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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: ...ng to silent mode Basics 20 Indicator icons 21 Using the touch screen 24 Control motions 26 Notifications 27 Home screen 29 Using applications 29 Applications screen 30 Help 31 Entering text 33 Connecting to aWi Fi network 34 Setting up accounts 34 Transferring files 36 Securing the device 37 Upgrading the device Communication 38 Phone 43 Contacts 47 Messaging 48 Email 49 Google Mail 51 Talk 52 Go...

Page 6: ...95 Language and input 97 Backup and reset 98 Add account 98 Motion 98 Accessory 98 Date and time 99 Accessibility 100 Developer options 101 About device Troubleshooting Media 59 Music Player 60 Camera 67 Gallery 69 Video Player 70 YouTube 71 FM Radio Application media stores 73 Play Store 74 Samsung Apps Utilities 75 Memo 76 S Planner 78 Clock 80 Calculator 80 Voice Recorder 81 Google 82 Voice Sea...

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

Page 8: ...n Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 8 10 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 screen to launch Google search Home Press to return to the ...

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

Page 10: ... provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device 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 ...

Page 11: ... Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be 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: ...battery to explode or damage the device When the battery 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 Plug the small end of the charger in...

Page 14: ...ice s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This...

Page 15: ...that help you save battery power By customising these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button Close unnecessary applications with the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature Deactivate theWi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of applications Decrease t...

Page 16: ... insert the memory card right side up The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the extSdCard folder under the in...

Page 17: ...upted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Delete all Before forma...

Page 18: ...arnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Press and hold the Power button and tap Airplane mode to disable the wireless features To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause...

Page 19: ... button when the touch screen is turned off tap anywhere on the screen and then flick your finger in any direction Adjusting the volume Press 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 theVolume button down until it switches to silent mode Press and hold...

Page 20: ... normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA 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 Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or cau...

Page 21: ... in humid conditions or when exposed to water To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device Finger gestures Tapping To open an application to select a menu item ...

Page 22: ...Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 23: ...ht on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 24: ... Apps Settings Motion Learn about motions p 98 Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation To prevent the display from rotating automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some...

Page 25: ...evice 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 Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone pause media playback or mute the FM radio when using the speaker ...

Page 26: ...atus 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 up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen From the notifications panel you can view your device s current status and use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Ac...

Page 27: ...or service provider Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device s features It displays indicator icons widgets shortcuts to applications and others The Home screen can have multiple panels To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen tap Apps tap and hold an application icon and then drag it into a panel...

Page 28: ...w and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Tap Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom of the screen Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap Set wallpaper Home screen and then select one of the following Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or images d...

Page 29: ...t in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Press and hold the Home button tap and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Alternatively press and hold the Home button and then tap Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap Ap...

Page 30: ...tall applications Uninstalling applications Tap Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth or other methods Tap Share apps select applications tap Done and then select a sharing method The next steps vary depending on the method ...

Page 31: ...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 Enter a space Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung keyboard Enter numerals and punctuation marks Delete a preceding character Break to the next line Entering upper...

Page 32: ... feature and then speak into the microphone The device displays what you speak If the device does not recognise your words correctly tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition tap the current language Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text drag or to select more or less text and then ...

Page 33: ...y and then tap Connect Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon After the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available AddingWi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list tap AddWi Fi network at the bottom of the networks list Enter the network name in Network SSID select the security type and en...

Page 34: ... to complete the account setup More than one Google account can be used on the device Set up a Samsung account as well Removing accounts On the Applications screen tap Settings select an account name under Accounts select the account to remove and then tap Remove account Transferring files Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa The following fi...

Page 35: ... your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Connecting withWindows Media Player Ensure thatWindows Media Player is installed on your computer 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 OpenWindows Media Player and synchronise music files Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notificatio...

Page 36: ...he frame to be captured Then set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face unlock fails Setting a pattern On the Applications screen tap Settings 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 Applicati...

Page 37: ...r service provider Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the d...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...y from your ears when using the speakerphone Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Swap Switch between two calls Merge Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls Repeat this to add more parties This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active Manage conference call H...

Page 40: ...ls only to numbers with specified prefixes Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card Tap Call settings Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card Tap FDN list and add numbers Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made For example international calling can be disabled Tap...

Page 41: ...n drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right 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 waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to...

Page 42: ...going image Select an image to show it to the other party Keypad Open the keypad Switch to headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker off Deactivate the speakerphone feature Tap and hold the other party s image to access the following options Capture image Capture the other party s image Record video Take a video of the other party s images It is illegal in many...

Page 43: ...ty s image to swap the images Contacts Use this application to manage contacts including phone numbers email addresses and others Tap Contacts on the Applications screen Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field ...

Page 44: ...ld 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 by dragging a finger along it Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a...

Page 45: ...Merge with Samsung Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list If a contact is added or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Samsung Contacts and vice versa Importing contacts Tap Import Export Import from SIM card Import from SD card or Import from USB storage Exporting contacts Tap Import Export Export to SIM card Export to SD card or Export to USB...

Page 46: ...ch for contacts Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done Delete groups Select user added groups and then tap Delete Default groups cannot be deleted Sending a message or email to a group s members Select a group tap Send message or Send email select members and then tap Done Business card Create a business card and send it to others ...

Page 47: ...he following methods to make a multimedia message Tap and attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap Insert smiley to insert emoticons Tap Add subject to enter a subject Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Scheduled message Set a time and date and then tap OK The device will send the message at the specified time and date If the device is turned off at the sched...

Page 48: ...ning Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Settings Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to...

Page 49: ... message Mark the message as a reminder Forward the message Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap next to an attachment 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 may be labelled diffe...

Page 50: ...is message Mark the message as a reminder Add this email address to the contacts list Reply to all recipients or forward this message to others Mark the message as unread Reply to this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Delete this message Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders but uses labels instead When Google Mail is launched it displays messages labelle...

Page 51: ... 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 message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap To add a friend to chat tap Add to chat To end the chat tap End chat Switching between chats Scroll left or right Deleting chat history Cha...

Page 52: ...ger on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number Tap ChatON on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the reg...

Page 53: ...ing a webpage Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll left or right and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap Add bookmark To open ...

Page 54: ...To view saved links tap Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share page To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Share Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Viewing webpages Tap th...

Page 55: ...s not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your devi...

Page 56: ...ge The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder If a contact is received it is added to the contacts list automatically AllShare Play Use this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet You can play and send any file on any device to another device or web storage server To use this application you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more d...

Page 57: ...and then select a device Supported file formats may differ depending on connected devices as a media player Some files may be buffered while playing depending on the network connection Using the Group Play feature Share screens with multiple devices that are connected to the sameWi Fi network Select a media category select files by ticking and then tap Group Play Enter a PIN and tap Done to start ...

Page 58: ...Group Play on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sharing files 1 Tap Share picture Share document or Share music select the files to share and then tap Done 2 Enter a PIN code and tap Done Joining another Group Play Tap another device under Join enter the PIN code and then tap OK ...

Page 59: ...roperly depending on the encoding used Playing music Select a music category and then select a song to play Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Open Music square 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 Select a s...

Page 60: ...tomatically created by the device When a new song is added tap Music square Library update Tap Music square and select a cell of mood Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger Camera Use this application to take photos or videos Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device s camera p 67 Tap Camera on the Applications screen The camera automatically shuts off when unused Camer...

Page 61: ...fects that are available Change the shooting mode Change the camera settings Scene mode Predefined settings make point and shoot photos easier to take Tap Scene mode Portrait Use this setting for a human subject Landscape Use this setting to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours Sports Use this setting for fast moving subjects Party Indoor Use this setting for well lit indoo...

Page 62: ... only at 960 x 720 resolution Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together Share shot Send a photo directly to another device viaWi Fi Direct 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 Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or access...

Page 63: ...deo mode The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution Recording mode Switch between the front and rear camera Change the flash setting Select among various effects that are available Change recording mode Change the camera settings Indicates which storage is in use Switch between still and video mode Open the video player to play videos ...

Page 64: ...a messaging Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods Use theVolume button to zoom in or out Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video ...

Page 65: ...n poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the GPS tag setting Self portrait Take a photo of yourself Self recording Take a video of yourself Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Recording mode Change recording mode Effects Select among various effects that are available Sc...

Page 66: ...ght values are calculated Centre weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene Spot measures the light value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene Guidelines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Contextual filename Set the camera to display contextual tags Save as flipped Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original sc...

Page 67: ...lder is automatically created to contain the image Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it in full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image Double tap anywhere to zo...

Page 68: ...ate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it Edit Launch the Photo editor application Set as Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image Buddy photo share Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image Print Print via a USB orWi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers Rename Rename the f...

Page 69: ...deo Player Use this application to play video files Tap Video Player on the Applications screen Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Playing videos Select a video to play Change screen ratio Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap a...

Page 70: ...ations screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap and then enter a keyword Select one of the returned search results to watch a video 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 fo...

Page 71: ...tions screen Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the 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 Turn the FM radio on or off...

Page 72: ... FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station and then tap to add the station to the favourites list ...

Page 73: ... is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applica...

Page 74: ...vice provider Installing applications Browse applications by category Tap to select a category To search for an application tap at the top of the screen and then enter a keyword in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Get or Buy 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 ...

Page 75: ...Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To edit the memo tap To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To send memos to others tap Send To sort memos by date or colour tap Sort by To sync memos with an online service tap Sync memo To set a PIN to lock or unlock a memo tap PIN lock Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it Scroll left or right to see mo...

Page 76: ...g methods Quick add Create an event or task from a memo This feature is available only for English and Korean Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting To 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 ta...

Page 77: ...elect one of the existing images Changing calendar type Tap and then select one from among different types of calendars including year month week and others A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar Searching for events Tap Search and then enter...

Page 78: ...larm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm set a time for the alarm to go off select days for the alarm to repeat and then tap Save Snooze Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset 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 alar...

Page 79: ...es list To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap DST settings Deleting clocks Tap Delete select clocks and then tap Delete Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Reset to clear lap time records Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off Desk clock Tap to view in full screen ...

Page 80: ...ee calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear history tap Clear history To change the character size for history tap Text size Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen Recording voice memos Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device Tap to pause recording Tap to finish recording Start ...

Page 81: ...emos In the list of voice memos tap and select one of the following Share via Select voice memos to send and then select a sharing method Delete Select voice memos to delete Settings Change the voice recorder settings End Close the voice recorder Google Use this application to search not only the Internet but also applications and their contents on the device as well Tap Google on the Applications...

Page 82: ... Google Now This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen 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 fil...

Page 83: ... another folder Rename Rename a file or folder Settings Change the file manager settings Downloads Use this application to 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 To see the files downloaded from the Internet tap Internet downloads otherwise tap Other downloads ...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...p 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 86: ...d 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 list...

Page 87: ...iseWi 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 SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen 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 networks if it is se...

Page 88: ...d 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 options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set the device to disable sync i...

Page 89: ...ailable 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 mobile network connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wirel...

Page 90: ...gtone Device ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Default notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Device vibration Add or select a vibration pattern Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialing keypad tone Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Se...

Page 91: ... rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Touch key light duration Set...

Page 92: ...efault 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 the brightness of the display Learn about Power saving mode Discover how to reduce battery consumption Battery View the amount of battery power cons...

Page 93: ...pplied only when you set the swipe lock option Shortcuts Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Information ticker Set the device to show news or stock information on the locked screen This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Clock Set the device to...

Page 94: ...encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account Account registration Add or view your Samsung account Use wireless networks Set the device to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or...

Page 95: ...rious applications Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Language and input Change the settings for text input 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 v...

Page 96: ...lling left or right on the keyboard This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Handwriting Customise settings for handwriting mode such as recognition time pen thickness or pen colour Advanced Auto capitalization 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...

Page 97: ...sis engines tap Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Backup and reset Change the settings for managing ...

Page 98: ...arms music and the FM radio by placing the device face down Learn about motions View the tutorial for controlling motions Accessory Audio applications Set the device to show which applications are available when you connect a headset to the device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged or re...

Page 99: ... before turning off the display s backlight Speak passwords Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter withTalkback Answering ending calls The home key answers calls Set the device to answer calls by pressing the Home button The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button Accessibility shortcut Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appear...

Page 100: ... charging the battery Protect SD card Set the device to request a confirmation when reading data from a memory card USB debugging Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Allow mock locations Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing Select app to be debugged Select applications to debug and prevent er...

Page 101: ...rict mode Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations Show CPU usage Set the device to list all active processes GPU rendering profile Set the device to check the time of GPU rendering time Enable traces Set the device to capture traces of application and system performance Do not keep activities Set the device to end a running application when you launch a new app...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...als 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 that you h...

Page 104: ... 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 105: ...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 106: ...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...

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