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English (EU). 01/2015. Rev.1.0 |
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Connecting toDRAFT,a TV |
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Settings |
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Contacts |
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82 Camera
98Gallery
99Smart Manager
100S Planner
102 S Health
105S Voice
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Read me first
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. |
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the |
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overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly |
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depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. |
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by pps supplied by providers other |
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device |
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are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other |
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purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal |
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downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For |
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large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature. |
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of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. |
• Supprted features may differ or labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM Model.
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•Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is approved by the FCC, you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the FCC ID, tap Apps → Settings → About device.
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
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the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. |
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Device layout
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• Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
•Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
•Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
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SIM or USIM card
Installing the SIM or USIM card
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.
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3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card
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Battery
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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•Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.
•Decrease the backlight time.
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Fast charging
The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can use this feature to charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off.
About Fast charging
•Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power. The device supports Samsung’s Adaptive fast charging feature and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.
•To use Fast charging on your device, connect it to a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging or Quick Charge 2.0.
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Wireless charging
The device has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charging pad (sold separately).
1 Place the centre of the device’s back on the centre of the charging pad.
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Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.
On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Battery → Power saving mode, and then tap the switch to activate it.
To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the preset level, tap Enable Power saving mode when and select an option.
To set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network, tap the
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Ultra power saving mode
Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following:
•Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.
•Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.
•Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.
•Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.
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Touchscreen
• Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
•To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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Swiping
Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.
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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.
To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.
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Home screen options
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
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Flipboard Briefing
View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature.
On the Home screen, tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category.
To deactivate Flipboard Briefing, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, swipe to the right and deselect the tick box at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel.
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Moving and removing an item
Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen.
To remove an item, tap and hold the item. Then, drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.
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Creating folders
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Managing panels
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel. To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap .
To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.
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Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen.
Moving items
On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Creating folders
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To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.
Indicator icons
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
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If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
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Pattern
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
PIN
A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Password
A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
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Notification panel
Using the notification panel
When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.
To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe upwards on the screen.
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S Finder
Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword.
Searching for content on the device
Open the notification panel and tap S Finder.
Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword.
To get more refined results, tap the filter buttons under the search field, and then select filter details.
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2 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions. The next steps may vary depending on the connected device.
To allow nearby devices to search for your device and connect to it, tap MORE → Set device visibility → Device visibility, and then select an option.
Re-searching for devices
If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices.
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Entering text
Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.
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