Samsung SMT817A Users Manual

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About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.

rPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. FINAL

rImages and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

rContent 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.

rContent (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.

rAvailable features and additional servicesnotmay vary by device, software, or service provider.

rApplications and their functions may vary by c untry, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung.

rSamsungDRAFT,is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the

operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

rSoftware, 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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About this manual

rDefault 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.

rModifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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		Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
		Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
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		Note: notes, usage tips, or additional informa ion
Copyright
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Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics

This guide is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.

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About this manual

Trademarks

rSAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

rBluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

rWi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

rAll other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents

Getting started

7Device layout

8Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Charging the battery

12 Inserting a memory card

14Turning the device on and off

15Holding the device

15 Locking and unlocking the device

15 Adjusting the volume

15 Switching to silent mode

16IndicatorDRAFT,icons

17Using the touch screen

20Control motions

22Using Multi Window

26Notifications

27Home screen

29Applications screen

31Using applications

31Help

32Entering text

34Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkBasics

35 Setting up accounts

36	Transferring files
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	Securing the device
39	Upgrading the device
Communication
40	Contacts
44	Email
46	Google Mail
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48	Hangouts
48	G ogle+
49	Photos

Web & network

50Internet

51Chrome

52Bluetooth

Media

54 Music

56 Camera

61 Gallery

65Video

66YouTube

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Table of Contents

	Application & media stores		97	General
	67	Play Store	100	Google Settings
	68	Samsung Apps
	68	Play Music	Troubleshooting
	69	Play Games
	69	Play Newsstand

Utilities

70	Memo
71	S Planner
73	Dropbox
74	Cloud
75	Drive
75	Hancom Viewer
78	Alarm
79	World Clock
79	Calculator
80	S Voice
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81	Google
82	Voice Search
82	My Files
Travel & local
85	Maps
86	About Settings
86	Connections
89	Device
94	Controls

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Getting started

Device layout

Quick Start

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Home

Recent Apps

Need more help? Go to Apps > Device Help

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Volume

SIM card slot

microSD card slot

Back

USB charging port

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Getting started

rDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

rDo not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

rDo not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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Button			Function
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				Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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				Press and hold for 8 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal
		Power		errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
			r Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
				mode when the touch screen turns off.
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				Tap to open the list of recent applications.
		Home	r	Press to return to the H me screen.
			r	Press and hold to lau ch Google search.
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		Back	r	Tap to return to the previous screen.
		Volume	r	Press to adjust the device volume.

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Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

rDevice

rQuick start guide

r The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

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r 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.
r Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
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	unapproved accessories are not covered by he warranty service.
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	Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
	manufacturing companies. For more inf rmati n about available accessories, refer
	to the Samsung website.
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Getting started

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

r When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

r If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on FINAL

immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

r If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications

that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these applications after fully charging the battery.

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapt r and hen plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.

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Fully charged

Getting started

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

r The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

r 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.

r 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.

r If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

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To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
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power switch, so you must unplug the charger from he electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger sh uld remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
Checking the battery charge status
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When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging

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Getting started

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:

r When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. r Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

r Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

r Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

r Deactivate auto-syncing of applications. r Decrease the backlight time.

r Decrease the brightness of the display.

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capaci ies of 32 GB. Depending on the
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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.
	r Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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		The device supports the AT and the exFAT file systems 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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rFrequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

rWhen inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the SD Memory card folder.

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Getting started

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Open the cover of the memory card slot.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

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Before removing the memory card, first u mou t it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

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	→ Settings → General → 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.

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Turning the device on and off

Getting started

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 → General → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything.

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all

	important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
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When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

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r Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas

where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

r Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.

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Getting started

Holding the device

Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation.FINALPressing the Power button

turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

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Switching to silent modenot
Use one of the following methods:
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	Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
r Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute.
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	Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound.

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Flight mode activated

Mute mode activated

Alarm activated

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Connected to computer

Meaning

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Smart screen feature activated

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Indicator icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the

device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

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Finger gestures

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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.

To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

r The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which

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.

Tapping

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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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Basics

Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

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To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

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Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage 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.

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Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap

→ Settings → Controls → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.

Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.

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.
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To preventDRAFT,the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect

Screen rotation.

r Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

r Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.

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Basics

Sweeping

Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

Covering

Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

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Basics

Using Multi Window

Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.

rOnly applications on the Multi Window tray can run.

rThis feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap → Settings → Device → Multi window, and then drag the Multi window switch to the right.

Using a split screen Multi Window

Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.

Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window

1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen.

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The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of he screen.
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Basics

2Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue.

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	Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a
	new location.
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Basics

Sharing content between applications

You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them.

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Some applications may not support this feature.

Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window.

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						Access the Multi Window
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Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .
Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:
r	: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.
r	: Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by
	dragging and dropping them.
r	: Maximise the window.
r	: Close the application.

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Basics

3Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window.

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Basics

Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then tap to use the following options:

To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap → , tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.

r Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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	Location: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
r Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode.
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	Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
r Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
r Multi window: Set the device to use Multi Window.
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	Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applica ions.
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r Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay fea ure.
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	Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
r			g mode. In blocking mode, the device will
	Blocking mode: Activate or deactivate blocki
	block notifications. To select which notificatio		s will be blocked, tap Settings → Device
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	Flight mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
r Hands-free mode: Activate or deactivate hands-free mode.
	The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
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Basics

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging items

FINAL Removing an item

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview.

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.

Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home
screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.
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Pinch on the screen and tap

Moving a panel

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Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

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Pinch on the screen, 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 and hold the empty area, ap Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the following:

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r Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera r images downloaded from the Internet.

LiveDRAFT,wallpapers: See animated images. r Photos: See images in Photos.

r Wallpapers: See wallpaper images.

Select an image, resize the frame if necessary, and then set it as wallpaper.

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To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Applications screen

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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.

rSome widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.

rThe widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.

On the Home screen, tap → Widgets. Scroll left or right onFINALthe widgets panel, and then

tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget.

The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.

On the Home screen, tap to open the Applicati ns screen.

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Rearranging applications

This feature is available only in the customisable grid view.

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.

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Basics

Organising 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.

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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.

Uninstalling applications

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Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an applica ion to uninstall it.
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
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Disabling applications

Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it.

To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap → Show disabled apps, select the applications, and then tap Done.

r Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled.

r When you use this feature, disabled applications disappear from the Applications screen but are still stored in the device.

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