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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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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 customize 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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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data plan. For details, contact your service provider.
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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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About this manual
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IC Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject t
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
o the following two conditions:
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Table of Contents
Getting started
7 Device layout
8 Buttons
9 Package contents
10 Installing the SIM card
11 Charging the battery
13 Inserting a memory card
15 Turning the device on and off
15 Holding the device
16 Locking and unlocking the device
16 Adjusting the volume
16 Switching to silent mode
Basics
Communication
35 Phone
38 Contacts
42 Messaging
43 Email
45 Gmail
46 Talk
47 Google+
47 ChatON
48 Messenger
Web & network
49 Internet
50 Chrome
17 Indicator icons
18 Using the touch screen
21 Rotating the screen
21 Notifications
22 Quick setting panel
22 Home screen
25 Using applications
26 Applications screen
27 Help
27 Entering text
29 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
30 Setting up accounts
31 Transferring files
32 Securing the device
34 Upgrading the device
51 Bluetooth
52 Smart Remote
Media
54 Music Player
55 Camera
62 Gallery
64 Paper Artist
65 Video Player
66 YouTube
68 Flipboard
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Table of Contents
Application & media stores
69 Play Store
70 Samsung Apps
70 Game Hub
71 Play Books
71 Play Movies
71 Play Music
72 Video Hub
72 Readers Hub
72 Learning Hub
Utilities
73 Memo
74 S Planner
76 Polaris Office
79 Dropbox
79 Alarm
80 World Clock
81 Calculator
81 S Voice
82 Google
83 Voice Search
83 My Files
84 Downloads
Settings
88 About Settings
88 Wi-Fi
89 Bluetooth
89 Data usage
90 More settings
91 Blocking mode
92 Sound
92 Display
93 Storage
94 Power saving mode
94 Battery
94 Application manager
94 Location services
95 Lock screen
95 Security
97 Language and input
99 Backup and reset
99 Add account
99 Voice control
100 Accessory
100 Date and time
101 Accessibility
102 Developer options
104 About device
84 TripAdvisor
Travel & local
85 Maps
86 Local
87 Navigation
Troubleshooting
Health and Safety
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Getting started
Locking and unlocking the device
When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button
turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked
if it is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any
direction within the unlock screen area at the right part of the screen.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume button left or right 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 left Volume button 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 quick setting panel at the top right of the screen, and then tap
Vibrate
.
Mute
or
Vibrate
.
Sound
or
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Basics
Quick setting panel
From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from
the top right of the status bar to open the quick setting panel and use the following options:
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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
mode.
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Screen rotation
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Bluetooth
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Mobile data
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Blocking mode
: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
: Activate or deactivate the data connection.
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will
block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
mode
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Power saving
•
Sync
.
: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Settings
→
Blocking
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.
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Basics
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel
preview.
Adding an item
Customize 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
: Create a new folder.
: Add widgets to the Home screen.
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Page
: Create a new page.
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 it.
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Basics
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.
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Live wallpapers
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Wallpapers
Then, select an image and tap
frame, and then tap
: See animated images.
: See wallpaper images.
Done
.
Set wallpaper
. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the
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Basics
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.
Widgets
. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then
Using the setting shortcut widget
On the Home screen, tap →
list of setting options. Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen as a shortcut.
Widgets
, and then tap and hold
Settings Shortcut
to open a
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.
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Basics
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 it. To close all running applications, tap
Home button, and then tap
Remove all
Task manager
End all
.
, and then tap
. Alternatively, press and hold the
End
next to an application
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.
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
to open the Applications screen.
Organizing 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
Create folder
. Enter a folder
Rearranging panels
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.
Save
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Basics
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 apps
, 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.
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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Basics
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 recognize 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.
When you are finished, tap
Tap to pause
.
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.
To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and
then tap
Paste
.
Copy
to copy or
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. 88)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the quick setting panel, and then tap
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Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Wi-Fi
to turn it on or off.
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Basics
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
.
Setting up accounts
Google applications, such as
requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best
experience with the device.
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
Play Store
. After that, tap
, require a Google account, and
New
to sign up, or tap
Existing
Samsung Apps
Settings
, and then follow on-
→
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