Samsung SM-P550 User Manual

User Manual
SM-P550
English (EU). 03/2015. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com
Table of Contents
Read me first
Getting started
7 Device layout
9 S Pen
12 Charging the battery
14 Using a memory card
15 Turning the device on and off
16 Locking and unlocking the screen
Basics
Network connectivity
33 Wi-Fi
S Pen features
34 Air command
35 Action memo
37 Smart select
38 Image clip
39 Screen write
40 S Note
44 Scrapbook
45 Using the S Pen
17 Using the touch screen
20 Home screen layout
24 Notifications panel
27 Opening apps
27 Installing or uninstalling apps
29 Entering text
31 Screen capture
31 My Files
32 Power saving feature
Motions & usability features
48 Motions and gestures
49 Multi window
Personalising
54 Managing the Home and Apps screens
55 Setting wallpaper and ringtones
56 Changing the screen lock method
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57 Private mode
59 Multiple users
60 Setting up accounts
Contacts
61 Adding contacts
62 Importing and exporting contacts
62 Searching for contacts
Camera
63 Basic shooting
64 Shooting modes
66 Camera settings
Connecting with other devices
81 Bluetooth
83 Wi-Fi Direct
85 Quick Connect
86 SideSync 3.0
93 Screen Mirroring
95 Mobile printing
Device & data manager
96 Transferring data from your previous
device
98 Using the device as a removable disk
for data transfer
Gallery
67 Viewing content on the device
Useful apps and features
68 S Finder
68 S Planner
70 Email
72 Internet
73 Music
74 Video
75 Clock
98 Updating the device
99 Backing up and restoring data
100 Performing a data reset
Settings
101 About Settings
101 Connections
103 Device
105 Personal
109 System
Appendix
77 Calculator
77 Smart Manager
78 Google apps
112 Troubleshooting
117 Removing the battery (non-removable
type)
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software.
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.
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Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
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Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.
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Light sensor

Device layout

Touch screen
Front camera
Microphone
Power button
Volume button
Home button
Recent apps button
Headset jack
S Pen
Rear camera
Memory card slot
Back button
Multipurpose jack
GPS antenna
Push clip
Speaker
Push clip
Speaker
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
Power
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Press to turn on or lock the screen.
Recent apps
Home
Back
Volume
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Tap to open the list of recent apps.
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Tap and hold to launch the split screen view.
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Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press and hold to launch
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
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Press to adjust the device volume.
Google
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S Pen

S Pen button
S Pen nib
Name Functions
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Use the S Pen to write, draw, or perform touch actions on the screen.
S Pen nib
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Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional
Tweezers
S Pen button
Tweezers
S Pen features, such as Air Button and the air view feature.
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Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the air command features.
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While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over items to select them.
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Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib.
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Removing the S Pen
When you remove the S Pen from the slot, the device launches air command features depending on the S Pen detachment option setting.
To change the setting, open the Apps screen and tap
options
.
Settings
Air command
S Pen
Replacing the S Pen nib
If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one.
Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it.
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or displays the
Detachment
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Insert a new nib into the S Pen.
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Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers.
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Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction.
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Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen.
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Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen. Doing so may cause damage to the S Pen or your device.
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If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. For more information about the S Pen, visit the Samsung website.
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If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognise the S Pen actions. Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it.
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The Recent apps button and the Back button can be used with the S Pen.
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Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.
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If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable
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into the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.
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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger
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from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
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Optimise the device using the Smart manager.
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary apps using the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the screen brightness.
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Using a memory card

Installing a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.
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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the
Open the cover of the memory card slot.
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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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My Files
SD card
folder.
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
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Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
Apps
Settings
Open the cover of the memory card slot.
1
Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
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Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Storage
Unmount SD card
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Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.
On the Home screen, tap
CARD
ERASE EVERYTHING
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Apps
.
Settings
Storage
Format SD card
FORMAT SD

Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on­screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Power off
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Locking and unlocking the screen

Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.
You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock
method for more information.
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Using the touch screen

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.
Tapping
To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with a finger or the S Pen.
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Tapping and holding
Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
Dragging
To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
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Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
Flicking
Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.
Spreading and pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Home screen layout

Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.
To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.
A widget
A folderAn app
Screen indicators
Favourite apps
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Home screen options
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
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Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen.
Edit the Apps screen.
An app
A screen indicator
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Indicator icons
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Icon Meaning
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Synced with the web
Alarm activated
S Pen detached
Mute mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
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Notifications panel

Using the notifications panel
When you receive new notifications, such as messages, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details.
To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.
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Rearrange quick setting
You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.
buttons.
Activate or deactivate options.
Tap and hold a button to view
more detailed settings.
Launch S Finder.
Tap a notification and perform
various actions.
Adjust the brightness.
Rearranging quick setting buttons
Launch Settings.
Select a user or add users.
Launch Quick Connect.
Clear all notifications.
To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap drag the item to another location, and then tap
DONE
.
EDIT
, tap and hold an item,
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Using the quick setting buttons
You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button.
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Wi-Fi
: Refer to Wi-Fi for more information.
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Location
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Sound
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Screen rotation
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Bluetooth
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
/
Mute
: Select a sound mode.
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
Some apps do not allow screen rotation.
: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
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Power saving
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Flight mode
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Do not disturb
block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
and notifications
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Reading mode
protect your eyes when reading at night.
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U. power saving
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Smart stay
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Private mode
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Screen Mirroring
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Sync
: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as
calendar or email.
: Refer to Power saving feature for more information.
: Refer to Flight mode for more information.
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will
Do not disturb
: Activate or deactivate reading mode. In reading mode, the device helps
: Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information.
: When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it.
: Refer to Private mode for more information.
: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information.
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Settings
Sounds
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Opening apps

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.
To open the list of recently-used apps, tap
and select an app icon to open.
Closing an app
Tap and drag an app icon to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, tap
CLOSE ALL
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Installing or uninstalling apps

Samsung Galaxy Apps
Use this app to purchase and download apps.
Tap
Galaxy Apps
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Apps screen.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap and download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app’s price.
To change the auto update settings, tap → then select an option.
SEARCH
to search for a keyword.
Settings
Install
Auto update apps
. To purchase
, and
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Play Store
Use this app to purchase and download apps.
Tap
Play Store
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
on the Apps screen.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap → then select an option.
Settings
INSTALL
Auto-update apps
. To purchase
, and
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap can disable. Select an app and tap
To uninstall downloaded apps, open the Apps screen and tap
DONE
manager
. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap , select an app, and then tap
DISABLE
DONE
Settings
UNINSTALL
EDIT
. appears on the apps that you
.
EDIT
Applications
.
UNINSTALL
Application
Enabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap
DISABLED
, select an app, and then tap
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Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. You cannot use disabled apps.
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Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Settings
Applications
ENABLE
Application manager
.
, scroll to
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Delete a preceding character.
Change the language.

Entering text

Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
Enter uppercase. For all caps,
tap it twice.
Enter punctuation marks.
Switch to handwriting mode.
Break to the next line.
Move the cursor.
Enter a space.
Changing the input language
Tap and hold , tap → you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right.
Select input languages
, and then select the languages to use. If
Using additional keyboard functions
Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used.
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: Enter text by voice.
Open the keyboard.
Start or pause entering text by voice.
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: Switch to handwriting mode.
Switch between number
mode and character mode.
Switch to the standard
keyboard.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
: Add an item from the clipboard.
: Enter emoticons.
: Switch to the floating or split keyboard.
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: Change the keyboard settings.
Copying and pasting
Tap and hold over text.
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Drag or to select the desired text, or tap
2
Tap
Copy
or
Cut
3
Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap
4
you have previously copied, tap
. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
Clipboard
Select all
and select the text.
to select all text.
Paste
. To paste text that
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