Samsung SM-T900 Operating Instructions

User Manual

SM-T900

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About this manual

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

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

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website,

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

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

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

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use of media.

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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.

About this manual

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

Getting started

6 Device layout

7 Buttons

8 Package contents

9 Charging the battery

11 Inserting a memory card

13 Turning the device on and off

14 Holding the device

14 Locking and unlocking the device

14 Adjusting the volume

14 Switching to silent mode

Basics

15 Indicator icons

40 Setting up accounts

41 Setting up user profiles

41 Transferring files

43 Securing the device

44 Upgrading the device

Communication

45 Contacts

48 Email

50 Gmail

51 Hangouts

51 Google+

52 Photos

52 Twitter

16 Using the touch screen

19 Control motions

21 Palm motions

22 Samsung Smart Pause

23 Using Multi Window

28 Notifications

29 Home screen

35 Applications screen

36 Using applications

37 Help

37 Entering text

39 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Web & network

53 Internet

54 Chrome

55 Bluetooth

56 Screen Mirroring

57 e-Meeting

63 WebEx

72 Remote PC

77 SideSync

Table of Contents

Media

86 Music

88 Camera

95 Gallery

99 Video

100 YouTube

101 Flipboard

101 Businessweek+

102 NYTimes

102 SketchBook for Galaxy

Application & media stores

103 Play Store

104 Galaxy Apps

104 Play Books

105 Play Movies & TV

105 Play Music

120 Google

121 Voice Search

121 My Files

123 Evernote

123 KNOX

Travel & local

124 Maps

Settings

125 About Settings

125 CONNECTIONS

128 DEVICE

131 CONTROLS

134 GENERAL

137 Google Settings

105 Play Games

105 Play Newsstand

Utilities

106 S Note

111 S Planner

113 Dropbox

113 Cloud

114 Drive

114 Hancom Office Viewer

117 Alarm

118 World clock

119 Calculator

119 S Voice

Appendix

138 Troubleshooting

143 Removing the battery

Getting started

Front camera

Microphone

Device layout

Volume button

Power button

Light sensor

Touch screen

Recent apps button

Home button

Rear camera

IrLED

Speaker

Multipurpose jack

Memory card slot

Back button

GPS antenna

Headset jack

Flash

Speaker

Getting started

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

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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

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

Buttons

Button Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

Power

Recent apps

Home

Back

Volume

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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Tap to open the list of recent applications.

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to launch Google search.

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Quick start guide

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

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

Getting started

Charging the battery

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

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

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

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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.

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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 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.

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

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

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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.

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 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 the FAT 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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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the

SD card

folder.

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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.

Close the cover of the memory card slot.

Removing the memory card

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

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Settings

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

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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GENERAL

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Storage

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Unmount SD card

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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

FORMAT SD CARD

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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Settings

ERASE EVERYTHING

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GENERAL

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Storage

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Format SD card

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Turning the device on and off

When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

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

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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Press and hold the Power button and tap features.

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

Flight mode

to disable the wireless

Power off

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

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

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button left or right to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button left until it switches to silent mode.

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Sound

Vibrate

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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.

Icon Meaning

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Smart screen feature activated

Synced with the web

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use the touch screen.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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

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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.

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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

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Tapping and holding

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

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 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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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

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Settings

→

CONTROLS

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

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Motions

, and then drag the

Motions

switch to the right.

Rotating the screen

Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.

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

Screen rotation

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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.

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Panning to browse

When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image.

Tilting

Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

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Palm motions

Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.

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

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Settings

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CONTROLS

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Palm motion

, and then drag the

Palm motion

Sweeping

Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in

Screenshots

. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

Covering

switch to

Gallery

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Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

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Samsung Smart Pause

Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.

On the Home screen, tap

Smart pause

During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.

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Settings

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CONTROLS

→

Smart screen

, and then tick

Basics

Using Multi Window

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

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Only applications on the Multi Window tray can run.

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

To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap and then drag the

You can use two types of Multi Window.

Multi window

switch to the right.

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Using a split screen Multi Window

Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.

Settings

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DEVICE

→

Multi window

You can run up to four applications on the screen at the same time.

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Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window

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

Alternatively, tap and hold

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

Multi Window tray

Tap 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.

You can launch the same application in a split screen at the same time. Only applications with

next to its icon support this feature.

Sharing content between applications

You can easily share content between applications, such as and dropping them.

Some applications may not support this feature.

Launch

and

Internet

in a split screen Multi Window.

and

Internet

, by dragging

Access the Multi Window options

Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .

Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:

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: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.

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: Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by

dragging and dropping them.

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: Maximise the window.

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: Close the application.

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

window.

Creating a Multi Window combination

Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination.

Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window.

Open the Multi Window tray and tap →

The currently-running Multi Window combination is added to the Multi Window tray.

To launch applications using a saved combination, select the combination from the Multi Window tray.

Create

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Minimise the

Using a pop-up Multi Window

Use this feature to launch applications in pop-up windows.

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

Alternatively, tap and hold

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

Multi Window tray

Tap an application icon on the Multi Window tray.

A pop-up window appears on the screen.

window.

Close the window.

Maximise the window.

You can launch the same application in multiple pop-up windows at the same time. Only applications with

next to its icon support this feature.

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Notifications

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

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

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Location

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Sound

mode.

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Screen rotation

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Bluetooth

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Multi window

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Screen Mirroring

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Sync

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Reading mode

protect your eyes when reading at night. To select which applications will be used for, tap

Settings

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Smart stay

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

: Set the device to use Multi Window.

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

: Activate or deactivate reading mode. In reading mode, the device helps

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DEVICE

: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

to use the following options:

: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.

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Display

→

Reading mode

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Smart pause

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Power saving

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Flight mode

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

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

: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature.

: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features.

The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The Classic home screen panel displays shortcuts to applications and widgets, and the Content home screen panel displays Content widgets.

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

Viewing all applications

On the Home screen, tap to view all applications.

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To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.

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