Samsung SM-T210R User Manual
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User Manual
SM-T210R
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About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,
www.samsung.com
.
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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 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
use of media.
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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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Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2013 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
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.
Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store,
and Google Talk
™
are trademarks of Google, Inc.
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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.
DivX
®
, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks
of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under
licence.
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX
®
is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is
an official DivX Certified
®
device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX
video. Visit
www.divx.com
for more information and software tools to convert your files into
DivX videos.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certified
®
device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-onDemand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in
your device setup menu. Go to
vod.divx.com
for more information on how to complete your
registration.
DivX Certified
®
to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
IC Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(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.
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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 Restart the device
14 Holding the device
15 Locking and unlocking the device
15 Adjusting the volume
15 Switching to silent mode
Basics
16 Indicator icons
17 Using the touch screen
20 Rotating the screen
20 Notifications
21 Quick setting panel
21 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
Communication
34 Contacts
37 Email
39 Gmail
40 Talk
41 Google+
41 ChatON
42 Messenger
Web & network
43 Internet
44 Chrome
45 Bluetooth
46 Smart Remote
Media
48 Music Player
49 Camera
56 Gallery
58 Video Player
60 YouTube
62 Flipboard
Application & media stores
63 Play Store
64 Samsung Apps
Table of Contents
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84 More settings
84 Blocking mode
85 Sound
85 Display
86 Storage
87 Power saving mode
87 Battery
87 Application manager
87 Location services
88 Lock screen
88 Security
90 Language and input
92 Backup and reset
92 Add account
92 Accessory
92 Date and time
93 Accessibility
93 Developer options
94 About device
Troubleshooting
Health and Safety
64 Game Hub
65 Play Books
65 Play Magazines
65 Play Movies
65 Play Music
66 Video Hub
66 Learning Hub
Utilities
67 Memo
68 S Planner
70 Polaris Office
73 Dropbox
73 Alarm
74 World Clock
75 Calculator
75 S Voice
76 Google
77 Voice Search
77 My Files
78 Downloads
Travel & local
79 Maps
80 Local
81 Navigation
Settings
82 About Settings
82 Wi-Fi
83 Bluetooth
83 Data usage
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Getting started
Device layout
Touch screen
Light sensor
Microphone
Menu button
Home button
Back button
Front camera
Microphone for
speakerphone
Volume button
Multipurpose jack
Power button
IrLED
Memory card slot
Rear camera
Speaker
Speaker
Headset jack
GPS antenna
Getting started
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
Power
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if
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.
Menu
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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.
Home
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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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Press twice to launch
S Voice
.
Back
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
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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
•
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 device should remain close to the electric socket
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 16 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
extSdCard
folder under the internal memory.
1
Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
3
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
4
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card
.
1
Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2
Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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.
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
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD card
→
Delete all
.
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.
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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 authorized personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
•
Press and hold the Power button and tap
Airplane mode
to disable the wireless
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Power off
.
Restart the device
To restart the device, press and hold the Power button until the Device options screen
appears, and then tap
Restart
.
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 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 notifications 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
Mute
.
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Open the quick setting panel at the top right of the screen, and then tap
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
Airplane 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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Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
•
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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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 quick setting panel and deselect
Screen rotation
.
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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
•
Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The
calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new email,
calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the top left of the status bar to
open the notifications panel. Scroll through the list to see additional alerts. To close the
notifications panel, drag up the bar at the bottom of the screen.
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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:
•
Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•
GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
•
Sound
: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can mute your device in silent mode.
•
Screen rotation
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
•
Bluetooth
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
•
Power saving
: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
•
Blocking mode
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will
block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
Settings
→
Blocking
mode
.
•
Sync
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
•
Driving mode: Notifications are read aloud.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
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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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:
•
Apps and widgets
: Add widgets to the Home screen.
•
Folder
: Create a new folder.
•
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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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 →
Edit page
, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the
top of the screen.
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
On the Home screen, tap
→
Set wallpaper
→
Home screen
, and then select one of the
following:
•
Gallery
: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the
Internet.
•
Live wallpapers
: See animated images.
•
Wallpapers
: See wallpaper images.
Then, select an image and tap
Set wallpaper
. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the
frame, and then tap
Done
.
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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.
•
Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in
additional charges.
•
The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Adding widgets to the Home screen
On the Home screen, tap →
Widgets
. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then
tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.
Using the setting shortcut widget
On the Home screen, tap →
Widgets
, and then tap and hold
Settings Shortcut
to open a
list of setting options. Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen as a shortcut.
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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Closing an application
Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Press and hold the Home button, tap
, and then tap
End
next to an application to close it.
To close all running applications, tap
End all
. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button,
and then tap
.
Applications screen
The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications
installed.
On the Home screen, tap
to open the Applications screen.
To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging applications
Tap →
Edit
, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to
another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Organizing with folders
Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Tap
→
Edit
, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to
Create folder
. Enter a folder
name and then tap
OK
. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap
Save
to save the arrangement.
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.
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Uninstalling applications
Tap →
Uninstall
, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
Sharing applications
Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.
Tap
→
Share apps
, select applications, tap
Done
, and then select a sharing method. The
next steps vary depending on the method selected.
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
Choose input method
, and then select
the type of keyboard to use.
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Using the Samsung keyboard
Enter a space.
Break to the next line.
Delete a preceding
character.
Enter punctuation
marks.
Enter uppercase.
Set options for the
Samsung keyboard.
Enter uppercase.
Add an item from the
clipboard.
Entering uppercase
Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.
Changing the keyboard type
Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold and move
the floating keyboard to another location.
To switch to the fixed keyboard, tap
.
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 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
Copy
to copy or
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
.
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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. 82)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the quick setting panel, and then tap
Wi-Fi
to turn it on or off.
•
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
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Joining Wi-Fi networks
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Wi-Fi
, and then drag the
Wi-Fi
switch to the right.
Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and
then tap
Connect
. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device
connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.
Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap
Add Wi-Fi network
at the
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in
Network SSID
, select the security
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap
Save
.
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
Play Store
, require a Google account, and
Samsung Apps
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
Settings
→
Add account
→
Google
. After that, tap
New
to sign up, or tap
Existing
, and then follow onscreen instructions to complete the account setup. More than one Google account can be
used on the device.
Set up a Samsung account as well.
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Removing accounts
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
, select an account name under
Accounts
, select the
account to remove, and then tap
Remove account
.
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.
•
Music: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, aac, and flac
•
Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png
•
Video: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, and mkv
•
Document: doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf, and txt
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.
1
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch,
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2
Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
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