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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.
Getting Started
Front View
Headset jack
Status light
Volume
Recent apps
Earpiece
Home
key
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Proximity and
gesture sensors
Front camera
Power/Lock key
Back key
Front View
Getting Started
Here are some key features on the
front and sides of your device.
Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or
•
to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
•
Front camera: Take self portraits and record videos
•
of yourself.
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
•
(notincluded).
Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen.
•
Activate the Fingerprint security feature.
Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the
•
presence of objects near the device.
Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch
•
and hold for home screen options.
Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device
•
on or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it,
or for quick access to Airplane Mode, Emergency
Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
Status Light: Displays red when charging or the
•
battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived
or you are voice recording, and green when fully
charged.
Volume: Press to adjust the volume of your device’s
•
sounds and audio.
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Front View
Getting Started
Back View
Flash
Speaker
Microphone
Infrared transmitter
Camera
Heart rate sensor
Temperature and humidity sensor
Microphone
USB charger/Accessory port
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Back View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on
the back and sides of your device.
Camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments
•
when taking a photo or recording video.
Heart Rate Sensor: When using the S Health
•
app, this sensor measures your heart rate via your
fingertip.
Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices
•
using infrared light.
Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
•
commands.
Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
•
Temperature and humidity sensor: Monitors both
•
temperature and humidity conditions. This is used
to calculate calories burned when using the
S Health app.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
•
Charger/USB cable (included) , and other optional
accessories (not included) .
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Back View
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble
your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the side
of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional services,
and other features.
Warning: The plug-in SIM card information and its
contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the device and that the upper-left angled corner of
the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place
it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge
time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices
and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the battery icon blinks and the
device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view the
battery charge indicator located in the upper-right
corner of your device’s display. A solid color
indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better
idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For
more information, see “Battery” on page 145.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
Device options menu displays.
2. Tap POWER OFF.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
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Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock
features to secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
► To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key
or Home key, and then touch and drag your finger
across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 153.
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Secure Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, and the Google Play Store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account, or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see
“Accounts” on page 167.
► From a Home screen, tap
Add account > Google.
Apps > Settings >
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Samsung account, or create a new
Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information, see
“Accounts” on page 167.
► From a Home screen, tap
Add account > Samsungaccount.
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Apps > Settings>
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Know Your Device
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Know Your Device
Home Screen
Home Screen Indicator
Widget
Notification Icons
Status Icons
App
Shortcuts
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Status Bar
App Folder
Apps Screen
Home Screen
Know Your Device
Here are some features of the
Homescreen.
App Folder: For your convenience, there are
•
several applications that are grouped into folders
on the main Home screen.
Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your
•
applications.
App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
•
applications.
Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which
•
Homescreen is presently displayed.
Notification Icons: Display new messages and
•
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.
Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) and
•
notification icons (left).
Status Icons: Display information about the device,
•
such as the network signal strength, batter y level,
the time, and so on.
Widget: Self-contained application that runs on the
•
Home screen (not shortcuts) .
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
The Home screen is the starting
point for using your device.
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens,
•
and then tap Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen,
•
and then drag it to Remove.
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
•
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen displays when you press the
Home key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold
•
on a screen, and then drag to a new position.
Touch Home screen settings for options:
•
Transition effect: Change the visual effect
-
used when you move between Home screens.
My Magazine: Display all My Magazine
-
updates on the Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Change the Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose
from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
SETAS WALLPAPER.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets, including
links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail
and email accounts, and manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and
then tap Widgets.
2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen,
and then release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it
just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and
release.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap Add to place additional apps in the folder.
5. Tap DONE. A folder is created with the shortcut(s)
inside.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Use Folders
Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
•
inside.
To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the
•
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.
To delete a folder, touch and hold a folder until
•
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.
Tap More options to change the folder’s color
•
scheme.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network status,
battery charge, and time) on the
rightside and notification alerts on
the left side.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Status Icons
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Mute mode is enabled.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless
network.
Signal strength.
Wi-Fi is active.
No wireless network is available.
NFC (Near-Field Communication) is enabled.
Status Bar
Know Your Device
Notication Icons Notication Icons
Missed call.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Call in progress.
Call is on hold.
Call is using speakerphone
New email has arrived
New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail message has been received.
New text or multimedia message has arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
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Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the Google
Play Store.
App updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
Connected to a computer using a USBcable.
Status Bar
Know Your Device
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Touchscreen Navigation
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters
•
ortext.
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app icon to launch the application.
•
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture.
Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to
•
move it.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
•
options.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
•
Swipe the screen to scroll through the
•
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it
to a new location.
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
•
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
•
Homescreen.
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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Know Your Device
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while
•
viewing a picture or a webpage.
Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while
•
taking a picture.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures with
your hand above the device’s screen.
Enable Motions and Gestures
►From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings >
Motions and gestures.
For more information, see
“Motions and Gestures” on page 169.
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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Know Your Device
Notification Panel
Quick settings
Quick settings
Adjust screen
Adjust screen
brightness
brightness
Tap notification
Tap notification
to launch app or
to launch app or
view detail
view detail
Settings
Settings
View additional
View additional
Quick settings
Quick settings
Clear all notifications
Clear all notifications
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Notification icons on the Status
Bar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open
the Notification Panel.
View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the
Notification Panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.
Tap an item to open it.
•
To clear a single notification, drag the notification
•
left or right. Tap CLEAR to clear all notifications.
3. To close the Notification Panel, swipe upward from
the bottom of the screen or tap Back.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also
provides quick access to device functions such as
Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
– or –
Tap Viewall.
Notification Panel Settings
To customize the Notification Panel:
►From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Display > Notification panel.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Multi Window
Multi Window Tray
Multi Window Tray
Tray Controls
Tray Controls
Window Controls
Window Controls
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
Multitask by using multiple
applications at the same time.
Activate Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Display > Multiwindow.
2. Tap ON/OFF to activate, and tap an option to
enable:
Open in split screen view: Automatically view
•
content in Multi Window when you open files
from My Files or Video player, or attachments
from email.
Pop-up view shortcut: Change apps in pop-
•
up view by swiping down diagonally from the
edge.
Tip: You can also activate Multi window from the
Notification Panel.
Use Multi Window
After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run
multiple apps at the same time.
Note: Not all apps can be used in Multi Window.
The apps display together on a split screen. You
can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their
display on the screen, and copy information from one
app to the other.
1. To display the Multi Window tray, touch and hold
Back. (After a few seconds, the panel will be
hidden again.)
2. Touch and hold an app from the Multiwindow
tray and drag it to the main window. Drag another
icon into the window to create a split view. A
blue rectangle shows where the apps will snap in
place.
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap the
Borderbutton in the middle of the window border.
Customize Multi Window
You can customize Multi Window to suit your
preferences.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items between
the application windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Some
applications may not support this feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected app
window. This turns the app into a circular,
moveable icon that can be opened by tapping
on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected window
in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected applicat
ion.
Create a Window Group
If you use certain apps together in Multi Window often,
you can create a window group to quickly display the
two apps in Multi Window.
The window group will be stored in the Multi Window
tray, so you can choose it any time to display the two
apps.
1. Touch and hold
Window tray, and then drag apps to the windows.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the Multi Window tray, and
then tap Tray Controls > Create.
A shortcut to this window group will be stored in
the Multi Window tray.
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Back to display the Multi
Multi Window
Know Your Device
Customize the MultiWindow Tray
You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi Window tray.
1. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi
Window tray.
2. Tap Tray Controls > Edit for options:
To remove an app from the tray, tap and drag it
•
off of the tray and place it in the storage area.
To add an app to the tray, tap and drag it from
•
the storage area to the tray.
To relocate an app, tap and drag it to a new
•
location.
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you
in performing different functions.
Remove S Pen
The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient
access.
► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch
on the end of the S Pen.
Air Command
Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently
used applications or perform actions.
To launch the Air command menu:
► Remove the SPen from the S Pen slot, hold the
S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears,
and press the S Pen button once.
Action memo: Launch a Quick Note and link it
•
to actions. Action Memos are saved as Quick
Notes in the S Note app.
Smart select: Draw around an area of the
•
screen to collect it in the Scrapbook app.
Image clip: Outline and crop images on the
•
screen, in any shape, to share or paste.
Screen write: Capture screenshots and write
•
or draw on them.
Pen window: Draw a window on the screen
•
and then populate the drawn area with an
application.
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S Pen
Know Your Device
Action Memo
An Action Memo is a special type of note that
turns your written text into actions on your device.
For example, if someone tells you the name of a
restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the
name of the restaurant, and then have the memo
locate it on a map.
Note: While active, an Action Memo stays on the screen
for as long as you are using it, even if you press the
Home key. You must tap either Save or Discard
in order to close the memo.
To open an Action Memo:
► Launch the Air command menu and select
Action Memo.
– or –
Press and hold the SPen button and double-tap
the screen with the pen.
To link a memo to an action:
1. Write on the memo.
2. Press Link to actions and select an action to
perform.
3. Draw around the content you want to use for
the action. The selected content is boxed and
highlighted.
4. On the menu bar that appears, tap the action you
want to take. Options include Phone, Contacts,
Messages, Email, Browser, Map, and Task.
For example, you can write a phone number, press
the Link to actions button, and then select the
Contact icon to save the number to an existing
contact or create a new contact.
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S Pen
Know Your Device
Smart Select
The Smart Select feature provides a capture tool to
select content on a screen. You can then add it to your
Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
To launch the Smart Select tool:
1. Launch the Air command menu and tap
Smart select.
2. Use the selection box to select your content. The
selected item can be saved to the Scrapbook or
shared. The following options are available:
Tap Collect to store the content. It will
•
appear in minimized form on the screen until
you save or delete the capture.
Tap Scrapbook to save the content in your
•
Scrapbook.
Tap Share Via to share the captured
•
content with your contacts.
Tap Moreoptions > Help to learn more
•
about using Smart select.
To use stored content:
When you tap Collect, the captured content is
stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. The
following options are available:
Tap the Collect more icon allows you to take
•
another Smart Select capture.
If more than one capture has been taken, tap
•
the Expand arrow to view all of the capture
thumbnails.
Touch and hold the thumbnail, and drag it to
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Delete to remove all of the collected items.
Tap a thumbnail to view the content and see the
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options available. You can save the content to your
Scrapbook, share it with others, or delete it.
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Know Your Device
Image Clip
Outline and crop images from the screen, in any
shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped
content, or personalize it with your handwriting.
To use Image Clip:
1. Launch the Air command menu and select
Image clip.
2. Use the S Pen to draw around the content you
want to capture.
To refine your selection, use the Transform
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options at the top of the screen.
3. Tap Share via or Scrapbook to save.
Screen Write
Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and
then write notes on the screen shot.
To use Screen write:
1. Launch the Air command menu and select
Screenwrite.
2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool
appears. The following editing tools are provided:
Pen: Draw on the screen shot. Press the
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Pen icon a second time to change the pen tip,
size, color, and to save presets.
Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on
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the screen shot. Tap the Eraser icon a second
time to change the size of the eraser area and
to see the CLEAR ALL option.
Crop: Crop the screenshot. Tap the Crop
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icon a second time to change the crop shape.
Undo: Undo the last action.
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Redo: Redo the last action that was undone.
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3. When you are finished writing, tap:
Share via to send the image to others.
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Cancel to delete the shot.
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Save to save the screen shot. The screen
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shot is saved in the Gallery app.
Pen Window
This feature allows you to draw an onscreen window
and then populate the drawn area with a target
application.
1. Remove the S Pen from its slot.
2. Hover over the screen and press the S Pen
button.
3. From the Air Command menu, select
Pen window.
4. Locate an onscreen area and use the S Pen to
draw a rectangular shaped window.
5. Select an available application. The desired app
then appears within the drawn area.
Air View
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content,
or view information about an item on the screen.
Forexample:
Hover over an email in a list to preview the message
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before opening it.
Hover over a photo album to preview the contents
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or see a picture enlarged.
Hover over the time line during video playback to
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preview and navigate to specific scenes.
Hover over an icon or screen button to view the
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item’s name or description.
Note: The preview function is only available when the
SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.
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Know Your Device
Direct Pen Input
When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or
Number in Contacts) , you can open a Handwriting
window to allow you to write the entry with the SPen
rather than type.
To use the Handwriting window:
1. When filling out a form field, hover the S Pen over
the field until the Handwriting icon appears.
2. Tap the Handwriting icon. The Handwriting
window appears.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write the
entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing, your
entries will be converted into text.
4. To edit the converted text, use the Space and
Delete icons provided. To change the position of
the cursor, drag the pointer below the cursor to
the desired position for editing.
5. When finished, press the Done.
Configure S Pen Settings
To configure S Pen settings, including options for
sounds and for tracking S Pen when it’s not stored in
your device:
►From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
S Pen.
Replace the S Pen Tip
You can replace the tip of the SPen.
To replace the tip:
1. Use tweezers (not included) to pull out the S Pen
tip.
2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen and
press until it clicks in place.
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Entering Text
Using the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive Text
Options key
Special Keys
Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Use Google Voice Typing.
Use your handwriting to enter text.
Access the clipboard.
Access keyboard settings.
Insert emoticons.
Change the layout of the keyboard.
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Know Your Device
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggest words matching your text
entries, and, optionally, completes common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and
social networking sites — improving its accuracy of
predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
Using Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
To use Google Voice Typing:
1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice
Typing. You may need to touch and hold the
Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
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Entering Text
Know Your Device
Configure Google Voice Typing
Switch to Swype
To customize Google Voice Typing :
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Language and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
Using Swype
Swype is a text input method that makes it possible
to enter a word by sliding your finger or the S Pen
from letter to letter, lifting your finger or the S Pen
betweenwords.
To switch to the Swype keyboard while entering
text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward
to display the Notification Panel.
2. Touch Select keyboard.
3. Touch Swype.
Configure Swype
To customize Swype:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
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Entering Text
Calling
Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.
Calling
Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer a call.
Explore features and functionality
associated with making or answering
a call.
Make a Call
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number and tap Dial.
Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactList
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts
tab.
2. While viewing your contact list, swipe your finger
across a contact to the right to call the contact.
Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your
contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Answer a Call on the Main
Screen
When a call is received, while the phone is inactive the
phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number,
or name if stored in the contacts list on the main
screen.
► At the incoming call screen:
Touch and drag Answer in any direction to
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answer the call.
Touch and drag Reject in any direction to
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reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
End a Call
► When you are ready to end your call:
On the main screen, tap End call.
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Options During a Call
Your phone provides a number of functions that you
can use during a call.
Adjust the Call Volume
► Press the Volume key to increase or decrease the
volume.
– or –
Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio by
tapping Menu > Extra volume.
Listen with the Speaker or
BluetoothHeadset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (not included).
► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset
(notincluded).
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Personalize the Call Sound Setting
Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer.
►From the currently active call, tap Menu>
Personalize call sound.
Call Waiting
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call
waiting tone.
Place a New Call While on a Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the
second call. The first call is displayed as a
thumbnail.
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial.
Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.
•
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
•
(multiconferencing).
To answer a new call while you have a call in
progress:
1. Slide
new call.
2. Tap an option:
•
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3. Tap the previous On hold number entry and
select Swap to switch between the two calls. This
places the new caller on hold and activates the
previous call.
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Answer in any direction to answer the
Putting [Caller] on hold to place the previous
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.
Ending call with [Caller] to end the previous
call and answer the new call.
Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Multitask While on a Call
If you exit the call screen from the main screen and
return to a Home screen, your active call is indicated
by an icon on the Status Bar.
This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list, view
a recent email, locate a picture, and so on.
To return to the callscreen:
► Tap the reactivate button.
To end a call from any application:
► Swipe the Status Bar downward to reveal the
Notification Panel, and then tap End.
Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or
missed are stored in the Recent tab.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, their
name is displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts
List
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the Recent tab.
3. Tap the call you want to add to your contacts list.
4. Tap CREATE CONTACT.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap UPDATE EXISTING.
Phone.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Delete a Call from the Call Log
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the Recent tab.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
4. Tap Delete.
Add a Call to the Reject List
By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from
this number will be sent directly to your voicemail.
1. From the Curved screen, tap Phone.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the Recent tab.
3. Touch and hold the caller you want to add to the
Reject list.
4. Tap Add to Auto reject list.
Make a Call Using Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.
To make a call using Speed Dial:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Enter the speed dial number, and hold down the
last digit entered.
Assign a Speed Dial Number
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts
tab.
2. Tap Menu > Speed dial. The Speed dial
screen displays showing the numbers 1 through
100 (Number 1 is reserved for voicemail) .
Tap an unused number to assign it to a
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contact’s default phone number.
To remove a speed dial number assignment,
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tap Delete.
Phone.
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Calling
Make an Emergency Call
The Emergency calling mode makes dialing an
emergency number a one-tap process.
Note: This mode can drain your battery power more
rapidly than normal calling mode.
Make an Emergency Call with a SIM
Card
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency number (example: 911), then
tap Dial.
Make an Emergency Call without a
SIMCard
Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency
call with the phone; normal cell phone service is not
available.
1. From a secured Lock screen, tap the phone icon
and swipe outward.
2. Tap EMERGENCY CALL.
3. Enter 911 and tap Dial.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
will have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad,
and End Call features.
Call Settings
To access the Call settings menu:
► From the Curved screen, tap Phone >
Menu> Settings > Call.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Call.
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Make and Answer Calls
Applications
The Apps screen displays all
applications installed on your
device, both preloaded apps
and apps you download and
install yourself.
Learn how to change the way
apps appear, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
Applications
Apps Screen
The Apps screen shows all preloaded
apps and apps that you downloaded.
You can uninstall, disable, or hide
apps from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information, see
“Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen” on page 18.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.
3. To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device:
Play Store: Download new apps from the
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Google Play Store.
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
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Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
•
from view.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Menu > Uninstall/disable apps. Apps that
can be uninstalled or disabled show Delete on
their icon.
3. Tap Delete and follow the prompts to either
uninstall or disable the app.
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Apps Screen
Applications
Organize Your Apps
The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed
alphabetically or in your own custom order.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Menu > View as.
3. Tap an option:
Custom: Allows you to tap and hold on apps
•
to move them from screen to screen.
Alphabetical order: Apps are arranged in a
•
grid, in A-Z order.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Menu > Create folder.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap Add, select apps to include in the folder,
and then tap DONE.
5. Tap a folder to view its apps.
Tap an app to launch it.
•
Tap More options to select a background
•
color for the folder.
Hide Apps from View
You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any
apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Menu > Hide apps.
3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap DONE.
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Apps Screen
Applications
Show Hidden Apps
You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them
back on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Menu > Show hidden apps.
3. Tap apps to unhide, and then tap DONE.
Apps Screen Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Menu for these options:
Edit: Tap and hold an app icon then drag itto:
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Create page to add a page to the apps
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screen.
Create folder to create a new folder.
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App info to view information about this
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app.
Disable/Uninstall to remove the app
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Create folder: Create a new folder to hold the
•
app icon.
Remove folder: Remove folders that you have
•
created.
View as: Configure the Apps screen.
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Downloaded apps: Display downloaded apps.
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Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that
•
you downloaded to your device, or disable
a preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot
be uninstalled). Tap Delete to remove or
disable the selected app.
Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps screen.
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Show turned off apps: Display disabled apps.
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Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps.
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Help: View information about your device.
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Apps Screen
Applications
Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet
and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and
address bar data from your computer to your
mobile device.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your Google
Docs and files.
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Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s
web-based email service.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Google Now works in the background to
collect information you regularly look up and
organize it into convenient cards that appear
when you need them. Press and hold the
Home key.
Note: When Google Now is enabled, you can
also access it by taping
.
Google Applications
Applications
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.
Note: You must be signed in to the application
you want to configure. For example, sign in to
Google+ to configure Google+ settings.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current
location, get directions, and other
location-based information.
Note: You must enable location
services to use Maps. Please see
“Location Services” on page 150.
Hangouts
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.
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Photos
This application automatically backs up your
photos and videos to a secure Google cloud
location.
Play Books
With Google Play Books, you can find millions
of free e-books and hundreds of thousands
more to buy in the eBookstore.
Google Applications
Applications
Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for download
and purchase through the Google Play Store.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music,
books, magazines, and games in Google Play
Store.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from
Google Play. You can stream them instantly,
or download them for viewing when you are
not connected to the Internet. You can also
view videos saved on your device.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play music
and audio files on your device.
Play Newsstand
Subscribe to your favorite magazines to read
on your device at your leisure.
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Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web with
Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right from
your device.
Google Applications
Applications
Verizon Applications
Enjoy these applications from Verizon
Wireless.
Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid
subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or
contact your service provider for additional information.
Caller Name ID
Screen calls with the Caller Name ID service,
which provides the names and pictures of
people who call you.
Note: A subscription is required to use this
service. Contact your wireless provider for
details.
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Cloud
Use Verizon Cloud to back up and access
your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud to
transfer content between other devices.
Mobile Hotspot
Enable Mobile Hotspot to use your phone’s
mobile data service with Wi-Fi enabled
devices.
Note: Mobile Hotspot may require a
subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile
Broadband Connect service. For more
information, contact Verizon Wireless.
Verizon Applications
Applications
My Verizon Mobile
View details and manage your Verizon
Wireless account.
Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when
accessing My Verizon Mobile.
NFL Mobile
Play the popular game on your phone.
Setup Wizard
Use Setup Wizard to quickly configure your
phone.
Slacker Radio
Enjoy free Internet radio with your mobile
device.
Verizon Tones
VZ Navigator
Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate
to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive,
or walk with ease.
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Verizon Applications
Applications
VZ Protect
The Verizon Support and Protection
application helps protect your phone from
digital threats, including viruses and malware,
risky web sites, and from people accessing
the information on your phone if it is ever lost
or misplaced.
Voice Mail
Unanswered calls are sent to Voice Mail.
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Verizon Applications
Applications
Other Applications
Amazon
Shop at Amazon.com from your device.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
Amazon Kindle
Use the Amazon Kindle application to
download books for reading right on your
device. You must have an account with
Amazon to use the Kindle application.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
Amazon Music
Shop for music at Amazon.com.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
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Appstore
Browse and download applications, games
and more from the Amazon application store.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
Audible
Download audio books to enjoy on your
phone.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
IMDb
Search movies and actors, view trailers and
showtimes, explore top charts and box office
information, and add movies and TV to your
personal Watchlist.
Other Applications
Applications
Action Memo
Action Memo has merged with the S Note
application. For more information, see
“S Note” on page 95.
Flipboard
Use this application to access your
personalized magazines.
Gear Manager
Connect your mobile device to your Gear and
set your personal Gear settings.
Group Play
Share documents, photos, or music in realtime with other connected friends.
PEN.UP
The PEN.UP application allows you to join an
online community, follow your favorite artists,
share your S Note creations, and connect
with other creative people.
Join the PEN.UP community through your
Samsung, Facebook, or Google+ accounts.
Share your original art, comment on others’
creations, or browse for something unique to
add to your personal collection.
S Translator
You can easily translate words and phrases
(verbal or text messages) into many different
languages with S Translator.
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Other Applications
Applications
Samsung Link
This application wirelessly synchronizes
your Samsung device with your TV, streams
content and even keeps tabs on who calls or
sends text messages with real-time, onscreen
monitoring. Samsung Link makes staying
connected easy.
SketchBook for Galaxy
Use this application for drawing and sketching
designed specifically for your SPen.
Story Album
With Story Album, you can create a digital
album of your story in media. Special
moments will be on a time line, and if you
wish, you can have your album published as
a hard copy.
TripAdvisor
With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and have
your perfect trip. With over 75 million reviews
and opinions by travelers, it is easy to find the
best hotels, restaurants, and fun things to do.
WatchON
WatchON turns your device into a remote
control. Not only can you control your TV,
set-top box, DVR and other devices from your
device, but it will recommend great shows and
movies based on your preferences and past
viewing behavior.
Downloads
This is a shortcut to see a list of all downloads
made to your device.
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Other Applications
Applications
POLARIS Office 5
Polaris Office 5 is a Microsoft Office
compatible office suite for managing your
documents online or offline. It can also open
Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files.
Help
View information on using your device’s basic
features and settings.
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Other Applications
Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and
advanced arithmetic functions.
Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, tap the = (Equals) key.
Additional Functions
To clear the results:
► Tap Clear.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap Menu > Clearhistory.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
► Tap and hold an entry in the displayfield.
Scientific Calculator
Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic
functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
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Calculator
Applications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Create an Event or Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Add and enter the details for the event or
task.
3. When finished tapSAVE.
Delete an Event or Tasks
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event or task.
3. Tap Delete.
- or -
To delete multiple events or tasks, tap Menu >
Delete, select events or tasks,and then tap DONE.
Share Events
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event or task.
3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and
follow the prompts.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Menu > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Calendar
Applications
Camera and Video
Switch between
the front and back
cameras
Camera
settings
Current shooting mode
Record video
Take a picture
MODO
Change shooting
mode
View pictures and
videosintheGallery
Effects
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Camera and Video
Applications
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or back camera,
or combine shots with Dual mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose
your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
While composing your picture, use the onscreen
options or these gestures:
Tap the screen with two fingers and pinch or
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spread them on the screen to zoom in and out.
Tap the screen to focus on the area you taped.
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3. Tap to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down
to act as a zoom key. This is the default action of the
Volume key. You can also set the Volume to take a
picture, or to act as a video record key.
Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
MODEMODE
2. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the
screen at the right side of the screen.
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
•
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.
Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened
•
faces for gentler images.
Best photo: Take a series of pictures, and
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then select the best to save.
Best face: Select the best picture of each
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person from five consecutive pictures to get
the best merged group picture.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Sound & shot: Enrich pictures by adding
•
background sounds for a few seconds.
Drama: Take multiple pictures of a moving
•
subject and merge them into one dramatic
picture.
Animated photo: Create a picture containing
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selected moving objects by animating parts of
the picture.
Golf: Take pictures of a golf-swing. You can
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then play the pictures forward or backward.
Rich tone (HDR): Enhances the realism of
•
your pictures by capturing greater intensity
and contrast of both color and light.
Eraser: Save the best picture after erasing
•
moving objects from five consecutive pictures.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
•
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
Surround shot: Take 360 degree pictures to
•
create a spherical panorama.
Sports: Take pictures of fast movement.
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Virtual tour: Create interactive virtual tours of
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your surroundings.
Dual Camera
Take pictures and record videos using the front and
rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture in
picture styles are available.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Dual camera.
3. Tap Effects to change the way the front camera
image appears in the picture.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera.
Available options vary depending on the camera/
recording mode used.
Settings
Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the
•
picture.
Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or
•
videos after taking them.
Volume key: Use the Volume key as the
•
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
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White balance: Select an appropriate white
•
balance, so 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.
Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
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This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
Guidelines: Display viewfinder lines to help
•
composition when selecting subjects.
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures
•
with voice commands.
Contextual filename: The camera will
•
use your location and the date to assign a
filename.
Save as flipped: Save the self-portrait or
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self-recording as a reversed (or ‘mirrored’)
image.
Storage: Select the memory location for
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storage.
Reset: Reset the camera settings.
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Applications
Camera
Photo size: Select a resolution. Use higher
•
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
Burst shot: Take a series of pictures of moving
•
subjects.
Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the
•
preview screen to take pictures.
Face detection: Detect faces in pictures for
•
tagging with the person’s name.
Metering modes: Select a metering
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method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls
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camera light sensitivity. It is measured in
film-camera equivalents. Low values are for
stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values
are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
Smart stabilization: The camera automatically
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adjusts in low light to give you brighter, clearer
pictures without the flash.
Save as: Set the device to delete the original
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photo when taking photos with rich tone mode.
Video
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
•
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
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Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady
when the camera is moving.
Audio zoom: While recording videos, zooming
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in on an object will amplify sound from that
area and diminish the surrounding sound.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm
•
to ring at a specific time.
World clock: View the time of day or night in
•
other parts of the world. World Clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.
Stopwatch: You can use this option to
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measure intervals of time.
Timer: You can use this option to set a
•
countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to
an event based on a preset time length (hours,
minutes, and seconds).
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Create alarm to configure:
Time: Choose a time for the alarm.
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Days: Choose the days to use this alarm.
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Repeat weekly: When enabled, the alarm
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repeats every week.
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will
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use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type
•
that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.
Clock
Applications
Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type
•
that includes sound, drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and
•
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start
•
playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to
use with smart alarm. Available when you have
chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
Name: Enter a name for the alarm.
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3. Tap DONE.
Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.
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Clock
Applications
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which can be
synchronized with a variety of your
existing personal accounts, including
Google, Email, Facebook, and your
Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see “Accounts” on page 167.
Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab. To
access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to
find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
press and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
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Contacts
Applications
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter
information.
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
•
can store the contact on the device, or sync it
with an account.
Tap Add to assign a picture to the new
•
contact.
Enter a name, phone number, email address,
•
and assign the contact to a group. Tap ADD
ANOTHER FIELD to add additional contact
information.
Tap Add to enter additional entries.
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Tap Delete to remove an entry.
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Tap Expand for additional fields.
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Tap Label to choose a label for the field.
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3. Tap SAVE.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap SAVE.
Share a Name Card
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share
a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a
message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu >
Share name card.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
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Contacts
Applications
Save a Business Card as a Contact
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Menu > Business cards > Add.
3. When the camera opens, center the business card
in the guidelines on the screen. If the Camera can
recognize the business card, it will take the picture
automatically, or you can take the picture manually.
4. Your device analyzes the picture of the business
card to create a new contact. You can also add
more information to the contact.
5. Tap SAVE. The business card is displayed as the
picture for the contact.
Note: You can view all your business cards by tapping
Menu > Businesscards.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail,
Facebook, and so on), you may have multiple similar
entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link
multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.
3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contact(s) to link to the original contact.
4. Tap DONE.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.
3. Tap Remove beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
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Contacts
Applications
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap and hold on a contact to select it.
3. Tap Delete.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites display together
on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star turns bright).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then tap and hold a
contact to select it.
3. Tap Remove from Favorites.
Create a Shortcut to a Favorite
You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home
screen, to access their information directly from the
home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then tap and hold a
contact to select it.
3. Tap Menu > Add shortcut to Home screen.
The new shortcut displays in an empty area of the
Home screen.
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Contacts
Applications
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy
to find contacts, and you can send messages to the
members of a group.
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Menu > Edit group and enter a new name.
4. Tap SAVE.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Add.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
Tap Create group in <location> to choose
•
where to save the group. You can save it to a
specific account, to the device memory, or to
all accounts.
Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
•
group.
4. Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add to
the new group, and then tap DONE.
5. Tap SAVE.
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Add, and then tap the contact(s) you want
to add.
4. Tap DONE.
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Contacts
Applications
Send a Message to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Menu > Send message or email.
4. Tap Message, or Email.
Tap contacts to select them, or tap the check box
at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap
DONE. (You will only see group members that have
email addresses in their contact records for email.)
5. Follow the prompts to send your message.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups.
3. Tap Menu > Delete group.
4. Select groups to delete and tap DONE.
Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Menu > Settings > Contacts.
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Applications
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts in
one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your
email account.
– or –
For additional accounts, tap Menu > MANAGE ACCOUNTS > Add.
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,
Menu > Settings. Tap the account to display
tap
Account settings.
Refresh Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your email accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. In the Application Bar, tap Refresh.
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Email
Applications
Manage Your Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to select:
Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
•
inbox.
<Account Name>: View email for only this
•
account.
Delete Email Accounts
To delete an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu > Settings > Manage accounts.
3. Tap Delete, and select the accounts you want
to remove.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Email
Applications
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System
(CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal
Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more
information, please contact your wireless provider.
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
are provided by the US Department of Homeland
Security and will alert customers of imminent threats
to their safety within their area. There is no charge for
receiving an Emergency Alert message.
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
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Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
•
(Extreme and Severe)
AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)
•
Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts
issued by the President cannot be disabled.
To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts,
follow the instructions below:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Emergency Alerts.
2. Tap Menu > Settings > Alert types.
3. All alerts are enabled by default. Tap an
alert option to disable it. You cannot disable
Presidential alerts.
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Emergency Alerts
Applications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and
videos.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image, a
Download folder is automatically created to contain the
image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically
creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Menu, and then tap to choose the way items
display.
Tap Menu > Albums, and then tap
•
Create album to create a newalbum.
Tap an album to open it.
•
Tap an image or video to view it in fullscreen.
•
Scroll left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.
Zoom In and Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on
an image:
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
•
zoom out.
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
•
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
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Applications
Play Videos Edit Images
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. ► While viewing an image, tap Menu:
Tap a folder to open it.
•
Tap a video to view it.
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Trim Segments of a Video
1. Select a video, and then tap Trim .
2. Using the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim
the video. Move the start bracket to the desired
starting point, move the end bracket to the desired
ending point, and then tap DONE to save the video.
Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture.
•
Write on image: Make a copy of the image to
•
write on.
Favorite: Add the image to the Favorites
•
album.
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images
•
and videos in the current folder.
Photo Frame: Add a frame around your image
•
where you can add notes.
Photo note: Write notes on the back side of
•
the image.
Signature: Add text, handwriting, an image or
•
your signature to the photo.
Copy to clipboard: Place a copy on the
•
clipboard.
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Gallery
Applications
Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi
•
connection. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
Rename: Rename the file.
•
Buddy photo share: Tag contacts, and quickly
•
share the image with them.
Rotate left: Rotate the picture
•
counter-clockwise.
Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
•
Crop: Resize the frame to crop the image.
•
Edit weather tag: Change the weather tag.
•
Get directions: Use the location tag to open
•
Google Maps and get directions.
Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a
•
contact’s photo.
Details: View image details.
•
Settings: Change the Gallery settings.
•
Delete Images
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap Menu > Select item, and select
images.
4. Tap Delete.
Share Images
Use one of the following methods:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap Menu > Select item, select
images, and then tap Share via to send them to
others or share them via social network services.
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Applications
Gallery Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Menu > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Tap Add account to add a Samsung, Google,
or Facebook account.
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Applications
Internet
Access to the Internet with a fully
featured web browser.
Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung
folder > Internet.
Command Keys
Tap Back or Back key to return to the
•
previous page.
Tap Forward to go forward to a recent page.
•
Tap Home to display your Internet Home
•
screen.
Tap Bookmark to view bookmarked pages.
•
Tap Saved pages to view a list of saved web
•
pages.
Tap Refresh to reload the current page.
•
View a Web Site
► To view a web site, tap the address field, enter the
web address, and then tap Go.
Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. Or pinch
•
the screen to zoom out and stretch the screen
to zoom in.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.
► To open a new tab, tap Menu > Newtab.
To close a tab, tap Tab Manager and tap
•
Close.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current web page, tap
•
Bookmark > Add bookmark.
To open a bookmarked web page, tap Bookmark
•
and tap an entry.
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Internet
Applications
History
► Tap Bookmark > History to view a list of recently
visited web pages.
Saved Pages
To save a web page, tap Menu > Saveweb
•
page.
Tap Saved pages to view a list of saved web
•
pages.
Share Pages
► To share a web page address with others, tap
Menu > Share via, select a service, and follow
the prompts.
Incognito Tabs
Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear within
your browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device.
Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device
after you close the incognito tab.
Incognito windows display
window in the Tab Manager.
►To turn on Incognito mode, tap Menu >
Incognitomode.
►To open a new incognito tab, tap Menu > New
incognito tab.
Incognito on their
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Applications
Messages
Learn how to send and receive
different messages using the default
messaging app on your phone.
Types of Messages
Your default Messaging app provides the following
message types:
Text Messages (SMS)
•
Multimedia Messages (MMS)
•
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other
mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature,
you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received and
their type.
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Messages
Applications
Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create a send a
message using the Messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages> Compose.
2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a
recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or Logs.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
•
tap the contact to place a check mark then
tap DONE. The contact will be placed in the
recipient field.
Enter additional recipients by separating each
•
entry with a semicolon (;) . More recipients can
be added at any time before the message is
sent.
For the Group option, if the number of
•
recipients is less than 10, all members in the
group can be added.
3. Tap the Enter message field and use the onscreen
keypad to enter a message.
4. Review your message and tap SEND.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
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Messages
Applications
View New Messages
When you receive a new message, a new message
icon appears on the Status Bar.
To view the message:
1. Open the Notification Panel and select the
message.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages,
and then tap the new message to view it.
To play a multimedia message (audio or
•
video), tap Play.
To scroll through the list of messages, tap the
•
screen and scroll up or down the page.
Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap Menu > Delete.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
check box at the top of the screen to select all.
4. Tap DONE.
5. At the Delete conversations prompt, tap DELETE
to delete or CANCEL to cancel.
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Messages
Applications
Message Search
1. You can search through your messages by using
the Message Search feature.
2. From a Home screen, tap Messages.
3. Tap Search.
4. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap
Search on the keyboard.
Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and so on.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages> Menu > Settings.
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Applications
Music Player
Stream the song to
another device
Mark as favorite
Playback position
Shuffle songs
Volume
Adjust volume
Adjust the sound quality
with SoundAlive
Repeat mode for the
song orplaylist
Elapsed playing time
View playlist
Rewind song or go toprevious song
Pause/Play
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Length of song
Add to playlist
Scan forward or gotonext song
Music Player
Applications
My Files
Access files stored on your device,
including images, videos, songs, and
sound clips.
View Files
Files stored in the device are sorted into groups:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder >
MyFiles.
2. Select a group, and then tap a file or folder to
open it.
Group Options
Af ter selecting a group, tap Moreoptions for
options:
Select item: Select files or folders.
•
View as: Choose a view.
•
Sort by: Sort files or folders.
•
Settings: Customize group settings.
•
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My Files
Applications
File Options
1. Tap Moreoptions > Select item, and select a
file or folder, and then use one of these functions:
Share via: Send files to others or share them.
Delete: Delete files or folders.
2. Tap Menu for additional options:
Move: Move files or folders to another folder.
•
Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder.
•
Rename: Rename a file or folder.
•
Details: View file or folder details.
•
Additional Functions
The following functions are available on the main My
Files screen:
Tap Search, and then enter search criteria.
•
Tap Menu for additional options:
•
Scan for nearby devices: Search for devices
•
that have media sharing activated.
Settings: Customize how files are displayed.
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My Files
Applications
Scrapbook
The Scrapbook app provides a place
for you to manage the multimedia
content you capture with the Smart
Select tool.
Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for
content you capture while using your mobile device.
With the Smart Select tool, you can capture articles,
images, and even videos and music. You can then
add a title, text, a handwritten memo, or content tags.
When you capture content online, the web link is
saved with the content.
Saving Captured Content
When you capture content with the Smart Select
tool, you have the option of saving the content to the
Scrapbook. For details on capturing content,
see “Smart Select” on page 32.
To save content to the Scrapbook from the Collect
page:
1. Tap the
2. In the upper left, tap the drop down box to either:
•
•
3. Tap the Save icon to save the content to the
Scrapbook.
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Scrapbook icon.
Select an existing category.
Create a new category by selecting
Createcategory, typing in a name for the
category, selecting a layout, and tapping SAVE.
Scrapbook
Applications
Edit the Scrapbook
Content in the Scrapbook and be edited. To open the
Scrapbook:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung
folder > Scrapbook.
You can edit both Categories and the content files
within them.
To edit a file:
1. Tap the drop-down icon in the top left corner.
2. Select either the category that contains the file, or
tap All to view all files.
3. Locate the file to edit and tap it to open.
4. Tap Edit.
5. Change the Title, Text, Drawing memo, or Tag as
desired. When finished, tap SAVE.
To edit a Category:
1. Tap the drop-down button in the top left corner.
Categories and tags are listed in the menu, along
with the number of content files contained.
2. Tap a category to open it.
3. Tap Menu > Edit category.
4. You can edit the Title and the Layout. Change them
as desired. When finished, tap DONE.
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