Samsung GT-9197 User Manual Download

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Utilities

Syncing with the Samsung account

Tap your Samsung account or

Sync settings

to sync files.

Backing up or restoring data

Tap

Backup

to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.

Syncing with Dropbox

Tap

Link Dropbox account

, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the setup.
Once you sign in, tap

Allow

and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever

you make some changes.

Clock

Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the
duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock.
Tap

Clock

on the Applications screen.

Turn this alarm on or off.

Summary of Contents for GT-9197

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Page 2: ...ons and the environment that it is used in Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Applications and their functions may vary by country region or hardware specifications Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused b...

Page 3: ... violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2013 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

Page 4: ...ogle Mail YouTube Google Play Store and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 5: ... icons 20 Using the touch screen 23 Control motions 27 Palm motions 27 Notifications 28 Quick setting panel 29 Home screen 31 Locked screen 32 Using applications 33 Applications screen 34 Help 35 Entering text 36 Connecting to aWi Fi network 37 Setting up accounts 38 Transferring files 39 Securing the device 41 Upgrading the device Communication 43 Phone 49 Contacts 52 Messaging 54 Email 55 Google...

Page 6: ...Connections 113 My device 125 Accounts 126 More Troubleshooting 66 NFC 67 S Beam 68 WatchON Media 70 Music 71 Camera 78 Gallery 81 Story Album 83 Video 85 YouTube 86 FM Radio 87 Flipboard Application media stores 88 Play Store 89 Samsung Hub 89 Samsung Apps 90 Play Music Utilities 91 S Memo 94 S Planner 96 Dropbox 96 Cloud 97 Clock 99 Calculator 100 STranslator 100 Voice Recorder ...

Page 7: ...Microphone Earpiece Proximity Light sensor Menu button Multipurpose jack Front camera Power button Home button Touch screen Rear camera Main antenna Headset jack GPS antenna Microphone for speakerphone Volume button Back cover Speaker IrLED Flash ...

Page 8: ...or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for more than 7 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 Menu Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen Tap and hold on the Home scree...

Page 9: ...ifications 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 service Availability of all acce...

Page 10: ...device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For details about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwar...

Page 11: ...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 or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 3 Insert the battery 2 1 4 Replace the back cover ...

Page 12: ...Getting started 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card ...

Page 13: ...ry power is low the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device Charging with the charger Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into...

Page 14: ...and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the...

Page 15: ...ice accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports...

Page 16: ... battery and back cover Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings More Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the memory card To remove the memory card insert a fingertip through the hole and push the memory card out of the slot as shown in the image below 2 1 ...

Page 17: ...rd Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Press and hold the Power button for a few...

Page 18: ... specified period To unlock the device press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen Adjusting the volume Press theVolume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods Press and hold th...

Page 19: ...aming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibrati...

Page 20: ...ischarges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to contact water The touch screen may malfunction 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 ghos...

Page 21: ...plication to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the on screen keyboard tap it with a finger Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position ...

Page 22: ...on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts ...

Page 23: ...s activated On the Home screen tap Apps Settings My device Motions and gestures Motion and then drag the Motion switch to the right Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the...

Page 24: ...fferent screen depending on the orientation The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages Holding to ear While viewing call message or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...ing over Turn over the device to mute ringtone pause media playback or mute the FM radio when using the speaker Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out ...

Page 27: ...ag the Palm motion switch to the right Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls new messages calendar events device status and more Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel Scroll the list to see additional alerts To close the notifications panel drag ...

Page 28: ... In blocking mode the device will block notifications To select which notifications will be blocked tap Settings My device Blocking mode Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode Screen Mirroring Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature Wi Fi hotspot Activate or deactivate theWi Fi tethering feature S Beam Activate or deactivate the S Beam feature NFC Activate or deactivate ...

Page 29: ...view Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets folders or panels Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen and then select one of the following categories Apps and widgets Add widgets or applications to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder Page Add a new panel to the Home screen Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move it to another pane...

Page 30: ...p 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 images downloaded from the Internet Live wallpapers See animated images Wallpapers See wallpaper images Then select an image and tap Set wallpaper Or sel...

Page 31: ...s panel and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen Using the setting shortcut widget On the Home screen tap Apps Widgets and then tap and hold Settings Shortcut to open a list of setting options Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen as a shortcut Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add co...

Page 32: ... a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Drag the widgets panel down scroll left or right tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen Using applications This device can run many different types of applications ranging from media to Internet applications Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen sel...

Page 33: ...pplications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Applications screen To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging applications Tap Edit tap and hold an application and then drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Organising with fol...

Page 34: ...at come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth or other methods Tap Share app select applications tap Done and then select a sharing method The next steps vary depending on the method selected Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings Tap Help on...

Page 35: ...anging 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 Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter numerals and punctuation marks Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung keyboard Enter a space Entering upper...

Page 36: ... then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard To paste it into a text entry field tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted and then tap Paste Connecting to aWi Fi network Connect the device to aWi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices p 109 TurningWi Fi on and off Open the notifications panel and then tap Wi Fi to tu...

Page 37: ...nnect ForgettingWi Fi networks Any network that has ever been used including the current network can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it Select the network in the networks list and then tap Forget Setting up accounts Google applications such as Play Store require a Google account and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the ...

Page 38: ...Music mp3 m4a mp4 3gp 3ga wma ogg oga aac and flac Image bmp gif jpg and png Video 3gp mp4 avi wmv flv and mkv Document doc docx xls xlsx ppt pptx pdf and txt Connecting 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...

Page 39: ...TP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it Setting a face unlock On the Applicatio...

Page 40: ...case the face and voice unlock fails Setting a pattern On the Applications screen tap Settings My device Lock screen 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 to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings My device Lock screen Screen lock PIN Enter ...

Page 41: ...device can be upgraded to the latest software This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kie...

Page 42: ... 42 Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over the air FOTA service On the Applications screen tap Settings More About device Software update Update ...

Page 43: ...e keypad and then tap Logs Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages Favourites Make a call from the list of favourite contacts Contacts Make a call from the contacts list Speed dial numbers For speed dial numbers tap and hold the corresponding digit Number prediction When entering numbers on the keypad automatic predictions appear Select one of these to make a call ...

Page 44: ...volume Hold Hold a call Or press and hold the headset button Tap Unhold to retrieve the held call or press and hold the headset button Add call Dial a second call Keypad Open the keypad End call End the current call Speaker Activate the speakerphone Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to...

Page 45: ...ew the history of incoming and outgoing calls To filter a call log tap View by and then select an option Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card Tap Call settings Additional settings Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card Tap...

Page 46: ... message tap Call settings Set up call reject messages Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers Tap Call settings Call rejection Auto reject mode Auto reject numbers and then tap Auto reject list Tap Create enter a number assign a category and then tap Save Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Call waiti...

Page 47: ...he contacts list and then tap to make a video call During a video call The following actions are available Switch camera Switch between the front and rear camera Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you End call End the current call Hide me Hide your image from the other party Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party Keypad Open the keypad Switch to ...

Page 48: ...r party s image Record video Take a video of the other party s images It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party s prior permission Tap and hold your image to access the following options Switch camera Switch between the front and rear camera Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party...

Page 49: ...to edit and then tap Deleting a contact Tap Delete Setting a speed dial number Tap Speed dial setting select a speed dial number and then select a contact for it To remove a speed dial number tap and hold it and then tap Remove 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 ...

Page 50: ...p Contacts to display and then select a location where contacts are saved Moving contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap Merge accounts Merge with Google Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list Moving contacts to Samsung Tap Merge accounts Merge with Samsung Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list Importing and exporting contacts Importing cont...

Page 51: ... favourites Add contacts to favourites Remove from favourites Remove contacts from favourites Grid view List view View contacts in grid or list form Help Access help information about using contacts Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap Select contacts to add and then tap Done Managing groups Tap and then take one of the following actions Create Make a new group Sea...

Page 52: ... and then tap Save If user information has been saved when you set up the device select the business card in ME and then tap to edit Tap Share namecard via and then select a sharing method Messaging Use this application to send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messaging on the Applications screen You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outsi...

Page 53: ...ed 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 Translating and sending messages To use the translating feature while composing a message tap Translate drag the Translate switch to the right set a language pair and then tap OK Tap to translate the message and then tap Done The translated mess...

Page 54: ...nter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap to attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap to insert images events contacts location information and others into the message Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Schedule sending Tick Schedule sending set a time and date and then tap Done The device will send the...

Page 55: ...Reply to all recipients Delete the message Go to the previous or next message Forward the message Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap Save to save it Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider This application ...

Page 56: ...more recipients Tap Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap Discard to start over Reading messages Mark the message as unread Add a label to this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete this message Reply to this message Reply to all recipients or forward this message to others Add this email address to the contacts lis...

Page 57: ...ogleTalk 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 a ...

Page 58: ...not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All Circles to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles Tap to use other social network features Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google instant messaging service Tap Messenger on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or servic...

Page 59: ... the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create the 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 Sync contacts ...

Page 60: ...ge To change the search engine tap the address field and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down and tap the page to select it Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap Add bookmark To open a bookmarked webpage tap and then select one History Tap History to open a webpage from the list of recently ...

Page 61: ...re Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Viewing webpages Tap the address field and then enter a web address or search criteria Opening a new page Tap New tab To go to another webpage tap a webpage Searching the web by voice Tap the address fie...

Page 62: ... secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repe...

Page 63: ...acast feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Miracast enabled devices that do not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP may not be compatible with this feature Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare C...

Page 64: ...r service provider When opening this application recent contents from all your registered devices will appear You can browse and play them To start sharing files scroll to DEVICES STORAGE and select an option Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services Select your device tap select files and then tap Done Sharing files Select a device or web storage tap select ...

Page 65: ...age and then select a web storage service Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices Create or join a Group Play session and then share images documents or music Tap Group Play on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider While using this application you cannot use the Internet Creating a group for Group Pl...

Page 66: ...is opening a session NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications The battery contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna If the screen is locked you...

Page 67: ...ns NFC NFC payment USIM wallet Sending data via Android Beam Use the Android Beam feature to send data such as webpages and contacts to NFC enabled devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Connections NFC Drag the Android Beam switch to the right Select an item touch the back of your device to the back of the other device and then tap your device s screen S Beam Use this feature to send dat...

Page 68: ...o watch your favourite shows and movies Tap WatchON on the Applications screen You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device s infrared port is facing theTV Connecting to aTV Connect to aTV to display the device s screen onto a large surface and control theTV remotely with the device Select a country and a region Tap Set Up Now and then follow the on screen instructions...

Page 69: ...ect aTV programme and then tap Watch now The selected programme will show up on the connectedTV Tap and open the control panel to control theTV Setting programme reminders Tap the time at the bottom of the screen and select a time for aTV programme you want to watch Select a programme tap Reminder and then set an alarm time to remind you of the TV programme ...

Page 70: ...ategory and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Open the playlist Change the repeat mode Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Hide the music pl...

Page 71: ...one Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Playlists and then tap Create playlist Enter a title and tap OK Tap Add music select songs to include and then tap OK To add the currently playing song to a playlist tap Add to playlist Playing music by mood Play music grouped by mood The playlist is automatically created by the device When a new song is added tap Music square Library updat...

Page 72: ...e photo Indicates which shooting mode is in use Change the shooting mode Switch between the front and rear camera View more options Select among various effects that are available Start taking a video Open Gallery to view photos and videos Shooting mode Several photo effects are available Tap MODE and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen Auto Use this to allow the came...

Page 73: ...is recorded by the internal microphone Rich tone HDR Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together To get the best shot follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the camera s viewfinder within the guide frame Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds such as empty skies or pl...

Page 74: ...cus tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen tap To capture an image from the video while recording tap The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution Recording mode Tap to change recording mode Normal Use this mode for normal quality Limit for MMS Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging ...

Page 75: ...using the zoom feature while shooting video Share shot Tap and then select one of the following Share shot Send a photo directly to another device viaWi Fi Direct or NFC Buddy photo share Set the device to recognise a person s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person ChatON photo share Send a photo to another device via ChatON Remote viewfinder Set the device to control the ...

Page 76: ...ntre weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene Spot measures the light value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene ISO Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity It is measured in film camera equivalents Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects Anti shake Activate or deactivat...

Page 77: ...amera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Guidelines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Voice control Set the camera to take photos with voice commands Contextual filename Set the camera to display contextual tags Activate this to useTag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album Storage Select the memory ...

Page 78: ... 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 Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch to zoom out or double tap to return Viewing images using th...

Page 79: ...folder Photo frame Use this to add a frame and a note to an image The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder Photo note Use this to write a note on the back of the image Tap to edit the note Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Rename Rename the file Buddy photo share Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise...

Page 80: ...s Drawing Draw on the image Frame Apply frames to the image Favourite images When viewing an image tap Favourite to add the image to the favourites list Deleting images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap Select item select images by ticking and then tap When viewing an image tap Sharing images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap Select item select images by ticking and t...

Page 81: ...ccessories the subject is wearing UsingTag Buddy Tap Settings Tag buddy and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right to display a contextual tag weather location date and person s name when opening an image Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically Tap Story Album on the Applications screen This appli...

Page 82: ...en tap Create album The device will recommend making story albums when you surpass the preset number of photos in a single day Viewing story albums Select a story album The cover image appears on the first page Scroll left or right to view images in the story album When viewing an image tap and use the following functions Add content Add more content to the current page Remove content Delete conte...

Page 83: ...deshow Start slideshow To set the image as an album cover image tap Set as cover To rotate the image anticlockwise tap Rotate left To rotate the image clockwise tap Rotate right Video Use this application to play video files Tap Video on the Applications screen Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method u...

Page 84: ...educe the size of the video screen Pause and resume playback Deleting videos Tap Delete select videos by ticking and then tap Delete Sharing videos Tap Share via select videos by ticking tap Done and then select a sharing method Using PopupVideo player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player While watching videos tap to use the pop up player Spread two fingers a...

Page 85: ...of the returned search results to watch a video Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen Pause or resume playback Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Change display quality Add the video to the playlist Search for videos Send the URL to others Sharing videos Select the video to view tap and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Select your account tap se...

Page 86: ...e FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Add the current radio station to the favourites list Access services for the current station Adjust the volume Search for an available radio station Fine tune the freque...

Page 87: ...personalised magazines Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider To start your Flipboard flick up on the greeting page select news topics and then tap Done Select a cover story or a topic flick through the Flipboard pages and then select an article to read While reading an article use the following icons Go to the pre...

Page 88: ... 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 Applicatio...

Page 89: ...nformation visit www samsungapps com Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing applications Browse applications by 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 Free If there is ...

Page 90: ...device or stream music from the Google cloud service Tap Play Music on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to the Google cloud storage ...

Page 91: ...th enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos Tap to write or draw on the screen or tap to enter text with the keyboard Append another page to the current memo Undo and redo the last action Insert a multimedia file Enter a memo Jot down or draw a memo Switch to view mode Erase the memo Make a voice recording to insert ...

Page 92: ...ange the pen colour Save the current setting as a pen profile Change the pen type To change the sheet background tap Change background To add tags tap Add tag Inserting multimedia files or a voice recording Tap to insert multimedia files Tap to insert a voice recording Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To sort m...

Page 93: ...ttings tap Settings To access help information for S Memo tap Help Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it To delete memos tap Delete To send the memo to others tap Share via To save the memo as an image file or a PDF file tap Export To add the memo as your favourites list tap Add to Favourites To save the memo as an event tap Create event To set the memo as a widget or wallpaper for the ...

Page 94: ...ter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting To add an event or task more briefly tap a date to select it and tap it again Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details such as how often the event repeats when it has an advance alert or where it takes place ...

Page 95: ...c Calendar To manually sync for updating on the Applications screen tap S Planner Sync To display synced event or tasks tap Settings Calendars Display tick the Google account and then tap Done Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year month week and others at the right side of the screen A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example ...

Page 96: ... instructions to complete the setup Once Dropbox is activated photos and videos taken with the device s camera are uploaded to Dropbox automatically To view the uploaded photos or videos tap To share or delete files or create albums tap and then select files To upload files to Dropbox tap Upload here Photos or videos or Other files To open files in Dropbox select a file While viewing images or vid...

Page 97: ...ox account and then enter the Dropbox account Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Once you sign in tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes Clock Use this application to set alarms check the time in any location in the world measure the duration of an event set a timer or use as the desk clock Tap Clock on the Applications s...

Page 98: ...time Smart alarm Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm and then tap Delete World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summe...

Page 99: ...ap to view in full screen Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Applications screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear the history tap Clear history To change the character size for th...

Page 100: ...m of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation Tap Speak for your language and then speak into the microphone The device will translate what you say Tap in the target language field to let the device read the translation out loud Then tap Speak for the language of the person you are talking with and let the person reply in their language The device will translate what th...

Page 101: ...ecording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos Start recording Change the recording quality Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play Trim the voice memo Adjust the playback speed Pause playback Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards Skip to the previous or next voice memo To send a voice memo to others tap Share via and then select a sharing method ...

Page 102: ...files with contextual tags In the list of voice memos tap Settings Contextual filename On SVoice Use this application to command the device by voice to dial a number send a message write a memo and more Tap SVoice on the Applications screen Alternatively press the Home button twice This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Here are several examples of spoken...

Page 103: ...plications and their contents on the device as well Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap and then speak a keyword Searching with images To search with an image tap Search with camera Aim the rear camera at an image and then tap This...

Page 104: ...reen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Viewing files Select a folder to open it To go back to the parent folder tap To retu...

Page 105: ...o see what files are downloaded through the applications Tap Downloads on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a file to open it with an appropriate application To sort the files by size tap Sort by size To sort the files by date tap Sort by date TripAdvisor Use this application to get travel information such as destinatio...

Page 106: ...elect 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 offline Save the map of a specified area to view it offline Directions Get directions for the location Layers Overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more Setting...

Page 107: ...ap GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAPVIEW to view details 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 place category and then select a place from the list of search results Map Pinpoint the place...

Page 108: ...nd 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 Select the destination address from the contacts list Select the destination from the lis...

Page 109: ...omiseWi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN Help Access help information forWi Fi SettingWi Fi sleep policy Tap Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses data net...

Page 110: ...les View received files via the Bluetooth feature Help Access help information for Bluetooth Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usage To use more...

Page 111: ... Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search for available networks and select a network for roaming Tethering and portable hotspot PortableWi Fi hotspot Use the portableWi Fi hotspot to share the device s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobi...

Page 112: ...dia sharing to allow other DLNA enabled devices to access media files on your device Shared contents Set the device to share your content with other devices 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 media files Upload from oth...

Page 113: ...ication or launch the camera application automatically when you swipe panels to the left on the locked screen Clock or personal message Set the device to show a clock or personal message on the locked screen The following options may vary depending on your selection For a personal message Edit personal message Edit the personal message For a clock Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clock C...

Page 114: ...locked screen Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel Screen mode Adapt display Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings Dynamic Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid Standard Use this mode for normal surroundings Professional photo Use this mode to make the display tone look like real colours Movie Use this mode f...

Page 115: ... system sounds and notifications Ringtones Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Vibrations Add or select a vibration pattern Default notification sound Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the k...

Page 116: ...screen during calls Set the device to turn on the proximity sensor during a call Call alerts Answer vibration Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call Call end vibration Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call Call connect tone Activate or deactivate the call connection tone Minute minder Activate or deactivate the minute minder tone Call end tone Activate o...

Page 117: ...e cut off Fixed Dialling Numbers Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card Ringtones and keypad tones Ringtones Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Vibrations Add or select a vibration pattern Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Keypad tones Set the d...

Page 118: ...ecified contacts in blocking mode Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency Press and hold theVolume up button and theVolume down button for 3 seconds to send the message Edit emergency message Edit the message that will be sent when you...

Page 119: ...dock Desk home screen display Set the device to show the desk clock when your device is connected to a desktop dock Automatic unlock Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device Auto rotate scr...

Page 120: ...ce to zoom in and out with finger gestures Negative colours Reverse the display colours to improve visibility Colour adjustment Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the device determines that you are colour blind or having difficulty reading content Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateTalkback when you press and hold the Power button and then tap and hold the screen with two f...

Page 121: ...ime for tapping and holding the screen Interaction control Set an area of the screen to be excluded from touch inputs Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Language Select a display language for all menus and applications Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Google voice typing To change the voice...

Page 122: ...he smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard Advanced Auto capitalisation Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double...

Page 123: ... SVoice Show body of message Set the device to display the text of a new message received while in driving mode Wake up command Set the device to start voice recognition by saying a wake up command while using SVoice Wake up in lock screen Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked Set wake up command Set a wake up command to launch SVoice or perform a specified fun...

Page 124: ...ynthesis 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 Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device Motion Direct call Set the device to ...

Page 125: ...ack when you touch the screen with your palm Gyroscope calibration Calibrate the gyroscope so your device can correctly recognise rotation Place the device on a stable surface during calibration The calibration process may fail if the device vibrates or moves Calibrate the gyroscope when you experience drifting or unintended movements when using tilting or panning motions or motion enabled games S...

Page 126: ...gs to the factory default values and delete all data More Customise settings for location services security and other options Location services Change settings for location information permissions Access to my location Set the device to allow applications to use your current location information Use GPS satellites Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location Use wireles...

Page 127: ...s networks Set the device to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device viaWi Fi or mobile network SIM Change Alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen Find my mobile web page Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your lost or stolen device ...

Page 128: ...ttery power consumed by your device Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it 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 Date and time Access and alter the following ...

Page 129: ...evice to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format About device Access device information and update device software ...

Page 130: ...details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the t...

Page 131: ...h weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on Ensure...

Page 132: ... battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery no longer charges completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local o...

Page 133: ...io cannot receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the available radio stations If you still cannot use the FM radio after performing these steps try accessing your desired station with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre...

Page 134: ...ished when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your computer 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...

Page 135: ...English AUS 08 2013 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice www samsung com ...

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