Samsung SM-N910T (T-Mobile) User Guide

SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

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in conjunction with the Samsung device. During
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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

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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 ..................................................................................23

Making and Answering Calls ................................24

Applications ...................................................................27

Apps Screen ...................................................................28

Google Applications ..................................................30

T-Mobile Applications ................................................32

Other Applications ......................................................33

Calculator ..........................................................................34

Calendar ............................................................................35

Camera and Video ......................................................36

Clock ....................................................................................38

Contacts .............................................................................39

Email ....................................................................................42

GALAXY Apps ...............................................................43

Gallery ................................................................................. 44

Internet ................................................................................46

Messaging ........................................................................48

Music Player ....................................................................50

MyFiles ..............................................................................51

S Health .............................................................................53

S Note .................................................................................54

S Voice ...............................................................................56

Scrapbook ........................................................................57

Smart Remote ................................................................58

Video Player ....................................................................59

Voice Recorder ..............................................................60

Settings ..............................................................................61

How to Use Settings ..................................................62

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ................................................63

Download Booster .......................................................65

Bluetooth ...........................................................................66

Tethering and Mobile HotSpot .............................68

Airplane Mode ...............................................................70

Data Usage ......................................................................71

Location Services ........................................................72

More Networks ..............................................................73

Sharing Files with NFC .............................................75

Nearby Devices .............................................................76

Printing ................................................................................77

Screen Mirroring ........................................................... 78

MirrorLink ..........................................................................79

Sound Settings ..............................................................80

Display Settings ............................................................83

Wallpaper Settings ......................................................85

Lock Screen ....................................................................86

Multi Window Settings ..............................................87

Notification Panel Settings .....................................88

One-Handed Operation ............................................89

Easy Mode .......................................................................90

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Accessibility .....................................................................91

Blocking Mode ..............................................................93

Private Mode ...................................................................94

Finger Scanner ..............................................................95

Motions and Gestures...............................................96

S Pen Settings ...............................................................97

Accounts ............................................................................98

Cloud ...................................................................................99

Backup and Reset.................................................... 100

Language and Input Settings ............................ 101

Date and Time ............................................................ 103

Safety Assistance ..................................................... 104

Accessories .................................................................. 105

Battery .............................................................................. 106

Power Saving ............................................................... 107

Storage ............................................................................ 108

Security............................................................................ 110

Help ................................................................................... 112

About Your Device ................................................... 113

Application Manager ............................................... 114

Default Applications ................................................ 116

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Getting Started

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

Front View

Headset jack

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.

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

•

(notincluded).

Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen.

•

If configured, activates the Fingerprint security
feature.

Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the

•

presence of objects near the device.

Back key

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.

2

Front ViewGetting Started

Back View

Infrared transmitter

Microphone

Camera

Flash

Heart rate, SpO2,
and UV sensors

Speaker

S Pen

Microphone Microphone

USB charger/Accessory port

Back 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.

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

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 others 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.

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

► 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 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.

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Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

Install an Optional Memory Card

Charge the Battery

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

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

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

Install 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. 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.

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.

Replace the Back Cover

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

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 charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.

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

5

Assemble Your DeviceGetting 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 Status
Bar 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.

)

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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.

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.

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.

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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> 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> 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

Widget

Notifications Icons

Status Icons

Status Bar

App Shortcuts

Home Screen Indicator

App Folder: Applications can be grouped into

•

folders on the Home screens.

App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite

•

applications.

Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your

•

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 screen (not shortcuts) .

App Folder

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.

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 a shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the icon to the Remove icon and release it.

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

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.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a

•

screen, and then drag it to the

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.

Flipboard Briefing: Display all Flipboard

-

Briefing updates on the Home screen.

Remove.

Add a Widget to the 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

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.

Remove and releaseit.

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Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Folders

Change the Wallpaper

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Adding Folders

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an app
shortcut.

2. Drag the shortcut onto
release.

3. Enter a folder name.

4. Tap

5. Tap Done on the keyboard.

A folder will be created with the shortcut(s)
inside.

Add to place additional apps in the folder.

Create folder and

Using Folders

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

2. To add shortcuts to the 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 screens.

3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
Set as wallpaper.

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.

Battery is charging.

NFC (Near-Field Communication) is
enabled.

Vibrate mode is enabled.

Notification Icons

No SIM card is installed, or the installed
SIM card is not working.

Download of a file or app is in progress.

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.

New email has arrived

Mute mode is enabled.

Wi-Fi is active.

Signal strength.

No wireless network is available.

The device is connected to a 3G wireless
network.

The device is connected to a 4G LTE
wireless network.

New Gmail has arrived.

New voicemail message has been
received.

New text or multimedia message has
arrived.

Missed call.

Call in progress.

Call is on hold.

Call is using speakerphone.

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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.

Touch and hold a widget on a 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.

Touch and hold, and then drag to add a shortcut

•

to the Home screen.

Touch and hold, and then drag to move a widget

•

on a Home screen.

Pinch and Spread

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

Pinch or spread to zoom in or out while viewing a

•

picture or a webpage.

Pinch or spread to zoom in or out while taking a

•

picture.

Swipe or Slide

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

Swipe to unlock the screen.

•

Swipe to scroll through the Home screen or a

•

menu.

Motions and Gestures

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

To customize the Motions and Gestures, 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 on the Status
Bar display 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.

•

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 press the

Backkey.

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, tap

Viewall.

Notification Panel Settings

To customize the Notification Panel, see

Notification Panel Settings.

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Notification PanelKnow Your Device

S Pen

The S Pen is a stylus that assists
you in performing different
functions.

S Pen Button

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

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

Action Memo: Launch a Quick Note and

link it to actions. Action Memos are saved 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.

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S PenKnow Your Device

Action Memo

To use stored content:

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

To open a Quick Note:

► 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

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 select

Smartselect.

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

Tap Collect more to take another Smart select

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capture.

If more than one capture has been taken, tap

•

the Expand arrow to view all of the capture
thumbnails.

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.

To delete captured content, tap the thumbnail to

•

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

Delete icon.

Collect, the captured content is

Image Clip

Outline and clip images from the screen, in any
shape, to share or paste. You can edit the clipped
content, or personalize it with your own handwriting.

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

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your Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for more
information.

Tap Share Via to share the captured

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content with your contacts.

Tap Moreoptions > Help to learn more

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about using Smart select.

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.

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

•

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

Eraser settings: Erase the writing or drawings

•

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: Tap to crop the screen shot. Tap the

•

Crop icon a second time to change the

crop shape.

Undo: Tap to undo the last action.

•

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

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 an entry with the SPen
rather than type.

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
an 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. To change the position of the
cursor, drag the pointer below the cursor to the
desired position for editing.

Handwriting icon appears.

Redo: Tap to redo the last action that was

•

undone.

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

OK

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

•

message before opening it.

Hover over a photo album to preview the contents

•

or see a picture enlarged.

Hover over the timeline during video playback to

•

preview and navigate to specific scenes.

5. When finished, tap

Done.

Configure S Pen Settings

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

S Pen Settings.

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).

Hover over an icon or screen button to view the

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item’s name or description.

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Multi Window

Window Controls

Multi Window Tray

Multi-task by using multiple
applications at the same time.

Activate Multi Window

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

•

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.

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Using Multi Window

Window Controls

After activating 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. Press and hold the
Multi window tray. After a few seconds, the tray
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

Back key to display the

Tap an application window and tap the Control
button in the middle of the windows.

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. Press and hold the
Multi window tray, and then drag apps to the
windows.

Back key to display the

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. Press and hold the Back key to display the
Multi window tray.

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

Choose Apps to Display in the
MultiWindow Tray

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

1. Press and hold 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 panel and place it in the storage
area.

To add an app to the tray, 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

Multi Window Settings

To customize the Multi Window, see

Multi Window Settings.

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Entering Text

Using the SamsungKeyboard

Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.

Special Keys

Tap once to use Google Voice Typing.

Touch and hold to access keyboard
settings and advanced keyboard features,
such as handwriting.

Use your handwriting to enter text.

Using Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, speak your text input.

1. To enable Google Voice Typing:

From a Home screen, tap Apps >

•

Settings > Language and input.

Tap the check box next to Google voice

•

typing to enable this feature.

2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap

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

Google Voice

Display the contents of the clipboard.

Access keyboard settings.

View emoticons.

Change the layout of the keyboard.

Tap to switch to symbols.

Tap to switch to letters.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see

Samsung Keyboard Settings.

3. Speak your text.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google Voice Typing, see

Google Voice Typing Settings.

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Calling

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

Making and Answering 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

Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactList

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. While viewing your contact list, swipe your finger
across a contact to the right 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

Dial.

Phone.

Answer a Call

When a call is received, the phone rings and
displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored
in the contacts list.

1. 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

-

reject the call and send it to your voicemail.

2. Tap

Multitasking While on a Call

If you exit the call screen and return to a Home
screen, your active call is indicated by the Call
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.

► Tap the thumbnail to return to the callscreen.

– or –

To end a call from any application, swipe the
Status Bar downward to reveal the Notification
panel, and then tap End.

Endcall.

2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed.

3. Tap a contact, and then tap

Call.

End a Call

► When you are ready to end your call, tap

Endcall.

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Making and Answering CallsCalling