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Camera

When taking photos in low-light conditions

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Turn the flash on to take photos in low-light conditions. (p. 39)

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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 40)

When subjects are moving rapidly

Use the high-speed burst to take photos of moving subjects. (p. 44)

To take several photos continuously, use memory cards with faster write speeds
(micro SDHC Class10 or higher).

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Camera EK-GC100

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Page 2: ...ry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly 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...

Page 3: ...rieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Android logo Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Google Play Store and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsof...

Page 4: ... 003 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device ...

Page 5: ...5 Configuring settings for Camera 47 Cleaning the device Basics 48 Indicator icons 49 Using the touch screen 52 Control motions 55 Notifications 56 Home screen 58 Using applications 58 Applications screen 60 Entering text 61 Connecting to aWi Fi network 62 Setting up accounts 63 Transferring files 65 Securing the device 66 Upgrading the device Media 67 Gallery 70 Paper Artist 71 PhotoWizard 73 Vid...

Page 6: ...nd reset 123 Add account 123 Motion 124 Accessory 124 Date and time 125 Accessibility 126 Developer options 127 About device Troubleshooting Web network 89 Internet 90 Chrome 92 Bluetooth 93 AllShare Play 94 Group Cast Application media stores 95 Play Store 96 Samsung Apps 96 S Suggest 97 Game Hub Utilities 98 S Planner 100 Dropbox 100 Clock 102 Calculator 103 SVoice 104 Google 105 Voice Search 10...

Page 7: ...rted Device layout Power button AF assist light Flash Flash release Lens Shutter button Zoom button GPS antenna Main antenna Speaker Flap Tripod mount HDMI port Microphone Headset jack Multipurpose jack Touch screen ...

Page 8: ...s and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 6 8 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off Shutter In the camera application half press to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Press to take the photo On the Home scr...

Page 9: ...evices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty servi...

Page 10: ...open the cover 2 Insert the SIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to become lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost o...

Page 11: ...Getting started 11 3 Push the SIM card into the slot until it locks in place 4 Insert the battery 5 Replace the cover and slide the latch ...

Page 12: ...Getting started 12 Removing the SIM card and battery 1 Slide the latch and open the cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Push the SIM card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out ...

Page 13: ...turning on the device Charging with the charger Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge ...

Page 14: ...tery while the device is off the following icons will show the current battery charge status Charging Fully charged Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power By customizing these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the...

Page 15: ...mory card right side up The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the extSdCard folder under the internal memory ...

Page 16: ...ng so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD card...

Page 17: ...Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off ...

Page 18: ...e screen and then drag outside the large circle You can use motion to unlock the screen On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Lock screen Screen lock Motion OK To unlock the screen tap and hold a point on the screen and then tilt the device forwards Adjusting the volume Turn the Zoom button left or right to adjust the ringtone volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video Switchi...

Page 19: ...ke photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos Half press the Shutter button to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Press the Shutter button to take the photo Or tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Tap to take the photo Display c...

Page 20: ...e video frame size may appear smaller depending on video resolution and frame rate You can take videos up to 20 25 minutes at one time If the zoom function is activated when taking videos the device may record the noise of the zoom operating To decrease the zoom noise activate the quiet zoom feature p 47 Taking photos while taking videos Press the Shutter button to take photos while taking a video...

Page 21: ...ighest resolution The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting a video Taking photos with the touch focus Focus on different areas within the same composition using the touch focus Tap or tap and drag the focus frame to the subject The camera focuses on the selected area automatically Press the Shutter button to take the photo ...

Page 22: ...rrection After correction The Image Stabilization function may not function properly in the following conditions When moving the device to follow a moving subject If the device is shaking too much When the shutter speed is slow for example when taking photos in low light conditions If the battery power is low When taking close up photos Using this function with a tripod may blur photos because of ...

Page 23: ...vice The icons listed in the table below are the most common Icon Meaning ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation value Aperture Shutter speed Timer Flash Macro Metering White balance High speed burst mode Bracket mode Rich tone Voice control Camera position Geotagging Share shot Buddy photo share ChatON photo share ...

Page 24: ...king clearer photos Holding the device correctly Make sure not to block the screen lens flash or microphone Make sure not to expose the lens to direct sunlight This may discolour the image sensor or cause it to malfunction ...

Page 25: ...hutter button halfway down to adjust the focus The device adjusts the focus automatically and the focus frame turns green The focus frame turns red if not focused Reducing device shake Set the Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce device shake optically p 22 ...

Page 26: ...ilar in colour to the background The light behind the subject is too bright The subject is shiny or reflective The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame Using the focus lock Half press the Shutter button to focus When the subject is focused you can change the composition When you are ready press the Shutter button the rest of t...

Page 27: ...ake photos in low light conditions p 39 Set ISO sensitivity options p 40 When subjects are moving rapidly Use the high speed burst to take photos of moving subjects p 44 To take several photos continuously use memory cards with faster write speeds micro SDHC Class10 or higher ...

Page 28: ... sharing options Auto Use this to take photos with scene modes selected automatically by the device The device determines the appropriate mode for the photo To use this mode tap Auto The device may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject s position or lighting The device may not select the appropriate mode depending on the shooting conditions such as device shake lighting or distance t...

Page 29: ...ive photos and then choose the best photos among them Tap Smart Best photo Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos When Gallery opens tap and hold thumbnails of photos to save and then tap Save Continuous shot Use this to take a series of photos of moving subjects Tap Smart Continuous shot While holding the device steadily press and hold the Shutter button to take several photos continuou...

Page 30: ...remain still while taking photos When Gallery opens tap the yellow frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for the subject After choosing a pose for each individual tap Done to merge the images into a single photo and save it Landscape Use this to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours Tap Smart Landscape Press the Shutter button to take a photo The device auto...

Page 31: ...close up photo Hold the device steadily to prevent blurry photos Turn off the flash if the subject is very close to the lens Action freeze Use this to take photos of subject moving at high speed Tap Smart Action freeze Press the Shutter button to take a photo of moving subjects Use in bright daylight is recommended ...

Page 32: ... and then merges them into one photo Tap Smart Rich tone While holding the device steadily press the Shutter button to take multiple photos Without effect With effect This feature may be affected by device shake lighting movement of the subject and shooting environment The flash is disabled in this feature When taking a photo of moving subjects an afterimage may appear Using a tripod is recommende...

Page 33: ...ramic image Avoid the following for best results Moving the device too quickly or too slowly Moving the device too little to take the next photo Moving the device at irregular speeds Shaking the device Changing the device direction while taking a photo Taking photos in low light conditions Taking photos of moving subjects Taking photos where the brightness or colour of the light changes Photos are...

Page 34: ...tire scene move the device slightly beyond the position you want the scene to end Waterfall Use this to take photos of waterfalls The camera uses a slow shutter speed to smooth the water Tap Smart Waterfall The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod Silhouette Use this to take photos of dark shapes against a light background Tap...

Page 35: ... sure to use a tripod Fireworks Use this to take photos of fireworks Tap Smart Fireworks While holding the device steadily press the Shutter button to take a photo The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod Light trace Use this to take photos of the light trailing in low light conditions such as lights on moving cars at night Ta...

Page 36: ... Use shutter speed priority mode Using the manual camcorder mode Use this to manually adjust the exposure value when using the camcorder Tap Expert and set exposure value You can take videos up to 20 25 minutes at one time Using the manual mode Use this to manually adjust device settings such as the aperture and shutter speed Tap Expert M and set aperture shutter speed and ISO sensitivity Using th...

Page 37: ...ity and exposure value About aperture The aperture is the opening in the lens that lets light into the device and changing the aperture controls the amount of light that enters More light enters when the aperture value is smaller and less light when the aperture value is larger Small aperture value Large aperture value About shutter speed The shutter speed is the time that the shutter is open Slow...

Page 38: ...d select a video resolution In Expert mode tap Camcorder Movie size and select a video resolution and FPS frames per second rate There are more video resolution options available in Expert mode Setting the photo quality Select a higher photo quality for better photos Selecting a higher photo quality also increases the file size In Camera mode tap Camera Quality and select a quality Using the timer...

Page 39: ...y by mode Off Use this to turn the flash off Auto Use this to automatically use the flash The flash fires when the subject or background is dark Red eye Use this to prevent a red glow in the subject s eyes Fill in The flash always fires even in bright light This helps brighten shadows on the subject Slow sync The shutter stays open longer than the time required for the flash exposure so the camera...

Page 40: ... Normal Detects and focuses on human faces p 41 Smile shot Recognizes smiling faces and takes a photo p 41 Blink detection Detects closed eyes and automatically takes additional photos p 42 When a face is detected the device tracks the face automatically This feature may not be effective in the following conditions The subject is too far from the device The lighting is too bright or too dark The s...

Page 41: ... frame appears around the face Press the Shutter button to take a photo The closer you are to the subjects the quicker the device detects faces Taking a smile shot The device automatically detects a smiling face and releases the shutter Tap Expert A S M P tap Camera Smile shot Aim the device at a human subject and press the Shutter button When the device detects a smiling face the device automatic...

Page 42: ...evice automatically takes more photos in succession Adjusting the exposure value EV manually Photos or videos may be too bright or too dark depending on the subject and the light source Adjust the exposure value to take better photos or videos Tap Expert A S P and adjust the exposure value Darker Neutral 0 Brighter When taking a photo if the appropriate exposure value cannot be decided use the bra...

Page 43: ...tering Tap Expert A S P M tap Camera Metering and select a metering method Change camcorder metering Tap Expert tap Camcorder Metering and select a metering method Selecting white balance settings The colours of photos or videos depends on the colour temperature of the light source Select white balance settings for realistic colours of photos or videos in various types of lighting AutoWB Use this ...

Page 44: ... balance Customize camcorder white balance Tap Expert tap Camcorder WB Light Source Custom set Aim the lens at a piece of white surface and then press the Shutter button to set a customized white balance Taking photos in high speed burst Use the high speed burst to take photos of fast moving subjects such as moving cars or gestures of subjects Tap Expert A S P M tap Camera Drive Continuous shot Wh...

Page 45: ...egative This effect makes the image look like a negative exposure Old photo This effect makes the image look like an old black and white photograph Sunshine This effect makes the image look as if it was taken under bright sunlight Vintage This effect gives the colour image a vintage look and feel Retro This effect mutes image colours for a retro appearance Faded colours This effect fades the colou...

Page 46: ...size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing ChatOn Photo Share Send a photo directly to another device via ChatON AF Shutter Sound Adjust the shutter and auto focus sounds Beep Activate or deactivate beep sound Description Display mode descriptions Guide Line Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Display Brightness Set t...

Page 47: ...additional photos Quality Set the quality level for photos Higher quality images require more storage space Auto Contrast Use this for automatic contrast Automatic contrast defines contrast levels without manual input Metering Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted measures the light in the entire frame giving more consideration to the center of th...

Page 48: ...a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover ...

Page 49: ...Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM card Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level ...

Page 50: ...in humid conditions or when exposed to water To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you are not using the device Finger gestures Tapping To open an application to select a menu ite...

Page 51: ...Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 52: ...t 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 on a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 53: ...ow 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 Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation For example the ca...

Page 54: ...creen to capture a screenshot The image is saved in Gallery Screenshots It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback Move it away from the screen to resume ...

Page 55: ...move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen 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 ...

Page 56: ...e GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature Mobile data Activate or deactivate the data connection Blocking mode Activate or deactivate blocking mode In blocking mo...

Page 57: ...nging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen tap Apps tap and hold an application icon and then drag it into a panel preview Adding an item Customize the Home screen by adding shortcuts widgets or folders On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then select one of the following categories Apps and widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder Page Create a...

Page 58: ...l preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Tap Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom of the screen Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap Set wallpaper Home screen and then select one of the following Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or ...

Page 59: ...n Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Tap and hold the Home key tap Task manager and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Applications...

Page 60: ...g applications Use application stores such as Play Store or Samsung Apps to download and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Tap Edit tap and hold an application and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom of the screen Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downlo...

Page 61: ...se Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Tap Portrait keyboard types and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard On the 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Delete a preceding character Break to the next line Enter uppercase Enter numerals and punctuation marks Set options for the Samsung keybo...

Page 62: ... should be inserted and then tap Paste Connecting to aWi Fi network Connect the device to aWi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices p 108 TurningWi Fi on and off Open the notifications panel and then tap Wi Fi to turn it on or off Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use JoiningWi Fi networks On the Applications screen tap Settings Wi Fi then drag the Wi F...

Page 63: ...e require a Google account and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account To sign in with or sign up for a Google account on the Applications screen tap Settings Add account Google Tap New to ...

Page 64: ...nnecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries contacts and calendars and syncs them with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on the compu...

Page 65: ...en your device and the computer Connect as a camera device Connect the device to a computer as a camera and access files in your device Use this USB connection mode when your computer does not support the media transfer protocol MTP or does not have the USB driver for your device installed 1 Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected ...

Page 66: ...reen Screen lock Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup unlock PIN Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock PIN Enter at least four numbers and then enter the PIN again to verify it Setting a password On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Password Enter at least ...

Page 67: ...er Samsung Kies automatically recognizes the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing ...

Page 68: ...utomatically created to contain the image Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it in full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image Double tap anywhere to zoom in Spr...

Page 69: ... Set the device to recognize a person s face you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person Face recognition may fail depending on face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing Print Print via a USB orWi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers Show on map View the shooting location on the map When tak...

Page 70: ...etting as wallpaper When viewing an image tap Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact Tagging faces When viewing an image tap Face tag On A yellow frame appears around the recognized face Tap the face tap Add name and then select or add a contact When the face tag appears on an image tap the face tag and use available options such as sending messages or emails Face recogn...

Page 71: ...tist on the Applications screen Use artistic tools to edit an image The edited image is saved in Gallery Paper Pictures folder Select an existing image Share the image Apply effects to the image Change the pen thickness Take a photo Change the brush thickness Save the image Apply frames to the image Change the eraser size ...

Page 72: ...r crop the image Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image Tap to finish Resizing images Tap Transform Resize Select a percentage at the bottom of the screen or drag the frame to resize and then tap Done Rotating images Tap Transform Rotate Select an option at the bottom of the screen or drag the screen to rotate and then tap Done Cropping photos Tap Transform Crop and then select one of th...

Page 73: ... drag the slider to left or right if required and then tap Done Decorating images Use this to decorate images with frames stickers drawings or combine several images into an image grid Framing images Tap Decoration Frames select one of the frames that appear at the bottom of the screen and then tap Done Putting stickers on images Tap Decoration Sticker select one of the stickers that appear at the...

Page 74: ...deo to play Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Adjust the volume Switch to floating screen mode Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Change screen ratio Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Deleting videos Tap Delete select videos by tapping and then tap Delete Sharing videos Tap...

Page 75: ...edia type at the left pane of the screen Tap a file to add it to the top pane of the screen or tap and hold a file and drag it to the top pane Repeat file insertion as needed and then tap Done to finish To delete a frame tap and hold a frame and then drag it to the garbage can icon To rearrange frames tap and hold a frame and then drag it to a new location Tap and add a transition effect between f...

Page 76: ...ange line tap and tap Done Applying effects to a video Select a frame tap Effects select an effect option and then save the video Editing a video automatically Automatically make a video With media materials such as videos images or audio tracks inserted in the bottom pane tap Auto edit OK and then specify the total playtime of the video To use Auto edit total playtime of the media materials must ...

Page 77: ...kip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Return to library Pause and resume playback Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Playlists on the dropdown list and then tap Create playlist Enter a title and tap OK Tap Add music select songs to include and then tap Done To add the currently playing song to ...

Page 78: ...earch results to watch a video Add the video to the playlist Send the URL to others Search for videos Scale the video to fill the screen or fit to the screen Pause or resume playback Change display quality Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Sharing videos Select the video to view tap and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Swipe the screen to the right and tap your Google acc...

Page 79: ...o apply filters to change the look of the photo Tap Instagram on the Application screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap Register to sign up or tap Sign in and then follow on screen instructions to complete the account setup ...

Page 80: ...contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field Editing a contact Tap Deleting a contact Tap Delete Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling by tapping it or dragging a finger along it Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search...

Page 81: ...amsung account and vice versa Syncing with Google Contacts Tap Merge with Google Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list If a contact is added or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Google Contacts and vice versa Importing contacts Tap Import Export Import from USB storage Exporting contacts Tap Import Export Export to USB storage Sharing contact...

Page 82: ...up Search Search for contacts Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done Delete groups Select user added groups and then tap Delete Default groups cannot be deleted Sending an email to a group s members Select a group tap Send email select members and then tap Done Business card Create a business card and send it to others Tap Set up m...

Page 83: ...r a company email account After that follow on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Settings Add account Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap Compose at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Send Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap Attach to attach im...

Page 84: ...t 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 Refresh Tap a message to read Forward the message Delete the message Mark the message as a reminder...

Page 85: ...nts a subject and a message and then tap SEND Tap Attach file to attach images Tap Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap Discard to start over Reading messages Delete this message Mark the message as a reminder Keep this message for long term storage Add this email address to the contacts list Preview attachment Download attachment Add a label ...

Page 86: ... GoogleTalk Tap Talk on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status image or status message Adding friends Tap enter the email address of the friend to add and then tap Done Chatting with friends Select a friend from the friends list enter...

Page 87: ... to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number Tap ChatON on the Applications list This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions Select a buddy to start chatting To sync contacts on the device with ChatON tap Settings ...

Page 88: ... your circle or nearby Profile View your activities in Google My photos View images you have uploaded Events View upcoming events Messenger Chat with others Circles Manage your circles Local Search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more NOTIFICATIONS Display notifications Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google instant messaging service Tap Messenger on the Applicati...

Page 89: ...ewing a webpage Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll left or right and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap Add bookmark To ope...

Page 90: ...e to open it in a new page save or copy To view saved links tap Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share page To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Share Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Applications screen Viewing webpages Tap the address field enter the web address and ...

Page 91: ...ave To open a bookmarked webpage tap Bookmarks and then select one Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text tap SHARE Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when you are logged in with the same Google account To view open tabs on other devices tap Other devices ...

Page 92: ...rating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature To activate Bluetooth on the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth Scan and detected devi...

Page 93: ...tion may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sending files Select a device or web storage and a file and then tap Sharing files Select a device or web storage and a file tap and then use the following options Group Cast Share screens with multiple other devices that are connected to the same Wi Fi network Send to Nearby Users Share files with nearby devices that have AllSh...

Page 94: ...ap Group Cast on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sharing files 1 Tap Share picture Share document or Share music select the files to share and then tap 2 Enter a PIN code and tap Done Joining another Group Cast Tap another device under Join enter the PIN code and then tap OK ...

Page 95: ...re is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Appli...

Page 96: ...egory Tap to select a category To search for an application tap at the top of the screen and then enter a keyword in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Get If there is a charge for the application tap Buy and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears ...

Page 97: ...dar and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar Creating events or tasks Tap and then use one of the following methods Quick add Create an event or task with a few keywords This feature is available only for English and Korean Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting To quickly add an event or task tap ...

Page 98: ... attach an image tap Images and then take a photo or select one of the existing images Syncing with Google Calendar To manually sync for updating tap Sync Searching for events Tap Search and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events tap Today at the top of the screen Deleting events Select a date or event and then tap Delete Sharing events Select an event tap Share via and then sel...

Page 99: ... Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm The sound will start quietly a few minutes early and slowly increase in volume Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after the preset snooze time Deleting alarms Tap Delete select alarms and then tap Delete World clock Creatin...

Page 100: ...Start Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off Desk clock Tap to view in full screen Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Applications screen To see calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear history tap Clear history To change the character size for history tap Text size To use the scientific calculator turn the device to l...

Page 101: ...er Here are some examples of spoken commands Open music Launch calculator Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents Tap for more information on using SVoice The device may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak ...

Page 102: ...pear If no results are returned from the applications the web browser appears displaying the search results Search scope To select which applications to search tap Settings Phone search and then tick the items to search for Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Jo...

Page 103: ... this application to check system status Tap and hold on any screen and then tap Task manager Active applications Tap Active applications to check which applications are currently running To close an application tap End next to it To close all running applications tap End all Downloaded Tap Downloaded to check which applications are installed To uninstall an application tap Uninstall next to it RA...

Page 104: ...f the following options Create folder Create a folder Search Search for files or folders View by Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folders Settings Change the file manager settings Select all Select all files in the folder Downloads Use this application to see which files have been downloaded using the applications Tap Downloads on the Applications screen This application may not be avail...

Page 105: ... on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more tap Searching for locations Tap enter an address and then tap Select a location to view the detailed location information To search for nearby locations tap Once the location is found tap and use one of the following functions Clear Map Clear the map Make available off...

Page 106: ...ng public transit bicycle or walking and then tap GET DIRECTIONS Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a category and then select a place from the list of search results Map Pinpoint the place on the map Directions Search for a...

Page 107: ...itions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Specify the destination by using one of the following methods Speak the destination address Enter the destination address Set navigational directions to your home Select the destination from the ...

Page 108: ...o a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When entering power saving mode the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid data usage bills set this option to Always Settin...

Page 109: ...se data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Change the settings for the limit cycle To use more options tap Data roaming Set to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network Auto sync data Set the device to sync contact calendar email bo...

Page 110: ...tions such as Email When the screen in turned on all new notifications that were not received while the screen was off are retrieved You can save battery power by turning on this feature Mobile networks Mobile data Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services Data roaming Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available Acc...

Page 111: ...iew the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device Download to Select a memory location for saving media files Upload from other devices Set to accept uploads from other device AllShare Cast Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others To save energy deactivate the AllShare Cast feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency band AllShare Cast don...

Page 112: ... the touch screen Display Change the settings for the display Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock screen Select a background image for the locked screen Home and lock screens Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen Screen mode Select a display mode Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set the screen to rota...

Page 113: ... the screen is not touched or the buttons are not pressed for a preset length of time For extended use select a longer time period This feature is disabled when playing videos or listening to music You can save battery power by turning on this feature Power saving mode CPU power saving Set the device to limit some system resource usage Screen power saving Set the device to decrease the brightness ...

Page 114: ...networks Set to useWi Fi and or mobile networks for finding the current location Use GPS satellites Set to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location Location and Google Search Set to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Lock screen Change settings for securing the device Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature Lock screen options The settings are ...

Page 115: ...e charger before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Encrypt Set to encrypt files when you save them to a memory card Full encryption Set to encrypt all files on a memory card Exclude multimedia files Set to encrypt all files on a memory card except for media files If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setti...

Page 116: ... security Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Choose to download applications from any source If not chosen applications can be downloaded only from Play Store Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ens...

Page 117: ...inputs Download offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings select Portrait keyboard types Select the default input method QWERTY keyboard or 3x4 keyboard Input language Select languages for text input Predictive text Set the device to predict words according to input and display word suggestions Con...

Page 118: ...o display a large image of each character tapped Key tap sound Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Voice recogniser Select a voice recognition engine Voice search For Google voice recognition the following options are available Language Select a language for the voic...

Page 119: ...You can select the features to control with voice commands Wake up command Set to start voice recognition by saying a wake up command while using SVoice Wake up in lock screen Set the device to recognize your wake up command when the screen is locked Set wake up command Add or edit wake up commands to start voice recognition Check missed events Set to check missed messages or events when SVoice is...

Page 120: ... the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set to back up settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device Factory ...

Page 121: ...hrough an image by sliding the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in Sensitivity settings Set the sensitivity for each motion recognition Learn about motions Discover how to use each motion recognition Palm swipe to capture Set to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen Palm touch to mute pause Set to mute alarms and music by tou...

Page 122: ...cess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery is fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date are reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date using network provided information Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set to receive time zon...

Page 123: ...vateTalkback which provides voice feedback Font size Change the font size Negative colours Reverse the display colours to improve visibility Text to speech output PreferredTTS engine Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving ...

Page 124: ...ng Select debug app Select applications to debug and prevent errors when you pause debugging Wait for debugger Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready Show touches Set to show the pointer when you touch the screen Show pointer location Set to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer when you touch the screen Show layout boundaries Set to show boundari...

Page 125: ... Set to list all active processes Profile GPU rendering Set to check the time of GPU rendering time Enable traces Set to capture traces of application and system performance Do not keep activities Set to end a running application when you launch a new application Limit background processes Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device to alert you...

Page 126: ...e dust spots If dust particles are present in the air you may capture them in photos when you use the flash Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place Set ISO sensitivity options p 40 Photos are blurred Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the device incorrectly Half press the Shutter button to ensure the subject is focused Set the image stabi...

Page 127: ...e Turn on the flash Set ISO sensitivity options Use a tripod or place the camera on a firm surface to prevent it from shaking Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas the subject may appear too dark Avoid shooting toward the sun Set the flash option to Fill in Adjust the exposure Set...

Page 128: ...ard Ensure that the device is turned on Charge the battery Ensure that the battery is inserted When the flash is not functional Press the flash release to pop the flash up The flash option may be set to Off p 39 In some modes the flash is disabled When the flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire unexpectedly due to static electricity The device is not malfunctioning When the colours in the pho...

Page 129: ...enu PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor ...

Page 130: ...freezes or hangs you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for 6 8 seconds The device reboots automatically If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Applications screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything The device beep...

Page 131: ...ying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights M...

Page 132: ...r If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2 0 orWindows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between ...

Page 133: ...English CA 11 2012 Rev 1 0 www samsung com Some content may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider ...

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