Samsung SM-N910A (AT&T) User Manual

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Your phone may be used to access the Internet and
to download, and/or purchase goods, applications,
and services from AT&T or elsewhere from third
parties. AT&T provides tools for you to control
access to the Internet and certain Internet content.
These controls may not be available for certain
devices which bypass AT&T controls.

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to the Equipment or programming to enable the
Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice
plan is required on all voice-capable devices, unless
specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing
your agreement. Some devices or plans may require
you to subscribe to a data plan.

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to access a wide variety of content. For your
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applications that you enable may involve the location
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that let you decide how an application may use the
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to applications available outside of AT&T. Please
review the terms and conditions and the associated
privacy policy for each location-based service to
learn how location information will be used and
protected.

AT&T may collect certain types of information from
your device when you use AT&T services to provide
customer support and to improve its services. For
more information on AT&T’s Privacy Policy, visit

www.att.com/privacy.

Online Legal Information

The online version of the Health/Safety and
Warranty guide for your device can be found at:

English

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide

Spanish

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

The online version of the End User Licensing
Agreement for your device can be found online at:

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA1.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ............................................................. 1

Front View ........................................................................... 2

Back View ........................................................................... 3

Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4

Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 7

Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 8

Know Your Device ..................................................... 9

Home Screen..................................................................10

Status Bar .........................................................................13

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................14

Notification Panel .........................................................15

S Pen ...................................................................................16

Multi Window ..................................................................19

Entering Text ...................................................................22

Calling ..................................................................................24

Making and Answering Calls ................................25

Applications ...................................................................28

Apps Screen ...................................................................29

Google Applications ..................................................31

AT&T Applications .......................................................33

Other Applications ......................................................35

Calculator ..........................................................................37

Calendar ............................................................................38

Camera and Video ......................................................39

Clock ....................................................................................41

Contacts .............................................................................42

Email ....................................................................................45

GALAXY Apps ...............................................................47

Gallery ................................................................................. 48

Internet ................................................................................50

Messages .........................................................................52

Music Player ....................................................................54

MyFiles ..............................................................................55

PEN.UP ...............................................................................57

S Health .............................................................................58

S Note .................................................................................59

S Voice ...............................................................................61

Scrapbook ........................................................................62

Smart Remote ................................................................63

Usage Manager ............................................................64

Video Player ....................................................................65

Voice Recorder ..............................................................66

Settings ..............................................................................67

How to Use Settings ..................................................68

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ................................................69

Bluetooth ...........................................................................71

Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot ..................................73

Airplane Mode ...............................................................74

Data Usage ......................................................................75

Location Services ........................................................76

More Networks ..............................................................77

Sharing Files with NFC .............................................78

Nearby Devices .............................................................79

Printing ................................................................................80

Screen Mirroring ........................................................... 81

MirrorLink ..........................................................................82

Sound Settings ..............................................................83

Display Settings ............................................................86

Wallpaper Settings ......................................................88

Home Screen Settings ..............................................89

Lock Screen ....................................................................90

Multi Window Settings ..............................................91

Notification Panel .........................................................92

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One-Handed Operation ............................................93

Accessories .................................................................. 109

Easy Mode .......................................................................94

Accessibility .....................................................................95

Blocking Mode ..............................................................97

Private Mode ...................................................................98

Finger Scanner ..............................................................99

Motions and Gestures............................................ 100

S Pen ................................................................................ 101

Accounts ......................................................................... 102

Backup and Reset.................................................... 103

Language and Input Settings ............................ 104

Date and Time Settings ........................................ 107

Safety Assistance ..................................................... 108

Battery .............................................................................. 110

Power Saving ............................................................... 111

Storage ............................................................................ 112

Security............................................................................ 114

Help ................................................................................... 116

About Your Device ................................................... 117

Application Manager ............................................... 118

Default Applications ................................................ 120

Applications Settings Shortcuts ....................... 121

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TOC

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.

Front View

Status light

Volume

Earpiece

Proximity and
gesture sensors

Front camera

Power/Lock
key

Recent apps

Home/Finger Scanner key

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.

Home/Finger Scanner 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.

Back key

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.

2

Front ViewGetting Started

Back View

Microphone

Infrared transmitter

Flash

Speaker

Headset jack

Camera

Heart rate, SpO
and UV sensors

,

2

S Pen

USB charger/Accessory port

Camera: Take pictures and record videos.

•

Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light

•

environments when taking a photo or recording
video.

Heart rate, SpO2, and UV sensors: When using

•

the S Health app, these sensors are used to
measure your heart rate, SpO2 level (oxygen
saturation), and the outdoor UV levels.

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

•

(notincluded).

Microphone

Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices

•

using infrared light.

Microphone: Records audio and detects voice

•

commands.

S Pen: A stylus that assists you in performing

•

various functions.

Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.

•

USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

•

Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included) .

3

Back ViewGetting Started

Assemble Your Device

Prior to use, it is necessary to
install the SIM card, optional
memory card (not included),
andthe battery.

Remove the Back Cover

Caution: 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: Please be careful when handling the SIM
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.

1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top
of your phone.

2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.

► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card

slot until the card locks into place.

Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the phone 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
notdetected.

Install a Memory Card

You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.

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Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the
phone and press down.

For more information on installing a memory card,
see Install a Memory Card.

Install the Battery

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the phone, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.

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.

Replace the Back Cover

The battery comes partially charged. You can use
the device while charging.

Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive
Fast Charging charger that came with your phone.
This charger provides faster charging only when
connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast
Charging.

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Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

When to Charge the Battery

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.

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 upper­right corner of your device’s display. A solid
color (

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.

) indicates a full charge.

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Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On and Off

Turning the Device On

► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the

device vibrates and starts up.

Turning the Device Off

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and the Device options menu
displays.

2. Tap Power off.

AT&T Ready2Go

The first time you turn your device on, the AT&T
Ready2Go 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.

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.

If you touch not now > Exit, you can set up your
device later. You can access Ready2Go by tapping

Apps > AT&T Ready2Go.

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Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, 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
GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see

Accounts.

► From a Home screen, tap

Settings> General > Accounts > Add

account > Google.

Apps >

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. Formore information, see

Accounts.

► From a Home screen, tap

Settings> General > Accounts > Add

account > Samsungaccount.

Apps >

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Set Up Accounts on Your DeviceGetting Started

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.

Home Screen

Notifications Icons

Widget

App Shortcuts

Home Screen Indicator

Status Bar

Status Icons

App Folders

App Folders: For your convenience, there are

•

several Google applications grouped into a folder
on the Home screen.

Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your

•

applications.

App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite

•

applications.

Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which

•

Homescreen is presently displayed.

Notification Icons: Display new messages and

•

emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.

Primary App

Shortcuts

Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that

•

appear on all Home screens.

Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right)

•

and notification icons (left).

Status Icons: Display information about the

•

device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, the time, and so on.

Widgets: Self-contained applications that run on

•

the Home screens (not shortcuts) .

Apps Screen

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Home ScreenKnow Your Device

The Home screen is the starting

App Shortcuts

point for using your device.

Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens by
default, and you can add additional screen. You
can also 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

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.

Remove.

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 release it.

Remove a Shortcut

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to
it.

Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

Remove and release

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.

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
Homescreen, and release it.

Remove a Widget

Touch Home screen settings for options:

•

Transition effect: Change the visual effect

-

used when you move between Home
screens.

Flipboard Briefing: Display all Flipboard

-

Briefing updates on the Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.

2. Drag the widget to

Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.

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Remove and releaseit.

Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Folders

Change the Wallpaper

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 on to
release.

3. Enter a folder name.

4. Tap

5. Tap Done.

A folder is created with the shortcut(s) inside.

Add to place additional apps in the folder.

Create folder and

Using Folders

1. Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.

2. To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.

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
Set wallpaper.

Tap From Gallery or another location for

•

additional images (if available).

Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated

•

wallpaper. (Animated wallpaper consumes
additional battery power.)

3. To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
it detaches, and then drag it to
release.

Remove and

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Home ScreenKnow 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 right side and notification
alerts on the left.

Status Icons

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is low. The yellow area turns red
as the charge level becomes critical.

Battery is charging.

Vibrate mode is enabled.

Mute mode is enabled.

Notification Icons

Missed call.

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.

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.

File is being uploaded or sent.

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
USBcable.

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Status BarKnow Your Device

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Touchscreen Navigation

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters

•

ortext.

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. For example:

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.

Drag

To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move
it to a new location.

Add a shortcut to the Home screen.

•

Move a widget on the Home screen.

•

Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.

Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a

•

webpage.

Zoom in or out while taking a picture.

•

Motions and Gestures

Control your device by making specific gestures
with your hand above the screen.

Swipe or Slide

To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.

Unlock the screen.

•

Scroll through the Home screen or a menu.

•

For details, see Motions and Gestures.

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Navigation, Motions, and GesturesKnow Your Device

Notification Panel

Quick settings

Adjust screen

brightness

Tap notification

to launch app or

view detail

Settings

View additional
Quick settings

Clear all
notifications

Notification icons display
on the Status Bar displaying
calendar events, device status,
and more. For details about
these notifications, 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.

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To clear a single notification, drag the

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notification left or right. Tap CLEAR to clear all
notifications.

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

Viewall.

Notification Panel Settings

To customize the Notification Panel, see

Notification Panel.

3. To close the Notification Panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or tap the

Backkey.

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S Pen

The S Pen is a stylus that assists
you in performing different
functions. Switch between touch
and pen input by using the
SPen button.

Air Command

Air command allows you to quickly activate
frequently used applications or perform actions.

► To launch the Air command menu, remove the S

Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the
screen so that the pointer appears, and press
the S Pen button once.

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.

Action memo: Launch a memo and link it

to actions. Action Memos are saved in the
SNote app.

Smart select: Draw around an area with the

SPen to collect a variety of content.

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.

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Action Memo

An Action Memo is a Quick Note that is linked to
actions. To open a Quick Note:

Tap a thumbnail to view the capture and see the

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options available. You can save the captured
content to the Scrapbook, share the capture, or
delete it.

► Launch the Air command menu and select

Action memo.

– or –

Press and hold the SPen button and double-tap
the screen with the pen.

Note: Action Memos are saved in the

See Action Memos for more information.

SNote app.

Smart Select

Smart select is a capture tool to select content on a
screen. To launch the Smart select tool:

► Launch the Air command menu and select

Smart select.

To capture an item on the screen, simply draw
around the item. The captured item appears on
the screen and can be saved to the Scrapbook or
shared. The following options are available:

To delete captured content, tap the thumbnail to

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view it. Touch and hold the capture to be deleted,
select all item(s) to delete, and then tap the

Delete icon.

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 own 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

wish to capture.

3. The selected clip is centered on the screen. To

refine your selection, use the Transform buttons.
You can choose your hand drawn shape, regular
shapes, or a magnetic auto shape.

Tap the Collect icon to collect the content. It

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will appear in minimized form on the screen until
you save or delete the capture.

Tap the Scrapbook icon to save the content

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in the Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for more
information.

Tap the Sharevia icon to share the captured

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content with your contacts.

When you tap the
content is stored on top of the Home screen as a
thumbnail. The following options are available:

Tap the Collectmore icon to take another

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Smart Select capture.

If more than one capture has been taken, tap

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the Expand arrow to view all of the capture
thumbnails.

Collect icon, the captured

4. Once you decide on a shape, select one of the

following options:

Tap the Scrapbook icon to save the

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content in the Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for
more information.

Tap the Share via icon to share the

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captured content with your contacts.

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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
Screenwrite.

2. The current screen is captured and a pen tool

appears. The following editing tools are provided:

Pen settings: Write on the screen shot. Tap

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the Pen icon a second time to change the
pen tip, size, color, and to save presets.

Eraser settings: Erase the writing or drawings

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on 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: Tap to undo the last action.

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Redo: Tap to redo the last action that was

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undone.

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 SPen
rather than type.

To use the Handwriting window:

1. When filling out a form field, hover the S Pen over
the field until the

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, tap

Handwriting icon appears.

Done.

3. When you are finished writing, either tap
to save the screen shot or tap Cancel to
delete the shot. You can also tap Sharevia to
share the image using another app. The screen
shot is saved in the Gallery app.

Save

Air View

Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content
or view information about an item on the screen.
Forexample:

Hover over an email in a list to preview the

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message 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.

Configure S Pen Settings

For information on configuring S Pen settings,
including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen
when it’s not stored in your device, see S Pen.

Replace the S Pen Tip

You can replace the tip of the SPen. To replace the
tip:

1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip (1).

2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen
and press until it clicks in place (2).

Note: The preview function is only available when the
SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.

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Multi Window

Window Controls

Multi Window Tray

Multitask by using multiple
applications at the same time.

Activate Multi Window

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device > Multiwindow.

2. Tap ON/OFF to activate.

Tray Controls

3. Tap the following options if you wish to activate
them:

Open in multi window view: Automatically

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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

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view by swiping down diagonally from the
edge.

Tip: You can also activate Multi window from the
Notification Panel.

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Using Multi Window

Window Controls

After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run
multiple apps at the same time.

Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.

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
the

Back key. (After a few seconds, the panel

will be hidden again.)

2. Touch and hold an app from the Multiwindow
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.

You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view:

1. Tap the

2. Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have a
the Multiwindow icon in the title bar to launch
the application in Multiwindow view.

3. Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow appear below the launched app.
Tap the app icon to add it to the Multiwindow
view.

Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.

Recentapps key.

Multiwindow icon in the title bar. Tap

Select an application window and tap in the
middle of the windows to display the window
controls:

Switch windows: Switch the positions of two

Multi window applications.

Move content: Share items between the

application windows. Drag an item to share from
one window to another. Some applications may
not support this feature.

Collapse window: Collapse the selected

window.

Expand: Open the selected window in full

screen view.

Close application: Close the selected app.

Customize Multi Window

You can customize Multi window to suit your
preferences.

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 the
apps to the windows.

Back key, and then drag

2. Scroll to the bottom of the Multi window tray, and
then tap

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Tray Controls > Create.

Multi WindowKnow Your Device

Change the Order of Apps in the
MultiWindow Tray

1. Touch and hold the Back key to display the
tray.

2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in
the tray and then drop it.

Multi Window Settings

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.

2. Tap Multi window for options:

3. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following options are
available:

Choose Apps to Display in the
MultiWindow Tray

You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi window tray.

1. Touch and hold the
tray.

2. Tap

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Tray Controls > Edit for options:

To remove an app from the panel, tap and
drag it off of the panel and place it in the
storage area.

To add an app to the panel, tap and drag it
from the storage area to the panel.

To relocate an app, tap and drag it to a new
location.

Back key to display the

Open in multi window view: Automatically

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view content in a multi window when you open
files from My Files or Video, or attachments
from email.

Pop-up view shortcut: Change to pop-up view

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by swiping down diagonally from either corner
at the top of the screen.

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Entering Text

Using the SamsungKeyboard

Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.

Options key

Special Keys

Tap to enter numbers and symbols.

Using Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, speak your text input.

1. To enable Google Voice Typing:

From a Home screen, tap Apps >

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Settings > General > Language and input.

Tap the check box next to Google voice

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typing to enable this feature.

Tap to enter letters.

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.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see

Samsung Keyboard Settings.

2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap

Typing. You may need to touch and hold the
Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

3. Speak your text.

Google Voice

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google Voice Typing, see

Google Voice Typing Settings.

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Using Swype

Swype is a text input method that makes it possible
to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from
letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.

Enabling and Configuring Swype

To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward
to display the Notification Panel.

2. Touch Choose input method.

3. Touch Swype.

Configure Swype

To customize Swype, see Swype Keyboard Settings.

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Calling

Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.