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User Manual
SM-T210R
2
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
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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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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:
•
Press and hold the left Volume button until it switches to silent mode.
•
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Mute
.
•
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.
•
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
•
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.
•
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
.
•
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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Connecting with Windows Media Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.
1
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2
Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.
Connecting as a media device
1
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2
Open the notifications panel, and then tap
Connected as a media device
→
Media
device (MTP)
.
Tap
Camera (PTP)
if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or
not have any appropriate driver installed.
3
Transfer files between your device and the computer.
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 face unlock
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
Face unlock
.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock
the screen in case the face unlock fails.
Setting face and voice unlock
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
Face and voice
.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured. Press the button and say the word or phrase to
be used as your wake-up command four times. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to
unlock the screen in case the face unlock fails.
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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.
Setting a PIN
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
PIN
.
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Setting a password
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
Password
.
Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password
again to verify it.
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
recognizes 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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Communication
Contacts
Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and
others.
Tap
Contacts
on the Applications screen.
Managing contacts
Creating a contact
Tap and enter contact information.
•
: 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
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.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•
: Add to favourite contacts.
•
: Compose an email.
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Displaying contacts
By default, the device shows all saved contacts on the device or another account.
Tap
→
Contacts to display
, and then select a location where contacts are saved.
Importing and exporting contacts
Syncing with Google Contacts
Tap →
Merge accounts
→
Merge with Google
.
Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with
in the contacts list.
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 →
Merge accounts
→
Merge with Samsung
.
Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with
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 USB storage
or
Import from SD card
.
Exporting contacts
Tap →
Import/Export
→
Export to USB storage
or
Export to SD card
.
Sharing contacts
Tap →
Import/Export
→
Share namecard via
, select contacts, tap
Done
, and then select
a sharing method.
Favorite contacts
Tap
Contacts
→
Favorites
.
Tap
, and then take one of the following actions:
•
Search
: Search for contacts.
•
Add to Favorites
: Add contacts to favorites.
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•
Remove from Favourites
: Remove contacts from favourites.
Contact groups
Tap
Contacts
→
Groups
.
Adding contacts to a group
Select a group, and then tap →
Add member
. Select contacts to add, and then tap
Done
.
Managing groups
Tap , and then take one of the following actions:
•
Search
: Search for contacts.
•
Edit
: Change the group settings.
•
Add member
: Add members to the group.
•
Remove member
: Remove members from the group.
•
Send email
: Send an email to a group’s members.
•
Change order
: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another
position, and then tap
Done
.
Sending an email to a group’s members
Select a group, tap →
Send email
, select members, and then tap
Done
.
Business card
Create a business card and send it to others.
Tap
Set up my profile
, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal
address, and then tap
Save
. If user information has been saved when you set up the device,
select the business card in
ME
, and then tap to edit.
Tap →
Share namecard via
, and then select a sharing method.
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Email
Use this application to send or view email messages.
Tap
Email
on the Applications screen.
Setting up email accounts
Set up an email account when opening
Email
for the first time.
Enter the email address and password. Tap
Next
for a private email account, such as Google
Mail, or tap
Manual setup
for a company email account. After that, follow on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap
→
Settings
→
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
Send
.
Tap
to add a recipient from the contacts list.
Tap
+Cc/Bcc
to add more recipients.
Tap
+Me
to add yourself as a recipient.
Tap
to attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.
Tap to insert images, events, contacts, and location information into the message.
Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap . Tick
Schedule sending
, set a time and date, and then
tap
Done
. The device will send the message at the specified time and 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
.
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Tap a message to read.
Open attachments.
Add this email
address to the
contacts list.
Delete the message.
Mark the message as
a reminder.
Forward the message.
Reply to all recipients.
Reply to the message.
Compose a message.
Retrieve new
messages.
Search for a message.
Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap next to an attachment to save
it.
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Gmail
Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.
Tap
Gmail
on the Applications screen.
•
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
In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap
SEND
.
Tap
+CC/BCC
to add more recipients.
Tap
to attach images.
Tap →
Save draft
to save the message for later delivery.
Tap
→
Attach video
to attach videos.
Tap
→
Discard
to start over.
Reading messages
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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
→
Change labels
, and then select
the label to assign.
Talk
Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk.
Tap
Talk
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Public profile
Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status, image, or
status message.
Adding friends
Tap , enter the email address of the friend to add, and then tap
DONE
.
Chatting with friends
Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen,
and then tap
.
To add a friend to chat, tap →
Add to chat
.
To end the chat, tap
→
End chat
.
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Switching between chats
Select a friend from the friends list.
Deleting chat history
Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap →
Clear chat history
.
Google+
Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.
Tap
Google+
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Tap
All circles
to change the category, and then scroll left or right to view posts from your
circles.
ChatON
Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number.
Tap
ChatON
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts,
or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.
Select a buddy to start chatting.
To sync contacts on the device with ChatON, tap
Settings
→
Sync Contacts
.
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Messenger
Use this application to chat with others via Google+ instant messaging service.
Tap
Messenger
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen,
and then tap
.
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Web & network
Internet
Use this application to browse the Internet.
Tap
Internet
on the Applications screen.
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go.
Tap
to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.
To change the search engine, tap →
Settings →
Advanced
→
Set search engine
.
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
to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the
history, tap
→
Clear history
.
Tap
→
History
→
Most visited
to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages.
Saved pages
To view saved webpages, tap →
Saved pages
.
Links
Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.
To view saved webpages, tap
→
Downloads
.
Sharing webpages
To share a webpage address with others, tap →
Share page
.
To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap
Share
.
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 →
New tab
.
To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the page to select it.
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Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, tap , enter details, such as name and web address, and
then tap
Save
.
To open a bookmarked webpage,
→
Bookmarks
, and then select one.
Searching the web by voice
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
→
Other devices
. Select a webpage to open. To
view bookmarks, tap
.
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
Settings
→
Bluetooth
, and then drag
the
Bluetooth
switch to the right.
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Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Bluetooth
→
Scan
, and detected devices are
listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey
on both devices to confirm.
Sending and receiving data
Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is
Gallery
. Open
Gallery
,
select an image, tap
→
Bluetooth
, and then select one of the paired Bluetooth devices.
After that, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the
image. The transferred file is saved in the
Bluetooth
folder. If a contact is received, it is added
to the contacts list automatically.
Smart Remote
Use this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems.
Tap
Smart Remote
on the Applications screen.
You must first connect the device to a Wi-Fi AP and ensure that the device’s infrared port is
facing the TV.
Setting the device as a remote control for a TV
Tap
Choose Your Country or Region
, select a country or a region, and then follow on-screen
instructions to complete the setup process.
To open the remote control panel, tap the panel handle at the bottom right edge of the
screen.
To add another room, tap
>
Add New Room
.
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Customizing remote control settings
Tap and use the following options:
•
Edit channels
: Hide channels.
•
Rooms & Devices
: Change connection settings.
–
Provider
: Hide channels.
–
TV
: Change command codes when there are problems with particular controls.
–
Add New Device
: Add connections for peripheral devices connected to the TV.
•
Profile
: Enter user profile so that Peel can help you find top picks you can enjoy.
•
Favorite Programs
: View favourite programs.
•
Cut programs
: Restore previously hidden programs.
•
Genres
: Hide or change the order of genres.
•
Sports
: Hide or change the order of sports.
•
Send Feedback
: Report your opinions for application development.
•
Reset Peel
: Reset the connection settings.
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Media
Music Player
Use this application to listen to music.
Tap
Music Player
on the Applications screen.
•
Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version.
•
Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used.
Playing music
Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
Tap the album image to open the music player screen.
Skip to the next song.
Tap and hold to move
forwards quickly.
Pause and resume
playback.
Open the playlist.
Select a sound effect.
View file details.
Change the repeat
mode.
Restart the
currently-playing song
or skip to the previous
song. Tap and hold to
move backwards
quickly.
Turn on shue.
Set the le as your
favourite track.
Mute the sound.
Adjust the volume.
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Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone
To use the currently-playing song as ringtone or alarm tone, tap →
Set as
, and select an
option.
Creating playlists
Make an own selection of songs.
Tap
→
Create playlist
. Enter a title and tap OK. Select songs to include, and then tap
Done
.
To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap
→
Add to playlist
.
Playing music by mood
Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device. When a new
song is added, tap
Music square
→ .
Tap
Music square
and select a cell of mood. Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger.
Camera
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Use
Gallery
to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 56)
Tap
Camera
on the Applications screen.
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
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.
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Taking photos
Taking a photo
Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in
focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap
to take the photo.
Scene mode
Predefined settings make point-and-shoot photos easier to take.
Tap
→
Scene mode
.
•
Landscape
: Use this setting to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer
colours.
•
Sports
: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.
•
Party/Indoor
: Use this setting for well-lit indoor scenes.
•
Beach/Snow
: Use this setting for well-lit or sunny outdoor scenes.
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•
Sunset
: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts.
•
Dawn
: Use this setting for very subtle colours.
•
Autumn colour
: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.
•
Candlelight
: Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background.
•
Firework
: Use this setting for high-contrast scenes.
•
Backlight
: Use this setting for subjects with bright lights behind them.
•
Night
: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.
Shooting mode
Several photo effects are available.
Tap
→
Shooting mode
.
•
Single shot
: Take a single photo.
•
Panorama
: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
•
Share shot
: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.
•
Buddy photo share
: Set the device to recognize a person’s face that you have tagged
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: automatically focus on a subject’s face and take the photo when they smile.
Panoramic photos
A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.
Tap
→
Shooting mode
→
Panorama
.
Tap
and move the camera in one direction. When the blue frame aligns with the
viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop
shooting, tap
.
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Taking videos
Taking a video
Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To pause
recording, tap
. To stop recording, tap .
Manual focus is not available in video mode.
Recording mode
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Tap
to change recording mode.
•
Normal
: Use this mode for normal quality.
•
Limit for Email
: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via email.
Zooming in and out
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 in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting
video.
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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
: Reorganize shortcuts to frequently-used options.
•
GPS tag
: 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.
•
Self-portrait
: Take a photo of yourself.
•
Self-recording
: Take a video of yourself.
•
Shooting mode
: Change the shooting mode.
•
Recording mode
: Change recording mode.
•
Effects
: Select among various photo effects that are available.
•
Scene mode
: Change the scene mode.
•
Brightness
: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
•
Timer
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
•
Resolution
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
more memory.
•
White balance
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
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•
Metering
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted
measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Spot
measures
the light value at a specific location.
Matrix
averages the entire scene.
•
Guidelines
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
•
Image quality
: Set the quality level for photos. Higher quality images require more
storage space.
•
Video quality
: Set the quality level for videos.
•
Storage
: Select the memory location for storage.
•
Reset
: Reset the camera settings.
Shortcuts
Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.
Tap
→
Edit shortcuts
.
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
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 how they are encoded.
Viewing images
Launching
Gallery
displays available folders. When another application, such as
Email
, saves
an image, the
Download
folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise,
capturing a screenshot automatically creates the
Screenshots
folder. Select a folder to open
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.
Tap
to display a slideshow of the available pictures and videos.
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:
•
Face tag: Set whether to look for a face in the picture.
•
Copy to clipboard
: Copy to clipboard.
•
Rotate left
: Rotate counter-clockwise.
•
Rotate right
: Rotate clockwise.
•
Crop
: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it.
•
Edit: use Photo Editor or Paper Artist to edit your photo.
•
Set as
: Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image.
•
Buddy photo share
: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.
•
Print
: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some
Samsung printers.
•
Rename
: Rename the file.
•
Scan for nearby devices
: Search for devices that have media sharing activated.
•
Details
: View image details.
•
Settings
: Change the Gallery settings.
Favorite images
When viewing an image, tap to add the image to the favorites list.
Deleting images
Use one of the following methods:
•
In a folder, tap →
Select item
, select images by ticking, and then tap .
•
When viewing an image, tap .
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Sharing images
Use one of the following methods:
•
In a folder, tap →
Select item
, select images by ticking, and then tap to send them
to others.
•
When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.
Setting as wallpaper
When viewing an image, tap →
Set as
to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a
contact.
Video Player
Use this application to play video files.
Tap
Video Player
on the Applications screen.
•
Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each
time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your
available rental counts is lost.
•
Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software.
•
Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.
Playing videos
Select a video to play.
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Change screen ratio.
Move forwards or
backwards by
dragging the bar.
Adjust the volume.
Mute the sound.
Restart the current
video or skip to the
previous video.Tap
and hold to move
backwards quickly.
Skip to the next
video.Tap and hold
to move forwards
Reduce the size of
the video screen.
Select a sound effect.
Insert a bookmark.
Pause and resume
playback.
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Deleting videos
Tap →
Delete
, select videos by ticking, and then tap
Delete
.
Sharing videos
Tap →
Share via
, select a sharing method, select videos by ticking, and then tap
Share
.
Using Popup Video player
Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching
videos, tap
to use the pop-up player.
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.
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.
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Watching videos
Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.
Tap to display full screen.
Pause or resume
playback.
Move forwards or
backwards by
dragging the bar.
Change display
quality.
Add the video to the
playlist.
Send the URL to
others.
Search for videos.
Sharing videos
Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.
Uploading videos
Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap
UPLOAD
.
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Flipboard
Use this application to access your personalized magazines.
Tap
Flipboard
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
To start your Flipboard, flick left on the greeting page, tap
Get Started
, select news topics,
and then tap
Build Your Flipboard
.
Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to
read.
While reading an article, use the following icons:
•
: Go to the previous page.
•
: Set the article as your likes in Facebook.
•
: View others’ comments about the article.
•
: Share the article with others.`
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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
on the Applications screen.
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.
Select an application to view information. To download it, tap
Install
. If there is a charge 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
→
Unknown sources
.
Uninstalling applications
Uninstall the applications purchased from
Play Store
.
Tap
, select an application to delete in the list of installed applications, and then tap
Uninstall
.
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Samsung Apps
Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more
information, visit
www.samsungapps.com
.
Tap
Samsung Apps
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing applications
Browse applications by category. Tap to select a category.
To search for an application, tap
at the top of the screen, and then enter a keyword in the
search field.
Select an application to view information. To download it, tap
Get
or
Buy
.
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.
Game Hub
Use this application to access games.
Tap
Game Hub
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Scroll left or right and select a game to download from
Samsung Apps
.
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Play Books
Use this application to read and download book files.
Tap
Play Books
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a book file by scrolling left or right. While reading a book file, tap to access
additional options.
To purchase book files, tap
.
Play Magazines
Use this application to read and download magazine files.
Tap
Play Magazines
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a category at the top of the screen, and then select a magazine to buy or subscribe.
Play Movies
Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.
Tap
Play Movies
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a category at the top of the screen, and then select a movie, TV programme, or video to
play or rent.
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.
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This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Play music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to
the Google cloud storage.
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.
Learning Hub
Use this application to access learning material.
Tap
Learning 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 lecture or book.
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Memo
Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.
Tap
Memo
on the Applications screen.
Composing memos
Tap , enter a memo, and then tap
Save
.
To change the background color, tap
→
Color
. Each category has different background
colour.
To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap
→
Lock
.
Browsing notes
Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.
To edit the memo, tap the memo.
To search for a memo, tap
.
To change the view mode, tap .
To delete memos, tap .
To send memos to others, tap
→
Share via
.
To print memos via a USB or Wi-Fi connection, tap
Print
. The device is only compatible with
some Samsung printers.
To sync memos with a Google account, tap
→
Memo sync
.
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Viewing a memo
Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.
Tap
and use the following:
•
Delete
: Delete the memo.
•
Color
: Change the background color.
•
Lock
: Lock the memo so that others cannot view it.
•
Print
: Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with
some Samsung printers.
•
Share text via: Send the text of the memo to others.
•
Share via
: Send the memo to others.
S Planner
Use this application to manage events and tasks.
Tap
S Planner
on the Applications screen.
Creating events or tasks
Tap , and then use one of the following methods:
•
Add event
: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting.
•
Add task
: Enter a task with an optional priority setting.
To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.
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Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap
Edit event details
or
Edit task details
to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an
advance alert, or where it takes place.
Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the
Location
field, tap
next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the
map that appears.
Attach an image. Tap
Images
, and then take a photo or select one of the existing images.
Syncing with Google Calendar
On the Applications screen, tap
Settings
→
Google
under
Accounts
→ a Google account →
Sync Calendar
. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap
S Planner
→
→
Sync
.
To display synced event or task, tap
→
Settings
→
View settings
→
Calendars
, select the
Google account, and then tap
OK
.
Changing calendar type
Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and day. 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
.
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Deleting events
Select an event, and then tap →
Delete
.
Sharing events
Select an event, tap →
Share via
, and then select a sharing method.
Polaris Office
Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and
presentations.
Tap
Polaris Office
on the Applications screen.
Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type.
View favourite
documents.
View and manage
documents online.
Browse folders.
Browse by document
formats.
Create a document.
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
→ , enter a filename, select a folder to save to, and then tap
Save
.
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Reading documents
Tap
Browser, Clouds, Form type
, or
Favorites
, and then select a file to open.
To start a slideshow, tap
.
Tap
, and then use one of the following functions:
Document
•
Save as
: Save the document with a different name.
•
PDF export
: Save the document as a PDF file.
•
Find & Replace
: Search for or replace text.
•
Page layout
: Change the layout of pages.
•
Full width view
: View the document contents only, without margins.
•
Zoom
: Change the view size.
•
Reflow text
: Rearrange the text to fit the screen.
•
View Comment
: View comments in the document.
•
TTS
: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature.
•
Print
: Print the document via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible
with some Samsung printers.
Presentation
•
Slide show: present the document pages as a slide show.
•
Save as
: Save the document with a different name.
•
PDF export
: Save the document as a PDF file.
•
Find & Replace
: Search for or replace text.
•
Continuous view/Single slide view
: View slides continuously or as individual sildes.
•
Zoom In/Out
: Change the view size.
•
Print
: Print the document via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible
with some Samsung printers.
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Spreadsheet
•
Save as
: Save the document with a different name.
•
Find & Replace
: Search for or replace text.
•
Protect worksheet
: Lock the sheet so that others cannot edit it.
•
Freeze
: Keep the selected row in place.
•
Recalculation
: Recalculate the functions on the sheet.
•
Sort
: Sort cells by specific criteria.
•
Filter
: View cells filtered by specific criteria.
•
Zoom In/Out
: Change the view size.
•
Print
: Print the document via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible
with some Samsung printers.
Text
•
Save as
: Save the document with a different name.
•
TTS
: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature.
•
Print
: Print the document via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible
with some Samsung printers.
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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.
Tap
Dropbox
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
When running Dropbox for the first time, tap
Start
to activate it. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
To upload files to Dropbox, tap
→ →
Upload here
→
Photos or videos
or
Other files
.
To open a file in Dropbox, tap
, and then select a file. While viewing the file, tap to add it
to the favourites list.
To open favourite files, tap
.
Alarm
Use this application to set alarms for important events.
Tap
Alarms
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
.
•
Snooze
: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset
time.
•
Smart alarm
: 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
on the Applications screen.
Creating clocks
Tap , enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap .
To apply Daylight Savings time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap
DST settings
.
Deleting clocks
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 calculation history, tap
to hide the keypad.
To clear history, tap
→
Clear history
.
To change the character size for history, tap
→
Text size
.
S Voice
Use this application to command the device by voice to send a message, write a memo, and
more.
Tap
S Voice
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Here are several examples of spoken commands:
•
Open music
•
Launch calculator
•
Call Lulu mobile
•
Dial Lulu work
•
Check schedule
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 recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands
depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
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Google
Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents
on the device as well.
Tap
Google
on the Applications screen.
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.
If no results are returned from the applications, the web browser appears, displaying the
search results.
Search scope
To select what applications to search, tap →
Settings
→
Tablet search
, and then tick the
items to search for.
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
.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Voice Search
Use this application to search webpages by speaking.
Tap
Voice Search
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Speak a keyword or phrase when
Speak now
appears on the screen. Select one of the
suggested keywords that appear.
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
on the Applications screen.
Select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap
. To return to the root
directory, tap .
In a folder, use one of the following functions:
•
: Search for files.
•
: Change the view mode.
•
: Create a folder.
•
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
: Rename a file or folder.
•
→
Details
: View file or folder details.
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Downloads
Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.
Tap
Downloads
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
To see the files downloaded from the Internet, tap
Internet downloads
, otherwise, tap
Other
downloads
to see the files downloaded from other applications, such as
Email
.
Select a file to open it with an appropriate application.
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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
Tap
Search Maps
, enter an address, and then tap . Select a location to view the detailed
location information. To search for nearby locations, tap
(only available in portrait mode, in
landscape mode
tap
and select Local).
Once the location is found, tap
and use one of the following functions:
•
Clear Map
: Clear the map.
•
Make available offline
: Save the map of a specified area to view it offline.
•
Local: Find information on establishments in the immediate area, such as Restaurants,
Gas stations, Post office, ATMs.
•
Layers: Add various layers of information to the map, such as Traffic, Terrain, or Transit
Lines.
•
Latitude
: Share location information with friends.
•
My Places
: View search history.
•
Settings
: Change the map settings.
•
Help
: View information about using the map.
To view current location, tap
.
To zoom in or out the map, spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to
zoom out.
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Getting directions for a destination
1
Tap .
2
Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:
•
My current location
: Use current location for starting location.
•
Contacts
: Select from the contacts list.
•
Point on map
: Pinpoint by tapping on the map.
•
My Places
: Select from the list of favourite places.
3
Select a travel method, such as driving, public transit, or walking, and then tap Go.
4
Select one of the routes that appear.
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.
•
Map
: Pinpoint the place on the map.
•
Directions
: Search for a route to the place.
To add a place category, tap
→
Add a search
on the category list, enter a keyword to
search into the text field.
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Navigation
Use this application to search for a route to a destination.
Tap
Navigation
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.
Specify the destination by using one of the following methods:
•
Speak the destination address.
•
Enter the destination address.
•
Select the destination address from the contacts list.
•
Select the destination from the list of starred places.
Once a route is found, follow on-screen instructions to navigate to the destination.
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Settings
About Settings
Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.
Tap
Settings
on the Applications screen.
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
: Customize Wi-Fi settings.
•
WPS push button
: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button.
•
WPS PIN entry
: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
On the Settings screen, tap
Wi-Fi
→ →
Advanced
→
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
.
When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections.
When this happens, the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use
them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid data-usage bills, set this option to
Always
.
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
Wi-Fi
→ →
Advanced
and tick
Network notification
to
activate this feature.
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Bluetooth
Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
Data usage
Keep track of your data usage amount.
•
Data usage cycle
: Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usage.
To use more options, tap
.
•
Auto sync data
: Set the device to sync contact, calendar, email, bookmark, and social
network image data automatically.
•
Mobile hotspots
: Search for and use another device’s mobile network.
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More settings
Customize settings to control connections with other devices or networks.
Airplane 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).
Nearby devices
•
File sharing
: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access
media files on your device.
•
Shared contents
: Set the device to share your content with other devices.
•
Device name
: Enter a media server name for your device.
•
Allowed devices list
: View the list of devices that can access your device.
•
Not-allowed devices list
: View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your
device.
•
Download to
: Select a memory location for saving media files.
•
Upload from other devices
: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices.
Kies via Wi-Fi
Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network.
Blocking mode
Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified
contacts in blocking mode.
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Sound
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
•
Volume
: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications.
•
Default notifications
: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and
alarms.
•
Touch sounds
: Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the
touch screen.
•
Screen lock sound
: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen.
Display
Change the settings for the display.
•
Wallpaper
:
–
Home screen
: Select a background image for the Home screen.
–
Lock screen
: Select a background image for the locked screen.
–
Home and lock screens
: Select a background image for the Home screen and the
locked screen.
•
Notification panel
: Customize the items that appear on the quick setting panel.
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•
Brightness
: Set the brightness of the display.
•
Screen timeout
: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s
backlight.
•
Font style
: Change the font type for display text.
•
Font size
: Change the font size.
•
Show battery percentage
: 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.
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Power saving mode
Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.
•
CPU power saving
: Set the device to limit some system resource usage.
•
Screen power saving
: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display.
•
Learn about Power saving mode
: 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.
•
Use wireless networks
: Set this to allow applications to determine location by Wi-Fi.
•
Use GPS satellites
: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location.
•
Wi-Fi & mobile network location
: Set the device to allow location data collection and to
determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
Location and Google search: Allow Google to use your location data for improved search
results and other services.
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Lock screen
Change settings for the locked screen.
•
Screen lock
: Activate the screen lock feature.
•
Lock screen options
: Change the settings for the locked screen. These settings are
applied only when you set the swipe lock option.
–
Shortcuts: Set shortcuts on lock screen.
–
Information ticker: Set news, stock, or Facebook information ticker on the lock
screen.
–
Clock
: Set the device to show the clock on the locked screen
–
Weather: Show current location’s weather on the lock screen.
–
Help text
: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen.
–
Wake up in lock screen
: Set the device to recognize your wake up command when
the screen is locked.
–
Set wake-up command
: Set a wake up command to launch
S Voice
or perform a
specified function.
•
Owner information
: Enter your information that is shown on the locked screen.
Security
Change settings for securing the device.
•
Encrypt device
: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the
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
:
–
Encrypt
: Set the device to encrypt files when you save them to a memory card.
–
Full encryption
: Set the device to encrypt all files on a memory card.
–
Exclude multimedia files
: Set the device to encrypt all files on a memory card, except
for media files.
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.
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•
Remote controls
: 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 and Google
accounts.
–
Add account
: Add or view your Samsung account.
–
Use wireless networks: Set the device to allow location data collection and to
determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
•
Find my mobile web page
: Access the SamsungDive website (
www.samsungdive.com
).
You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website.
•
Make passwords visible
: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the
device to display passwords as they are entered.
•
Device administrators
: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow
device administrators to apply new policies to the device.
•
Unknown sources
: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen,
download applications only from
Play Store
.
•
Trusted credentials
: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various
applications.
•
Install from device storage
: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage.
•
Clear credentials
: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.
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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
: Select input languages for text input.
•
Block offensive words
: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive
words in voice inputs.
•
Download offline speech recognition: Enable voice input while offline.
Samsung keyboard
To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•
Input languages
: Select languages for text input.
•
Predictive text
: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and
show word suggestions. You can also customize the word prediction settings.
•
Continuous input
: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.
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•
Advanced
:
–
Auto capitalization
: Set the device to automatically capitalize the first character after
a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.
–
Auto spacing
: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.
–
Auto-punctuate
: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space
bar.
–
Character preview
: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.
–
Key-tap sound
: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
•
Tutorial
: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard.
•
Reset settings
: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
Voice search
•
Language
: Select a language for the voice recognition.
•
Speech output
: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current
action.
•
Block offensive words
: Hide offensive words from voice search results.
•
Hotword detection: Say Google to launch voice search.
•
Download offline speech detection: Enable voice inout while offline.
•
Bluetooth headset: Record audio through Bluetooth headset when connected.
Text-to-speech output
•
Preferred TTS engine
: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for
speech synthesis engines, tap
.
•
Speech rate
: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
•
Listen to an example
: Listen to the spoken text for an example.
•
Driving mode: New notifications are read out automatically..
Pointer speed
Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
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Backup and reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data.
•
Back up my data
: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google
server.
•
Backup account
: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
•
Automatic restore
: Set the device to restore settings and application data when the
applications are reinstalled on the device.
•
Factory data reset
: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
Add account
Add email or SNS accounts.
Accessory
Change the accessory settings.
•
Dock sound
: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or
removed from a desktop dock.
•
Audio output mode
: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is
connected to a desktop dock.
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.
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Set date
: Set the current date manually.
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Set time
: Set the current time manually.
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Select time zone
: Set the home time zone.
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Use 24-hour format
: Display time in 24-hour format.
•
Select date format
: Select a date format.
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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
: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device.
•
Screen timeout
: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s
backlight.
•
Speak passwords
: Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback.
•
Show shortcut
: Add a shortcut to
Accessibility
on the quick menu that appears when
you press and hold the Power button.
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TalkBack
: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback.
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Font size
: Change the font size.
•
Text-to-speech output
:
–
Preferred TTS engine
: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for
speech synthesis engines, tap
.
–
Speech rate
: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
–
Listen to an example
: Listen to the spoken text for an example.
•
Enhance web accessibility
: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web
content more accessible.
•
Mono audio
: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud.
•
Turn off all sounds
: Mute all device sounds.
•
Press and hold delay
: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.
Developer options
Change the settings for application development.
•
Desktop backup password
: Set a password to secure your backup data.
•
Stay awake
: Set the screen to remain on while you are charging the battery.
•
Protect SD card
: Set the device to request a confirmation when reading data from a
memory card.
•
USB debugging
: Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a computer
with a USB cable.
•
Allow mock locations
: Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a
Location Manager service for testing.
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•
Select debug app
: Select applications to debug and prevent errors when you pause
debugging.
•
Wait for debugger
: Set the device to prevent the selected application from loading until
the debugger is ready.
•
Show touches
: Set the device to show the pointer when you touch the screen.
•
Show pointer location
: Set the device to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer
when you touch the screen.
•
Show layout boundaries
: Set the device to show boundaries.
•
Show GPU view updates
: Set the device to flash areas of the screen when they are
updated with the GPU.
•
Show screen updates
: Set the device to flash areas of the screen when they are updated.
•
Window animation scale
: Select a speed for opening and closing pop-up windows.
•
Transition animation scale
: Select a speed for switching between screens.
•
Animator duration scale
: Select how long pop-up windows will be shown.
•
Disable hardware overlays
: Set the device to hide hardware overlays.
•
Force GPU rendering
: Set the device to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic
performance.
•
Strict mode
: Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long
operations.
•
Show CPU usage
: Set the device to list all active processes.
•
Profile GPU rendering
: Set the device to check the time of GPU rendering time.
•
Enable traces
: Set the device to capture traces of application and system performance.
•
Do not keep activities
: Set the device to end a running application when you launch a
new application.
•
Limit background processes
: Set the device to limit the number of processes that can
run in the background.
•
Show all ANRs
: Set the device to alert you to unresponsive applications that are running
in the background.
About device
Access device information and update device software.
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Troubleshooting
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.
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly
If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the
following:
•
Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. Protective covers may prevent the
device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices.
•
Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen.
•
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, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.
Your device freezes or has fatal errors
If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain
functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for
8-10 seconds. The device reboots automatically.
If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Applications
screen, tap
Settings
→
Backup and reset
→
Factory data reset
→
Reset device
→
Erase
everything
.
The device beeps and the battery icon is empty
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device.
The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off
•
The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft
cloth and try charging the battery again.
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•
If the battery no longer charges completely, dispose of the old battery properly
and replace it with a new battery (refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal
instructions).
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 Samsung 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.
Error messages appear when opening music files
Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive
error messages when opening music 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.
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, if necessary.
•
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.
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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 drivers 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 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed
on your computer.
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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Health and Safety
This safety information contains content for mobile devices. Some content may be not
applicable to your device. To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device,
read the safety information about your device before using the device.
Warning: Failure to comply with safety warnings and
regulations can cause serious injury or death.
Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets
•
Unsecured connections can cause electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands or disconnect the charger by pulling the
cord
•
Doing so may result in electrocution.
Do not bend or damage the power cord
•
Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not use your device while it is charging or touch your device with wet hands
•
Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not short-circuit the charger or the device
•
Doing so may cause electric shock or fire, or the battery may malfunction or explode.
Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm
•
Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction.
Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessories, and supplies
•
Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the
device to malfunction. They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode.
•
Use only Samsung-approved battery and charger specifically designed for your device.
Incompatible battery and charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
•
Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies
that are not approved by Samsung.
•
Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the device
Handle and dispose of the device and charger with care
•
Never dispose of the battery or device in a fire. Never place the battery or device on or in
heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. The device may explode
when overheated. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used battery or device.
•
Never crush or puncture the device.
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Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short
circuit and overheating.
Protect the device, battery and charger from damage
•
Avoid exposing your device and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures.
•
Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life
of your device and battery.
•
Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects, as this can create a
connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or
permanent battery damage.
•
Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or
high pressure containers
•
The battery may leak.
•
Your device may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not use or store your device in areas with high concentrations of dust or airborne
materials
•
Dust or foreign materials can cause your device to malfunction and may result in fire or
electric shock.
Do not bite or suck the device or the battery
•
Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire.
•
Children or animals can choke on small parts.
•
If children use the device, make sure that they use the device properly.
Do not insert the device or supplied accessories into the eyes, ears, or mouth
•
Doing so may cause suffocation or serious injuries.
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery
•
For safe disposal of your Li-Ion battery, contact your nearest authorized service centre.
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Caution: Failure to comply with safety cautions and regulations
can cause injury or property damage
Do not use your device near other electronic devices
•
Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere with other
electronic devices.
•
Using an LTE data connection may cause interference with other devices, such as audio
equipment and telephones.
Do not use your device in a hospital, on an aircraft, or in an automotive equipment that
can be interfered with by radio frequency
•
Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker, if possible, as your device
can interfere with the pacemaker.
•
To minimize possible interference with a pacemaker, use your device only on the side of
your body that is opposite the pacemaker.
•
If you use medical equipment, contact the equipment manufacturer before using your
device to determine whether or not the equipment will be affected by radio frequencies
emitted by the device.
•
On an aircraft, using electronic devices can interfere with the aircraft’s electronic
navigational instruments. Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing.
After takeoff, you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel.
•
Electronic devices in your car may malfunction, due to radio interference from your
device. Contact the manufacturer for more information.
Do not expose the device to heavy smoke or fumes
•
Doing so may damage the outside of the device or cause it to malfunction.
If you use a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio
interference
•
The radio frequency emitted by your device may interfere with some hearing aids. Before
using your device, contact the manufacturer to determine whether or not your hearing
aid will be affected by radio frequencies emitted by the device.
Do not use your device near devices or apparatuses that emit radio frequencies, such as
sound systems or radio towers
•
Radio frequencies may cause your device to malfunction.
•
Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments
•
Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the
battery.
•
Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments.
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