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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 2016 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

Page 4: ...and are used under licence ABOUT DIVXVIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX LLC a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation This is an official DivX Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVXVIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be regi...

Page 5: ...een 24 Control motions 27 Palm motions 28 Air Gesture 30 AirView 31 Samsung Smart Pause 31 Increasing touch screen sensitivity 32 Activating MultiWindow 33 Notifications 35 Home screen 37 Using applications 38 Applications screen 39 Help 39 Entering text 41 Connecting to aWi Fi network 43 Setting up accounts 43 Transferring files 45 Securing the device 46 Upgrading the device Communication 47 Phon...

Page 6: ...ings 121 CONNECTIONS 124 MY DEVICE 136 ACCOUNTS 137 MORE 141 Google Settings Troubleshooting 69 NFC 70 S Beam 71 Peel Smart Remote Media 72 Music 74 Camera 82 Gallery 86 Story Album 90 Video 91 YouTube 92 Flipboard Application media stores 93 Play Store 94 Galaxy Apps 94 Play Books 95 Play Movies TV 95 Play Music 95 Play Games 95 Play Newsstand Utilities 96 S Memo 98 S Planner 100 Cloud 101 Drive ...

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

Page 8: ...nditions 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 to launc...

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 colored contacts facing downward...

Page 11: ...t If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Center 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 4 Insert the battery 2 1 5 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 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out ...

Page 13: ... be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple applications at once network applications or applications that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these applications aft...

Page 14: ...rger to a Samsung Service Center 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 electric s...

Page 15: ...ory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device 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 Th...

Page 16: ...al On the Home screen tap Apps Settings MORE Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out 3 Replace the back cover Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible ...

Page 17: ...oes 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 seconds to turn the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as ...

Page 18: ... gets locked if it is not used for a 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...

Page 19: ...gnal strength Roaming 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 Air gesture feature activated Smart screen feature activated Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card...

Page 20: ... other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in a...

Page 21: ... open an application to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the on screen keyboard tap it with a finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options ...

Page 22: ...2 Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

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: ...puts 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 new screen orientation To prevent the display from rotating automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applications dis...

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 Holding to ear While viewing call message or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call ...

Page 26: ...nning 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 Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback ...

Page 27: ...creen Before using motions make sure the palm motion feature is activated On the Home screen tap Apps Settings MY DEVICE Motions and gestures Palm motion and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot The image is saved in Gallery Screenshots It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications ...

Page 28: ...re feature is activated On the Home screen tap Apps Settings MY DEVICE Motions and gestures Air gesture and then drag the Air gesture switch to the right The device may not recognize your gestures if you perform them too far from the device or while wearing dark colored clothes such as gloves Quick glance When the screen is turned off move your hand above the sensor to view notifications missed ca...

Page 29: ...s Air move Tap and hold an icon with one hand and then move your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another location While using the daily or weekly calendar tap and hold an event and then move your other hand to the left or right to move the event to another day or week ...

Page 30: ... various functions while your finger is hovering over the screen On the Home screen tap Apps Settings MY DEVICE Air view and then drag the Air view switch to the right Point at an item with your finger to preview the content or view information in a pop up window When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds the device magnifies the area Samsung User Manual ...

Page 31: ...look at the screen again Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to let the device adjust its touch sensitivity automatically On the Home screen tap Apps Settings MY DEVICE Display and then tick Increase touch sensitivity Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen Other types of material may not be recognized For best results tap the screen firmly while wearin...

Page 32: ...ltiWindow on the Applications screen tap Settings MY DEVICE Display and then tick Multi window Using the MultiWindow panel To show the MultiWindow panel tap and hold The MultiWindow panel appears at the right side of the screen Select one application and then drag another application to a new location To hide the MultiWindow panel tap and hold again Drag the circle between the application windows ...

Page 33: ...feature Creating a paired window Use this feature to save the combination of currently running MultiWindow applications On the MultiWindow panel tap Create 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 a...

Page 34: ...d for tap Settings MY DEVICE Display Reading mode Smart stay Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature Smart pause Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode Do not disturb Activate or deactivate blocking mode In blocking mode the device will block notifications To select which notifications will be blocked tap Settings MY DEVICE Sounds...

Page 35: ...pplications and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen To switch to easy mode on the Home screen tap Apps Settings MY DEVICE Easy mode Easy mode DONE 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 preview Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move it to another panel dra...

Page 36: ...n empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Applications screen tap Settings MY DEVICE Display Wallpaper 2 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap From Gallery 3 Tap SET ASWALLPAPER or SAVE Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and infor...

Page 37: ...ranging from media to Internet applications Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen select an application icon to open it Opening from recently used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently used applications Select an application icon to open Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device p...

Page 38: ...rganising with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience Tap Edit tap and hold an application and then drag it to Create folder Enter a folder name and then tap Done Put applications into the new folder by dragging and then tap to save the arrangement Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Installing applic...

Page 39: ...screen but are still stored in the device Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings Tap Help on the Applications screen Select a category to view tips To sort categories by an alphabetical order tap To search for keywords tap Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text Text entry is not supported...

Page 40: ...nd hold and then tap to change the keyboard type On the floating keyboard tap and hold the tab and move the floating keyboard to another location Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards Handwriting Tap and hold tap and then write a word with a finger Suggested words appear as characters are entered Select a s...

Page 41: ...nt language Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text drag or to select more or less text and 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 oth...

Page 42: ... the bottom of the networks list Enter the network name in Network SSID select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network and then tap CONNECT ActivatingWi Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint With Passpoint the device automatically searches for availableWi Fi networks and connects to one If you move to a new area it will connect to another availableWi Fi network without requiring a p...

Page 43: ...tup 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 ACCOUNTS select an account name under My 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 file formats are ...

Page 44: ...ur device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Connecting withWindows Media Player Ensure thatWindows Media Player is installed on the computer 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 OpenWindows Media Player and sync music files Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel an...

Page 45: ...y 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 at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Setting a password On the Applications screen tap Settings MY DEVICE Lock screen Scr...

Page 46: ... Samsung Kies automatically recognizes the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing so...

Page 47: ...he keypad and then tap Logs Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages Favorites Make a call from the list of favorite 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 48: ...re that removes background noise so that the other party can hear you more clearly Increase the volume Hold Hold a call Tap Unhold to retrieve the held call 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...

Page 49: ...a call log tap All logs 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 Settings Call More settings Fixed dialing numbers Turn on 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 ...

Page 50: ...ection Auto reject mode Auto reject numbers and then tap Auto reject list Tap 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 an incomin...

Page 51: ...er party Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party Capture image Capture the other party s image Record video Take a video of the other party s images Keypad Open the keypad Speaker off Deactivate the speakerphone feature Switch to headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Turn on dual camera Use the front and rear cameras so that the other party can...

Page 52: ...ct Select a contact to edit and then tap Deleting a contact Tap Delete Setting a speed dial number Tap Speed dial select a speed dial number and then select a contact for it To remove a speed dial number tap 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...

Page 53: ...tacts to display and then select a location where contacts are saved Moving contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap Move device contacts to Google Moving contacts to Samsung Tap Move device contacts to Samsung account Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts Tap Settings Contacts Import Export contacts Import from SIM card Import from SD card or Import from device storage Exporting conta...

Page 54: ... 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 Search Search for contacts Delete group Select user added groups and then tap DONE Default groups cannot be deleted Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap DONE Help Access help i...

Page 55: ...ion to send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messages on the Applications screen You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area For details contact your service provider Sending messages Tap add recipients enter a message and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients Enter a phone number Tap select contacts...

Page 56: ... 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 message will replace the message of the source language Viewing incoming message...

Page 57: ... screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap to attach images videos contacts 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 email Tick Schedule email set a time and date and then tap DONE The device will send the ...

Page 58: ...rieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Delete the message Mark the message as a reminder Reply to all recipients Forward the message Go to the previous or next message Tap to open attachments and then tap DOWNLOAD to save it ...

Page 59: ...ter recipients a subject and a message and then tap Tap Add from Contacts to add more recipients Tap Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap Discard to start over Tap Settings to change the Google Mail settings Tap Help feedback to access help information for the Google Mail or to report your opinions for application development Reading messages Mark the message as unread Access addi...

Page 60: ...Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be a...

Page 61: ...region or service provider Select one of the following categories ALL View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device HIGHLIGHTS View images or videos grouped by date or album Tap to view all of the images or videos in the group Then select an image or video While viewing it use one of the following icons Modify the image Share the image or video with others Delete the ima...

Page 62: ... the address field and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address Opening a new page Tap NewTab To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down 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...

Page 63: ...ebpage address with others tap Share via To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Share via 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 crite...

Page 64: ...not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device...

Page 65: ...creen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents You can also use this feature with other devices that support theWi Fi Miracast feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Miracast enabled devices that do not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP may not be compatible with this feature Some files may be buffered...

Page 66: ...d play them To start sharing files scroll left or right to select a media category and then select a file Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category Then tap Select select files and then tap Sharing files Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to s...

Page 67: ...oup Play Use this application to view content on multiple devices by sharing the device s screen Create or join a Group Play session and then share images or documents or listen to music You can also enjoy online games 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 access the Intern...

Page 68: ...which can be played together to create a large display showing the whole video To activate this feature tap while sharing a video Share documents Select documents to share Play games and more Play online games with friends Joining Group Play Join a Group Play session created by another device Tap JOIN GROUP select a Group Play session to join and then enter the password for the group if necessary ...

Page 69: ...loading 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 your device will not read NFC tags or receive data To activate the NFC feature on the Applications screen tap Settings CONNECTIONS NFC Drag the NFC switch to the right Reading information from an NFC tag Place the NFC antenna area on t...

Page 70: ... s screen S Beam Use this feature to send data such as videos images and documents Do not send copyright protected data via S Beam Doing so may violate copyright laws Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data On the Applications screen tap Settings CONNECTIONS S Beam Drag the S Beam switch to the right Select an item find the location of the NFC a...

Page 71: ...TV to display the device s screen onto a large surface and control theTV remotely with the device Select theTV brand and follow the on screen instructions to register theTV to the device The steps vary depending on the options you choose WatchingTV Select aTV programme and then tap The selected programme will show up on the connectedTV Tap and open the control panel to control theTV Setting progra...

Page 72: ...he encoding used Playing music Select a music category and then select a song to play 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 Play music on DLNA enabled devices Set the file as...

Page 73: ... higher the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as ringtone To use the currently playing song as ringtone tap Set as From the beginning or Auto recommendations Phone ringtone DONE Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap PLAYLISTS and then tap Create playlist Enter a title and tap C...

Page 74: ...ake photos or videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Tap to take the photo Indicates which shooting m...

Page 75: ... choosing a pose for each individual tap to merge the images into a single photo and save it Sound shot Use this to take a photo with sound Tap to take a photo The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo While taking photos in this mode sound is recorded by the internal microphone Drama Use this to take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows trails of ...

Page 76: ...s of a subject and background with similar colors When taking photos of a subject that is moving very little or moving a great deal the camera may not recognize all of the movements If there are multiple subjects moving in the background the camera may not recognize all of the movement Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together To get the best shot follow these tips Move the cam...

Page 77: ...If the viewfinder is out of the direction the device stops shooting Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos Tap and select a filter effect The available options vary by mode Taking videos Taking a video Tap to take a video To pause recording tap To stop recording tap While recording use the following actions To change the focus tap where you want to focus To ...

Page 78: ...ving subject The device will play the video in slow motion Fast motion Use this mode to take a video of a moving subject The device will play the video in fast motion 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 in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while ...

Page 79: ...r move the location Select among various styles that are available You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD While taking videos in this mode sound is recorded by the internal microphone 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 dev...

Page 80: ... recognize people s faces and help you take photos of them Metering modes Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted measures background light in the center 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 equiv...

Page 81: ...d for specific lighting situations These settings are similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras Exposure value Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera 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 V...

Page 82: ...yed 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 the motion feature Use the motion feature to execute a function wi...

Page 83: ...d 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 Print Print the image by connecting the device to a printer Some printers may not be compatible with the device Rename Rename the file Buddy photo share Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image Rotate left Rotate ...

Page 84: ...aw on the image Frame Apply frames to the image Favorite images When viewing an image tap Favorite to add the image to the favorites list Making image collages In a folder tap Select item select two to four images by ticking and then tap Create collage Select a style at the bottom of the screen and then tap To add images tap Add picture To delete images tap To change the split type tap Deleting im...

Page 85: ... the face tag and use available options such as making calls or sending messages Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face size skin color facial expression light conditions or accessories 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 i...

Page 86: ... screen Creating story albums Create story albums by selecting images from Gallery or images sorted by tag information Tap and then select an option Select images from Gallery Select images by tag information Creating albums from Gallery Tap From Gallery select a folder select images and then tap DONE Enter a title for the album select a theme and a cover image and then tap CREATE ...

Page 87: ...a cover image and then tap CREATE 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 On a page of the album tap and use the following functions The available options vary depending on the page Edit title Rename the album Add content Add more content to the current page Remove content Delete content on the curre...

Page 88: ...ects that are available Send the image to others Delete the image Tap and then use the following functions Slideshow Start a slideshow or change the slideshow settings Set as cover Set the image as an album cover image Rotate left Rotate the image anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate the image clockwise ...

Page 89: ...king photos outside of the home city the device suggests creating a travel album Tap Settings Home city select a setting method and then tap DONE Setting a minimum number of photos Tap Settings and then drag the switch next to an album type to the right Select the album type and then set the minimum number of photos When you take photos that meet the criteria you set the device will suggest creati...

Page 90: ... 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 Scan DLNA enabled devices Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Adjust the volume Reduce the size of the video screen Pause ...

Page 91: ...layer Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it To move the player drag the player to another location YouTube Use this application to watch videos from theYouTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap and then enter a keyword Select one of the ret...

Page 92: ...se this application to access your personalized 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 Build Your Flipboard Select a cover story or a topic flick through the Flipboard pages and then select an article to read ...

Page 93: ... there 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 A...

Page 94: ...t an application to view information To download it tap INSTALL If there is a charge for the application tap the price and follow the 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 P...

Page 95: ... cloud service Tap Play Music on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Games Use this application to download and play games Tap Play Games on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Newsstand Use this application to purchase or subscribe to newspapers or ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...ackground 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 memos by date title tag or others tap Sort by To change the view mode tap List view To create a memo by ...

Page 98: ...s list tap Add to Favorite To save the memo as an event tap Create event To set the memo as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact tap Set as To print the memo by connecting the device to a printer tap Print Some printers may not be compatible with the device To edit the memo tap To play the voice recording tap S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Applicat...

Page 99: ...ext to the field and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears Attach a memo from S Memo Tap Memos and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos Attach an image Tap Images and then take a photo or select one of the existing images Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen tap Settings ACCOUNTS Google under My accounts a Google...

Page 100: ...vent and then tap Sharing events or tasks Select an event or task tap and then select a sharing method Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox On the Applications screen tap Settings ACCOUNTS Cloud This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Syncing with the Samsung account Tap your Samsung account or S...

Page 101: ...Google Drive your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed Access your files without transferring or downloading Tap Drive on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Clock Use this application to set alarms check the time in any location in the world measure the duration of an...

Page 102: ...ime 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 and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summer time tap...

Page 103: ...circle when the timer goes off Desk clock Tap to view in full screen Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Applications screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator To see calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear history tap Clear history ...

Page 104: ...ons and then enter your physical statistics to complete the setup Then the S Health menu screen appears on the screen Access to the S Health home screen View the comfort level of your current place Manage weight Manage calories Based on your physical statistics the device calculates your basal metabolic rate BMR and recommends a daily caloric intake The recommendation may not be accurate for all a...

Page 105: ...Utilities 105 Checking your health information View your information on the S Health home screen On the S Health menu screen tap Main screen Access the S Health menu screen ...

Page 106: ...accessory device connections How many calories you have burned Step counts Tap and use the following functions Daily step goal Change the target number of steps Pause Pedometer Start Pedometer Pause or start counting steps Share via Send the current page to others Settings Configure settings for S Health Help Access help information about using S Health You may experience a brief delay while the w...

Page 107: ...ise goal GPS signal status Select music to listen to while exercising View the logs of your daily exercise View and manage accessory device connections Activate or deactivate the audio guide To set an exercise goal tap SETWORKOUT GOAL select an option and then set and confirm the details for your goal Tap START when you start to exercise Tap Help to access help information about using S Health ...

Page 108: ...ic date of caloric intake records Enter mealtime information Tap to enter the caloric intake Enter the mealtime information and then tap DONE Tap and use the following functions Daily calorie goals Change your daily caloric intake goal Set quick input Enter the average calories consumed at each meal My Food Enter the frequently eaten foods Share via Send the current page to others Settings Configu...

Page 109: ...he range of the ideal temperature or humidity Share via Send the current page to others Settings Configure settings for S Health Help Access help information about using S Health Measure the temperature and humidity in a stable indoor environment The temperature and humidity may vary depending on the ambient environment device temperature or your physical contact with the device Measurements may t...

Page 110: ...eight data Tap UPDATE to enter the weight data Enter a value and then tap SAVE Whenever you change the weight data the device applies the data to your profile You can connect a measuring device and record your weight Tap SCAN select a measuring device and then follow the on screen instructions to connect the measuring device Tap and use the following functions Share via Send the current page to ot...

Page 111: ...s Notification Set the device to display new events My accessories View and manage accessory device connections Compatible accessories View accessories that are compatible with the device or manage connected accessories Reset data Reset S Health data Check for updates Check the current version of S Health Terms and Conditions View the terms and conditions including personal information and data re...

Page 112: ... 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 the...

Page 113: ...lapsed time Display the list of voice memos Start recording To set the device to remove background noise tap Settings Noise reduction On 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 metho...

Page 114: ...iles 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 perform various features 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 commands Open music Launch...

Page 115: ... use the device without hands while driving For example the device will read aloud the caller s name or phone number when a call comes in To activate hands free mode say Hands free mode on or tap Turn on Hands free mode Deactivate hands free mode when not in use to prevent the device from reading content aloud To deactivate hands free mode tap Turn off Hands free mode Using wake up commands on the...

Page 116: ... a keyword Alternatively tap and then speak a keyword Search scope To select what applications to search tap Settings Phone search and then tick the items to search for Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first ...

Page 117: ...he Applications screen Viewing files Select a category and then select a folder to open it To go back to the parent folder tap To return to the root directory tap In a folder tap and then use one of the following options Select all Select all files to apply the same option to them at once Create folder Create a folder Search Search for files View by Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folde...

Page 118: ...k for a room and share your reviews with others Tap TripAdvisor on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider KNOX Use this application to separate personal and work data and to access enterprise applications securely from your device Tap KNOX on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or s...

Page 119: ...om the scanned contact information QR codes View information for QR codes Some QR codes may not be recognized The following types of text may not be recognized handwriting small fonts graphic fonts cursive text or text in images Extracting and translating text Tap and then select the languages to translate Tap aim the rear camera at some text and then tap to capture an image of the text To capture...

Page 120: ...ing on the region or service provider Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword Once the location is found select a location to view the detailed information Refer to the help for more information Getting directions for a destination Tap to set starting and ending locations and then select a travel method The device shows the routes to get to the destination ...

Page 121: ...utton Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN ShareWi Fi profile Share aWi Fi profile with your connected devices so that they can use the sameWi Fi network without connection procedures Help Access help information forWi Fi SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap CONNECTIONS Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sl...

Page 122: ... feature Rename device Change the device name Help Access help information for Bluetooth Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customize 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 To use more options tap Restrict background data Set the device to disable sync in t...

Page 123: ...ome network is not available Access Point 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 Mobile hotspot Mobile 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 teth...

Page 124: ...to share Set the device to share your content with other devices Allowed devices View the list of devices that can access your device Denied devices View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device Download to Select a memory location for saving media files Receive files from other devices Set the device to accept uploads from other devices Screen Mirroring Activate the screen ...

Page 125: ...tcut Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen Unlock effect Select an effect when you unlock the screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen Wake up in lock screen Set the device to recognize 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 function Display Change t...

Page 126: ... is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Touch key light duration Set the duration for the touch button backlight Show battery percentage Set th...

Page 127: ...vice to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Vibrations Add or select a vibration pattern Notification ringtone Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Other sounds Configure the additional sound settings Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming call and notification sounds except for allowed exce...

Page 128: ...nswers a call Vibrate when call ends 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 or deactivate the call disconnection tone Notify during calls Set the device to alert you to events during a call Call accessories Automatic answering Set ...

Page 129: ...ate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Personalize call sound Select a type of call sound to use with a headset Noise reduction Set the device to remove background noise so that the other party can hear you more clearly Increase volume in pocket Set the device to raise the ringtone volume when the device is in ...

Page 130: ...nd send them along with the message to the recipients This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Message interval Set an interval for resending the message Emergency contacts Select or edit the recipients for the message Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode CPU performance Set the device to limit some system r...

Page 131: ...ot support the surround sound setting Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device Vision Customize the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing Customize the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment Dexteri...

Page 132: ...Change the Samsung keyboard settings The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Select input languages Select languages for text input Predictive text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customize the word prediction settings Auto replace Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words b...

Page 133: ...e voice input settings Languages Select a language for the voice recognition OK Google detection Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search application Hands free Set the device to use hands free devices on the locked screen Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Offline speech recognition Dow...

Page 134: ...the settings that control motion recognition on your device Air gesture Learn about sensor and icon View information about the gesture sensor and the indicator that appears while using the air gesture feature Quick glance When the screen is turned off move your hand above the sensor to view notifications missed calls new messages time and date and more Air browse Move your hand to the left or righ...

Page 135: ...e by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in Mute pause Set the device to mute incoming calls alarms and music by placing the device face down Palm motion Capture screen Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen Mute pause Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback by using...

Page 136: ...al numbers in a pop up window by pointing at a speed dial number with your finger Webpage magnifier While browsing the Internet magnify the content by pointing at the screen Sound and vibration feedback Set the device to sound and vibrate when pointing at items with your finger Voice control Change settings to control options by voice commands If Vibrate when ringing is activated the device will n...

Page 137: ...ctory default values and delete all data MORE Customize settings for location services security and other options Location Change location settings and activate permissions to allow applications to use your location information Mode Select a method to collect your location data Recent location requests View which applications request your current location information and their battery usage Locati...

Page 138: ...ncrypted 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 Google location service Set the device to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost o...

Page 139: ... use of various 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 Trust agents View the trust agents installed on the device Pin windows Set the device to pin the selected applications on the screen Apps with access to usage data View which applications can access ...

Page 140: ...s less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade 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 removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and tim...

Page 141: ...evice Access device information edit the device name or update device software Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen ...

Page 142: ...IN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try a...

Page 143: ...t the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to reboot If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Applications screen tap Settings ACCOUNTS Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE DELETE ALL Before performing the factory data reset remember to make ...

Page 144: ...tery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold colored contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user replacea...

Page 145: ...ce Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Center Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error mess...

Page 146: ...ur device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center A connection is not established 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 driver installed and updated on your computer If you are aWind...

Page 147: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 148: ...English LTN 04 2016 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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