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User Manual
SM-T900
www.samsung.com
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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.
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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 © 2015 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.
Trademarks
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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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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
2
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
3
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
Open the cover of the memory card slot.
1
Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
2
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
3
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.
→
GENERAL
→
Storage
→
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.
→
→
Settings
ERASE EVERYTHING
→
GENERAL
.
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
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
13
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
or
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
→
Settings
→
CONTROLS
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control
motions properly.
→
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
•
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.
→
Settings
→
CONTROLS
→
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
→
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.
.
→
Settings
→
CONTROLS
→
Smart screen
, and then tick
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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.
•
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
<Split screen Multi Window> <Pop-up Multi Window>
switch to the right.
→
Using a split screen Multi Window
Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.
Settings
→
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.
1
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.
2
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
3
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.
1
Launch
Email
and
Internet
in a split screen Multi Window.
Email
and
Internet
, by dragging
Access the Multi
Window options
Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .
2
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
3
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.
1
Open the Multi Window tray and tap →
2
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.
1
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.
2
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
•
Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•
Location
•
Sound
mode.
•
Screen rotation
•
Bluetooth
•
Multi window
•
Screen Mirroring
•
Sync
•
Reading mode
protect your eyes when reading at night. To select which applications will be used for, tap
Settings
•
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
→
DEVICE
: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.
to use the following options:
: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.
→
Display
→
Reading mode
.
•
Smart pause
•
Power saving
•
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.
<Content home screen><Classic home screen>
<Applications screen><Home screen>
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To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.
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Move to the Content
Using the Classic home screen
The Classic home screen displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and
others.
Adding an item
Tap on the Home screen.
1
Tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it to the desired location.
2
Added icon
home screen.
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Adding or removing a panel from the Classic home screen
Pinch your fingers together on the Classic home screen.
1
Swipe to the left and tap to add a panel.
2
To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel and 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 Classic home screen.
On the Applications screen, tap
1
and hold an empty area on the Classic home screen, and then tap
screen
Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to.
2
Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3
To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap
.
Settings
→
DEVICE
→
Wallpaper
. Alternatively, tap
Wallpapers
From Gallery
→
Home
.
4
Tap
SET AS WALLPAPER
or
DONE
.
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Using the Content home screen
The Content home screen displays Content widgets. You can access an application directly by
selecting a Content widget on the Content home screen.
Adding a widget or panel
Pinch your fingers together on the Content home screen.
1
On the Widgets screen, select a panel to edit or tap to create a new panel ( 1 ). Select
2
widgets to add to the panel from the bottom pane of the screen (
Scroll left or right on the bottom pane of the screen to view more widgets.
Tap
3
DONE
.
2 ).
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Adjusting widget size
On the Content home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize.
1
Adjust the size of the widget by dragging the frame around it.
2
Tap to save the change.
3
Removing a panel from the Content home screen
Pinch your fingers together on the Content home screen.
1
On the Widgets screen, tap and hold the panel to remove.
2
Drag the panel to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
3
When the rubbish bin turns red, release the panel.
At least one panel must remain on the Content home screen.
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Applications screen
The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications
installed.
On the Home screen, tap
To view other panels, scroll left or right.
to open the Applications screen.
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.
Organising with folders
Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Tap
→
Edit
, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to
name and then tap
SAVE
to save the arrangement.
Done
. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap
Create folder
. Enter a folder
Installing applications
Use application stores, such as
Galaxy Apps
Uninstalling applications
Tap →
Uninstall/Disable apps
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
, and then select an application to uninstall it.
, to download and install applications.
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Disabling applications
Tap →
To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap
Application manager
Uninstall/Disable apps
, scroll to
•
Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the
device cannot be disabled.
•
When you use this feature, disabled applications disappear from the Applications
screen but are still stored in the device.
, and then select an application to disable it.
DISABLED
Settings
, select the application, and then tap
→
GENERAL
→
ENABLE
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.
Some applications are grouped into folders. Tap a folder, and then tap an application
to open it.
Opening from recently-used applications
Tap to open the list of recently-used applications.
Select an application window to open.
Closing an application
Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Tap
running applications, tap
→
Active apps
, and then tap
END ALL
. Alternatively, tap →
END
next to an application to close it. To close all
Close all
.
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Delete a preceding
Help
Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure
important settings.
Tap
Help
on the Applications screen. Select a category to view tips.
To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap
To search for keywords, tap
.
→
Sort by name
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
of keyboard to use.
Select keyboard
.
, and then select the type
Using the Samsung keyboard
Hide the keyboard.
Enter uppercase.
Enter punctuation marks.
Set options for the
Samsung keyboard.
character.
Break to the next line.
Enter uppercase.
Move the cursor.
Enter a space.
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Entering uppercase
Tap
Shift
before entering a character. For all caps, tap
Caps Lock
.
Changing the keyboard type
Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type.
On the floating keyboard, tap and hold the tab and move the floating keyboard to another
location.
Changing language keyboards
Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language
keyboards.
Handwriting
Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as
characters are entered. Select a suggested word.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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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 recognise 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.
Copying and pasting
Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap
Cut
to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and
then tap
Paste
.
Copy
to copy or
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other
devices. (p. 125)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the notifications panel, and then tap
•
Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all
European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction
Wi-Fi
to turn it on or off.
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
•
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
switch to the right.
Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and
then tap
device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is
available.
CONNECT
. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the
Settings
→
CONNECTIONS
→
Wi-Fi
, and then drag the
Wi-Fi
Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap
Network SSID
Add Wi-Fi network
, select the security
CONNECT
.
at the
Forgetting Wi-Fi networks
Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the
device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then
tap
FORGET
.
Setting up accounts
Google applications, such as
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 Samsung Apps application without
signing in to set up a Samsung account.
To sign in with or sign up for a Samsung account, on the Applications screen, tap
→
GENERAL
ACCOUNT
the account setup.
→
Accounts
to sign up, or tap
Play Store
→
Add account
SIGN IN
, require a Google account, and
→
Samsung account
, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete
Galaxy Apps
. After that, tap
requires
Settings
CREATE
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Removing accounts
On the Applications screen, tap
under
My accounts
, select the account to remove, and then tap →
Settings
→
GENERAL
→
Accounts
, select an account name
Remove account
.
Setting up user profiles
Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised
settings. By setting up multiple user profiles, several users can share the device without
affecting others’ personal settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.
On the Applications screen, tap
then follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new user profile. To access the device with a
user profile, on the Applications screen, tap
profile.
Settings
→
GENERAL
Settings
→
Users
→
GENERAL
→
Add user or profile
→
Users
, and then select a
, and
Transferring files
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice
versa.
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal
information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung
website.
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
1
Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch,
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
Transfer files between your device and the computer.
2
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.
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
1
Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.
2
Connecting as a media device
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
1
Open the notifications panel, and then tap
2
device (MTP)
Camera (PTP)
Tap
not have any appropriate driver installed.
Transfer files between your device and the computer.
3
.
if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or
Connected as a media device
→
Media
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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 pattern
On the Applications screen, tap
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.
.
Settings
→
DEVICE
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
Setting a PIN
On the Applications screen, tap
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Settings
→
DEVICE
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
PIN
Setting a password
On the Applications screen, tap
Password
Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password
again to verify it.
.
Settings
→
DEVICE
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
→
.
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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.
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
recognises 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
→
GENERAL
→
About device
→
Software
updates
→
Update now
.
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Contacts
Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and
others.
Tap
Contacts
Managing contacts
Tap
CONTACTS
Creating a contact
Tap and enter contact information.
on the Applications screen.
.
Editing a contact
Select a contact to edit, and then tap .
Deleting a contact
Tap .
Searching for contacts
Tap
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.
.
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Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•
: Add to favourite contacts.
•
: Compose an email.
Displaying contacts
Tap
CONTACTS
By default, the device shows all saved contacts.
Tap
→
Settings
saved.
.
→
Contacts to display
, and then select a location where contacts are
Moving contacts
Tap
CONTACTS
.
Moving contacts to Google
Tap →
Move device contacts to
→
Google
.
Moving contacts to Samsung
Tap →
Move device contacts to
→
Samsung account
Importing and exporting contacts
Tap
CONTACTS
Importing contacts
Tap →
Settings
.
→
Import/Export contacts
, and then select an import option.
.
Exporting contacts
Tap →
Settings
→
Import/Export contacts
Sharing contacts
Tap →
Select
, select contacts, tap , and then select a sharing method.
, and then select an export option.
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Favourite contacts
Tap
FAVOURITES
.
Tap
Tap
to add contacts to favourites.
, and then take one of the following actions:
•
Remove from Favourites
•
Help
: Access help information about using contacts.
: Remove contacts from favourites.
Contact groups
Tap
GROUPS
Creating a group
Tap , set details for the group, add contacts, and then tap
Adding contacts to a group
Select a group, and then tap →
.
Add member
. Select contacts to add, and then tap
SAVE
.
DONE
.
Managing groups
Select a group, tap , and then take one of the following actions:
•
Delete groups
deleted.
•
Edit group
•
Add member
•
Remove from group
•
Send email
•
Change order
position, and then tap
•
Help
: Access help information about using contacts.
: Select user-added groups, and then tap
: Change the group settings.
: Add members to the group.
: Remove members from the group.
: Send an email to a group’s members.
: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another
DONE
.
DONE
Sending an email to a group’s members
Select a group, tap →
Send email
, select members, and then tap
. Default groups cannot be
DONE
.
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Business card
Tap
CONTACTS
Create a business card and send it to others.
Tap
Set up my profile
address, and then tap
.
, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal
SAVE
. If user information has been saved when you set up the device,
select the business card, and then tap
Tap
→
Share name card via
, and then select a sharing method.
to edit.
Use this application to send or view email messages.
Tap
Email
Setting up email accounts
Set up an email account when opening
Enter the email address and password. Tap
Mail, or tap
instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap
on the Applications screen.
MANUAL SETUP
for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen
Email
→
Settings
for the first time.
NEXT
for a private email account, such as Google
→
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
Tap
Tap
Tap
message.
to add a recipient from the contacts list.
to attach images, videos, contacts, notes, events, and others.
→ to insert images, events, contacts, location information, and others into the
.
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Reply to the message.
Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap →
and date, and then tap
DONE
. The device will send the message at the specified time and
Schedule sending
. Tick
Schedule sending
, set a time
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
Tap a message to read.
.
Compose a message.
Change the screen layout.
Add this email address to
the contacts list.
Open attachments.
Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap
SAVE
Delete the message.
Access additional options.
Mark the message as a
reminder.
Forward the message.
to save it.
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Keep the message for
Gmail
Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.
Tap
Gmail
Sending messages
In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .
Tap
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.
→
Save draft
to save the message for later delivery.
Tap
→
Tap
Discard
→
Settings
to start over.
to change the Google Mail settings.
Reading messages
long-term storage.
Add this email address to
the contacts list.
Preview attachment.
Compose a message.
Delete the message.
Access additional options.
Forward the message to
others.
Reply to the message.
Mark the message as a
reminder.
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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.
Tap
To add a label to a message, select the message, tap
label to assign.
to view messages in other labels.
→
Change labels
, and then select the
Hangouts
Use this application to chat with others.
Tap
Hangouts
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results
to start chatting.
on the Applications screen.
Google+
Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.
Tap
Google+
Tap
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.
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Photos
Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.
Tap
Photos
Select one of the following categories:
•
ALL
•
HIGHLIGHTS
images or videos in the group.
Then, select an image or video.
While viewing it, use one of the following icons:
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
: View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device.
: View images or videos grouped by date or album. Tap to view all of the
•
: Modify the image.
•
: Share the image or video with others.
•
: Delete the image or video.
Use this application to stay connected with your social network on Twitter.
Tap
Twitter
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Internet
Use this application to browse the Internet.
Tap
Internet
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go.
Tap
MORE
on the Applications screen.
to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.
To change the search engine, tap
MORE
→
Settings
→
Default search engine
.
Opening a new page
Tap .
To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and then tap the title 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
BOOKMARKS
BOOKMARKS
, and then select one.
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→
ADD
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History
Tap
BOOKMARKS
→
HISTORY
to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages.
To clear the history, tap
MORE
→
Clear history
.
Saved pages
To view saved webpages, tap
BOOKMARKS
→
SAVED PAGES
.
Links
Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.
To view saved links, on the Applications screen, tap
Download
.
My Files
→
Device storage
Sharing webpages
To share a webpage address with others, tap
To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap
MORE
→
Share
.
Share
→
.
Chrome
Use this application to search for information and browse webpages.
Tap
Chrome
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria.
Opening a new page
Tap →
To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the title to select it.
on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
New tab
.
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Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, tap →
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap
→
Save
.
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
To view bookmarks, tap
→
Bookmarks
→
Recent tabs
.
. Select a webpage to open.
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
→
CONNECTIONS
→
Bluetooth
, and then drag the
Bluetooth
switch to the right.
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Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
On the Applications screen, tap
detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the autogenerated passkey on both devices to confirm.
Settings
→
CONNECTIONS
→
Bluetooth
→
SCAN
, and
Sending and receiving data
Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is
→
select an image, tap
accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image.
When another device sends you data, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request made by
another device. Received files are saved in the
added to the contacts list automatically.
Bluetooth
, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After that,
Download
folder. If a contact is received, it is
Gallery
. Open
Gallery
,
Screen Mirroring
Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or
HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that
support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature.
•
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
Miracast-enabled devices that do not support High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP 2.X) may not be compatible with this feature.
•
Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network
connection.
•
To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.
•
If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be
discovered or connected.
•
If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best
experience.
On the Applications screen, tap
a device, open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device. To
connect to a device using a PIN, tap and hold the device name to enter the PIN.
Settings
→
CONNECTIONS
→
Screen Mirroring
. Select
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e-Meeting
Use this application to host or attend an e-meeting. You can share files with attendees during
a meeting.
To use this application, all devices to be used in the meeting must be connected to
the same access point.
Creating a meeting session
Create a meeting to host the meeting.
Tap
1
e-Meeting
on the Applications screen.
Tap
2
3
4
NEXT
Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap
Tap
CREATE MEETING
Create a meeting
.
.
session.
START
.
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Check the network information to share with others, set details for the meeting, and then
5
tap
DONE
.
To add files to the meeting, tap
Use a password.
Set a password and the security level for the meeting.
•
Show password
join the meeting.
•
Allow auto joining
: Provide the password to the attendees that should be entered to
: Allow attendees to join the meeting when they enter the
.
Check the network
information to share
with others.
Meeting information
password without the host’s approval.
•
Allow file saving
files during the meeting.
: Allow attendees to capture screenshots and save the meeting
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Access additional
A meeting session is created.
6
The file added when the meeting session is created appears on the screen, or if no file is
added, the whiteboard appears on the screen.
options.
View the shared file.
<Meeting session with a file>
Share the network information and password for the created meeting with the attendees
7
to let them join the meeting.
Joining a meeting
If you are provided with the network information for a meeting, you can join the meeting.
Tap
1
2
e-Meeting
Tap
JOIN MEETING
on the Applications screen.
.
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Select the meeting to join.
3
Type your name, type a password if necessary.
4
Tap
5
DONE
You can view files or content that the host shares.
or OK. Then, you can enter the meeting session.
Using the Meeting session screen
Host screen
When you are the host, you can open a file and move to the next pages in the file, or display
the whiteboard and write on it.
The host screen is displayed on the attendees’ screens.
Opening files
Tap
Files
1
( 1 ) →
ADD
( 2 ), and then select a file.
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Access additional
Access additional
The selected file is added to the file list. Tap a file to open it.
2
Host icon
Displaying the whiteboard
options.
File list
Tap →
The whiteboard appears on the screen.
SHOW WHITEBOARD
.
Using additional options
Tap to use one of the following:
•
OPEN NEW FILE
: Open new files.
options.
•
ENABLE SCRIPT VIEW
: Display the notes pane under the presentation.
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•
MEETING NOTES
•
MESSAGE BOX
•
SEND FILES
•
SHARE FILES
•
PAGE LOCK
presenting.
•
CHANGE HOST
•
SAVE MEETING FILES
•
MEETING INFO
•
HELP
: Access help information about e-Meeting.
•
CLOSE MEETING
: Send files to attendees.
: Lock the page so that the attendees can view only the page the host is
: Create meeting minutes using S Note.
: Send messages to attendees.
: Share files with attendees.
: Change the host.
: Save the meeting files and all written works.
: View meeting information.
: Close the current meeting session.
Attendee’s screen
View the screen the host shares and write on the screen.
To be the presenter, tap
attendee mode.
. The screen changes to the presenter mode. Tap to return to the
Closing or exiting the meeting
Tap or →
CLOSE MEETING
or
EXIT MEETING
.
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When the network connection fails during a meeting
When the host is disconnected
End the meeting or connect to the same network again to continue the meeting.
Attendees can save the files and exit the meeting, or wait till the meeting resumes.
When the attendees are disconnected
Launch
e-Meeting
and join the meeting again.
WebEx
Use this application to host and attend teleconferences. You can use various features, such as
content sharing and HD video meeting.
Before using this application
•
Ensure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi.
•
Ensure that you have a WebEx account.
•
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
This application may not work properly depending on firewall and network status.
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Signing up for an account
Tap
1
2
WebEx
Tap
Create an account
on the Applications screen.
on the sign in screen.
The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen.
3
You cannot use this application if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing
that WebEx is not available in the region.
Follow the on-screen instructions to setup the account.
4
Some features are not available when the trial period expires. Switch to a paid
account to use all WebEx features. For details, refer to the WebEx website.
Creating a meeting session
Tap
1
2
3
WebEx
Enter the registered email address and tap
Enter the password and tap
on the Applications screen and tap
Next
Sign in
.
Sign in
.
.
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Create a meeting
The WebEx screen appears on the device.
4
session.
Refresh the meeting
list.
Join a meeting
session by entering
a session number.
Tap to create a meeting session.
5
Enter a topic for the meeting, set a password, and then tap
6
Tap →
7
Connect using Internet
.
Start now
.
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Turn the
The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can
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have an audio meeting with others.
microphone on or
off.
Share the screen.
Check the meeting
information.
View the session
number.
Start or end an
audio meeting.
End the meeting
session.
Start or end a video
meeting.
Inviting people to a meeting
Invite others to a meeting by sending an invitation email. You can also share a session
number or the session’s phone number with others to invite them to a meeting.
Inviting people by email
Tap → →
1
Enter an email address and tap
2
Invite by email
Send invitation
.
.
Inviting people by sending a session phone number
You can invite others to a meeting by sharing the session phone number. A session phone
number is created when you create a meeting session. It is provided in the invitation email
along with other meeting information.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Joining a meeting session
To join a meeting, use one of the following methods.
Joining a meeting by session number
Tap
1
2
WebEx
Sign in to your WebEx account.
on the Applications screen.
Tap →
3
Enter a session number to join and tap
4
Join meeting
.
Join
.
A session number is created when a host creates a meeting session. If you do not know
the number, contact the host.
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Tap →
5
The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can
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have an audio meeting with others.
Joining a meeting by selecting one in
Tap
1
2
3
WebEx
Sign in to your WebEx account.
Select a meeting in
Connect using Internet
on the Applications screen.
My Meetings
.
and tap
My Meetings
Start
.
Tap →
4
The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can
5
join the audio meeting.
Connect using Internet
.
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Joining a meeting from an invitation email
When someone invites you to a meeting, you will receive an invitation email.
Open the invitation email and tap the link in the email.
1
WebEx launches and the sign in screen appears.
2
Sign in to your WebEx account.
3
If you are already signed in to your account, a meeting screen will appear on the screen.
Tap →
4
The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can
5
have an audio meeting with others.
Connect using Internet
.
Joining a meeting by calling a session phone number
You can join a meeting by calling the session’s phone number on a smartphone. Call the
session phone number provided in the invitation email.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Running a meeting
Running a video meeting
Tap →
1
Your image is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
2
To stop the video meeting, tap
Start my video
.
→
Stop my video
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Running an audio meeting
Tap →
1
The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen.
2
To mute your sound, tap
To stop the audio meeting, tap
Connect using Internet
. The icon changes to .
.
→
Leave audio conference
.
Chatting with participants
Tap to view the participants list.
1
Select an account name and tap
2
Chatting window appears on the screen.
3
To chat with all participants, tap
Chat
.
→
Chat with everyone
.
Sharing the screen
Share the current screen on your device with participants. Only the person designated as
the presenter can share one’s screen. The person who creates a meeting is designated as the
presenter at the beginning of a meeting.
Tap
1
2
3
4
Share screen
If you are using this feature for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions.
Tap
Share screen
When the screen sharing feature is activated, will appear at the top right of the screen.
The content on the screen of the presenter’s device will be displayed on the screens of
the participants’ devices.
at the top of the screen if you are the presenter.
in the pop-up window.
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Stopping the screen sharing feature
Tap →
Stop sharing
. The device stops sharing the screen and displays the meeting screen.
Changing the presenter
The meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter.
Tap and select a participant to designate as the presenter.
1
Tap
2
Make presenter
.
3
will appear next to the presenter’s account name.
Closing or exiting the meeting
Tap →
End meeting
or
Leave meeting
.
When the network connection fails during a meeting
If the meeting is still running, reconnect to the meeting.
If the meeting has ended, restart the meeting.
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Remote PC
Use this application to view and control your computer’s screen on your device by connecting
your device and computer via a Wi-Fi or local area network. You can also easily view and
transfer files between your device and computer.
Before using this application
•
Ensure that you have a registered Samsung account.
•
Ensure that the computer is turned on.
•
Ensure that the Agent is installed on your computer.
•
To use this feature, perform the following in numerical order:
1. Register the device with your Samsung account.
2. Register the computer with your Samsung account.
3. Remotely connect the device and the computer.
Registering the device
Tap
1
2
Remote PC
Tap
Next
on the greeting page.
on the Applications screen.
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Tap
3
SIGN IN
, enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap
SIGN IN
again.
If a Samsung account is not registered, tap
instructions to create a Samsung account.
CREATE ACOOUNT
and follow the on-screen
Registering a computer
On your computer, launch the web browser and visit
1
Sign in to your Samsung account.
2
You must sign in to the same Samsung account that you use on your device.
Install the Agent if it is not installed on your computer.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter a display name for the computer, proxy
settings, and password. For details on proxy server settings, contact your network
administrator.
will appear on the task bar when the installation is completed.
remotepc.rview.com
.
4
Tap
Check connection (Refresh)
.
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Connecting the device and a computer remotely
Tap
1
2
Remote PC
Tap
Refresh
on the Applications screen.
.
View the name of
the computer.
Connect the device
and the computer
remotely.
Tap ON.
3
Enter the password for the connection and tap OK.
4
Tap
Forgotten your password?
The connection is made and you can control the computer remotely on the device.
5
if you do not remember the password.
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Controlling the computer on the device
After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device.
You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device.
Scroll through the
screen.
Access additional
options.
Tap the screen and tap at the bottom of the screen to use one of the following:
•
Mouse
•
Keyboard
•
Remote Explorer
: Display the mouse pointer on the device’s screen.
: Open the keyboard to enter text in the selected text field.
: Open the file manager to search for files and transfer files between the
connected devices.
•
Switch Window
: Switch between two monitors when the computer is connected to dual
monitors.
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Transferring files between your device and the computer
Tap →
1
Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manager panel. Then, drag it to the device’s file
2
manager panel. You can also move a file vice versa.
The computer's file
Remote Explorer
manager
.
The device's file
manager
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SideSync
Introduction
SideSync allows you to easily share your screen and data between Samsung Android
smartphones, tablets, and any computers. After you connect your devices, a virtual screen will
appear on the connected tablet or computer. You can check notifications, such as messages,
from the dashboard or in pop-up windows.
Before you start
•
The SideSync application must be installed on both devices that you want to connect. If
SideSync is not installed, use one of the following methods to download and install it:
–
To download and install SideSync on your Samsung Android tablet or smartphone,
search for SideSync in
SideSync, you may not be able to find the application.
–
To download and install SideSync on your computer, visit
www.samsung.com/sidesync
about SideSync system requirements.
•
To wirelessly connect devices, they must support Wi-Fi Direct and be connected to the
same access point.
Galaxy Apps
. On the webpage, you can also find the information
or
Play Store
. If your device does not support
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Connecting to computers or smartphones
Connecting to a computer
Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Alternatively, connect both devices to the same access point.
Launch
2
Tap
3
Both devices will scan each other and connect. Then, the dashboard will appear on your
computer.
SideSync
START
on both devices.
on your tablet.
Connecting to a smartphone via Wi-Fi Direct
Launch
1
Tap
2
Both devices will scan each other and connect.
On your tablet, select your smartphone from the detected devices list.
3
SideSync
START
on both your tablet and smartphone.
on both devices.
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On the tablet, accept the connection request.
4
The dashboard will appear on your tablet.
Connecting devices automatically
When two devices have been previously connected, you can set them to reconnect
automatically. Connecting the devices via USB or Wi-Fi Direct automatically launches
SideSync
to connect them.
To stop using the auto connection feature, on the tablet, tap
Settings
the dashboard, tap
feature.
. If the devices are connected to the same access point, place them near each other
, and then tap the
MORE
→
Auto connect devices
Settings
→
Connections
SideSync
switch to deactivate it. Alternatively, on
and deactivate the auto connection
→
MORE
→
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Access additional options.
Minimise the dashboard.
Using the dashboard
Launch frequently used applications or view notifications from your tablet.
When you tap a notification, the related application or program will launch. The following is
an image of the tablet’s dashboard on the computer.
Close the dashboard.
Turn on the virtual smartphone
screen.
Tap a notification and perform
various actions.
Add more applications.
You can rearrange or delete applications when you right-click on an application icon.
Continuing media playback
You can pause music or videos on your smartphone and continue playback on another
device.
On the dashboard, select the play button on the music controller or a video notification.
Playback will pause on your smartphone and start playing on your other device.
The connected device’s music controller and a video notification will appear only
when you play media files via the default music or video application.
Sharing a webpage
You can open a webpage on your tablet and display it in the web browser of the connected
device.
While browsing webpages on your tablet, a web access notification will appear on the
dashboard. On the dashboard, select the notification. Then, the same webpage will appear on
your connected device.
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Sharing your smartphone’s hotspot
You can share your smartphone’s mobile data connection with computers or tablets if an
Internet connection is not available.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
On the dashboard, tap
will be activated.
MORE
→
Enable Mobile hotspot
. The smartphone’s mobile hotspot
Using calling and messaging features in pop-up windows
When you receive a call or message on your smartphone, a pop-up window will appear on
the connected device.
If you receive a call, you can answer or reject the call in the pop-up window. The connected
device’s microphone and speaker will be used during the call.
If you receive a message, you can directly reply to the message.
Using the virtual screen
SideSync mirrors a device’s screen on another device. You can use a device’s functions via the
virtual screen. The following is an image of the virtual tablet screen on the computer.
On the dashboard, tap
Tablet screen
.
•
Some functions may not work through the virtual screen.
•
The appearance and functions of the virtual screen may vary depending on the
connected device.
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Minimise the virtual
screen.
Tap to use the following options:
•
Always on top
•
Rotate
•
Capture
•
Enable Presentation mode
: Rotate the screen.
: Capture a screenshot.
: Set the virtual screen to always stay on top.
: Turn on the tablet’s screen to control it from both your
Close the virtual
screen.
Maximise the virtual
screen.
computer and tablet. This feature may not be available depending on the connected
device.
To move the virtual screen, click and drag the top of the virtual screen to a new location.
To adjust the size of the virtual screen, place the mouse pointer over the edge of the virtual
screen, then click and drag it.
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Switching between screens
To use your tablet’s actual screen, press the Power key or the Home key on your tablet. The
virtual screen turns off and the tablet’s screen turns on.
To return to the virtual screen, click the virtual tablet screen on the computer. The actual
screen turns off and the virtual screen turns on.
You can view and control the virtual screen and the connected device’s screen
→
simultaneously. On the virtual screen, tap
on the connected device’s screen. This feature may not be available depending on the
connected device.
Enable Presentation mode
to turn
Sharing files and clipboard
Copying files to the computer
Click and hold a file to enter edit mode on the virtual tablet screen.
1
Tick more files to copy.
2
Click and hold the selected files, and then drag and drop them outside of the virtual
3
screen.
The files will be copied to the intended location.
For example, when you move an image from your tablet to an open Word document on your
computer, the image will be inserted into the Word document.
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Copying files to your tablet
Select files on the computer and drag them to the dashboard or the virtual tablet screen. The
files will be saved in the
While composing an email on the virtual screen, the copied files will be attached to the email
being composed.
When the tablet’s virtual screen and actual screen are turned on, you cannot share
files.
My Files
→
Device storage
→
SideSync
folder.
Sharing clipboard
You can conveniently copy and paste text between the connected devices via the clipboard
sharing feature. Copy or cut text from the virtual screen and paste it into a text field outside of
the virtual screen, or vice versa.
Sharing the computer’s keyboard and mouse
Use your tablet’s screen as a dual monitor and control it with the computer’s keyboard and
mouse.
On the dashboard, tap
1
If the virtual screen is open, it will disappear from the computer’s screen.
MORE
→
Enable Keyboard and mouse sharing
.
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Move the mouse pointer to the left or right edge of the computer’s screen to go to your
2
tablet’s screen.
The mouse pointer will appear on your tablet’s screen.
On your tablet, use the computer’s keyboard and mouse to perform actions, such as
3
entering text, copying and pasting, and selecting items.
To control the computer with the mouse again, return the pointer to the computer’s
screen.
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Access additional options.
Search for other devices to
Music
Use this application to listen to music.
Tap
Music
Playing music
Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen.
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 the encoding method used.
Set the file as your
favourite song.
Turn on shuffle.
Open the playlist.
currently-playing song or
skip to the previous song.
Tap and hold to move
backwards quickly.
play the file.
Restart the
Adjust the volume.
Change the repeat mode.
Skip to the next song. Tap
and hold to move
forwards quickly.
Pause and resume
playback.
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To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap →
When
volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent
damage to your hearing.
Smart volume
To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap
Advanced
adapt sound option is not applied to music playback. If you turn the volume down to level 13
or lower, the option is reapplied.
Smart volume
→
Adapt Sound
is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device
may not be activated for some files.
→ On. When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the
Settings
→
Advanced
→
Smart volume
→
Settings
.
→
Setting a song as alarm ringtone
To use the currently-playing song as alarm ringtone, tap →
Set as
.
Creating playlists
Make an own selection of songs.
Tap
PLAYLISTS
songs to include, and then tap
To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap
, and then tap →
DONE
Create playlist
.
. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap , select
→
Add to playlist
.
Playing music by mood
Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device.
Tap
MUSIC SQUARE
finger.
and select a cell of mood. Or select multiple cells by dragging your
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Switch to dual camera
Indicates the current
Camera
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Use
Gallery
Tap
Camera
Camera etiquette
•
Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.
•
Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 95)
on the Applications screen.
•
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
•
Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in
some modes that require high resolutions.
•
Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
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
mode.
Change the camera
settings.
Switch between the front
and rear camera.
View more options.
to take the photo.
camera settings.
Display current mode.
Start taking a video.
Change the shooting
mode.
View photos and videos
you have taken.
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Shooting mode
Several photo effects are available.
Tap
MODE
•
Auto
mode for the photo.
•
Beauty face
•
Best photo
•
Best face
create the best possible image.
, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.
: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal
: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.
: Take a series of photos, and then save the best one.
: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to
Tap
still while taking photos. When
choose the best individual pose for the subject. After choosing a pose for each individual,
tap
•
Sound & shot
Tap
•
Drama
shows trails of the movement.
To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in other
shooting conditions.
to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain
Gallery
SAVE
to merge the images into a single photo, and save it.
: Use this to take a photo with sound.
to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo.
While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.
: Use this to take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that
–
Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
–
Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction.
opens, tap the yellow frame on each face, and
–
Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects.
–
Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colours.
–
Avoid taking photos of a subject that is too close or too far away to fit within the
viewfinder or that is too long such as a bus or a train.
•
Rich tone (HDR)
: Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio.
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•
Eraser
: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background.
Tap
subject. To restore the original photo, tap
highlighted area.
To get the best shot, follow these tips.
•
Panorama
To get the best shot, follow these tips.
to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving
–
Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
–
When taking photos of an object and background with similar colours, the camera
may not recognise all of the movement.
–
When taking photos of a subject that is moving very little or moving a great deal, the
camera may not recognise all of the movements.
–
If there are multiple subjects moving in the background, the camera may not
recognise all of the movement.
: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
–
Move the camera slowly in one direction.
SHOW MOVING OBJECTS
, and then tap the
–
Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame.
–
Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds, such as
empty skies or plain walls.
•
Sports
: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.
Panoramic photos
A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.
Tap
MODE
Tap
the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, tap
.
If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops shooting.
→
Panorama
and move the camera in one direction. When two panorama guide frames are aligned,
.
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Applying filter effects
Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.
Tap
and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode.
Taking videos
Taking a video
Tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .
While recording, use the following actions:
•
To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen,
tap
•
To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .
.
Recording mode
Tap → to change the recording mode.
•
Normal
•
Limit for email
•
Fast motion
video in fast motion.
: Use this mode for normal quality.
: Use this mode to lower the recording quality for sending via email.
: Use this mode to take a video of a moving subject. The device will play the
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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.
Dual Camera mode
When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the
front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful
landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously.
Tap
to switch to dual camera mode. Tap to take a photo or tap to take a video.
Tap to resize it or move the
location.
Select among various
styles that are available.
•
You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up
to 10 minutes in HD.
•
While taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.
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Share shot
Tap → , and then select one of the following:
•
Share shot
•
Buddy photo share
photo and send it to that person.
: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.
: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a
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.
•
Photo size
takes up more memory.
/
Video size
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it
•
Burst shot
•
Tap to take pics
•
Face detection
them.
•
Metering modes
calculated.
measures the light value at a specific location.
•
ISO
: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in filmcamera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are
for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
•
Smart stabilisation
the brightness of the photo without the flash.
: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.
: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.
: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are
Centre-weighted
: Set the device to automatically detect darker conditions and adjust
measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Matrix
averages the entire scene.
Spot
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•
Video stabilisation
camera is moving.
•
Save as
rich tone photo.
•
Location tag
•
Review pics/videos
•
Volume key
: Set the device to save both the rich tone photo and original photo, or only the
•
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.
: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the
: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
: Set the device to show photos or videos after taking them.
: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom
function.
•
Timer
•
White balance
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
•
Exposure value
camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
•
Guidelines
•
Flash
•
Voice control
•
Contextual filename
Buddy in
•
Save as flipped
•
Storage
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands.
: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag
Gallery
: Select the memory location for storage.
.
: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene.
•
Reset
•
Help
: Reset the camera settings.
: Access help information for using the camera.
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Shortcuts
Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.
Tap
Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen.
and tap and hold a shortcut icon.
Gallery
Use this application to view images and videos.
Tap
Gallery
Viewing images
Launching
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 the encoding method used.
Gallery
displays available folders. When another application, such as
Email
, saves
an image, the
capturing a screenshot automatically creates the
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.
Download
folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise,
Screenshots
folder. Select a folder to open
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.
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Viewing images using the motion feature
Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion.
On the Applications screen, tap
to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature.
To stop using a motion feature, turn off the switch for the feature.
Settings
→
CONTROLS
→
Motions
, drag the
Motions
switch
Playing videos
Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .
Trimming segments of a video
Select a video and tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end
bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.
Editing images
When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:
•
Favourite
: Add to the favourites list.
•
Slideshow
•
Print
: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
•
Rename
•
Buddy photo share
•
Crop
: Resize the white frame to crop and save the image in it.
•
Set as
•
Details
•
Settings
: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.
: Rename the file.
: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.
: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.
: View image details.
: Change the Gallery settings.
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Modifying images
When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:
•
Rotate
•
Crop
•
Colour
•
Effect
•
Sticker
•
Drawing
•
Frames
: Rotate the image.
: Crop the image.
: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image.
: Apply effects to the image.
: Attach stickers.
: Draw on the image.
: Apply frames to the image.
Favourite images
When viewing an image, tap →
Favourite
to add the image to the favourites list.
Deleting images
Use one of the following methods:
•
In a folder, tap →
•
When viewing an image, tap .
Select item
, select images, and then tap .
Sharing images
Use one of the following methods:
•
In a folder, tap →
share them via social network services.
•
When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.
Select item
, select images, and then tap to send them to others or
Setting as wallpaper
When viewing an image, tap →
contact.
Set as
to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a
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Tagging faces
When viewing an image, tap →
appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap
contact.
When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as
sending messages.
Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin colour, facial
expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.
Settings
→
Tags
, and then tick
Add name
Face tag
, and then select or add a
. A yellow frame
Using Tag buddy
Tap →
display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and person’s name) when opening an image.
Settings
→
Tags
→
Tag buddy
, and then drag the
Tag buddy
switch to the right to
Organising with folders
Create a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files
from one folder to another.
To create a new folder, tap
videos. Tap and hold any selected image or video, drag it to the new folder, and then tap
DONE
. Tap
COPY
to copy or
. Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or
MOVE
to move.
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Switch to floating screen
Adjust the volume.
Video
Use this application to play video files.
Tap
Video
Playing videos
Select a video to play.
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 the encoding method used.
Move forwards or
backwards by dragging
Move the control panel to
Open the playlist.
Restart the current video
or skip to the previous
video. Tap and hold to
move backwards quickly.
mode.
the bar.
the left.
Access additional options.
Search for other devices to
play the file.
Move the control panel to
the right.
Change screen ratio.
Skip to the next video. Tap
and hold to move
forwards quickly.
Pause and resume
playback.
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Media
Deleting videos
Tap →
Delete
, select videos, and then tap
DONE
.
Sharing videos
Tap →
Select
, select videos, tap , and then select a sharing method.
Using Popup Video player
Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching
videos, tap
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.
to use the pop-up player.
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.
Watching videos
Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.
Tap the screen, and then tap
to display full screen.
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