Samsung SM-T110 Operating Instructions

User Manual

SM-T110

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About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.

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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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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website,

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Applications 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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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider 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 applications 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

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use of media.

About this manual

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, 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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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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Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Charging the battery

12 Inserting a memory card

14 Turning the device on and off

14 Holding the device

15 Locking and unlocking the device

15 Adjusting the volume

15 Switching to silent mode

Basics

Communication

34 Contacts

37 Email

39 Google Mail

40 Hangouts

40 Google+

41 Photos

Web & network

42 Internet

43 Chrome

44 Bluetooth

45 Samsung Link

16 Indicator icons

17 Using the touch screen

20 Rotating the screen

21 Notifications

22 Home screen

24 Using applications

25 Applications screen

26 Help

26 Entering text

28 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

29 Setting up accounts

30 Transferring files

31 Securing the device

33 Upgrading the device

Media

47 Music

49 Camera

55 Gallery

58 Video

59 YouTube

60 Flipboard

Table of Contents

Application & media stores

61 Play Store

62 Samsung Apps

63 Play Books

63 Play Music

63 Play Games

64 Play Newsstand

64 Video Hub

Utilities

65 Memo

66 S Planner

69 POLARIS Office 5

71 Drive

72 Dropbox

72 Alarm

73 World Clock

74 Calculator

74 S Voice

75 Google

76 Voice Search

76 My Files

77 Downloads

Settings

80 About Settings

80 Bluetooth

80 Wi-Fi

81 Data usage

81 More settings

82 Blocking mode

82 Sound

83 Display

83 Storage

84 Power saving mode

84 Battery

84 Application manager

84 Location services

85 Lock screen

86 Security

87 Language and input

89 Cloud

90 Backup and reset

90 Add account

90 Date and time

91 Accessibility

92 About device

92 Google Settings

Travel & local

78 Maps

79 Local

79 Navigation

Appendix

93 Troubleshooting

99 Removing the battery

Getting started

Multipurpose jack

Headset jack

Device layout

Power button

Touch screen

Home button

Menu button

GPS antenna

Speaker

Volume button

Back button

Microphone

Rear camera

Memory card slot

Getting started

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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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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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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.

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Press and hold for more than 8 seconds to reset the device if

Power

Home

Back

Volume

it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.

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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.

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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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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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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.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

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 device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.

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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.

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable 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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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.

Getting started

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger 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.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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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 applications with 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 applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Getting started

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 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 only the FAT file system 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

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

My Files

→

SD memory card

folder.

Getting started

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

→

Settings

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

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 damage to 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

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 on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

→

Format SD

Getting started

Turning the device on and off

When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

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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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Press and hold the Power button and tap features.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Flight mode

to disable the wireless

Power off

Holding the device

Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

Getting started

Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Mute

Sound

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Indicator icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

Icon Meaning

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use 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.

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

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Dragging

To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

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Flicking

Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

Pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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Rotating the screen

Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.

To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect

Screen rotation

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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.

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Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then tap

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

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Sound

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Screen rotation

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Bluetooth

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Blocking mode

block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap

mode

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Power saving

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Multi window

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Sync

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Flight mode

: Activate or deactivate silent mode.

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will

: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

: Set to use Multi Window.

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

to use the following options:

Settings

→

Blocking

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap

, and then tap and drag an item to another location.

→

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap preview.

Apps

, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel

Adding an item

Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages.

Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories:

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Apps and widgets

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Folder

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Page

: Create a new folder.

: Create a new page.

: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

Moving an item

Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

Removing an item

Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.

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Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Tap →

Edit page

→ .

Moving a panel

Tap →

Edit page

, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Removing a panel

Tap → top of the screen.

Edit page

, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the

Setting wallpaper

Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.

On the Home screen, tap following:

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Gallery

: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the

→

Set wallpaper

→

Home screen

, and then select one of the

Internet.

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Live wallpapers

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Wallpapers

Then, select an image and tap frame, and then tap

: See animated images.

: See wallpaper images.

Done

Set wallpaper

. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the

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Using widgets

Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.

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Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.

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The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Adding widgets to the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.

Apps

→

Widgets

. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then

Using applications

This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.

Opening an application

On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.

Opening from recently-used applications

Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.

Select an application icon to open.

Closing an application

Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.

Press and hold the Home button, tap To close all running applications, tap and then tap

, and then tap

End all

. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button,

End

next to an application to close it.

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Applications screen

The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.

On the Home screen, tap

To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Apps

to open the Applications screen.

Rearranging applications

Tap → another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

Edit

, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to

Organising with folders

Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.

Tap name and then tap to save the arrangement.

→

Edit

, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to

. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap

Rearranging panels

Create folder

. Enter a folder

Save

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Installing applications

Use application stores, such as

Samsung Apps

, to download and install applications.

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Uninstalling applications

Tap →

Uninstall

Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.

, and then select an application to uninstall it.

Sharing applications

Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.

Tap next steps vary depending on the method selected.

→

Share app

, select applications, tap

Done

, and then select a sharing method. The

Help

Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.

Tap

Help

on the Applications screen. Select an item to view tips.

To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap

To search for keywords, tap

Entering text

Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

Changing the keyboard type

Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap the type of keyboard to use.

Choose input method

, and then select

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Delete a preceding character.

Set options for the Samsung

Using the Samsung keyboard

keyboard.

Enter uppercase.

Enter numerals and punctuation

marks.

Enter a space.

Entering uppercase

Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.

Break to the next line.

Enter uppercase.

Add an item from the clipboard.

Changing language keyboards

Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.

Entering text by voice

Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.

If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list.

To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap

Cut

to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

Copy

to copy or

To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap

Paste

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 80)

Ensure that the Wi-Fi connection is active before using Internet applications.

Turning Wi-Fi on and off

Open the notifications panel, and then tap

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

Wi-Fi

to turn it on or off.

Joining Wi-Fi networks

On the Applications screen, tap

Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.

Connect

. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device

Settings

→

Wi-Fi

, and then drag the

Wi-Fi

switch to the right.

Adding Wi-Fi networks

If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap

Network SSID

Add Wi-Fi network

, select the security

Connect

at the

Forgetting Wi-Fi networks

Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then tap

Forget

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Setting up accounts

Google applications, such as requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.

Play Store

, require a Google account, and

Samsung Apps

Adding accounts

Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.

To sign in with or sign up for a Google account, on the Applications screen, tap

Add account

screen instructions to complete the account setup. More than one Google account can be used on the device.

Set up a Samsung account as well.

→

Google

. After that, tap

New

to sign up, or tap

Existing

, and then follow on-

Settings

→

Removing accounts

On the Applications screen, tap account to remove, and then tap

Settings

, select an account name under

Remove account

Accounts

, select the

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Transferring files

Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.

The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.

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Music: mp3, m4a, 3ga, aac, ogg, oga, wav, wma, amr, awb, and flac

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Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png

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Video: mp4, m4v, 3gp, 3g2, wmv, asf, avi, flv, mkv, and webm

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Document: doc, docx, dot, dotx, xls, xlsx, xlt, xltx, csv, ppt, pptx, pps, ppsx, pot, potx, pdf, hwp, txt, asc, and rtf

Connecting with Samsung Kies

Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.

Transfer files between your device and the computer.

Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

Connecting with Windows Media Player

Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.

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