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Page 2: ...m the actual product The contents of this manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and are subject to change without prior notice Access the Samsung website www samsung com for the latest version of the manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this manual is base...

Page 3: ...ommercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by users Please keep this manual for future reference Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons used in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other eq...

Page 4: ...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 Google Mail YouTube Google Play Store Google Latitude and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Windows Media Player is a registered trademark...

Page 5: ...is is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVXVIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivXVideo on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivXVOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for m...

Page 6: ...evice 18 Use the touch screen 19 Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys 22 Get to know the Home screen 22 Access applications 27 Launch multiple applications 29 Customise your device 29 Enter text 34 Web and GPS based services 36 Internet 36 Game Hub 39 Maps 40 Navigation 42 Local 43 Play Books 44 Play Movies 44 Play Store 44 Readers Hub 45 Contents ...

Page 7: ...ice Search 48 Communication 49 Google Mail 49 Email 51 Talk 53 ChatON 54 Messenger 55 Google 55 Entertainment 56 Camera 56 Video Player 64 Gallery 67 Photo Editor 70 Video Editor 71 Music Player 73 Music Hub 77 Personal information 78 Contacts 78 S Planner 80 Memo 82 ...

Page 8: ...VPN connections 95 Tools 98 Alarm 98 Calculator 99 Downloads 99 Dropbox 100 My Files 101 Polaris Office 102 Google 104 World Clock 104 Settings 105 Access the setting options 105 Wi Fi 105 Bluetooth 105 Data usage 105 More settings 106 Blocking mode 107 Sound 107 Display 107 Storage 108 Power saving mode 108 ...

Page 9: ...ager 109 Location services 109 Lock screen 109 Security 110 Language and input 111 Back up and reset 113 Add account 113 Accessory 114 Date and time 114 Accessibility 114 Developer options 115 About device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Index 121 ...

Page 10: ...unctions that are not covered by your manufacturer s warranty The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer The supplied items are designed only for your device and may not be compatible with other devices Other accessories may not be compatible with your device...

Page 11: ...Assembling 11 Device layout Front view Number Function 1 Light sensor 2 Memory card slot 3 Touch screen 4 Speaker 5 Multifunction jack 6 Front camera lens ...

Page 12: ...ber Function 7 Microphone 8 GPS antenna1 9 Power Reset Lock key 10 Rear camera lens 11 Volume key 12 Headset jack 1 Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions ...

Page 13: ... been unused for an extended period you must charge the battery Charge the battery only with a charger You cannot charge the battery with a USB cable You cannot replace the battery in the device If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced take the device to a Samsung Service Centre Use only Samsung approved chargers and cables Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to expl...

Page 14: ...is charging Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device The shape of the USB power adapter may differ depending on your region 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multifunction jack Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause serious damage to the device or USB power adapter Any damage caus...

Page 15: ...unplug the USB power adapter when not in use The USB power adapter does not have a power switch so you must unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The device should remain close to the electrical socket while charging Reduce the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power By customising these options and ...

Page 16: ... your device or the memory card It may also corrupt data saved on the memory card Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards If you insert a memory card formatted with a different file structure your device will ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of your memory cards When you insert a memory card into your devic...

Page 17: ...5 Close the cover of the memory card slot Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Format a memory card Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In the application list select Settings Storag...

Page 18: ... You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server To turn off your device press and hold the Power key and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from approved personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use only your device s non network features swi...

Page 19: ... malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with liquids The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to liquids 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 For optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using...

Page 20: ...creen with the following actions Tap Touch once to select or launch a menu option or application Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location Double tap Tap an item twice quickly ...

Page 21: ... fingers far apart and then pinch them together Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period To turn on the screen press the Power key You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen In the application list select Settings Display Screen timeout ...

Page 22: ...sing the Power key tap anywhere on the screen and then drag your finger outside of the large circle You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device p 32 Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen you can view your device s status and access applications The Home screen has multiple panels Scroll left o...

Page 23: ... recent applications 2 Return to the Home screen Access the Google search widget or Google Now tap and hold 3 Return to the previous screen 4 Open the mini apps panel Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition Wi Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS based services in use Connected to computer ...

Page 24: ...e or deactivate theWi Fi feature p 85 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature p 94 Sound Activate or deactivate Silent mode You can mute your device or set it to vibrate in Silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Power saving Activate or deactivate Power saving mode Blocking mode Activate or deactivate Blocking mode Bluetooth Activate ...

Page 25: ...n item and then drag it to a new location You can add an item to a new folder or move it to a new panel Tap and hold the item and then drag it to Create folder or Create page Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item and then drag it to the rubbish bin ...

Page 26: ... select To set the main panel of the Home screen select To change the order of panels tap and hold the panel s thumbnail image and then drag it to a new location 3 Select to return to the previous screen Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen The widgets available may vary depending on your region or service provider 1 In th...

Page 27: ... move directly to the corresponding screen 3 Select an application 4 Select to return to the previous screen Select to return to the Home screen You can add an application shortcut to the Home screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will rotate as well To prevent the interface from rotating tap the indicator ico...

Page 28: ...cation to a new panel drag it to Create page To uninstall the application drag it to Uninstall 4 Select Save or select OK Save Download an application 1 In the application list select Play Store or Samsung Apps 2 Search for an application and download it to the device To install applications that you downloaded from other sources you must select Settings Security Unknown sources Uninstall an appli...

Page 29: ...h from the Home screen Manage applications You can manage multiple applications with the task manager 1 Select Active applications The task manager launches and shows active applications 2 Control active applications To switch applications select one from the list To close an application select End To close all active applications select End all Customise your device Get more from your device by c...

Page 30: ...ode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel and then select Sound Press and hold the Power key and then select Select a wallpaper for the Home screen 1 On the Home screen tap and hold the empty area 2 Select Set wallpaper Home screen an image folder an image Change the display font 1 In the application...

Page 31: ...sumes battery power Set your device to adjust the brightness automatically 1 In the application list select Settings Display Brightness 2 Select the tick box next to Automatic brightness 3 Select OK The device will increase the brightness in bright surroundings and decrease the brightness in dim surroundings automatically Adjust the brightness manually 1 In the application list select Settings Dis...

Page 32: ...lect Next Set it up Continue 3 Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure 4 When your face is captured correctly select Continue 5 Complete the setup of the backup PIN or pattern Set an unlock pattern 1 In the application list select Settings Lock screen Screen lock Pattern 2 View the on screen instructions and the example pattern and then select Next 3 Draw a pattern to connect at least...

Page 33: ...elect OK Activate the Find my mobile feature When your device is lost or stolen you can view the current location of your device on the SamsungDive website www samsungdive com To use this feature you must create a Samsung account for controlling the device remotely via the Internet 1 In the application list select Settings Security Remote controls OK Add account 2 Select Sign in To create a Samsun...

Page 34: ...method 1 From a text field tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel 2 Select Choose input method a text input method Enter text with the Google voice input feature 1 To add input languages for voice recognition select the language Add more languages 2 Speak your text into the microphone 3 When you are finished select Tap to pause Enter text with the Samsun...

Page 35: ...an item from the clipboard Copy and paste text From a text field you can copy and paste text to another application 1 Tap and hold a passage of text 2 Drag or to select the text to be copied 3 Select Copy or Cut to add the text to the clipboard 4 In another application place the cursor at the point where the text will be inserted 5 Select Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text f...

Page 36: ...rn to access and bookmark your favourite webpages This feature may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse a webpage 1 In the application list select Internet 2 To access a specific webpage select the URL field enter the web address and then select Go 3 Navigate webpages with the following key...

Page 37: ...mark the current webpage While browsing a webpage access the following options To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To return to the original size double tap the screen To open a new window select New tab To open a new window without saving your browsing data select New incognito tab To add a shortcut for the current webpage to the H...

Page 38: ...tings Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Internet 2 Select the URL field 3 Select and say a keyword into your device s microphone The device searches for webpages related to the keyword 4 Select a search result Bookmark your favourite webpage If you know the address of a webpage you can add a...

Page 39: ...nt to protect copyrights This protection may prevent you from downloading copying modifying or transferring some files 1 In the application list select Internet 2 Search for a file or application and download it to the device View your recent history 1 In the application list select Internet History 2 Select a webpage to access Game Hub Learn to access and download games 1 In the application list ...

Page 40: ...arch Maps 3 Enter a keyword for the location and select To search for a location by voice select 4 Select the location to view its details While viewing the map use the following options To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To view all of the search results select Search Results To view your current location select To switch to the c...

Page 41: ... select Latitude Share locations using Google Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view their locations with the Google Latitude location service This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Maps 2 Select Latitude The device joins Latitude automatically 3 Select Add friends an option 4 Select a friend or enter ...

Page 42: ...dicated on the map Depending on the selected travel method you may see multiple routes 5 When you are finished select Clear Map Navigation Learn to get spoken directions to your destination Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect you...

Page 43: ...rred places 3 Install the required software and then use the navigation features Local Learn to search for business and attractions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Local 2 If you want to search for businesses or attractions near a specific location select your location Enter an address 3 Select a category The device sear...

Page 44: ...le Play Movies You can watch movies on your device In the application list select Play Movies This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Play Store Your device s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications Play Store provides a quick and easy way to shop for mobile applications This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or ser...

Page 45: ...complete the device will install the application automatically Uninstall an application 1 In the application list select Play Store 2 Select 3 Select an item 4 Select Uninstall OK Readers Hub Learn to access various reading materials 1 In the application list select Readers Hub 2 Select a type of reading material 3 Search for and download reading material from the online store ...

Page 46: ...your device will ask you to select your region 2 Search for and download applications to the device This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com or refer to the Samsung Apps leaflet S Suggest Find and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung In the application list select S Suggest This feature may be unavail...

Page 47: ...he file by dragging the bar 3 Play the video on the full screen Upload a video 1 In the application list select YouTube 2 Select your Google account if it is linked toYouTube Alternatively you can select Sign in and set up an account to sign in toYouTube 3 Select a category a video If you are uploading a video for the first time select a network type to upload a video 4 Enter the details of the up...

Page 48: ...list select Video Hub 2 Select a category 3 Search for and access videos Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Voice Search 2 Say a keyword into the microphone The device searches for webpages related to the keyword 3 Select a search result ...

Page 49: ...differently depending on your region or service provider Send an email message 1 In the application list select Google Mail 2 Select the recipient field and enter an email address 3 Select the subject field and enter a subject 4 Select the text field and enter your email text 5 Select and attach a file 6 To send the message select SEND If you are offline the message will be held in the message thr...

Page 50: ...sage to others select To add the message to the favourites list select To archive the message select To delete the message select To add a label to the message select To mark the message as unread select To mark the message as unimportant select Mark as not important To hide the message select Mute To view hidden messages select All mail from the label list To add the message to the spam list sele...

Page 51: ... account email messages will be downloaded to your device If you have created two or more accounts you can switch between them Select an account name at the top of the screen and then select the account from which you want to retrieve messages Send an email message 1 In the application list select Email 2 Add recipients Enter email addresses manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma S...

Page 52: ...following options To move to the next or previous message select or To create a new message select To reply to the message select To forward the message to others select To delete the message select To mark the message as unread select Mark as unread To move the message to another folder select Move To save the message to your device select Save email The message will be saved in My Files sdcard0 ...

Page 53: ...Talk Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the GoogleTalk instant messaging service This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Set your status 1 In the application list select Talk 2 Select a Google account 3 Customise your status image and message Add a contact to your friend list 1 In the application list select Talk 2 Enter a fri...

Page 54: ...on select Add to chat To use video chat select To use voice chat select 4 Select End chat to end the conversation ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number 1 In the application list select ChatON If you are launching this application for the first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup 2 Enter and se...

Page 55: ...first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup 2 Enter and send your message Google Learn to access Google s social network service You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos 1 In the application list select Google If you are launching this application for the first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the account set...

Page 56: ... automatically when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capacity may differ depending on the scene or shooting conditions Take a photo 1 In the application list select Camera 2 Rotate the device to the landscape view 3 Aim the camera lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments ...

Page 57: ...s You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p 64 2 Change the camera settings 3 View the storage location 4 Switch to the camcorder 5 Take a photo 6 View photos you have taken To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart To zoom out pinch them together You can also zoom in or out with theVolume key The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in th...

Page 58: ...aces in the photo as face tags select Face tag p 68 To add the photo to the clipboard select Copy to clipboard To rotate the photo anti clockwise select Rotate left To rotate the photo clockwise select Rotate right To crop a section from the image select Crop To edit the photo with the image editor or video editor select Edit p 70 71 To set the photo as your wallpaper or a contact image select Set...

Page 59: ...gnise a person s face you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person Smile shot Set the device to recognise people s faces and help you take photos of them when they smile Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options Self portrait Take photos of yourself with the front camera S...

Page 60: ...to view the grid lines on the preview screen GPS tag Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS reception 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 sett...

Page 61: ... necessary adjustments Number Function 1 Use camcorder shortcuts Switch to the front camera to record a video of yourself Change the recording mode for attaching to a message or for saving normally Select the length of the delay before the camcorder records a video Apply a special effect Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p...

Page 62: ...recording 6 Select to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos on memory cards with slow transfer speeds After recording a video select the image viewer to view it To view more videos scroll left or right To play the video select To add the video to the favourites list select To send the video to others select To delete the video selec...

Page 63: ...rding mode Change the recording mode for attaching to a message or for saving normally Effects Apply a special effect Exposure value Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness Timer Select the length of the delay before the camcorder starts recording a video Resolution Select a resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to the lighting conditions Guidelines Set to ...

Page 64: ...d then drag it to the option list 3 Tap the screen to return to the preview screen Video Player Learn to use the video player Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you try to open the file Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded P...

Page 65: ... Number Function 1 Adjust the volume 2 Change the ratio of the video screen 3 Mute the sound 4 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar 5 Restart playback Skip to the previous file tap within 3 seconds Scan backwards in the file tap and hold ...

Page 66: ...a segment of the video select Trim To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset select Via Bluetooth You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To edit the video with the video editor select Video editor To view your bookmarks select Bookmarks This option appears if you have inserted a bookmark during playback To view video details select Details To set the vid...

Page 67: ... viewing an image use the following options To view more images scroll left or right To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To return to the original size double tap the screen To add the photo to the favourites list select To send the image to others select To delete the image select To start a slide show select Slideshow Start slides...

Page 68: ...t Print Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To change the name of a file select Rename To search for devices that have media sharing activated select Scan for nearby devices To view image details select Details The options available may vary depending on the selected folder Tag a face in an image Learn to tag faces in your images to send messages and upload messages to social...

Page 69: ...lect to begin playback 4 Control playback with the keys p 64 During playback select to access the following options To send the video to others select Share via To trim a segment of the video select Trim To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset select Via Bluetooth You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To edit the video with the video editor select Vid...

Page 70: ...n tool select Selection To edit the selection border select or If you select Magnetic or Brush you can adjust the border size by selecting Selection size To reverse the selection select Inverse 5 Edit the image with the following tools Tool Function Rotate Rotate or flip the image Resize Resize the image by dragging the rectangle or selecting 100 an option Crop Crop the image by moving or dragging...

Page 71: ...select images videos and audios to make video and then Done To set the length of time that an image appears select the thumbnail and then drag the left or right border of the thumbnail To delete images or videos tap and hold an item and then drag it to the rubbish bin To rearrange images or videos tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location 6 Select a transition effect icon between ima...

Page 72: ...nd 5 Save the edited video Split a video 1 Launch the video editor and open a video file 2 Select the thumbnail 3 Drag the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to place the black dotted line 4 Select 5 Save the edited video Apply an effect to a video 1 Launch the video editor and open a video file 2 Drag the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to place the black dotted line 3 Select Visual effe...

Page 73: ...ontent type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card Download from the Internet p 36 Download from a computer with Samsung Kies p 83 Download from a computer withWindows Media Player p 84 Receive via Bluetooth p 94 Play music 1 In the application list select Music Player 2 Select a mu...

Page 74: ...1 Adjust the volume 2 Set the file as your favourite track 3 Mute the sound 4 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar 5 Activate Shuffle mode 6 Restart playback Skip to the previous file tap within 3 seconds Scan backwards in the file tap and hold ...

Page 75: ...player Then press the headset button to start or pause playback During playback select to access the following options To add the music file to a playlist select Add to playlist To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset select Via Bluetooth You cannot use this option if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To send the music file to others select Share via To set the music file as y...

Page 76: ...sic player settings 1 In the application list select Music Player 2 Select Settings 3 Change the following options Option Function Advanced SoundAlive Select a sound effect Advanced Play speed Change the playback speed Advanced Lyrics Set to show song lyrics during playback Advanced Music auto off Set the music player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time Music menu Select musi...

Page 77: ...search for and buy your favourite songs You can also add music files to your wish list and play them This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Music Hub 2 Search for preview or buy your favourite songs ...

Page 78: ... the application list select Contacts Contacts 2 Select a memory location 3 Enter contact information 4 Select to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In the application list select Contacts Contacts 2 Scroll up or down the contact list 3 Select a contact s name From the contact view use the following options To send an email message select To set a favourite number select To edit the contac...

Page 79: ...ntacts you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group 1 In the application list select Contacts Contacts Groups 2 Enter a name and customise the settings for the group 3 Add members to the group 4 Select Import or export a contact You can import or export files in vcf format to or from your device s USB storage or a memory card Import contact files 1 In the application list...

Page 80: ...irm S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules more conveniently and effectively Learn to create and manage events and tasks and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks Create an event or task 1 In the application list select S Planner 2 Select 3 Select an event type at the top of the screen 4 Enter the details of the event and select ...

Page 81: ...ation list select S Planner 2 Select a date on the calendar To move to a specific day select Go to and enter the date To move to today s date select Today 3 Select an event to view its details You can send the event to others by selecting Share via Stop an event or task alarm If you set a reminder for a calendar event or task an alarm will sound at the specified time 1 Tap the right bottom of the ...

Page 82: ...Done View a memo 1 In the application list select Memo 2 Select a memo to view its details While viewing the memo use the following options To delete the memo select To change the background colour select To protect the memo from accidental deletion select To print the memo viaWi Fi or USB select Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To send the memo to others select ...

Page 83: ...r Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your computer You can download the program from the Samsung website Samsung Kies will work on bothWindows and Macintosh computers 1 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Sa...

Page 84: ...pen the notifications panel 3 Select Connected as a media device Media device MTP 4 Transfer files between your device and the computer Connect as a camera device You can connect your 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 instal...

Page 85: ... all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Activate theWi Fi feature In the application list select Settings and then drag the Wi Fi switch to the right TheWi Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power To preserve battery power activate the feature only when needed Find and connect to aWi Fi AP 1 In the...

Page 86: ... Connect to aWi Fi AP with a protected setup You can connect to a secured AP with aWPS button orWPS PIN To use this method your wireless access point must have aWPS button Connect with aWPS button 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi 2 Select WPS push button 3 Press theWPS button on the AP within 2 minutes Connect with aWPS PIN 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi 2 Select WP...

Page 87: ...e IP settings 6 Select Connect CustomiseWi Fi settings 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi Advanced 2 Change the following options Option Function Network notification Set the device to notify you when an openWi Fi AP is available KeepWi Fi on during sleep Set whether or not to keep theWi Fi feature active in Sleep mode MAC address View the MAC address IP address View the IP address ...

Page 88: ... a device When the owner of the other device accepts the connection the devices are connected Send data viaWi Fi 1 Select a file or item from an appropriate application 2 Select an option for sending data viaWi Fi The method for selecting an option may vary by data type 3 Search for and select another device Receive data viaWi Fi When you receive data it is saved to your device automatically Recei...

Page 89: ...ice type To get more details about using AllShare Play select Settings Customer support This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Send a file 1 In the application list select AllShare Play 2 Select a device or web storage that contains media files 3 Select a media category and select the tick box on a file 4 Select 5 Select a device or web storage to save the fil...

Page 90: ... In the application list select AllShare Play 2 Select a device or web storage that contains media files 3 Select a media category and select the tick box on a file 4 Select 5 Select a device to use as a media player 6 Control playback with the keys on your device Manage contents on a web storage server 1 In the application list select AllShare Play 2 Select a web storage server 3 View and manage ...

Page 91: ...that have been added to AllShare Play Setting up web services Sign in to social network sites to upload files Auto upload photos from mobile Set to upload photos to the web storage automatically when you sign in Video quality settings Set to optimise the video quality for your device when playing videos saved on a computer Lock AllShare Play Set to lock AllShare Play with the password for your Sam...

Page 92: ...tween 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 repercussions of illegal use of the Bl...

Page 93: ...me PIN pairing is complete If the pairing is successful the device will search for available services automatically Some devices especially headsets or hands free car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other device has a PIN you must enter it Send data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file or item from an appropriate application 2 Select an option for sending data via the Bluetooth fe...

Page 94: ... receive a contact it is saved to the phonebook automatically GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system GPS receiver Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS functions For better reception of GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions Between buildings in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings In poor weather Around high voltag...

Page 95: ...PS satellites to find your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks VPNs and connect to them securely over the Internet Your device should already be configured with Internet access If you have trouble accessing the Internet you must edit the connections If yo...

Page 96: ... a pre shared security key IPSec user certificate Select a user certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec CA certificate Select a certificate authority CA certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec...

Page 97: ...d options Set to change the advanced network settings The options available may vary depending on theVPN type 3 When you are finished select Save Connect to a private network 1 In the application list select Settings More settings VPN 2 Select a private network 3 Enter the user name and password and then select Connect ...

Page 98: ...f the alarm 4 When you are finished select Done To deactivate an alarm select the clock icon next to the alarm To delete an alarm select Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds To stop the alarm select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle To silence the alarm for the snooze period select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle ...

Page 99: ...e display from rotating when you rotate the device select Scientific calculator View the calculation history 1 In the application list select Calculator 2 Perform a calculation 3 Select to hide the calculator keypad The calculation history appears Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web or email 1 In the application list select Downloads 2 Select a download categor...

Page 100: ...opbox Start 2 Enter an email address and password and then select Log in If you are a new user select New to Dropbox Create a free account to create an account 3 Select Next 4 Select Turn on to automatically upload photos and videos captured by the camera on your device Upload files to your Dropbox folder 1 In the application list select Dropbox 2 Select Upload here Photos or videos or Other files...

Page 101: ...ts Type Format Image bmp gif jpg png Video avi 3gp mp4 wmv flv mkv webm Music flac mp3 wma aac ogg amr wav mid xmf imy Sound amr nb wb wav mid midi xmf mxmf i melody imy sp midi rtttl rtx ota Others doc docx pdf ppt pptx txt xls xlsx htm html vcf vcs vnt Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when you tr...

Page 102: ...settings select Settings To sort files or folders select the Time drop down menu and select an option To send a file to others select the tick box and select To copy or move the files or folders to another file folder select the tick boxes and select or To delete files or folders select the tick boxes and select To change the name of a file or a folder select the tick box and select Rename To view...

Page 103: ... Select Browser a document file To open a recently used file select a file under Recent documents 3 View the document From the document view access the following options To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To undo your last action select To redo your last action select To add an item to the document select To open the editing toolba...

Page 104: ...ice or information on the Internet 1 In the application list select Google 2 Enter a keyword and select To search for data by voice select and say a keyword into your device s microphone 3 Select a search result World Clock Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display 1 In the application list select World Clock 2 Enter a city name or select one from the ...

Page 105: ...o connect to aWi Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices To use options select Advanced CustomiseWi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi AP with a WPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi AP with aWPS PIN Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount ...

Page 106: ... DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device Shared contents Set to share your contents with other devices Device name Enter a media server name for your device Allowed devices list View the list of devices that can access your device Not allowed devices list View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device Download to Select a memory location for saving downloa...

Page 107: ...lock or unlock the touch screen Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device 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 Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Screen timeout Select ...

Page 108: ...from the memory location The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory Power saving mode Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for Power saving mode CPU power saving Set the device to limit some system resource usage Screen power saving Set the device to decrease ...

Page 109: ...ur current location for Google search and other Google services Lock screen Change the settings for securing your device Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature Lock screen options The settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option Shortcuts Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provide...

Page 110: ...rnal 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 setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the ...

Page 111: ...pted certificates that are saved on a memory card Clear credentials Delete credentials from the device and reset the password Language and input Change the settings for languages and text input Language Select a display language Default Select a text input method Google voice typing Activate the Google voice input feature to enter text by voice To change the voice input settings select Choose inpu...

Page 112: ...stop when you double tap the space bar Character preview Set the device to show a preview image of each letter you tap Key tap sound Set the device to sound when you tap a key Tutorial View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad Reset settings Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the factory defaults Voice search Language Select a language for Google voice recognition Speech output Set the devi...

Page 113: ... Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set to restore your settings and application data when you must reinstall an a...

Page 114: ... the time in 24 hour format or 12 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges Change the settings to improve accessibility to the device s interface and features Auto rotate screen Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device Screen timeout Select the length of time that the...

Page 115: ... web accessibility Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible Mono audio Enable mono sound when you listen to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Developer options Activate and change the settings for application development Desktop backup password Set ...

Page 116: ...es Show GPU view updates Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated with the GPU Show screen updates Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated Window animation scale Select a speed for opening and closing pop up windows Transition animation scale Select a speed for switching between screens Animator duration scale Select how long pop up windows will be shown Disable hardwa...

Page 117: ... Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device to alert you to unresponsive applications that are running in the background About device View information about your device such as model number and version You can download and install firmware update with the firmware over the air FOTA service To check for firmware updates select Software update Up...

Page 118: ...h screen devices Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device s software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close app...

Page 119: ...se applications on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the bat...

Page 120: ... Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to if necessary Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a ...

Page 121: ...luetooth 92 GPS connections 94 USB connections 83 VPN connections 95 Wi Fi 85 contacts creating 78 creating groups 79 finding 78 importing exporting 79 device lock 32 display brightness 31 font style 30 language 29 settings 107 wallpaper 30 file manager 101 find my mobile 33 flight mode 18 gallery 67 Google 55 Google Latitude 41 Google Mail 49 Google Maps 40 Google Messenger 55 GoogleTalk 53 home ...

Page 122: ...rding 61 uploading toYouTube 47 VPN connections 95 web browser 36 Wi Fi 85 world clock 104 YouTube 46 key functions 13 maps getting directions 42 searching for locations 40 searching for places nearby 43 sharing locations 41 using the navigation 42 memory card formatting 17 inserting 16 removing 17 memos creating 82 viewing 82 messages sending email 51 sending Google Mail 49 viewing email 52 viewi...

Page 123: ... provider www samsung com English EU 02 2013 Rev 1 0 To install Samsung Kies PC Sync 1 Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your computer 2 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information ...

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