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User Manual
SM-T110
www.samsung.com
About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work
properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider
other than Samsung.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
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use of media.
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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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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2013 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.
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About this manual
Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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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
Button Function
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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Press and hold for more than 8 seconds to reset the device if
Power
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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Getting started
Charging the battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low
battery power message.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
Charging with the charger
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into
the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
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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:
Charging Fully charged
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the brightness of the display.
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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.
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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
.
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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Getting started
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Press and hold the Power button and tap
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Flight mode
to disable the wireless
Power off
.
Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
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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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Basics
Indicator icons
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the
device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Icon Meaning
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
Alarm activated
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
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Using the touch screen
Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.
Finger gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a
character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
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Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the
target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
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Flicking
Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up
or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.
Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Rotating the screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the
device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect
Screen rotation
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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.
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Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages,
calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the
notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag
up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the
status bar, and then tap
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Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
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Sound
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Screen rotation
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Bluetooth
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Blocking mode
block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
mode
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Power saving
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Multi window
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Sync
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Flight mode
: Activate or deactivate silent mode.
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will
.
: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
: Set to use Multi Window.
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
to use the following options:
Settings
→
Blocking
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap
, and then tap and drag an item to another location.
→
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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.
The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap
preview.
Apps
, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel
Adding an item
Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages.
Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following
categories:
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Apps and widgets
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Folder
•
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
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Wallpapers
Then, select an image and tap
frame, and then tap
: See animated images.
: See wallpaper images.
Done
.
Set wallpaper
. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the
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Using widgets
Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your
Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.
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Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in
additional charges.
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The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Adding widgets to the Home screen
On the Home screen, tap
tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.
Apps
→
Widgets
. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then
Using applications
This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet
applications.
Opening an application
On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.
Opening from recently-used applications
Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.
Select an application icon to open.
Closing an application
Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Press and hold the Home button, tap
To close all running applications, tap
and then tap
.
, and then tap
End all
. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button,
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End
next to an application to close it.
Basics
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.
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Music: mp3, m4a, 3ga, aac, ogg, oga, wav, wma, amr, awb, and flac
•
Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png
•
Video: mp4, m4v, 3gp, 3g2, wmv, asf, avi, flv, mkv, and webm
•
Document: doc, docx, dot, dotx, xls, xlsx, xlt, xltx, csv, ppt, pptx, pps, ppsx, pot, potx,
pdf, hwp, txt, asc, and rtf
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and
calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from
the Samsung website.
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
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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