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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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
ButtonFunction
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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
Menu
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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
ChargingFully 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.
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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.
1
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
2
My Files
→
SD memory card
folder.
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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
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
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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 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
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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.
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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.
IconMeaning
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
•
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
•
Folder
•
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:
•
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.
•
Live wallpapers
•
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,
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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
OK
. 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.
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.
1
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.
2
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.
1
Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.
2
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Connecting as a media device
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
1
Open the notifications panel, and then tap
2
device (MTP)
Camera (PTP)
Tap
not have any appropriate driver installed.
Transfer files between your device and the computer.
3
.
if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or
Connected as a media device
→
Media
Securing the device
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by
using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
Setting a pattern
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
Pattern
.
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
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Setting a PIN
On the Applications screen, tap
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
PIN
.
Setting a password
On the Applications screen, tap
Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password
again to verify it.
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
Password
.
Unlocking the device
Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock
code.
If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
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Upgrading the device
The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically
recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update
button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on
how to upgrade.
•
Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is
upgrading.
•
While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer.
Doing so may interfere with the update process.
Upgrading over the air
The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air
(FOTA) service.
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
About device
→
Software update
→
Update
.
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Contacts
Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and
others.
Tap
Contacts
Managing contacts
Tap
Contacts
Creating a contact
Tap and enter contact information.
on the Applications screen.
.
•
: Add an image.
•
/ : Add or delete a contact field.
Editing a contact
Select a contact to edit, and then tap .
Deleting a contact
Tap .
Searching for contacts
Tap
Contacts
Use one of the following search methods:
•
Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•
Use the index at the left side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger
.
along it.
•
Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
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Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•
: Add to favourite contacts.
•
: Compose an email.
Importing and exporting contacts
Tap
Contacts
Syncing with Google Contacts
Tap →
Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with
If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Google
Contacts, and vice versa.
Syncing with Samsung Contacts
Tap →
Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with
.
Merge accounts
Merge accounts
→
Merge with Google
→
Merge with Samsung
.
in the contacts list.
.
in the contacts list.
If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Samsung
Contacts, and vice versa.
Importing contacts
Tap →
Import/Export
→
Import from SD card
or
Import from USB storage
.
Exporting contacts
Tap →
Import/Export
→
Export to SD card
or
Export to USB storage
.
Sharing contacts
Tap →
select a sharing method.
Share namecard via
→
Multiple contacts
, select contacts, tap
Done
, and then
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Favourite contacts
Tap
Favourites
.
Tap
•
•
•
•
•
, and then take one of the following actions:
Search
Add to Favourites
Remove from Favourites
Grid view
Help
: Search for contacts.
: Add contacts to favourites.
: Remove contacts from favourites.
/
List view
: Access help information about using contacts.
: View contacts in grid or list form.
Contact groups
Tap
Groups
Adding contacts to a group
Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap
Managing groups
.
Done
.
Tap , and then take one of the following actions:
•
Search
•
Edit
•
Create
•
Remove member
•
Send email
•
Change order
position, and then tap
•
Help
: Search for contacts.
: Change the group settings.
: Make a new group.
: Remove members from the group.
: Send an email to a group’s members.
: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another
Done
: Access help information about using contacts.
.
Deleting groups
Tap , select user added groups, and then tap
Delete
Sending an email to a group’s members
. Default groups cannot be deleted.
Select a group, tap →
Send email
, select members, and then tap
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Business card
Tap
Contacts
Create a business card and send it to others.
Tap
Set up my profile
address, and then tap
select the business card in
.
, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal
Save
. If user information has been saved when you set up the device,
ME
, and then tap to edit.
Tap
→
Share namecard via
, and then select a sharing method.
Email
Use this application to send or view email messages.
Tap
Email
Setting up email accounts
Set up an email account when opening
Enter the email address and password. Tap
Mail, or tap
instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap
on the Applications screen.
Manual setup
for a company email account. After that, follow on-screen
Email
Next
→
Settings
for the first time.
for a private email account, such as Google
→
Add account
.
Sending messages
Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the top of the screen. Enter recipients,
subject, and message, and then tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
message.
to add a recipient from the contacts list.
+Me
to add yourself as a recipient.
to attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.
→ to insert images, events, contacts, location information, and others into the
.
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Reply to the message.
Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap →
time and date, and then tap
Done
. The device will send the message at the specified time and
Schedule sending
. Tick
Schedule sending
, set a
date.
•
If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network,
or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
•
This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. The time and date
may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update
the information.
Reading messages
Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new
messages, tap
Tap a message to read.
.
Compose a message.
Add this email address to the
contacts list.
Go to the previous or next
Forward the message.
Delete the message.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Open attachments.
message.
Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap
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Save
to save it.
Communication
Delete this message.
Google Mail
Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.
Tap
Google Mail
•
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service
provider.
Sending messages
on the Applications screen.
In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
+CC/BCC
to attach images.
→
→
→
→
to add more recipients.
Save draft
Attach picture
Attach file
Discard
to save the message for later delivery.
to attach images.
to attach files.
to start over.
Reading messages
Keep this message for long-term
storage.
Mark the message as unread.
Move the message to another
mailbox.
SEND
.
Add this email address to the
contacts list.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Preview attachment.
Forward this message to others.
Reply to all recipients.
Reply to this message.
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Labels
Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is
launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox.
To add a label to a message, select the message, tap
the label to assign.
→
Change labels
, and then select
Hangouts
Use this application to chat with others.
Tap
Hangouts
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results
to start chatting.
on the Applications screen.
Google+
Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.
Tap
Tap
Tap
Google+
All
to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.
to use other social network features.
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Photos
Use this application to share images or videos via Google’s social network service.
Tap
Photos
Select one of the following categories:
•
CAMERA
•
HIGHLIGHTS
the rest of the images or videos in the group.
Then, select an image or video.
While viewing it, use one of the following icons:
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
: View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device.
: View images or videos that are grouped by date or album. Tap to view
•
: Modify the image.
•
: Share the image or video.
•
: Delete the image or video.
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Web & network
Internet
Use this application to browse the Internet.
Tap
Internet
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go.
on the Applications screen.
Tap
to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.
Opening a new page
Tap .
To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the page to select it.
Searching the web by voice
Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords
that appear.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, tap .
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap
, and then select one.
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History
Tap →
history, tap
Tap
→
History
→
History
to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the
Clear history
→
Most visited
.
to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages.
Links
Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.
To view saved links, tap
→
Downloads
.
Sharing webpages
To share a webpage address with others, tap →
To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap
Share page
.
Share via
Chrome
.
Use this application to search for information and browse webpages.
Tap
Chrome
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria.
Opening a new page
Tap →
To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the page to select it.
New tab
.
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Searching the web by voice
Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords
that appear.
Syncing with other devices
Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged
in with the same Google account.
To view open tabs on other devices, tap
To view bookmarks, tap
→
Bookmarks
→
Other devices
.
. Select a webpage to open.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use
Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.
•
Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via the Bluetooth feature.
•
Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.
•
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
•
Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth
feature.
To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap
Bluetooth
the
switch to the right.
Settings
→
Bluetooth
, and then drag
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Web & network
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
On the Applications screen, tap
listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey
on both devices to confirm.
Settings
→
Bluetooth
→
Scan
, and detected devices are
Sending and receiving data
Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is
→
select an image, tap
that, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image.
The transferred file is saved in the
contacts list automatically.
Bluetooth
, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After
Bluetooth
folder. If a contact is received, it is added to the
Gallery
. Open
Gallery
Samsung Link
Use this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet. You can play
and send any file on any device to another device or web storage server.
,
To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more
devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To
→
Help
get more details, tap
Tap
Samsung Link
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Applications screen.
.
Sending files
Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services. Select your device, tap
, select files, tap
Done
, and then select a device or web storage.
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Sharing files
Select a device or web storage, tap , select files, tap
method.
Done
, and then select a sharing
Managing contents on a web storage server
Select a web storage server, and then view and manage your files.
To download files from a web storage service, tap
To register web storage services to the device, tap
next to a web storage service.
in
, select files, and then tap
→
Register storage
Done
, and then tap
.
Sign
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Media
Music
Use this application to listen to music.
Tap
Music
Playing music
Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
Tap the album image to open the music player screen.
on the Applications screen.
•
Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the
device.
•
Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used.
Search for other devices to
play the file.
Set the file as your favourite
track.
Turn on shuffle.
Hide the music player screen.
Restart the currently-playing
song or skip to the previous
song. Tap and hold to move
backwards quickly.
View file details.
Adjust the volume.
Change the repeat mode.
Open the playlist.
Skip to the next song. Tap and
hold to move forwards quickly.
Pause and resume playback.
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To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap →
Smart volume
When
volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent
damage to your hearing.
Smart volume
may not be activated for some files.
is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device
Settings
Setting a song as alarm tone
To use the currently-playing song as alarm tone, tap →
Creating playlists
Make an own selection of songs.
Tap
To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap
, enter a title, and then tap OK. Select songs to include, and then tap
→
Add to playlist
→
Advanced
Alarm tone
→
Smart volume
, and select an option.
Done
.
.
.
Playing music by mood
Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device. When a new
song is added, tap
Tap
Music square
Music square
and select a cell of mood. Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger.
→ .
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Select among various
Camera
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Use
Gallery
Tap
Camera
Camera etiquette
•
Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.
•
Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
•
Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 55)
on the Applications screen.
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
Taking photos
Taking a photo
Tap to take a photo.
eects that are
Change the shooting
delayed-time shots.
Change the white
balance setting.
Change the camera
available.
mode.
Use this for
settings.
Indicates which
storage is in use.
Switch between still
and video mode.
Open the image
viewer to display
photos.
Determine how much
light the camera’s
sensor receives.
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Scene mode
Predefined settings make point-and-shoot photos easier to take.
Tap
→
Scene mode
•
Landscape
colours.
•
Party/Indoor
•
Sunset
•
Dawn
•
Autumn colour
•
Candlelight
•
Backlight
•
Night
: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts.
: Use this setting for very subtle colours.
: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.
.
: Use this setting to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer
: Use this setting for well-lit indoor scenes.
: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.
: Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background.
: Use this setting for subjects with bright lights behind them.
Shooting mode
Several photo effects are available.
Tap
→
Shooting mode
.
•
Single shot
•
Panorama
•
Share shot
•
Buddy photo share
in a photo and send it to that person. Face recognition may fail depending on the face
angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject
is wearing.
•
Smile shot
: Take a single photo.
: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.
: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged
: Take a photo when a subject smiles.
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Panoramic photos
A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.
Tap
Tap
aligned, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop
shooting, tap
→
Shooting mode
and move the camera in any direction. When two panorama guide frames are
again.
→
Panorama
.
Taking videos
Taking a video
Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop
recording, tap
.
The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution.
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Select among various
Recording mode
effects that are
available.
Change recording
mode.
Indicates which
storage is in use.
Use this for
delayed-time shots.
Determine how
much light the
camera’s sensor
receives.
Change the camera
settings.
Change the white
balance setting.
Tap to change recording mode.
•
Normal
•
Limit for Email
: Use this mode for normal quality.
: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via email.
Switch between still
and video mode.
Open the video
player to play videos.
Zooming in and out
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Use one of the following methods:
•
Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.
•
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
•
The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution.
•
The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting
video.
Configuring settings for Camera
Tap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both
still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode
used.
•
Edit shortcuts
•
GPS tag
•
Shooting mode
•
Recording mode
•
Effects
•
Scene mode
•
Brightness
•
Timer
: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
•
To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.
•
Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
: Select among various effects that are available.
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.
: Change the shooting mode.
: Change the recording mode.
: Change the scene mode.
: Change the brightness.
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•
Resolution
more memory.
•
White balance
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
•
Metering
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted
the light value at a specific location.
•
Guidelines
•
Contextual filename
Buddy in
•
Image quality
storage space.
•
Video quality
•
Storage
•
Reset
: Reset the camera settings.
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
Camera
: Select the memory location for storage.
measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Matrix
: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag
.
: Set the quality level for photos. Higher quality images require more
: Set the quality level for videos.
averages the entire scene.
Shortcuts
Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.
Tap
→
Edit shortcuts
.
Spot
measures
Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen. The other icons can be
moved within the list by tapping and dragging them.
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Gallery
Use this application to view images and videos.
Tap
Gallery
Viewing images
on the Applications screen.
•
Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the
device.
•
Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used.
Launching
an image, the
capturing a screenshot automatically creates the
it.
In a folder, images are displayed by creation date. Select an image to view it in full screen.
Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.
Gallery
Download
displays available folders. When another application, such as
folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise,
Screenshots
folder. Select a folder to open
Email
, saves
Zooming in and out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image:
•
Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.
•
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to
return.
Playing videos
Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .
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Editing images
When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:
•
Favourite
•
Slideshow
•
Photo frame
: Add to the favourites list.
: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.
: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved
in the
•
Photo note
•
Copy to clipboard
•
Print
compatible with the device.
•
Rename
•
Buddy photo share
•
Rotate left
•
Rotate right
•
Crop
•
Set as
•
Details
•
Settings
Photo frame
: Use this to write a note on the back of the image. Tap to edit the note.
: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be
: Rename the file.
: Rotate anticlockwise.
: Rotate clockwise.
: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it.
: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.
: View image details.
: Change the Gallery settings.
folder.
: Copy to clipboard.
: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.
Deleting images
Use one of the following methods:
•
In a folder, tap →
•
When viewing an image, tap .
Select item
, select images by ticking, and then tap .
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Sharing images
Use one of the following methods:
•
In a folder, tap →
to others.
•
When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.
Select item
, select images by ticking, and then tap to send them
Setting as wallpaper
When viewing an image, tap →
contact.
Set as
to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a
Tagging faces
When viewing an image, tap →
appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap
contact.
When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as
sending messages.
Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin colour, facial
expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.
Settings
→
Tags
, and then tick
Add name
Face tag
, and then select or add a
. A yellow frame
Using Tag Buddy
Tap →
Settings
→
Tags
→
Tag buddy
, and then drag the
Tag buddy
switch to the right
to display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and person’s name) when opening an
image.
Creating new albums
Tap , enter a title for the album, and then tap OK. Select a folder in the left panel, and then
select images in the right panel. Tap and hold the selected images, drag them to the new
album, and then tap
Done
→
Move
or
Copy
.
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Search for other
Video
Use this application to play video files.
Tap
Video
Playing videos
Select a video to play.
on the Applications screen.
•
Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the
device.
•
Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used.
devices to play the
file.
Adjust the volume.
Move forwards or
backwards by
dragging the bar.
Change screen ratio.
Restart the current
video or skip to the
previous video. Tap
and hold to move
backwards quickly.
Deleting videos
Tap →
Delete
, select videos, and then tap
Delete
Skip to the next
video. Tap and hold
to move forwards
quickly.
Switch to floating
screen mode.
Pause and resume
playback.
.
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Sharing videos
Tap →
Share via
, select a sharing method, select videos, and then tap
Done
.
Using Popup Video player
Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching
videos, tap
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move
the player, drag the player to another location.
to use the pop-up player.
YouTube
Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.
Tap
YouTube
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Watching videos
Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.
Tap
to display full screen.
Sharing videos
Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.
Uploading videos
Tap →
UPLOAD
Uploads
.
→ , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap
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Flipboard
Use this application to access your personalised magazines.
Tap
Flipboard
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Applications screen.
To start your Flipboard, flick left on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap
Your Flipboard
Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to
read.
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Application & media stores
Play Store
Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run
on the device.
Tap
Play Store
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing applications
Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.
on the Applications screen.
Select an application to view information. To download it, tap
for the application, tap the price, and follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase
process.
•
When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon
appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications
panel and tap the icon to update the application.
•
To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, on the
Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Security
→
INSTALL
Unknown sources
. If there is a charge
.
Uninstalling applications
Uninstall the applications purchased from
Tap
then tap
→
My apps
Uninstall
, select an application to delete in the list of installed applications, and
.
Play Store
.
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Application & media stores
Samsung Apps
Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more
information, visit
Tap
Samsung Apps
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung
account. To complete the subscription process, read the terms and conditions, and then tap
Accept
to agree to them.
apps.samsung.com
on the Applications screen.
.
Installing applications
Browse applications by category. Tap
To search for an application, tap
search field.
Select an application to view information. To download it, tap
application, tap the price, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase
CATEGORY
at the top of the screen, and then enter a keyword in the
to select a category.
Free
. If there is a charge for the
process.
When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears
at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and
tap the icon to update the application.
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Play Books
Use this application to read and download book files.
Tap
Play Books
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Applications screen.
Play Music
Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud
service.
Tap
Play Music
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Play Games
Use this application to download and play games.
Tap
Play Games
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Applications screen.
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Play Newsstand
Use this application to read the latest news articles.
Tap
Play Newsstand
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Applications screen.
Video Hub
Use this application to access and purchase videos.
Tap
Video Hub
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a category, and then select a video.
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Memo
Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.
Tap
Memo
Composing memos
on the Applications screen.
Tap , enter a memo, and then tap
To change the background colour, tap
colour.
To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap
Save
.
→
Colour
. Each category has different background
→
Lock
Browsing memos
Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.
To search for a memo, tap
To change the view mode, tap
To delete memos, tap
To sort memos by date, tap
To send the text in memos to others, tap
To send memos to others, tap
To print the memo by connecting the device to a printer, tap
.
.
.
→
Sort by
→
.
→
Share via
Share text via
.
.
.
→
Print
. Some printers may
not be compatible with the device.
To import memos from Google Docs, tap
To export memos as another file format, tap
To change the memo settings, tap
→
Settings
→
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→
Export
.
.
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Viewing a memo
Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.
To edit the memo, tap the memo.
To delete the memo, tap
To change the background colour, tap
To set a PIN to lock or unlock the memo, tap
To print the memo by connecting the device to a printer, tap
not be compatible with the device.
To send the text to others, tap
To send the memo to others, tap
→
Delete
.
→
Share text via
→
→
Colour
→
Share via
Lock
.
.
.
.
S Planner
Use this application to manage events and tasks.
Tap
S Planner
Creating events or tasks
on the Applications screen.
→
Print
. Some printers may
Tap , and then use one of the following methods:
•
Add event
•
Add task
: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting.
: Enter a task with an optional priority setting.
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To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.
Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap
Edit task details
advance alert, or where it takes place.
Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the
next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the
map that appears.
Attach an image. Tap
to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an
Images
, and then take a photo or select one of the existing images.
Edit event details
Location
field, tap
Syncing with Google Calendar
On the Applications screen, tap
Sync Calendar
Planner
To display synced events or tasks, tap
tick calendars to display.
→ →
→
Sync now
Sync
.
Settings
. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap
→
→
Google
under
Settings
Accounts
, select the Google account, and then
→ a Google account →
or
S
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Changing calendar type
Tap the top left of the screen, and then select one from among different types of calendars
including month, week, and others. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For
example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart
to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.
Searching for events
Tap , and then enter a keyword to search for.
To view today’s events, tap
Today
at the top of the screen.
Deleting events
Select an event, and then tap →
Sharing events
Select an event, tap →
Share via
Delete
, and then select a sharing method.
.
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Create a document.
POLARIS Office 5
Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and
presentations.
Tap
POLARIS Office 5
Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type.
Scroll left or right to view recent
on the Applications screen.
documents.
Browse by document formats.
Browse folders.
View favourite documents.
Share documents with others.
Creating documents
Tap , and then select a document type.
Use the editing toolbar at the top of the screen to edit the document.
To finish, tap the document icon at the top left of the screen, tap
Save
a folder to save to, and then tap
To save the document as a PDF file, tap the document icon at the top left of the screen, tap
PDF export
, enter a filename, and then tap
.
Export
.
Save
, enter a filename, select
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While editing the documents, tap , and then use one of the following functions:
•
Switch to View Mode
•
Find/Replace
•
Page layout
•
View Settings
•
Read All
•
Screen capture
•
View Information
•
Help
: Access help information for using the POLARIS Office.
•
Slide note
•
Screen Conversion
: Search for or replace text.
: Change the layout of pages.
: Change the view mode settings.
: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature.
: Edit memos on slides.
: Capture the selected area.
: Preview the document.
: View the document details.
: Apply animation or transition effects to slides.
•
Filter
: View cells filtered by specific criteria.
•
Sort
: Sort cells by specific criteria.
•
Protect worksheet
•
Freeze frame
•
Recalculation
: Keep the selected row in place.
: Lock the sheet so that others cannot edit it.
: Recalculate the functions on the sheet.
Reading documents
Tap a file on the recent documents screen. Or tap
Together
To draw on the document, tap
To search for a text string in the document, tap
, and then select a file to open.
.
File Browser, Form type, Favorites
.
, or
View
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Tap , and then use one of the following functions:
•
Switch to Edit Mode
•
Bookmark
•
View Settings
•
Screen capture
•
View Information
•
Help
: Access help information for using the POLARIS Office.
•
Single slide view
•
Slide note
•
Freeze frame
: Open the Bookmark panel. Select a label to go to bookmarks point.
: Change the view mode settings.
: Edit memos on slides.
: Keep the selected row in place.
: Open the editing toolbar.
: Capture the selected area.
: View the document details.
: View slides one by one.
Drive
Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google
Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device
automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed.
Access your files without transferring or downloading.
Drive
Tap
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Dropbox
Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When
you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other
computers that have Dropbox installed.
Dropbox
Tap
When running Dropbox for the first time, tap
instructions to complete the setup.
Once Dropbox is activated, photos and videos taken with the device’s camera are uploaded to
Dropbox automatically. To view the uploaded photos or videos, tap
To upload files to Dropbox, tap
To open files in Dropbox, select a file.
While viewing images or videos, tap
favourites list, tap
To share or delete files or create albums, tap
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Start
to activate it. Follow the on-screen
.
→ →
.
Upload here
to add it to the favourites list. To open files in the
→ , and then select files.
→
Photos or videos
or
Other files
.
Alarm
Use this application to set wake-up calls and alarms for important events.
Tap
Alarm
on the Applications screen.
Turn this alarm on or off.
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Setting alarms
Tap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap
Save
.
•
Location alarm
•
Snooze
time.
•
Smart alarm
: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset
: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location.
: Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time.
Stopping alarms
Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat
the alarm after a specified length of time.
Deleting alarms
Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap
Delete
.
World Clock
Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world.
Tap
World Clock
Creating clocks
Tap , enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap .
To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap
Deleting clocks
on the Applications screen.
DST settings
.
Tap , select clocks, and then tap
Delete
.
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Calculator
Use this application for simple or complex calculations.
Tap
Calculator
on the Applications screen.
To see the calculation history, tap
To clear the history, tap
→
Clear history
to hide the keypad.
.
S Voice
Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.
Tap
S Voice
Here are several examples of spoken commands:
•
Open music
•
Launch calculator
•
Check schedule
on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Tips for better voice recognition
•
Speak clearly.
•
Speak in quiet places.
•
Do not use offensive or slang words.
•
Avoid speaking in dialectal accents.
The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands
depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
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Using wake-up commands on the locked screen
On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands.
To activate this feature, tap
wake-up command
, and then set functions and voice commands.
→
Settings
, and then tick
Wake up in lock screen
. Tap
Set
Google
Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents
on the device as well.
Tap
Google
Searching the device
Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , speak a keyword, and
then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Search scope
To select what applications to search, tap →
items to search for.
Settings
→
Tablet search
, and then tick the
Google Now
Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public
transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it.
Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now
→
settings, tap
Settings
→
Google Now
.
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Voice Search
Use this application to search webpages by speaking.
Tap
Voice Search
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Applications screen.
Speak a keyword or phrase when
suggested keywords that appear.
Speak now
appears on the screen. Select one of the
My Files
Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.
Tap
My Files
Select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap
directory, tap
In a folder, use one of the following functions:
•
: Search for files.
•
: Change the view mode.
•
: Create a folder.
on the Applications screen.
. To return to the root
.
•
Time
: Sort files or folders.
Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions:
•
: Copy files or folders to another folder.
•
•
•
•
•
: Move files or folders to another folder.
: Delete files or folders.
: Send files to others.
→
Rename
→
Details
: Rename a file or folder.
: View file or folder details.
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Downloads
Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.
Tap
Downloads
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
on the Applications screen.
To see the files downloaded from the Internet, tap
downloads
Select a file to open it with an appropriate application.
To sort the files by size, tap
To sort the files by date, tap
to see the files downloaded from other applications, such as
Sort by size
Sort by date
.
.
Internet downloads
, otherwise, tap
Email
.
Other
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Travel & local
Maps
Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.
Tap
Maps
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Searching for locations
Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. Once the location is found, select a
location to view the detailed information. Refer to the help for more information.
Getting directions for a destination
Tap to set starting and ending locations, and then select a travel method. The device
shows the routes to get to the destination.
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Local
Use this application to search for nearby restaurants, banks, bus stops, and more.
Tap
Local
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a place category, and then select a place from the list of search results. Once the
location is found, view the place information, such as its location on the map or comments
from others. You can also rate the place, leave comments, and share the information with
others.
Navigation
Use this application to search for a route to a destination.
Tap
Navigation
•
•
Specify the destination by using various methods, such as speaking or entering the
destination address. Once a route is found, follow the on-screen instructions to navigate to
the destination.
on the Applications screen.
Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ
from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road
conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving. Follow all
safety warnings and regulations while driving.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Settings
About Settings
Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.
Tap
Settings
Bluetooth
Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
on the Applications screen.
To use more options, tap
•
Visibility timeout
•
Received files
•
Help
: Access help information for Bluetooth.
: Set duration that the device is visible.
: View received files via the Bluetooth feature.
.
Wi-Fi
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other
network devices.
To use options, tap
•
Advanced
•
WPS push button
•
WPS PIN entry
•
Help
: Customise Wi-Fi settings.
: Access help information for Wi-Fi.
.
: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button.
: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
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Settings
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
On the Settings screen, tap
Wi-Fi
→ →
Advanced
→
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
.
Setting Network notification
The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify
when available.
On the Settings screen, tap
activate this feature.
Wi-Fi
→ →
Advanced
and tick
Network notification
to
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access
point.
On the Settings screen, tap
Wi-Fi
→
Wi-Fi Direct
.
Data usage
Keep track of your data usage amount.
More settings
Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks.
Flight mode
This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
VPN
Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).
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Settings
Nearby devices
•
File sharing
device.
•
Shared contents
•
Allowed devices list
•
Not-allowed devices list
device.
•
Download to
•
Upload from other devices
: Activate media sharing to allow other devices to access media files on your
: Set the device to share your content with other devices.
: Select a memory location for saving media files.
Kies via Wi-Fi
: View the list of devices that can access your device.
: View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your
: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices.
Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network.
Blocking mode
Select which notifications will be blocked and how long to block them.
Sound
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
•
Volume
•
Default notification sound
alarms.
•
Touch sounds
touch screen.
: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications.
: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and
: Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the
•
Screen lock sound
: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen.
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Settings
Display
Change the settings for the display.
•
Wallpaper
–
Home screen
–
Lock screen
–
Home and lock screens
locked screen.
•
Notification panel
•
Multi window
•
Brightness
•
Screen timeout
:
: Select a background image for the Home screen.
: Select a background image for the locked screen.
: Select a background image for the Home screen and the
: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel.
: Set the device to use Multi Window.
: Set the brightness of the display.
: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s
backlight.
•
Daydream
•
Font style
•
Font size
•
Increase legibility
•
Display battery percentage
: Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is charging.
: Change the font type for display text.
: Change the font size.
: Sharpen the text to make it easier to read.
: Set the device to display the remaining battery life.
Storage
View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
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Settings
Power saving mode
Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.
•
CPU power saving
•
Screen power saving
•
Learn about Power saving mode
: Set the device to limit some system resource usage.
: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display.
: Discover how to reduce battery consumption.
Battery
View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
Application manager
View and manage the applications on your device.
Location services
Change settings for location information permissions.
•
Access to my location
information.
•
Use GPS satellites
•
Use wireless networks
•
My places
or Bluetooth features to find your current location.
: Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS, Wi-Fi,
: Set the device to allow applications to use your current location
: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location.
: Set the device to use Wi-Fi for finding the current location.
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Settings
Lock screen
Change settings for the locked screen.
•
Screen lock
•
Multiple widgets
•
Lock screen widgets
option.
–
Clock or personal message
the locked screen. The following options may vary, depending on your selection.
For a clock:
–
Clock size
–
Show date
: Activate the screen lock feature.
: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen.
: These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock
: Set the device to show a clock or personal message on
: Change the size of the clock.
: Set the device to show the date with the clock.
–
Owner information
For a personal message:
–
Edit personal message
•
Shortcuts
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
Unlock effect
•
Help text
•
Wake up in lock screen
screen is locked.
•
Set wake-up command
specified function.
: Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen.
: Select an effect when you unlock the screen.
: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen.
: Enter your information that is shown with the clock.
: Edit the personal message.
: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the
: Set a wake up command to launch
S Voice
or perform a
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Security
Change settings for securing the device.
•
Encrypt device
password each time you turn on the device.
Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an
hour to encrypt your data.
•
Encrypt external SD card
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device
will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the
device.
•
Remote controls
: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the
: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely
via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
–
Account registration
–
Use wireless networks
determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi.
•
Go to the find my mobile webpage
findmymobile.samsung.com
(
Find my mobile website.
•
Make passwords visible
device to display passwords as they are entered.
•
Device administrators
device administrators to apply new policies to the device.
•
Unknown sources
download applications only from
: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen,
: Add or view your Samsung account.
: Set the device to allow location data collection and to
: Access the Find my mobile website
). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the
: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the
: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow
Play Store
.
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Settings
•
Verify apps
before installing them.
•
Trusted credentials
applications.
•
Install from device storage
•
Clear credentials
: Set the device to allow Google to check applications for harmful behaviour
: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various
: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage.
: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.
Language and input
Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the
selected language.
Language
Select a display language for all menus and applications.
Default
Select a default keyboard type for text input.
Google voice typing
To change the voice input settings, tap .
•
Choose input languages
•
Block offensive words
words in voice inputs.
•
Offline speech recognition
: Select input languages for text input.
: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive
: Download and install language data for offline voice input.
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Samsung keyboard
To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•
Input languages
•
Predictive text
show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings.
•
Continuous input
•
Cursor control
scrolling the keyboard.
•
Key-tap sound
: Select languages for text input.
: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and
: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.
: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by
: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
•
Handwriting
thickness, or pen colour.
•
Advanced
–
Auto capitalisation
a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.
–
Auto spacing
–
Auto-punctuate
bar.
–
Character preview
•
Help
: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard.
•
Reset settings
: Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen
:
: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.
: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after
: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space
: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.
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Voice search
•
Language
•
Speech output
action.
•
Block offensive words
•
Offline speech recognition
•
Bluetooth headset
when one is connected to the device.
: Select a language for the voice recognition.
: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current
: Hide offensive words from voice search results.
: Download and install language data for offline voice input.
: Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset,
Text-to-speech options
•
Preferred TTS engine
: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for
speech synthesis engines, tap
•
Speech rate
•
Listen to an example
: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
: Listen to the spoken text for an example.
.
Pointer speed
Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
Cloud
Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud
storage.
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Settings
Backup and reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data.
•
Back up my data
server.
•
Backup account
•
Automatic restore
applications are reinstalled on the device.
•
Factory data reset
: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google
: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
: Set the device to restore settings and application data when the
: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
Add account
Add email or SNS accounts.
Date and time
Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.
If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date
is reset.
•
Set date
•
Set time
•
Select time zone
•
Use 24-hour format
•
Select date format
: Set the current date manually.
: Set the current time manually.
: Set the home time zone.
: Display time in 24-hour format.
: Select a date format.
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Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access
and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device.
•
Auto-rotate screen
•
Screen timeout
backlight.
•
Speak passwords
•
Show shortcut
you press and hold the Power button.
•
Manage accessibility
other devices.
: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device.
: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s
: Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback.
: Add a shortcut to
: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with
Accessibility
on the quick menu that appears when
–
Export
–
Update
–
Share via
•
TalkBack
•
Font size
•
Magnification gestures
•
Accessibility shortcut
Power button, and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers.
•
Text-to-speech options
–
Preferred TTS engine
speech synthesis engines, tap
–
Speech rate
–
Listen to an example
: Export the current accessibility settings as a file.
: Import the current accessibility settings as a file.
: Share a accessibility settings file to others.
: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback.
: Change the font size.
: Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures.
: Set the device to activate Talkback when you press and hold the
:
: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for
.
: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
: Listen to the spoken text for an example.
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Settings
•
Enhance web accessibility
content more accessible.
•
Sound balance
•
Mono audio
•
Turn off all sounds
•
Assistant menu
functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel. You can
also edit the menu on the shortcut icon.
–
Dominant hand
–
Edit
: Customise the items that appear on the assistant menu.
•
Tap and hold delay
•
Interaction control
: Adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset.
: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud.
: Mute all device sounds.
: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access
: Select the left or right hand for easy assistant menu use.
: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.
: Activate interaction control mode to restrict the reaction of the
: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web
device for inputs in an application.
About device
Access device information and update device software.
Google Settings
Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google.
Tap
Google Settings
on the Applications screen.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some
situations may not apply to your device.
When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it
prompts you to enter one of the following codes:
•
Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set
for the device.
•
PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you
must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by
using the Lock SIM card menu.
•
PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly
several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.
•
PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with
the SIM or USIM card. For details, contact your service provider.
Your device displays network or service error messages
•
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move
to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly.
•
You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details.
Your device does not turn on
•
When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Charge the
battery completely before turning on the device.
•
The battery may not be inserted properly. Insert the battery again.
•
Wipe both gold-coloured contacts and insert the battery again.
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The touch screen responds slowly or improperly
•
If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch
screen may not function properly.
•
If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen,
or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may
malfunction.
•
The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
•
Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
•
Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version.
•
If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
Your device freezes or has fatal errors
If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and
turn on the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and
hold the Power button for more than 8 seconds to reboot.
If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Applications
screen, tap
everything
all important data stored on the device.
If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Settings
. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make back-up copies of
→
Backup and reset
→
Factory data reset
→
Reset device
→
Erase
Calls are not connected
•
Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call
•
Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.
•
Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
•
If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected.
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Sound echoes during a call
Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.
A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio
quality is poor
•
Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.
•
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You
may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station.
Move to another area and try again.
•
When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to
issues with the service provider’s network.
The battery icon is empty
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved
chargers)
•
Ensure that the charger is connected properly.
•
If the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may
turn off. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts and try charging the battery again.
•
The batteries in some devices are not user-replaceable. To have the battery replaced, visit
a Samsung Service Centre.
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
•
When you expose the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge
may be reduced.
•
Battery consumption increases when you use messaging features or some applications,
such as games or the Internet.
•
The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.
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Your device is hot to the touch
When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an
extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not
affect your device’s lifespan or performance.
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera
application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following:
•
Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged.
•
Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.
•
Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying
these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
•
The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the
photography techniques you use.
•
If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images
may be out of focus.
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
If you receive error messages or files do not play, when opening multimedia files on your
device, try the following:
•
Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.
•
Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is
DRM-protected, ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file.
•
Ensure that your device supports the file type.
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•
Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos
captured by other devices may not work properly.
•
Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service
provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet,
such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly.
Another Bluetooth device is not located
•
Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
•
Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect
to.
•
Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum
Bluetooth range (10 m).
If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
A connection is not established when you connect the device to a
computer
•
Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.
•
Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer.
•
If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher
installed on your computer.
•
Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on
your computer.
Your device cannot find your current location
GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi
or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations.
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Data stored on the device has been lost
Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you
cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data
stored on the device.
A small gap appears around the outside of the device case
•
This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of
parts may occur.
•
Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
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Removing the battery
•
To remove the battery, you must visit an authorised service centre with the provided
instructions.
•
For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not
properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal
injury, and/or result in the device being unsafe.
•
Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort,
including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and
instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence.
Insert the device opening tool into the gap between the device’s screen and the back
1
cover.
Then, start separating the screen from the back cover by using the tool to pry them apart
as shown in the image below.
Take care when inserting the tool to avoid damaging the device’s internal
components.
Continue reinserting the tool and prying the screen and the back cover apart at close
2
intervals around the device.
Rotate the back cover carefully and ensure that the hooks are not damaged.
When the screen is disengaged, separate the screen and the back cover.
3
Then, put the back cover aside and place the screen face down on a flat work surface.
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Disconnect the battery connectors as shown in the image below.
4
Peel the flap from the battery, and then pull it to remove the battery.
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