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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 7
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Index .........................................................218
Section 1: Getting Started
This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 218.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 168, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more
information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 14.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
: Brings important information to your attention that can
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your
device.
Getting Started 7
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
➔
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For
example:
From a Home screen, touch
➔
Connections
tab ➔
Wi-Fi
.
Apps
➔ Settings
Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
are included with the device for charging the battery.
Warning!
Use only approved charging devices. Approved
accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
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Battery Indicator
The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery
power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device
prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate
the device without charging, the device powers off. For
battery use information, see “About Device” on page 166.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head,
and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC
power outlet.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the first
time. After the first charge, you can use the device while
charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port.
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply,
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power
outlet.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
Note:
You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and
your PC.
Note:
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn
on the device, even with the USB power adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few
minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Getting Started 9
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
Press and hold the
For more information, refer
to “Unlocking the Device”
on page 15.
Note
: Your device’s internal
antenna is located along
the top back of the device.
Do not block the antenna;
doing so may affect signal
quality and may cause the
device to operate at a
higher power level than is
necessary.
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Power/Lock Key
.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
2. On the Device options menu, touch
Power/Lock Key
.
Power off
.
Setting Up Your Device
When you turn on your device for the first time, it displays a
Welcome screen. Follow the prompts to set up features and
preferences on your device.
Some screens can be skipped (touch
(touch
Back
).
1. From the Welcome screen, select a language and
touch
Next
to get started.
Note:
If you are visually impaired or hard of hearing, touch
Accessibility
Settings. For more information, refer to “Accessibility”
on page 144.
. For more information, see Accessibility
Next
) or re-displayed
2. Follow the prompts to complete each section. For each
topic, you will have the option to skip it and continue to
the next screen.
•Wi-Fi
: Sign in to an available Wi-Fi network. For secured Wi-Fi
networks, you will need to enter a password. For more
“Wi-Fi”
information, refer to
• Date and time
• End User License Agreement
Agreement and touch
and conditions above
error reports during device failures, touch
• Samsung Account
Samsung Account, or touch
the instructions to set up a new Samsung Account.
–
Touch
Account.
• Got Google?
Account, or touch
new Google Account.
: Set the date, time, and select a time zone.
variety of services
: Touch
on page 97.
: Read the End User License
I understand and agree to the terms
. If you would like to send Samsung
Yes
.
: Touch
Sign in
to sign in to your current
Create new account
to learn more using your Samsung
Yes
to sign in to your current Google
No
and follow the instructions to set up a
and follow
• Make it Google
instructions to create a new Google Account, or touch
Not now
–
Touch to learn more about Google Accounts.
–
This screen only displays if you did not previously sign in to your
Google Account.
• Google and your Location
location services. Touch each location service to enable.
•Entertainment
instructions to enter credit card information for your Google
Play account, or touch
–
This screen only displays if you previously signed in to your
Google Account.
• This tablet belongs to…
information is used by the tablet to personalize certain apps.
•Dropbox Account
instructions to set up a new Dropbox Account, or touch
to sign in to your existing Drop Box Account.
: Touch
Get an account
.
: Read the information about
: Touch
Set up credit card
Not now
: Enter your first and last name. This
: Touch
Create account
and follow the
and follow the
.
and follow the
Getting Started 11
Sign in
• Thank you
: This screen displays the Device name and an
option to learn more.
–
Device name
to identify the tablet when using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, and so
on. The default is the model name, SM-P600.
–
Learn more
see more details.
–
Finish
the Home screen.
: Enter a name for the tablet. This name is used
: Touch this option and then touch each feature to
: Your setup is now complete. Touch this option to display
Task Manager
Your device can run applications simultaneously and some
applications run in the background.
Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on
your device and to end running applications to extend battery
life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and
see how much memory is used by applications.
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Task Manager Application
The Task Manager application provides information about
applications, including
RAM manager
To access the Task Manager:
1. Add the Active Apps Manager widget to a Home screen
and then touch the Active Apps Manager widget. For
more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 42.
2. Tou ch
3. Tou ch
4. Tou ch
5. Tou ch
For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on page 45.
Active applications
on your device. Touch
End all
to end all running applications.
Downloaded
Google Play. Touch
from your device.
RAM manager
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
memory
Storage
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
Active applications, Downloaded
, and
Storage
.
to view applications running
End
to end an application or
to view applications installed from
Uninstall
to remove an application
to display the amount of Random
Clear
to clear inactive and background processes.
to view internal (Device memory) and
,
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB
(depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).
Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and
other files.
Note:
You can only store music files that you own (from a CD
or purchased with the device) on a memory card.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks
into place.
3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
Getting Started 13
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 105.
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
General
tab ➔
Storage
.
SD card
2. Under
touch
3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
4. Gently press down on the memory card, so that it pops
out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.
5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
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, touch Unmount SD card
OK
.
➔ Settings
and then
Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
1. Go to
samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories
Galaxy Tab accessories display.
2. Use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the
device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for
increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen
unlock pattern, see “More Networks” on page 136.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Location Services” on page 135.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
.
Locking the device manually
Press the
Power/Lock Key
.
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the
2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
Power/Lock Key
The Lock screen displays.
The last screen you accessed displays.
.
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
1. From a Home screen, touch
Device
tab ➔
➔
2. 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.
Lock screen
Apps
➔ Settings
➔
Screen lock
Getting Started 15
➔
Pattern
.
Setting a PIN
1. From a Home screen, touch
Device
tab ➔
➔
2. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the
password again to verify it.
Lock screen
Apps
➔
Screen lock
➔ Settings
Setting a Password
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Device
tab ➔
Lock screen
Password
.
2. Enter at least four characters including numbers
and symbols, and then enter the password again to
verify it.
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Apps
➔
Screen lock
➔ Settings
➔
➔
PIN
Unlocking the Device
Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home
.
button, and enter the unlock code.
Note:
If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a
Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Holding the Device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other
objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the
battery.
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:
•
Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to
silent mode.
•
Press and hold the Power button, and then touch
Vibrate
.
•
Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then
touch
Sound
or
Vibrate
.
Mute
or
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
•
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the
Power/Lock Key
for 8 to 10 seconds.
Getting Started 17
Section 2: Understanding Your Device
This section outlines key features of your device and
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the
device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through
the device.
Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA, Vorbis,
FLAC, AC-3, AMR-NB/WB, WAV
•
Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards
•
Preloaded applications such as AllShare Play, Google Play Books,
Google Play
information, refer to
page 46.
Warning!
Store, Music Hub, and Polaris Office. For more
“More Application Information”
This device does not support some USB storage
media devices. For more information, refer to
“Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 14.
on
Front and Sides
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4
4
9
6
1
5
3
The following items can be found on the front and sides of
your device as illustrated.
Light Sensor
1.
automatically when taking photos with the front-facing
Camera.
2.
Front-facing Camera Lens
recording videos.
3.5mm Headset Jack
3.
External Speakers
4.
notification tones, and for other sounds.
Display Screen
5.
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this
feature on and off. For more information, refer to
“Rotating the Screen” on page 28.
: Used to control screen brightness
: Used when taking photos or
: Plug in for headphones.
: Used in music or video playback,
: The orientation of the display screen
6.
Memory Card Slot
: Install a memory card for storage
of files.
Menu
: Display a list of options.
7.
Home
: Display the central Home screen. Touch and
8.
hold to display recent apps that have been accessed.
Back
: Return to the previous screen or option.
9.
2
4
Understanding Your Device 19
Back, Top, and Bottom
The following items can be found on the back, top, and
bottom of your device as illustrated.
Flash
: Provides adequate light when taking pictures in
1.
dark places.
Camera Lens
2.
videos.
Infrared Blaster
3.
controlling external devices.
Volume Key
4.
Master Volume. During music playback, press
volume.
Power/Lock Key
5.
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for
unlocking.
S Pen
6.
various functions. For more information, refer to
“S Pen” on page 31.
Charger/Accessory Port
7.
charging or to sync music and files.
Microphone
8.
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: Used when taking photos or recording
: Emits infrared signals used for
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
to adjust
: Press and hold to turn the device on or
: A built-in stylus that allows you to perform
: Plug in a USB cable for
: Used for video chat.
3
1 2
6
7
4
5
8
Home Screen
8
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
System Bar
1.
screen where you can find navigation buttons and
icons that show notifications, battery power, and
connection details.
Status Icons
2.
the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status
Details panel. For more information, refer to “Indicator Icons” on page 41.
Time
3.
“Date and Time” on page 157.
Widgets
4.
Some widgets are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on
page 42.
: The area along the bottom of the Home
: Indicate the status of your tablet. Touch
: The current time. For more information, refer to
: Applications that run on the Home screen.
1
4
5
6
7
Home screen
5.
: The starting point for using your device.
Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
6.
Primary Shortcuts
: Shortcuts to common features.
These shortcuts are found on all Home screens by
default. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 42.
Understanding Your Device 21
3
2
Google Search
7.
For more information, refer to “Google Search” on
page 80.
Apps
8.
: Search the web by typing or speaking.
: Display the Apps screen.
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel plus additional
panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more
space for adding shortcuts and widgets. For more
information, refer to “Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels” on page 23.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
the left or right side panels.
Note:
The center panel displays when you touch
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Home
Customizing the Home Screens
To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:
1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the
pop-up displays.
3. Tou ch
4. Under
.
Set wallpaper
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers”
on page 45.
Add to Home screen
• Apps and widgets
Home screen.
•Folder
to add a folder on a Home screen. For more
information, refer to
•Page
to add a Home screen.
to change the Home screen
touch:
to add app or widget shortcuts on the
“Folders”
on page 44.
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on
page 140.
Home screen
Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels
Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can
customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels.
Note:
The panel in the center position displays when you touch
Home
.
From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the left
and right side to the center to display the editing
screen.
Tip: Tip:
Touch and hold on the screen until the
pop-up displays. Under
Add to Home screen
Home screen
, touch
Page
add a Home screen.
1
2
to
3
Use these controls to configure panels:
1.
Remove
: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Can to
remove the panel from the Home screen.
Default Home Page
2.
: Touch the Home icon on a panel to
set it as the default home screen.
Add
: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total of seven.
3.
This option is available when less than seven panels
have been added.
To rearrange the order of panels:
Touch and drag a panel to a new location.
To return to the Home screen:
Tou ch Back
.
Understanding Your Device 23
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Back
Touch Back
or step.
Home
Touch Home
Touch and hold to open a list of thumbnail images of apps
you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Touch to display the Task Manager.
To launch Google Search, touch .
Touch to clear all thumbnail images.
Context-Sensitive Menus
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or
screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
• Touch
• Touch an option in the list.
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to return to the previous screen, option,
to display the center Home screen.
Menu
to display a list of options.
Screen Capture
Touch and hold the
capture and save an image of the current screen.
Note:
A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the
clipboard.
To view the screen shots:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Samsung
2. Tou ch
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
storage
Screenshots
Power/Lock Key
folder ➔
➔
Device storage
.
and Home
Apps
My Files
➔
Pictures
➔
.
➔
Application Bar
The Application Bar is the area along the top of various
application screens. It usually contains the Search and Menu
icons, as well as other icons that are used to display options
and settings.
to
Using the Touch Screen
Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen.
Caution!
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges
can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it
with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it
with your fingertips.
Note:
The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the
edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch
input area.
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
Touching
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, touch it with a finger.
Understanding Your Device 25
Touching and Holding
Touch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access
available options.
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Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location,
touch 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.
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.
Understanding Your Device 27
Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to
zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Control Motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device.
Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is
activated.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Controls
tab ➔
➔
2. Touch the
Note:
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in
unintended inputs. Control motions properly.
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Motions
OFF/ON
button to turn Motions ON .
Apps
➔ Settings
.
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
Note:
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.
Screen rotation
.
Tilting
Touch and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the
device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Note:
To move an icon to a new location, touch and hold it and
drag it to the target position. For more information, refer
to “Dragging” on page 26.
Panning to Browse
When an image is zoomed in, touch and hold a point on the
screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse
the image.
Understanding Your Device 29
Palm Motions
Use palm motions to control the device by touching the
screen.
Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is
activated.
Apps
.
➔
Screenshots
➔ Settings
. It is not
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Controls
tab ➔
Palm motion
OFF/ON
2. Touch the
ON
Sweeping
Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot.
The image is saved in
possible to capture a screenshot while using some
applications.
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button to turn Palm motion
.
Gallery
Covering
Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
SPen
S Pen Button
S Pen Tip
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different
functions. By using the Pen button, you can minimize having
to switch between touch and pen input.
Replacing the S Pen Nib
While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is
dull, replace it with a new one.
1. Hold the nib with the tweezer firmly, and then pull
it out.
S Pen button
S Pen tip
: Perform advanced S Pen actions.
: Perform basic S Pen actions.
2. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.
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Using the S Pen
The included S Pen can be used to easily select items or
perform functions. Actions using the S Pen with the button
pressed provide additional conveniences, such as screen
capture.
Pull out the S Pen from the slot to use it.
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When you pull out the S Pen from the slot, the device detects
it and performs the following:
•
Turns on the touch screen (if it is off).
•
Launches action memo, or display general air commands.
Notes:
•
The pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull,
replace it with a new one.
•
If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service
Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about
the S Pen.
•
For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular to the touch
screen and avoid using it at sharp angles.
•
The Menu button and the Back button cannot be activated by the
S Pen.
Capturing Screenshots
With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you
hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the
Screenshots
It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The
edited image is saved in the
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some
applications.
folder.
Gallery
➔
Screenshots
Gallery
➔
folder.
Launching Action Memo
With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to
launch action memo.
Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by
tapping to perform various actions, such as adding
contacts or sending a email. With the memo selected, draw a
line around an area with the S Pen to perform actions with
the selected area.
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Selecting and Capturing an Image
With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to
select it.
If necessary, use one of the following options:
Restore the original selection.
Convert the selection to circular shape.
Convert the selection to rectangular shape.
Customize the selection.
Select an application to use with the selected area from the
icons that appear at the bottom of the screen.
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Using Air Command
Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the
screen.
In most cases, general air commands appear on the screen
when pressing the S Pen button.
Use the following actions:
•
Action Memo
•
Scrap booker
image into Scrapbook.
•
Screen Write
•
S Finder
•
Pen Window
the screen.
: Launch action memo.
: Select and capture an image, and then save the
: Capture a screenshot and edit it with the S Pen.
: Launch S Finder.
: Launch multiple applications in specified areas on
Some items have contextual menus that make the S Pen
pointer glow. Press the S Pen button to display the menu
while hovering the S Pen over the item.
Air View
Use this feature to perform various functions while the S Pen
is hovering over the screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Controls
tab ➔
S Pen
OFF/ON
2. Touc h th e
Point at an item with the S Pen to preview content or view
information in a pop-up window.
You can scroll through panels or lists by moving the S Pen
pointer to an edge (top/bottom/left/right) of the screen.
For more information, refer to “S Pen” on page 31.
button to turn Air view ON .
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➔
Apps
Air view
➔ Settings
.
Samsung Smart Pause
Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from
the screen.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Controls
tab ➔
Smart screen
2. Touch
During video playback, look away from the screen to pause
the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.
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Smart pause
to enable it.
➔ Settings
.
Samsung Smart Scroll
Use this feature to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your
head or the device.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Controls
tab ➔
Smart screen
OFF/ON
2. Touch the
ON
3. Tou ch
When you are viewing email or webpages, the scroll type
icon ( for head orientation or for tilting the device)
that shows the recognition status for movements appears
in blue.
Smart scroll
button to turn Smart scroll
.
and select a scroll type.
Apps
➔
➔ Settings
Smart scroll
.
When the device recognizes your head or device’s
movements, the icon turns green. Tilt your head downward
or upward, or tilt the device forward or backward to scroll in
that direction.
Activating Multi Window
Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the
same time.
Notes:
•
Only applications on the Multi Window panel can run.
•
When launching applications that contain multimedia files, such
as music or videos, sound from both files will be played.
•
This feature may not be available depending on the region or
service provider.
To use Multi Window:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Device
tab.
OFF/ON
2. Touc h th e
ON
button to turn Multi window
.
➔ Settings
Using the Multi Window Panel
To show the Multi Window panel:
1. Touch and hold
The Multi Window panel appears on the left side of the
screen.
2. Select one application, and then drag another
application to a new location.
You can launch the same application on the two
windows at the same time.
Back
.
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To hide the Multi Window panel:
Touch and hold Back
Drag the circle between the application panels left or right to
adjust the size of the panels.
Touch the panel handle to hide or show the panel. When a
panel is open, touch and hold the handle and drag it to the
left or right edge of the screen to move the panel. When a
panel is hidden, touch and hold the handle and drag it up or
down to move the handle.
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again.
Using Multi Window Applications
While using Multi Window applications, select an application
panel, touch the circle between the application panels, and
then use one of the following:
Switch app to compact screen.
Switch locations between Multi Window
applications.
Share items between the application windows.
Drag an item to share from one window to another.
Some applications may not support this feature.
Close the application.
Sharing Files
Drag an item you want to share to the other window to share
the item from one window to another.
Creating a Paired Window
Use this feature to save the combination of current running
Multi Window applications.
On the Multi Window panel:
1. Touch ➔
2. Enter a title and then touch
Create
.
OK
.
Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the
screen to report 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.
Notifications Panel
From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s
current settings. Drag down from the status bar, touch
to open the notifications panel, and then use the following
options:
•
Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•
GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
•
Sound
: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or
mute your device in silent mode.
•
Screen rotation
when you rotate the device.
•
Bluetooth
•
Reading mode
optimizes the screen for reading.
•
Blocking mode
blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which
notifications will be blocked:
–
From a Home screen, touch
Device
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
: Activate or deactivate reading mode, which
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In
Apps ➔ Settings ➔
tab ➔ Blocking mode
.
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•
Power saving
•
Multi window
•
Screen Mirroring
feature.
•
Air view
•
Smart stay
•
Smart pause
•
Smart scroll
•
Sync
•
Airplane mode
Note:
The available options may vary depending on the region
or service provider.
To rearrange the options on the notifications panel:
1. Open the notifications panel and touch .
2. Touch and hold an item, and then drag the item to
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: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
: Set to use Multi Window.
: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring
: Activate or deactivate the air view feature.
: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.
: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature.
: Activate or deactivate the smart scroll feature.
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
: Activate or deactivate airplane mode.
another location.
To open the Settings application:
Tou ch Settings
“Settings” on page 133.
To set brightness options:
Touch the
brightness or touch
brightness automatically based on available light and
battery charge status. For more information, refer to
“Display” on page 140.
Notifications
To close the Notification Panel:
displays system notifications.
Touch a notification entry to display the details. Touch
Clear
to remove Notification Icons from the System Bar.
For more information, refer to “Notifications” on
page 39.
Touch
. For more information, refer to
Brightness
slider and drag it to set the
Auto
to allow the device to set
Home,
Back
, or swipe up.
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.
Alarm activated
S Pen removed
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Air gesture feature activated
Smart screen feature activated
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
Silent mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Airplane mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
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Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts display at the bottom of the Home
screens.
Tip:
The main Home screen is usually the center Home screen.
The default Primary Shortcuts are: S Note, Calendar, Internet,
Email, Gallery, Scrapbook, Dropbox, Play Store.
Other App Shortcuts
There are also other application shortcuts on the Home
screens, such as Dropbox, Samsung Apps, and Play Store.
For more information, refer to “More Application Information”
on page 46.
Application shortcuts can be added to any Home screen. For
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 43.
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Widgets
When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets
on the center Home screen. They can also appear on the
Home screens to the left and right of the center Home
screen.
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place
on the Home screens to access your favorite features.
For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 107.
Adding Widgets to a Home screen
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
Apps
place the Widget and touch
Widgets
2. Touch the
Note:
Swipe across the screen horizontally to view all Widgets.
3. Touch and hold the widget’s icon until the Home screen
displays, then slide your finger where you want to
place the icon and release it.
Note:
There must be room on the screen where you want to
place the widget, otherwise the widget will not add to
the Home screen.
tab.
.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the Widget until the
displays, then drag the widget to the
Note:
This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just
removes it from the current Home screen.
Remove
Remove
App Shortcuts
Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or
features, such as Email or other applications.
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
place the App Shortcut.
2. From a Home screen, touch
– or –
Touch and hold on the screen until the
options pop-up displays and then touch
widgets
.
Apps
3. Touch the
tab.
Apps
.
Home screen
Apps and
icon
icon.
4. Touch and hold the application icon until the Home
screen displays, then slide your finger where you want
to place the icon and release it.
For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on
page 45.
5. Touch and hold the App Shortcut and then drag the
application icon to reposition it on the Home screen.
Removing App Shortcuts
Touch and hold the App Shortcut until
displays, then drag the App Shortcut to the
Remove
Remove
icon.
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Folder s
Place Folders on a Home screen to organize items together.
Adding Folders
To create a folder on a Home page:
1. Navigate to the desired Home screen.
Folder
Home screen
.
OK
.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the
pop-up displays and then touch
The Create folder pop-up displays.
3. Touch the
Enter folder name
enter a name for the folder, and touch
A new folder displays on the Home screen.
field, use the keyboard to
Managing Folders
To rename a folder:
Touch the folder, touch the current name, and use the
keyboard to enter a new name for the folder.
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To add an App shortcut to a folder:
1. Add the App shortcut to the Home screen that the
2. Touch and hold the App shortcut, drag it to the folder,
To remove an App shortcut from a folder:
1. Touch the folder to view the contents.
2. Touch the App shortcut, drag it out of the folder, and
Removing a Folder
Note:
folder is on.
and drop it.
drop it on the Home screen.
Touch and hold the folder until the
displays, then drag the folder to the
Any App shortcuts in the folder are also removed.
Remove
Remove
icon.
icon
Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose
from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have
downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on the screen.
The
Home screen
2. Touch
3. Touch
Set wallpaper
The Set wallpaper pop-up displays.
Home screen, Lock screen
screens
Select wallpaper from
The
following options:
•Gallery
select it. Crop and resize the picture, if desired. Touch
save the picture as wallpaper. Touch
• Live wallpapers
wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example. If available,
touch
wallpaper
the Live wallpapers menu.
options pop-up displays.
.
, or
Home and lock
.
pop-up displays the
: Access the Gallery to select a photo. Touch a photo to
Done
Cancel
to cancel.
: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated
Settings
to view options for the selection. Touch
to save your choice. Touch Back
Set
to return to
• Wallpapers
Note:
Live wallpapers is not available for the Lock screen.
: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch
an image to view it. Touch
wallpaper. Touch
Set wallpaper
Back
to return to the Home screen.
Apps Screen
The
Apps
screen displays all applications installed on your
wireless device. Applications that you download and install
from Google Play or from the web are also added to a Home
screen.
The Apps icons are arranged in a customizable grid. To
arrange the Apps icons in alphabetical order:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Menu
2. To uch
to
3. To uch
Alphabetical grid
➔ View type
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.
.
Apps
to save it as
.
To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps
screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Menu
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold an icon and drag it to a new position.
4. Touch
You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen
for quick access to the application. For more information,
refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 43.
To view your downloaded applications:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch
3. Touch an icon on the
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Save
to launch the application.
– or –
Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the
App icon onto the Home Screen. For more information,
refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 43.
➔ Edit
to save the changes.
Download
to view downloaded apps.
Downloaded applications
Apps
.
.
Apps
.
screen
Application Information
To view information about an App, such as the amount of
storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and
clear data:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
General
tab ➔
Application manager
All
2. Touch the
touch the app to open a screen with details about
the App.
tab, scroll through the apps list, and
Apps
➔ Settings
.
More Application Information
For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 107.
In that section, each application that is available on the
Applications screen is listed and described. If the application
is also described in another section of this user manual, then
a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Various widgets are also described.
Help
Access help information to learn how to use the device and
applications or configure important settings.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
Help
2. Select a category to view tips.
To sort categories by an alphabetical order, touch .
To search for keywords, touch .
Entering Text
Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to
enter text.
Note:
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter
text, you must change the input language to one of the
supported languages.
Using the Keyboard
Touch any text field, open the notifications panel, touch
Select input method
.
to use.
1
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1. Enter uppercase.
2. Enter punctuation marks.
3. Touch for Voice input. Touch and hold to use
Handwriting, display keyboard settings, or change the
keyboard type.
4. Enter a space.
5. Add an item from the clipboard.
6. Break to the next line.
7. Delete a preceding character.
, and then select the type of keyboard
7
6
1
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Entering Uppercase
Touch before entering a character. For all caps, touch
it twice.
Changing the keyboard type
Touch and hold , and then touch to change the
keyboard type.
Changing language keyboards
Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key
left or right to change language keyboards.
Handwriting
Touch and hold ➔, and then write a word with a
finger or the S Pen. Suggested words appear as characters
are entered. Select a suggested word.
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Use handwriting gestures to perform actions, such as editing
or deleting characters and inserting spaces. To view the
gesture guides, touch and hold , and then touch
Settings
➔
Help
➔
Keyboard
➔
Use handwriting
gestures
.
Direct Pen Input
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Controls
tab ➔
S Pen
OFF/ON
2. Touch the
ON
button to turn Direct pen input
.
Apps
➔
Direct pen input
➔ Settings
.
When hovering the S Pen over a text field, the icon
appears at the upper left corner of the text field. Touch
to write with the S Pen.
To make simple corrections, change input languages, or
enter a space between characters, touch each correction tool
displayed on the handwriting pad.
When this feature is enabled, you can do the following
actions:
•
Send a handwritten message.
•
Set an alarm just by writing numbers.
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, touch the
underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from
the dropdown list.
To change the language or add languages for voice
recognition, touch the current language.
Copying and Pasting
Touch and hold over text, drag or to select more or less
text, and then touch
text is copied to the clipboard.
To paste it into a text entry field, touch and hold at the point
where it should be inserted, and then touch
COPY
to copy or
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CUT
to cut. The selected
PAS TE
.
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. For more information,
refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 97.
Turning Wi-Fi On and Off
Open the notifications panel, and then touch Wi-Fi to turn it
on or off.
Note:
Your device uses a non-harmonized frequency and is
intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN
can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors,
but cannot be operated outdoors.
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
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Joining Wi-Fi networks
1. From a Home screen, touch
Connections
➔
2. Touch the
3. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi
networks, enter a password if necessary, and then
touch
Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.
After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will
automatically connect to it any time it is available.
OFF/ON
Connect
tab ➔
button to turn Wi-Fi
.
Wi-Fi
.
Apps
➔ Settings
ON
.
Adding Wi-Fi Networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list,
touch
Add Wi-Fi network
Enter the network name in
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and
then touch
Connect
at the bottom of the networks list.
Network SSID
.
, select the security
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 touch
Forget
.
Setting Up Accounts
Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google
account. Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create
Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience
with the device.
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:
1. From a Home screen, touch
General
tab ➔
➔
2. Touch
More than one Google account can be used on the device.
Set up a Samsung account as well.
New
follow on-screen instructions to complete the
account setup.
Accounts
to sign up, or touch
Apps
➔
Add account
Existing
➔ Settings
➔
Google
, and then
Removing Accounts
1. From a Home screen, touch
General
tab ➔
➔
2. Select an account name and select the account to
remove.
3. To uch
Remove account
Accounts
Apps
.
.
Transferring Files
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the
device to the computer, or vice versa.
Note:
.
The following file formats are supported by some
applications. Some file formats are not supported depending
on the version of the device’s software or the computer
operating system.
Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media
contents and personal information with Samsung devices.
Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung
website.
1. Connect the device to the computer using the
USB cable.
Samsung Kies launches on the computer
automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch,
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
Connecting with Windows Media Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the
computer.
1. Connect the device to the computer using the
USB cable.
2. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.
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Connecting as a Media Device
1. Connect the device to the computer using the
USB cable.
2. Open the notifications panel, and then touch
Connected as a media device ➔ Media device (MTP)
Camera (PTP)
Tou ch
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any
appropriate driver installed.
3. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
if your computer does not support
Upgrading the Device
The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
Note:
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 recognizes 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.
Caution!
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.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
General
tab ➔
About device ➔ Software update
➔
Update
.
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Apps
➔ Settings
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts
This section explains how to manage accounts and contacts.
Accounts
Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With
synchronization, information on your device is updated with
any information that changes in your accounts.
•
Samsung Account
•
ChatON
•
Dropbox
•
Email
: Add an Email Account to sync Contacts.
•
Evernote
•
Google
: Add your Google Account to sync your Contacts, Calendar,
and Gmail.
•
LDAP
: Add an LDAP Account to find entries in an LDAP directory
server.
•
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
sync Contacts, Calendar, and Email.
•
Server
: Add a Server to sync and access your data.
•
Facebook
•
Twitter
: Add a Twitter Account.
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: Add your Samsung Account.
: Add your ChatON Account.
: Add your Dropbox Account.
: Add an Evernote Account.
: Add your Exchange Account to
: Add a Facebook Account to sync apps.
Setting Up Accounts
Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the
Accounts
setting.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ General
2. Touch the account type.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to
complete the set up process.
Your tablet communicates with the appropriate account
servers to set up your account. When complete, your
account displays in the
screen.
tab ➔
Accounts ➔ Add account
Accounts
Apps
➔ Settings
.
area of the Settings
Your Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will
need to create a Google Account when you first use your
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will
always be in sync between your tablet and computer.
If you need to create a Google account, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ General
2. Follow the prompts to sign into your existing account or
create a new account.
tab➔ Accounts
Apps
➔
Add account
➔ Settings
➔ Google
Your Samsung Account
Create a Samsung Account for access to Samsung apps
and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps,
Samsung Link, and much more.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ General
Samsung account
2. Follow the prompts to sign into your existing account or
create a new account.
tab➔ Accounts
.
Apps
➔
Add account
➔ Settings
➔
Contacts
Store contact information for your friends, family, and
colleagues to quickly access information or to send a
message.
To ac c e s s Contacts:
From a Home screen, touch
Add a Contact
.
1. Touc h
pop-up displays.
2. To choose where the contact is stored, touch
an account.
– or –
To uch
more information, refer to “Setting Up Accounts” on
page 54.
Contacts
➔
Add new account
to add a different account. For
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Apps
➔
Create
. The Save contact to
Contacts
Device
.
or
3. Touch each field to enter information. Touch to
add another entry, or to remove an entry.
Touch to choose a label.
•Picture
: Touch the picture icon to assign a picture to the new
contact.
•Name
: Enter the name. Touch to display additional name
fields.
• Phone
: Enter a phone number.
•Email
: Enter an email address.
•Groups
: Assign the contact to a group.
• Add another field
4. Touch
Save
: Add additional fields for the contact.
.
Updating Contacts
1. Touch
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to display it.
3. Touch
4. Touch any field to edit. For more information, refer to
“Add a Contact” on page 55.
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Contacts
Edit
.
.
Deleting Contacts
1. Touch
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to display it.
3. Tou ch
Contacts
Delete
.
.
Contacts Display Options
There are various ways to display your contacts.
1. Touch
2. Touch the
view contacts in various ways:
•Groups
•Favorites
•Contacts
Contacts
.
Groups
tab,
Favorites
tab, or
Contacts
: Display contacts sorted into groups—such as
Not assigned, Co-workers, Family, Friends, etc. The number of
contacts in each group is displayed next to the group name.
Touch a group name to show only contacts in that group. For
more information, refer to
page 59.
: Show only your favorite (or starred), contacts. For
more information, refer to
: Show all your contacts. Touch the
enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that keyword.
“Create a New Group”
“Favorites”
on page 61.
Search
tab to
on
field and
3. While viewing
4. While viewing the
Settings
Groups, Favorites
for options.
Menu
Contacts
for Contact settings.
, or
tab, touch
Contacts
, touch
Menu
Linked Contacts
Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts,
including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email
providers. When you synchronize contacts from these
accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts
for the same person.
Linking, or joining, imported contact records allows you to
see all of a contact’s numbers and addresses together in a
single contact entry. Linking also helps you keep your
contacts updated, because any changes that your contacts
make to their information in the respective accounts are
automatically updated the next time you synchronize with
that account.
➔
Linking Contacts
1. Touc h
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to display it.
3. To uch
4. Touch the contact you want to link. The linked contact’s
information is displayed with the original contact’s
information.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to link other contacts.
Separating Contacts
1. Touc h
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to display it.
3. To uch
contacts is displayed.
4. To uch
Contacts
.
Menu
➔
Link contact.
Contacts
.
Menu
➔
Separate contact.
to separate a linked contact.
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A list of linked
Sharing Contact Information
You can send a contact’s information using Bluetooth to other
Bluetooth devices, or in an Email or Gmail as an attachment.
Note:
Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all
devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check
the target device’s documentation.
Contacts
1. Touch
2. Touch
3. Touch
4. Touch a sending method, such as Bluetooth or email.
5. Follow the prompts to send the contact information.
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Selected contact
contact, or touch
.
Menu
➔
Multiple contacts
Share namecard via
so share only the displayed
.
.
Importing and Exporting Contacts
To back up and restore your contacts, you can export your
contacts list to a storage device (such as a PC), or import
your contacts list from a storage device.
1. Use the USB cable to connect your device to the
storage device.
2. Touch
3. Tou ch
4. Touch an option and then follow the prompts.
Contacts
Menu
.
➔
Import/Export
.
Groups
Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts
faster or to quickly send messages to group members.
Create a New Group
Create a new group when you add or edit a contact.
1. Touch
2. Touch the
3. Tou ch
4. Touch the
5. Touch
touch
selected contacts to the group.
6. Touch
Tip:
Contacts can belong to more than one group. While
editing the contact, touch the
additional groups.
Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to
display only the contacts in that group. For more information,
refer to “Contacts Display Options” on page 56.
Contacts
Groups
Menu
Group name
Add member
Select all
Save
.
tab.
➔
Create
.
field enter a name.
. Touch individual contacts or
, then touch
.
Groups
Done
field to add
to add the
Adding Group Members
To add a contact to a group, just Edit a contact’s Group field.
For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on
page 56.
To add multiple contacts to a group:
Contacts
1. Touc h
2. To uch
3. To uch
4. To uch
5. Touc h Done to add the contacts to the group.
Groups
want to add members.
Add member
The contacts that can be added display.
Select all
.
and then touch the group to which you
.
or the name of each contact to add.
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Removing Group Members
To remove contacts from a group:
1. Touch
2. Touch
want to remove members.
3. Tou ch
4. Touch
5. Touch Done to remove the contacts.
Contacts are removed from the group and the group
name is removed from each contact’s
Contacts
.
Groups
and then touch the group from which you
Menu
Select all
➔
Remove member
or the name of each contact to remove.
Renaming a Group
1. Touch
2. Touch the
rename.
3. Tou ch
4. Touch the
5. Touch
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Contacts
Groups
Menu
Group name
Save
.
tab and touch the group you want to
➔
Edit
.
field and enter a new name.
.
.
Group
field.
Deleting Groups
1. Touch
2. Touch individual groups or touch
3. Tou ch Group only (to delete only the group) or Group
and group members (to delete both the group and the
group’s members).
Delete
Contacts
.
➔
Groups
tab ➔
Select all
Delete
, then touch
.
Favorites
Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as
favorites.
Mark a Contact as a Favorite
1. Touch
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to display it.
3. Touch the
Tip:
You do not have to edit the contact to mark it as a favorite.
View Favorites
There are two ways to view your favorites.
1. Touch
2. Touch the
displayed.
– or –
Touch the
list only your starred contacts that are being saved to
your Google account.
Contacts
.
Star
so that it turns gold .
Contacts
.
Favorites
tab. Only your starred contacts are
Groups
tab, then touch
Starred in Android
Remove Favorites
Note:
to
1. Touc h
2. To uch
3. Touch individual contacts or touch
To remove the currently displayed contact your favorites
list, touch the
that it is no longer gold .
Menu
Done
to remove.
Contacts
➔
Favorites
tab.
➔
Remove from favorites
Select all
Star
next to the contact’s name so
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.
, then touch
Section 4: Messaging
This section describes how to send and receive messages
and other features associated with messaging.
Types of Messages
Your device supports these types of messages:
•
Email
•
Gmail
•
Hangouts
•
Google+
•
Google Messenger
•
ChatON
•
Twi tt er
Note:
Your Wi-Fi-only device does NOT support voice calling
and messaging services. Please disregard any “dial”
and “message” related menus because some Gmail
options are identically set in all Android devices.
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Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
email service.
From a Home screen, touch
Google
folder ➔
Setting Up Your Gmail Account
If you did not set up a Google account during the initial
configuration, the first time you launch Gmail, your device
prompts you to set up your Google account.
1. Touch
2. Follow the prompts to sign in or create a new account.
The device communicates with the Google server to set
up your account and synchronize your email. When
complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox.
Note:
You can use more than one Google account on your
device. To add another account, touch
➔
Gmail
.
Settings ➔ General
tab ➔
Gmail
Accounts
Apps
.
➔
Menu
➔
Add account
.
Refreshing Your Gmail Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail
servers.
1. Touch
2. While viewing your Inbox, drag your finger downward
across your messages.
Gmail
.
Gmail Settings
Use the Gmail Settings to configure your Gmail preferences.
1. Touch
2. Touch
Tip:
To uch
Gmail
Menu
Menu
.
➔ Settings
➔ Help
for more information.
for settings.
Composing and Sending Gmail
1. Touch
2. Tou ch
the message. While composing a message, touch
3. Touch
– or –
Gmail
.
Compose
Menu
for options.
SEND
to send this message.
, then touch fields to compose
To uch
message.
Menu
➔ Save draft
to save a draft of this
Email
Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one
application.
From a Home screen, touch
Configuring Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. Touc h
2. The first time you set up an email account, at the Set
up email screen, enter an
then touch
– or –
For additional accounts, touch
➔
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your email
account.
Email
Next
Add account
.
.
.
Apps
Email address
Menu
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➔
Email
and
Password
➔ Settings
.
,
Next
4. Touch
go to the Apps screen.
Note:
For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device
administrator? screen may appear. Read the information
and touch
5. Enter an account name and Your name, if required.
6. Touch
The device communicates with the appropriate server
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the
account.
Note:
To configure email account settings at any time, use
Account settings.
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to go to the next screen or touch
Activate
to continue.
Done
.
Menu ➔ Settings
. Touch the account to display
Previous
to
Managing Your Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts in the
Combined view
individually.
1. Touch
2. Touch the
screen or you can view email accounts
Email
.
drop-down menu at the top left of the
screen to select:
• Combined view
•<Account Name
: View all email in a combined inbox.
>: View email for the account.
Refreshing Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Email
servers.
Email
1. Touch
2. In the Application Bar, touch
.
Refresh
.
Deleting Email Accounts
To delete an Email account:
1. Touch
2. Touch
Email
Menu
.
➔ Settings
➔
Delete account
.
Email Settings
Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.
Note:
Available settings depend on the email provider.
Email
1. Touch
Menu
2. Tou ch
General settings
•Display
open them.
• Composing and sending
while composing and sending email.
• Auto-advance
message. Choices are: Next email, Previous email, or Email list.
• Confirm deletions
•Priority senders
as a priority.
.
➔
Settings
, then touch
. The following options display:
: Set how email is shown in the email list and when you
: Set what functions are available
: Set the screen to show after deleting a
: Ask for confirmation before deleting email.
: Enter email addresses that you want treated
• Spam addresses
• Rules for filtering
names, address, or subject.
3. Touch an account to configure specific settings.
Available options depend on the account.
: Manage your spam address list.
: Create rules for filtering email based on
Composing and Sending Email
1. Touc h
2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an
account from the menu at the top of the screen.
3. To uch
recipients and the email text.
4. While composing a message:
•
•
5. Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your
email. Touch the text option buttons to edit and format
your message text.
Email
.
Compose
, then touch fields to enter
Touch displayed buttons to set Priority, Tracking options,
Security options, and so on.
Touch
Attach
to add a file to the message.
Available options depend on the type of email account.
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Send
6. Touch
– or –
Touch
to send the message.
Save
to save the email to the Drafts folder.
Hangouts
Previously known as Google Talk, Hangouts is an online place
to meet friends and family, share photos, and host video
calls. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats
area in your Gmail account.
From a Home screen, touch
Google
folder ➔
Apps
Hangouts
➔
.
Google+
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a
lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream
to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast
messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant
Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your
own private album on Google+.
From a Home screen, touch
Google
folder ➔
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Google+
Apps
.
➔
Messenger
With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends
together into a simple group conversation, putting everyone
on the same page. When you get a new conversation in
Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your device.
From a Home screen, touch
Google
folder ➔ Messenger
Apps
➔
.
ChatON
A smart-messaging app that gives you a host of innovative
ways to stay connected with all your friends and family,
regardless of their device or platform. Use ChatON to send
and receive instant messages from any device that has a
mobile phone number.
1. From a Home screen, touch
If you are launching this application for the first time,
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
account setup.
2. Enter and send your message.
Apps
➔
ChatON
.
Section 5: Multimedia
This section explains how to use the music features of your
device including the Music app and the Music Player. Story
Album, Flipboard, SketchBook for Galaxy, and WatchON are
also described.
Listening to Music
You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in
speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless
Bluetooth stereo headset.
For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 101.
Volume Key
Press the
screen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale to
set volume. You can also press the Volume Key to adjust
playback volume.
on the side of the device to activate on-
Play Music
The Play Music contains a music player that plays
other audio files that you copy from your computer or store online.
Note:
Some options described in this manual may not be
available until you sign in to your Google account.
music and
Google Play Music
Google Play Music is a Google service that gives you instant
access to your personal music collection on the Internet and
your compatible Android devices without the hassle of wires
or syncing. For more information, visit
music.google.com
.
Accessing the Music App
From a Home screen, touch
Google
folder ➔
The Play Music app searches your online library and
your device’s internal storage for music and playlists.
This can take from a few seconds to several minutes,
depending on the amount of new music added since
you last opened the application.
Apps
Play Music
➔
.
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Changing Library View
You can change the way you view the contents of your
library.
1. Tou ch
2. Near the top-left of the Application bar, touch and
then touch
3. Touch and then touch an option to set whether to
view
4. On the My Library screen, touch an option to set how
you view your library.
The choices are:
Play Music
Listen Now, My Library
All music or On device
.
GENRES, ARTISTS, ALBUMS
, or
Playlists
.
.
, or
Play Music Menu
While viewing a Play Music main screen:
To uch
instructions to use the following options:
• Settings
•Help
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Menu
and follow the on-screen
: Configure Play Music settings.
: Get more information about the Play Music app.
SONGS
Play Music Options
Options are available for playing songs, albums, or playlists:
1. Tou ch
Play Music
2. Touch an album or song.
3. Touch the
Options display depending on the item view.
To play a song:
1. Tou ch
2. Touch a song in your library to listen to it.
.
– or –
While viewing a list of songs, touch
song and touch
– or –
While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or
genres, touch
Add to queue
Play Music
.
Options
for an item to display options.
.
Add to queue
Options
.
.
for an item and touch
Options
for a
Shopping for Music at the Play Store
To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and buy
music:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Play Store
.
Music
2. Touch
The Google Play Store music section displays.
To view information about finding and buying music:
1. Touch
2. Touch
The Google Play Music help screen displays.
.
Play Music
Menu
➔
.
Help
Apps
.
Making Online Music Available Offline
In addition to playing the music that you add to your online
library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal
storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no
Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online
music available offline.
Tip:
You can also copy music directly from your computer to
your device. For more information, refer to “Synchronizing with Windows Media Player” on page 106.
To make your online music available offline on your device:
Menu
Play Music
➔
1. Touc h
2. Change your library view to Albums, Artists, or
Playlists. For more information, refer to “Changing
Library View” on page 68.
3. If you have signed in to your Google account, touch
information about listening to music offline.
.
Help ➔ Listen to music offline
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to view
Music Player
Music Player plays songs stored on your tablet or an installed
memory card.
To access Music Player:
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
The Music Player application searches your device’s
internal storage or on an installed memory card for
music and playlists. This can take from a few seconds
to several minutes, depending on the amount of new
music added since you last opened the application. It
then displays your music in several ways.
2. Touch a tab, such as
on, to change the way you view the contents of your
library.
3. Touch the Music application icon at the top-left of
the Application bar to return to the previous Music
screen.
Songs, Playlists, Albums
Searching for Music
To find music in your library:
1. Tou ch
2. Touch
name of an artist, album, or song.
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Music
.
Search
and use the keyboard to type the
Music
, and so
Music Player Options and Settings
To use Music Player options and configure settings:
1. Tou ch
2. Tou ch
.
• List view / Thumbnail view
•Delete
• Scan for nearby devices
• Settings
•End
Music
.
Menu
to display the following options:
thumbnail format.
: Delete a song, an album, or every song or album.
nearby devices.
: The following settings display:
–
SoundAlive
–
Adapt Sound
–
Play speed
–
Smart volume
–
Voice control
–
Lyr ics
–
Music auto off
automatically by touching one of the time values.
: Configure SoundAlive.
: Enhance sound quality.
: Decrease or increase play speed.
: Automatically adjust volume to surroundings.
: Use voice commands to control playback.
: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.
: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off
: Close the Music Player app.
: View your music in a list or
: Discover and connect directly to
Managing Playlists
To create, manage, or delete a playlist:
Tou ch
Creating a Playlist
Tou ch
enter a name for the playlist.
Renaming a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch a playlist, touch
the keyboard to enter a new name for the playlist.
Music
.
Create playlist
Playlists
tab.
and use the keyboard to
Menu
➔ Edit title
and use
Adding Songs to or Removing Songs from Playlists
1. To uch
– or –
To uch
All songs are displayed.
2. To uch
Add all
– or –
To uch
3. Touc h
Changing the Order of a Playlist
1. Touc h th e
2. Touc h
3. Touch the grid for an entry and drag the entry to a
new position in the list.
4. To uch
Create playlist
Playlists
Add music
next to each song you want to add or next to
to add all songs to the playlist.
to remove a song from the playlist.
Done
Playlists
Change order
Done
to change the order and save the playlist.
and touch a playlist.
, touch a playlist, and then touch
.
to save the playlist.
tab and touch a playlist.
.
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Playing a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch
3. Touch a song to start playing the playlist at that song.
Deleting a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch
3. Touch the box next to
Playlists
tab.
Favorites, Most played, Recently played
Recently added
created.
then touch
, or touch a playlist title that you
Playlists
tab and touch a playlist.
Menu ➔ Remove
OK
.
.
Select all
, touch
Remove
Playing Music
To play a song:
Music
1. Tou ch
2. Touch a song or touch an album or genre and then
touch a song in the list of songs on the album.
The song you touch starts to play. The tracks in the
current list play in order until you reach the end of the
list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise,
playback stops only if you stop it, even when you
switch applications.
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.
, or
, and
Accessing the Music Player
If you navigate away from the Music Player application and
music is playing, the Music notification icon is displayed
in the System Bar.
You can change songs or easily return to the Music Player:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel displays.
2. Touch the song thumbnail to display the Music Player.
You can also pause and resume playback and skip to
the next or previous song in the panel. For more
information, refer to “Notifications” on page 39.
Music Player Controls
When a song is playing, the Music Player screen displays
various controls are available.
1. Tou ch
2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.
The music player displays below (portrait mode) or to
the right (landscape mode) of the music listing.
3. Touch the song thumbnail to enlarge the music player.
Music
.
and
Music Player Controls
1
2
4
5
7 89 10 11
6
3
During playback, use the sound and playlist controls:
1. Scan DLNA-enabled devices.
2. Touch to display the volume control, then touch and
drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press the
Volume Key on the side of the device to adjust playback
volume.
3. Touch to view and set SoundAlive options.
4. Set the file as your favorite song.
5. Turn on shuffle.
6. Change the repeat mode.
7. Hide the music player screen.
8. Restart the currently-playing song or skip to the
previous song. Touch and hold to move backwards
quickly.
9. Pause and resume playback.
10. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards
quickly.
11. Open the playlist.
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Options While Playing a Song
There are various options and controls available while a song
is playing:
1. Tou ch
a song.
2. Touch the music player to enlarge it.
3. Touch
• Add to playlist
• Via Bluetooth
• Play via Group Play
• Scan for nearby devices
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Music
Menu
playlist.
device.
Group Play.
nearby devices.
, touch a song or an album, and then
to display the following options:
: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing
: Play the current song by using a Bluetooth
: Share the current song by using
: Discover and connect directly to
•Details
: View song details.
• Set as alarm tone
• Settings
refer to
page 70.
•End
: This option returns you to the home screen.
: Use the current song as an alarm tone.
: Displays Music Player settings. For more information,
“Music Player Options and Settings”
on
Playing Music by Mood
Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically
created by the device. When a new song is added:
1. Touch
2. Tou ch
multiple cells by dragging your finger.
Music
Library update
Music square
➔
Music square
.
and select a cell of mood. Or select
➔
Story Album
Use this application to create your own digital album to keep
your stories by organizing the images neatly and
automatically.
Note:
The Story Album app must be installed before you can
use it. Touch OK on the pop-up and follow the on-screen
instructions.
To a ccess St ory Album :
1. From a Home screen, touch
Samsung
folder ➔
2. Touch
Story Album.
Menu ➔ Help
Apps
➔
Story Album
to learn more about
.
Creating Story Albums
Create story albums by selecting images from Gallery or
images sorted by tag information.
To create a story album manually:
1. Touch Create album.
The Create album screen displays.
2. To uch From Gallery to add pictures from the Gallery.
– or –
To uch By tag information to create the story album
automatically. Select criteria, and then touch Find pictures. Enter a title for the album, select a theme,
and then touch Create album.
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Creating Recommended Albums
When you take photos at one location, the device
automatically sorts your photos into albums based on your
specified criteria and suggests making the new albums.
To uch
Menu
➔Settings ➔ Home city, and then
set a method for recognizing your location. Select an
album type and set a minimum number of photos.
Viewing Story Albums
1. Select a story album. The cover image appears on the
first page. Scroll left or right to view images in the
story album.
2. On a page of the album, touch
following functions. The available options vary
depending on the page.
• Edit title
: Rename the album.
• Change theme
•Change cover image
: Change the theme for the album.
: Change the cover image of the album.
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Menu
and use the
•Slideshow
: Start a slideshow with the images in the
current album.
•Share via
•Print
: Send the album to others.
: Print the album via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some
printers may not be compatible with the device.
• Order photo book
• Export Album
• Add content
• Remove content
•Edit
: Change the layout of the current page.
• Delete page
: Place an order for a printed album.
: Export the album to other storage locations.
: Add more content to the current page.
: Delete content on the current page.
: Delete the current page.
Managing Story Albums
1. Touch and hold a story album.
2. Touch one or more story albums or touch the
# selected
selected
tab ➔
Select all
.
Share via
3. Touch
Album file (.scc).
4. Touch
to create a PDF file or a Story
Delete
to delete the selected story albums.
Editing Images
1. Touch the image of the page in an album.
The following options are available:
Add a caption.
Send the image to others.
Delete the image.
Select among various effects that are
available.
Menu
2. Touch
functions:
•Slideshow
settings.
• Set as cover
•Rotate left
•Rotate right
, and then use the following
: Start a slideshow or change the slideshow
: Set the image as an album cover image.
: Rotate the image counter-clockwise.
: Rotate the image clockwise.
Flipboard
Use this application to access your personalized magazines.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Galaxy Plus
2. To uch
account information or your Flipboard account to view
your content and social networks.
– or –
To start your Flipboard, touch
and swipe to the left, select news topics, and then
Build Your Flipboard
touch
3. Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the
Flipboard pages, and then select an article to read.
While reading an article, use the following icons:
➔
Tap to sign in
Go to the previous page.
Share the article with others.
Set the article as your likes in Flipboard.
Create an account for Filpboard to make your
own magazine.
to sign in with your Facebook
Flipboard
FLIP
.
Apps
➔
.
on the greeting page
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SketchBook for Galaxy
Use this application to create a quick concept or sketch out
your idea for a project.
Note:
The SketchBook app must be installed before you can
use it. Touch OK on the pop-up and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Galaxy Plus
folder ➔
2. Use artistic tools to draw and paint your digital art. The
image is saved in Gallery.
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➔
SketchBook for Galaxy
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8
6
3
4
2
1
.
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1. Create and save a sketchbook.
2. Display SketchBook information and settings.
3. Undo the last action.
4. Redo the last action.
5. Use SketchBook tools.
6. Change the brush types and settings.
7. Change a brush color.
8. Add or delete layers.
9. Register the frequently-used tools.
WatchON
Enjoy all of your favorite movies and TV shows with
WatchON.
Important!
Before you use WatchON, verify that you have an
active Internet connection available. For more
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 97.
Notes
1. Before beginning your initial WatchON application
setup, make sure that your TV is turned off.
2. Sign into your Samsung account before using
WatchON. For more information, refer to “Your Samsung Account” on page 55.
Initial Configuration
1. From a Home screen, touch
The Privacy policy displays.
2. Read the Privacy policy, check the
accept the terms of the above privacy policy
touch
Confirm
.
The Set up WatchON screen displays.
3. To uch
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Set up WatchON
.
WatchON Menu
1. From a Home screen, touch
Menu
2. To uch
• Sign in
WatchON experience.
•Settings
on-screen instructions.
•Help
: Displays Samsung WatchON help information and a
Contact us telephone number.
for the following options.
: Sign in to your Samsung account to improve your
: Configure Samsung WatchON settings. Follow the
Apps
➔
WatchON
I have read and
box, and
Apps
➔
WatchON
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Section 6: Internet and Social Networking
This section describes the various Internet and social
networking applications available on your device such as
Google and Voice Search, Google+, Internet, Local, Maps,
Navigation, Google Play Books, Play Magazines, and
YouTube.
Google Search
Search the internet using the Google search engine.
1. From the main Home screen, touch .
– or –
Apps
From a Home screen, touch
Google
folder ➔
2. Use the keyboard to enter search criteria to display
matching searches.
– or –
Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and
clearly. Google searches for the information and
displays results.
Suggestions display below the text entry area.
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Google
➔
.
3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term.
– or –
Touch on the keyboard to start the search.
A browser window displays the search results.
To use Voice Search directly:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Google
folder ➔
2. Speak the search criteria slowly and clearly. Google
searches for the information and displays results. If
criteria is not understood, it displays
to retry speaking the search words.
Voice Search
➔
.
Retry
. Touch the
Internet
Your device is equipped with a full HTML browser that allows
you to access the Internet.
From a Home screen, touch
Navigating the Internet
The following options are available for Internet navigation.
Command Keys
Tou ch
Touch and hold
Tou ch
Tou ch
Touching and Dragging
•
Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and
to reposition pages within the screen.
Entering Text in a Field
•
While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY
keyboard to enter text.
Back
or to return to the previous page.
Back
Forward
to go forward to a recent page.
Refresh
to reload the current page.
Apps
➔
Internet
display browser History.
Zoom
•
Touch the screen twice to zoom in or out.
•
Use two fingers, such as your index finger and
.
thumb, to zoom out by making an inward pinch
motion on the screen. To zoom in, make an
outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
Tip:
For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to
landscape mode.
Selecting Items On a Page
While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate:
•
Touch an item to select it.
•
Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.
•
Touch and hold on a hyperlink or an image for options.
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Using Browser Windows
You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily
switch between windows.
1. Tou ch
2. To open a new window, touch at the top of the
screen.
3. To switch to another open window, touch its tab at the
top of the screen.
4. To delete an open window, touch the tab at the top of
the screen, and then touch .
Internet
.
Entering a URL
Access a website quickly by entering the URL.
Internet
1. Tou ch
2. Touch the
the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
As you enter characters, potential matches display.
Note:
Use the
necessary.
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.
URL
field at the top of the screen, then enter
Delete
key to clear the URL field, if
3. Touch a match to complete the URL.
– or –
Go
Continue entering characters and touch the
load the page.
key to
Creating Bookmarks
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.
1. Touch
2. Browse to a website, touch
the required information, and touch
A gold star displays on the Bookmarked page.
Internet
.
Add bookmark
Save
, enter
.
Internet Menu
While viewing a webpage:
Tou ch
To configure web settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Menu
for options.
Menu ➔Settings
.
Section 7: Camera and Video
Camera
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Gallery
Use
camera.
Note:
Note:
Camera Etiquette
•
•
•
to view photos and videos taken with the device’s
From a Home screen, touch
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device
may not work properly in some modes that require high
resolutions.
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.
Apps
➔
Camera
Using the Camera
To access the Camera:
1. Touc h
.
2. To uch
Camera
.
If a memory card is inserted, the Storage location
pop-up displays.
OK
to change the storage location to
memory card.
– or –
Cancel
To uch
pictures and videos.
The Camera screen displays.
to use the device storage for storing
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1. Switch between the front and rear camera.
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7
5
3
4
2
8
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2. Switch to dual camera mode.
3. View more options.
4. Display current mode.
5. Record video button.
6. Camera button.
7. Shooting mode.
8. Open Gallery to view photos and videos.
9. Select an available effect.
Taking Photos
1. Touch the image on the preview screen where the
camera should focus.
When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns
green.
2. Touch to take the photo.
Shooting Mode
Several photo effects are available.
Tou ch
MODE
, and then scroll up or down the screen at
the right side of the screen.
•Auto
: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings
and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
• Beauty face
: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler
images.
•Best photo
: Take a series of photos, and then save the
best one.
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• Best face
• Sound & shot
Note:
While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by
the internal microphone.
•Drama
: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same
time and combine them to create the best possible image.
–
Touch to take multiple photos. To get the best shot,
hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
When
Gallery
opens, touch the yellow frame on each face, and
choose the best individual pose for the subject. After choosing a
Save
pose for each individual, touch
single photo, and save it.
: Use this to take a photo with sound.
–
Touch to take a photo. The device records a few
seconds of audio after taking a photo.
: Use this to take a series of photos and combine them
to create an image that shows trails of the movement.
To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take
photos properly in other shooting conditions.
–
Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
–
Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction.
to merge the images into a
–
Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects.
–
Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar
colors.
–
Avoid taking photos of a subject that is too close or too far away
to fit within the viewfinder or that is too long such as a bus or a
train.
• Rich tone (HDR)
in bright and dark areas.
•Eraser
the background.
–
Touch to take a series of photos. The device erases
traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the
original photo, touch Show moving objects, and then touch the
highlighted area.
To get the best shot, follow these tips:
–
Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
–
Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar
colors.
: Use this to take photos without losing details
: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in
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–
When taking photos of a subject that is moving very little or
moving a great deal, the camera may not recognise all of the
movements.
–
If there are multiple subjects moving in the background, the
camera may not recognise all of the movement.
• Panorama
•Sports
•Night
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: Take a photo composed of many photos strung
together.
To get the best shot, follow these tips:
–
Move the camera slowly in one direction.
–
Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame.
–
Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognizable
backgrounds, such as empty skies or plain walls.
: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.
: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.
Panoramic Photos
A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of
multiple shots.
1. Tou ch
2. Touch and move the camera in one direction.
Applying Filter Effects
Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.
MODE
➔
Panorama
.
When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the
camera automatically takes another shot in a
panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, touch .
If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops
shooting.
Touch and select a filter effect. The available
options vary by mode.
Recording Videos
To r ecord a v ideo:
Touch to take a video. To pause recording, touch
. To stop recording, touch .
While recording, use the following actions:
To change the focus, touch where you want to focus.
To focus on the centre of the screen, touch .
To capture an image from the video while recording,
touch .
Recording Mode
Tou ch
the recording mode.
•Normal
• Limit for email
• Fast motion
Options
➔
: Use this mode for normal quality.
: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via
messages.
: Use this mode when recording action scenes.
Recording mode
to change
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.
Note:
The zoom in and out effect is available when using the
zoom feature while shooting video.
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Dual Camera Mode
1
OFF
When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the
photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an
inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a
beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously.
Touch to switch to dual camera mode. Touch
to take a photo or touch to take a video.
1. Tap to resize it or move the location.
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Note:
You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5
minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD. While
taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the
internal microphone.
Share Shot
Touch
following:
•Share shot
• Buddy photo share
• ChatON photo share
• Remote viewfinder
Options
➔ , and then select one of the
: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi
Direct.
: Set the device to recognise a person’s
face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
: Send a photo to another device via
ChatON.
: Set a device to control the camera
remotely.
Controlling the Camera Remotely
OFF
Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely.
Touch
➔➔
Remote viewfinder
Options
connect the device and the camera using Wi-Fi Direct. Touch
to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder.
Configuring Settings for Camera
Tou ch ➔ 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.
• Photo size/ Video size
resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.
• Burst shot
: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.
• Tap to take pics
take photos.
• Face detection
help you take photos of them.
: Select a resolution. Use higher
: Touch the image on the preview screen to
: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and
, and then
• Metering
: Select a metering method. This determines how
light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures
background light in the centre of the scene. Spot measures
the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the
entire scene.
•ISO
: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity.
It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for
stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fastmoving or poorly-lit objects.
• Video stabilization
: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-
shake helps focus when the camera is moving.
• Auto night detection
: Set the device to automatically detect
darker conditions and adjust the brightness of the photo
without the flash.
•Save as
: Set the device to delete the original photo when
taking photos with rich tone mode.
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•Location tag
Note:
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
conditions.
Tip:
Your location may appear on your photos when you upload
them to the Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag
setting.
•Review
•Volume key
the shutter or zoom function.
•Timer
• White balance
images have a true-to-life color range. The settings are
designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are
similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.
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: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
: Briefly display photos taken.
: Set the device to use the Volume button to control
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
: Select an appropriate white balance, so
•Exposure value
how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low light
situations, use a higher exposure.
• Guidelines
when selecting subjects.
•Flash
• Voice control
commands.
• Contextual filename
tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album.
• Save as flipped
the original scene.
•Storage
• Reset
: Change the exposure value. This determines
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
: Set the camera to take photos with voice
: Set the camera to display contextual
: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of
: Select the memory location for storage.
: Reset the camera settings.
Shortcuts
Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various
options.
1. Touch
2. Touch and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top
of the screen. The other icons can be moved within the
list by touching and dragging them.
Menu
➔
Edit
quick settings
.
Gallery
Use this application to view images and videos.
From a Home screen, touch
Note:
Some file formats are not supported depending on the
software installed on the device. Some files may not
play properly depending on the encoding method used.
Apps
➔
Gallery
Viewing Images
Launching Gallery displays images by creation date.
To sort images by location, people, or other categories,
touch
Time
and select a category. Albums displays
images by folder.
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.
Zooming In and Out
.
Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image:
Double-touch anywhere to zoom in.
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
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Viewing Images Using the Motion Feature
Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular
motion.
1. On the Applications screen, touch
Controls
tab ➔
Motions
, drag the
right, and then turn on the switch for each feature.
2. To stop using a motion feature, drag the
to the left.
Settings
Motions
➔
switch to the
Motions
switch
Playing Videos
Video files show the icon on the preview.
Select a video to watch it and touch .
Trimming Segments of a Video
1. Select a video, and then touch .
2. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point,
move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and
then save the video.
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Editing Images
When viewing an image, touch
following functions:
•Edit
: Use Photo Editor to edit your photo.
•Favorite
: Add to the favorites list.
•Slideshow
• Photo frame
• Photo note
•Copy to clipboard
•Print
•Rename
: Start a slideshow with the images in the current
folder.
: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image.
The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder.
: Use this to write a note on the back of the image.
Touch to edit the note.
: Copy to clipboard.
: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some
printers may not be compatible with the device.
: Rename the file.
Menu
and use the
• Buddy photo share
tagged in the image.
•Rotate left
•Rotate right
•Crop
•Set as
•Details
•Settings
: Rotate counter-clockwise.
: Rotate clockwise.
: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it.
: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.
: View image details.
: Change the Gallery settings.
Modifying Images
When viewing an image, touch
use the following functions:
•Rotate
: Rotate the image.
•Crop
: Crop the image.
•Color
: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image.
• Effect
: Apply effects to the image.
• Sticker
: Attach stickers.
•Drawing
: Draw on the image.
•Frame
: Apply frames to the image.
: Send the image to a person whose face is
Menu
➔
Edit
and
Favorite Images
When viewing an image, touch
to add the image to the favorites list.
Menu
Deleting Images
Use one of the following methods:
In a folder, touch
images by ticking, and then touch
When viewing an image, touch
Menu
➔
Select item
Delete
Sharing Images
Use one of the following methods:
In a folder, touch
images by ticking, and then touch to send them to
others or share them via social network services.
When viewing an image, touch to send it to others
or share it via social network services.
Menu
➔
Select item
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➔
Delete
.
Favorite
, select
.
, select
Setting as Wallpaper
When viewing an image, touch
set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact.
Menu
➔
Set as
Tagging Faces
1. Touch
yellow frame appears around the recognized face.
2. Touch the face, touch
a contact.
3. When the face tag appears on an image, touch the face
tag and use available options, such as sending
messages.
Note:
Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle,
face size, skin color, facial expression, light conditions,
or accessories the subject is wearing.
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Menu
➔
Settings ➔ Tags ➔ Face tag
Add name
, and then select or add
. A
Using Tag Buddy
to
Video
Use this application to play video files.
Note:
Tou ch
and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right to
display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and
person’s name) when opening an image.
From a Home screen, touch
Some file formats are not supported depending on the
device's software. Some files may not play properly
depending on the encoding method used.
Menu
➔
Settings ➔ Tags ➔ Tag buddy
Apps
➔
Video
,
.
Playing Videos
Select a video to play.
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3
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1. Scan DLNA-enabled devices.
2. Adjust the volume.
3. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.
4. Change screen ratio.
5. Restart the current video or skip to the previous video.
Touch and hold to move backwards quickly.
6. Pause and resume playback.
7. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards
quickly.
8. Switch to floating screen mode.
Deleting Videos
Tou ch
2
and then touch
Menu
➔
Delete
Delete
, select videos by ticking,
.
Sharing Videos
To uch
touch
Menu
➔
Share via
, select videos by ticking,
Done
, and then select a sharing method.
Using Popup Video Player
Use this feature to use other applications without closing the
video player.
While watching videos, touch to use the pop-up
player.
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the
player or pinch to reduce it.
To move the player, drag the player to another location.
Purchasing Videos
Scroll the screen to the left or right, and then select a video.
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YouTube
Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube
website.
From a Home screen, touch
Watching Videos
Touch
the returned search results to watch a video.
Touch to display full screen.
Search
, and then enter a keyword. Select one of
4
Apps
➔
1
2
YouTube
3
1. Add the video to the playlist.
2. Send the URL to others.
3. Search for videos.
.
4. Pause or resume playback.
5. Change display quality.
6. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.
7. Exit full screen.
Sharing Videos
Select the video to view, touch , and then select a
sharing method.
Uploading Videos
Select your account, touch , select a video, enter
information for the video, and then touch
UPLOAD
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