application to search for a route to a destination.

Tap

Navigation

•

•

Specify the destination by using one of the following methods:

•

Speak the destination address.

•

Enter the destination address.

on the Applications screen.

Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ
from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road
conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving. Follow all
safety warnings and regulations while driving.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

Select the destination address from the contacts list.

•

Select the destination from the list of starred places.

Once a route is found, follow on-screen instructions to navigate to the destination.

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Settings

About Settings

Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.

Tap

Settings

Wi-Fi

Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other
network devices.

on the Applications screen.

To use options, tap

•

Advanced

•

WPS push button

•

WPS PIN entry

: Customise Wi-Fi settings.

.

: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button.

: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.

Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy

On the Settings screen, tap

When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections.

When this happens, the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use

them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid data-usage bills, set this option to

Always

.

Wi-Fi

→ →

Advanced

→

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep

.

Setting Network notification

The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify
when available.

On the Settings screen, tap
activate this feature.

Wi-Fi

→ →

Advanced

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and tick

Network notification

to

Settings

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access

point.

On the Settings screen, tap

Wi-Fi

→

Wi-Fi Direct

.

Bluetooth

Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

Data usage

Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation.

•

Mobile data

•

Set mobile data limit

•

Data usage cycle

To use more options, tap

•

Restrict background data

: Set to use data connections on any mobile network.

: Set a limit for the mobile data usage.

: Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usage.

.

: Set to disable sync in the background while using a mobile

network.

•

Auto sync data

network image data automatically.

•

Show Wi-Fi usage

•

Mobile hotspots

: Set the device to sync contact, calendar, email, bookmark, and social

: Set to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.

: Search for and use another device’s mobile network.

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Settings

More settings

Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks.

Flight mode

This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

Mobile networks

•

Mobile data

•

Data roaming

your home network is not available.

•

Access Point Names

: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.

: Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or

: Set up access point names (APNs).

•

Network mode

•

Network operators

: Select a network type.

: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming.

Tethering and portable hotspot

•

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

network connection with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network.

•

USB tethering

a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless
modem for the computer.

•

Bluetooth tethering

connection with computers via Bluetooth.

•

Help

: Learn more about USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth tethering.

: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile network connection with

: Use the portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share the device’s mobile

: Use the Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile network

VPN

Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Settings

Blocking mode

Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified
contacts in blocking mode.

SIM card manager

Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings.

•

Voice call

•

Video call

•

Data service network

•

Receive incoming calls

: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls.

: Select a SIM or USIM card for video calls.

: Select a SIM or USIM card for data service.

: Set whether or not to allow incoming calls from the GPRS

network while using data services.

•

Smart dual SIM

When this feature is enabled, you may incur additional charges for call forwarding

depending on the region or service provider.

: Set to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call.

Sound

Change settings for various sounds on the device.

•

Volume

notifications.

•

Ringtone

•

Device vibration

•

Vibrate when ringing

•

Dialling keypad tone

: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and

: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls and notifications.

: Add or select a vibration pattern.

: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.

: Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad.

•

Touch sounds

touch screen.

•

Screen lock sound

: Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the

: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen.

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Settings

Display

Change the settings for the display.

•

Wallpaper

–

Home screen

–

Lock screen

–

Home and lock screens

locked screen.

•

Brightness

•

Auto-rotate screen

•

Screen timeout

backlight.

:

: Select a background image for the Home screen.

: Select a background image for the locked screen.

: Select a background image for the Home screen and the

: Set the brightness of the display.

: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.

: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s

•

Font style

•

Font size

•

Touch key light duration

: Change the font type for display text.

: Change the font size.

: Set the duration for the touch button backlight.

Storage

View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.

Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it.

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified

capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the

memory.

Battery

View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.

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Settings

Application manager

View and manage the applications on your device.

Location services

Change settings for location information permissions.

•

Use wireless networks

location.

•

Use GPS satellites

•

Location and Google search

other Google services.

: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding the current

: Set to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location.

: Set to use your current location for Google search and

Lock screen

Change settings for the locked screen.

•

Screen lock

•

Lock screen options

applied only when you set the swipe lock option.

–

Shortcuts

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

–

Clock

–

Dual clock

–

Help text

•

Owner information

: Activate the screen lock feature.

: Change the settings for the locked screen. These settings are

: Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen.

: Set to show the clock on the locked screen.

: Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen.

: Set to show the help text on the locked screen.

: Enter your information that is shown on the locked screen.

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Settings

Security

Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.

•

Encrypt device

password each time you turn on the device.

Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an

hour to encrypt your data.

•

Encrypt external SD card

–

Encrypt

–

Full encryption

–

Exclude multimedia files

files.

: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the

:

: Set to encrypt files when you save them to a memory card.

: Set to encrypt all files on a memory card.

: Set to encrypt all files on a memory card, except for media

If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device

will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the

device.

•

Remote controls

Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.

–

Account registration

–

Use wireless networks

location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile network.

•

SIM Change Alert

•

Find my mobile web page

You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website.

•

Set up SIM card lock

–

Lock SIM card

using the device.

: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the

: Add or view your Samsung account.

: Set to allow location data collection and to determine the

: Activate the Find my mobile feature.

: Access the SamsungDive website (

:

: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before

www.samsungdive.com

).

–

Change SIM PIN

•

Make passwords visible

device to display passwords as they are entered.

: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data.

: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the

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Settings

•

Device administrators

device administrators to apply new policies to the device.

•

Unknown sources

: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow

: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen,

download applications only from

•

Trusted credentials

applications.

•

Install from device storage

•

Clear credentials

: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various

: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.

Play Store

: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage.

.

Language and input

Change the settings for text input.

Language

Select a display language for all menus and applications.

Default

Select a default keyboard type for text input.

Google voice typing

To change the voice input settings, tap .

•

Choose input languages

•

Block offensive words

voice inputs.

: Select input languages for text input.

: Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in

Samsung keyboard

To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .

•

Portrait keyboard types

•

Input language

: Select languages for text input.

: Change the keyboard layout.

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Settings

•

Predictive text

show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings.

•

Continuous input

•

Keyboard swipe

across the keyboard.

•

Voice input

•

Auto capitalisation

final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.

•

Auto spacing

•

Auto-punctuate

•

Character preview

•

Key-tap sound

: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and

: Set to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.

: Set to switch text input modes by sweeping your finger left or right

: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice.

: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a

: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.

: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar.

: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.

: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.

•

Tutorial

•

Reset settings

: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard.

: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

Voice search

•

Language

•

Speech output

action.

•

Block offensive words

: Select a language for the voice recognition.

: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current

: Hide offensive words from voice search results.

Text-to-speech output

•

Preferred TTS engine

speech synthesis engines, tap

•

Speech rate

•

Listen to an example

: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.

: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for

: Listen to the spoken text for an example.

.

•

Driving mode

specify applications to use in driving mode.

: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and

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Settings

Pointer speed

Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.

Cloud

Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account.

Backup and reset

Change the settings for managing settings and data.

•

Back up my data

: Set to back up settings and application data to the Google server.

•

Backup account

•

Automatic restore

reinstalled on the device.

•

Factory data reset

: Set up or edit your Google backup account.

: Set to restore settings and application data when the applications are

: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.

Add account

Add email or SNS accounts.

Motion

Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion
recognition on your device.

•

Shake to update

: Set the device to search for Bluetooth devices by shaking it.

•

Turn over to mute/pause

placing the device face down.

•

Learn about motions

: View the tutorial for controlling motions.

: Set to mute incoming calls, alarms, music, and the FM radio by

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Settings

Date and time

Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.

If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date

is reset.

•

Automatic date and time

time zones.

•

Set date

•

Set time

•

Automatic time zone

move across time zones.

•

Select time zone

: Set the current date manually.

: Set the current time manually.

: Set the home time zone.

: Automatically update the time and date when moving across

: Set to receive time zone information from the network when you

•

Use 24-hour format

•

Select date format

: Display time in 24-hour format.

: Select a date format.

Accessibility

Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access
and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device.

•

Auto-rotate screen

•

Screen timeout

backlight.

•

Speak passwords

•

Answering/ending calls

–

The home key answers calls

pressing the Home button.

: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device.

: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s

: Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback.

:

: Set the device to answer an incoming call when

–

The power key ends calls

button.

: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power

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Settings

•

Accessibility shortcut

when you press and hold the Power button.

•

TalkBack

•

Font size

•

Text-to-speech output

–

Preferred TTS engine

: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback.

: Change the font size.

: Add a shortcut to

:

: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for

Accessibility

on the quick menu that appears

speech synthesis engines, tap

–

Speech rate

–

Listen to an example

–

Driving mode

specify applications to use in driving mode.

•

Enhance web accessibility

content more accessible.

•

Mono audio

•

Turn off all sounds

•

Tap and hold delay

: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.

: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and

: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud.

: Mute all device sounds.

: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.

: Listen to the spoken text for an example.

: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web

.

Developer options

Change the settings for application development.

•

Desktop backup password

•

Stay awake

•

Protect SD card

•

USB debugging

with a USB cable.

•

Allow mock locations

Location Manager service for testing.

•

Select debug app

debugging.

: Set the screen to remain on while you are charging the battery.

: Set to request a confirmation when reading data from a memory card.

: Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a computer

: Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a

: Select applications to debug and prevent errors when you pause

: Set a password to secure your backup data.

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Settings

•

Wait for debugger

debugger is ready.

•

Show touches

•

Show pointer location

touch the screen.

•

Show layout boundaries

•

Show GPU view updates

the GPU.

•

Show screen updates

•

Window animation scale

•

Transition animation scale

•

Animator duration scale

: Set to show the pointer when you touch the screen.

: Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the

: Set to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer when you

: Set to show boundaries.

: Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated with

: Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated.

: Select a speed for opening and closing pop-up windows.

: Select a speed for switching between screens.

: Select how long pop-up windows will be shown.

•

Disable hardware overlays

•

Force GPU rendering

performance.

•

Strict mode

operations.

•

Show CPU usage

•

Profile GPU rendering

•

Enable traces

•

Do not keep activities

application.

•

Limit background processes

background.

•

Show all ANRs

in the background.

: Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long

: Set to capture traces of application and system performance.

: Set the device to alert you to unresponsive applications that are running

: Set to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic

: Set to list all active processes.

: Set to check the time of GPU rendering time.

: Set to end a running application when you launch a new

: Set to hide hardware overlays.

: Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the

About device

Access device information and update device software.

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Troubleshooting

When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it
prompts you to enter one of the following codes:

•

Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set
for the device.

•

PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you
must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by
using the Lock SIM card menu.

•

PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly
several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.

•

PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with
the SIM or USIM card. For details, contact your service provider.

Your device displays network or service error messages

•

When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move
to another area and try again.

•

You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details.

The touch screen responds slowly or improperly

If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the
following:

•

Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. Protective covers may prevent the
device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices.

•

Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen.

•

Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.

•

Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version.

•

If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.

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Troubleshooting

Your device freezes or has fatal errors

If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain
functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for
8-10 seconds. The device reboots automatically.

If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Applications
screen, tap

everything

Settings

.

→

Backup and reset

→

Factory data reset

→

Reset device

→

Erase

Calls are being dropped

When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to
the network. Move to another area and try again.

Outgoing calls are not connected

•

Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key.

•

Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.

•

Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling.

Incoming calls are not connected

•

Ensure that your device is turned on.

•

Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.

•

Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.

Others cannot hear you speaking on a call

•

Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.

•

Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.

•

If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected.

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