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GT-S7560

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Page 2: ...ed in this manual may differ from the actual product The contents of this manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and are subject to change without prior notice Access the Samsung website www samsung com for the latest version of the manual Content high quality content that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of ...

Page 3: ...se your device or applications to work improperly You can upgrade your device s software by accessing the Samsung website www samsung com Software audio wallpapers and images provided in this device are licensed for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable...

Page 4: ...page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In the application list select Settings About device represents Settings followed by About device Copyright Copyright 2013 Samsung Electronics This manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any ...

Page 5: ...YouTube Google Play Store Google Latitude and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the 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 6: ...0 Getting started 23 Turn on or off your device 23 Use the touch screen 24 Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys 27 Get to know the Home screen 27 Access applications 33 Launch multiple applications 35 Customise your device 35 Enter text 41 Communication 44 Calling 44 Messages 55 Google Mail 57 Email 58 Talk 61 ChatON 62 Messenger 63 Google 63 Contents ...

Page 7: ...onal information 85 Contacts 85 S Planner 88 Memo 91 Voice Recorder 92 Web and GPS based services 94 Internet 94 Game Hub 98 Maps 98 Navigation 100 Local 101 Play Books 102 Play Movies 102 Play Magazines 102 Play Store 103 Samsung Apps 104 YouTube 104 Connectivity 107 USB connections 107 Wi Fi 109 ...

Page 8: ...or 121 Clock 121 Downloads 124 My Files 124 Search 126 SIMToolkit 126 Settings 127 Access the setting options 127 Wi Fi 127 Bluetooth 127 Data usage 127 More settings 128 Blocking mode 129 Sound 129 Display 130 Wallpaper 131 Storage 131 Battery 131 Applications manager 132 Accounts and sync 132 Location services 132 ...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 Security 132 Language and input 135 Back up and reset 137 Date and time 138 Accessibility 138 Developer options 139 About device 140 Troubleshooting 141 Index 147 ...

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

Page 11: ... 8 6 7 10 1 5 Number Function 1 Earpiece 2 Front camera lens 3 Proximity sensor 4 Volume key 5 Home key 6 Option key 7 Multifunction jack 8 Touch screen 9 Back key 10 Microphone1 1 Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos ...

Page 12: ...ion 11 Headset jack 12 Power Reset Lock key 13 Speaker 14 Memory card slot 15 GPS antenna2 16 Rear camera lens 17 Flash 18 Back cover 19 Main antenna 2 Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions ...

Page 13: ...options available on the current screen On the Home screen launch the search application press and hold Open the search input window while using some applications press and hold Home Return to the Home screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume 3 If your device experiences fatal errors hanging or freezing you may ...

Page 14: ...subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS or HSDPA services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card 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 15: ...lot If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for standard SIM cards Inserting a microSIM card or a microSIM card with an unauthorised holder may cause damage to the SIM card slot of your device ...

Page 16: ...or when the battery has been unused for an extended period you must charge the battery You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable Use only Samsung approved chargers and cables Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device ...

Page 17: ...he 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 after fully charging the battery Charge with a travel adapter 1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jac...

Page 18: ...ng properly take your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre 3 When the battery is fully charged first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the electrical socket Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter Doing so may damage the device To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in use The travel adapter does not have a power ...

Page 19: ...cable Before charging ensure that your computer is turned on 1 Plug the small end micro USB of the USB cable into the multifunction jack 2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer Depending on the type of the USB cable you are using it may take some time before charging begins 3 When the battery is fully charged first unplug the USB cable from the device and then from the ...

Page 20: ...ature Deactivate theWi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of applications Decrease the backlight time Decrease the brightness of the display Insert a memory card optional Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory car...

Page 21: ...riting and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of your memory cards When you insert a memory card into your device the memory card s file directory will appear in the extSdCard folder 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards 3 Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it locks in place 4 Close the cover of the m...

Page 22: ...memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Format a memory card Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In the application list select Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before fo...

Page 23: ...uctions to set up your device You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server To turn off your device press and hold the Power key and then select Power off OK Follow all posted warnings and directions from approved personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use only your devi...

Page 24: ... malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with liquids The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to liquids Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device For optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using...

Page 25: ...creen with the following actions Tap Touch once to select or launch a menu option or application Tap and hold Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds Drag Tap an item and move it to a new location Double tap Tap an item twice quickly ...

Page 26: ... far apart and then pinch them together Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period To turn on the screen press the Power key or the Home key You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen In the application list select Settings Display Screen timeout ...

Page 27: ...een by pressing the Power key or the Home key and then flick your finger in any direction You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device p 38 Get to know the Home screen From the Home screen you can view your device s status and access applications The Home screen has multiple panels Scroll left or right to...

Page 28: ... signal Signal strength Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to HSDPA network Wi Fi AP connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS based services in use Call in progress Missed call Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New message Alarm activated Roaming outside of service area Silent mode activated vibrate ...

Page 29: ... p 127 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature p 132 Sound Activate or deactivate Silent mode You can mute your device or set it to vibrate in Silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Blocking mode Activate or deactivate Blocking mode In Blocking mode your device will block all notifications Mobile data Activate or deactivate the data c...

Page 30: ...30 Getting started Move an item on the Home screen Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location Remove an item from the Home screen Tap and hold an item and then drag it to the rubbish bin ...

Page 31: ...y location Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets 1 On the Home screen place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to switch to Edit mode 2 Add remove or reorganise panels To remove a panel tap and hold the panel s thumbnail image and then drag it to the rubbish bin To add a new panel select To set the main panel of the H...

Page 32: ...widget to the Home screen 1 In the application list select Widgets to open the widget panel 2 Scroll left or right on the widget panel to find a widget 3 Tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen Add a Settings shortcut to the Home screen You can create shortcuts to frequently used setting options on the Home screen 1 In the application list select Widgets to open the widget panel 2 Tap a...

Page 33: ... directly to the corresponding screen 3 Select an application 4 Press the Back key to return to the previous screen Press the Home key to return to the Home screen You can add an application shortcut to the Home screen by tapping and holding an icon in the application list If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will rotate as well To prevent the interface from rotating se...

Page 34: ...drag it to To move the application to a new panel drag it to To uninstall the application drag it to When you drag the application icon to you can view information about the application 4 Select Save Uninstall an application 1 In the application list press the Option key and select Uninstall 2 Select on an application icon and then select OK You can uninstall only the applications that you have do...

Page 35: ...s with the task manager 1 Press and hold the Home key and then select Task manager Active applications The task manager launches and shows active applications 2 Control active applications To switch applications select one from the list To close an application select End To close all active applications select End all Customise your device Get more from your device by changing settings to match yo...

Page 36: ... sliders to adjust the volume level for each sound Change your call ringtone 1 In the application list select Settings Sound Device ringtone 2 Select a ringtone OK Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel and then select Sound Press and hold the Power key and then select or ...

Page 37: ...n image Change the display font 1 In the application list select Settings Display Font style 2 Select a font Yes Adjust the brightness of the display 1 In the application list select Settings Display Brightness 2 Drag the slider to the left or right 3 Select OK The brightness of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power ...

Page 38: ...ion list select Settings Security Screen lock Pattern 2 View the on screen instructions and the example pattern and then select Next 3 Draw a pattern to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue 4 Draw the pattern again to confirm and select Confirm 5 Complete the setup of the backup PIN If you forget your unlock pattern you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN Set an unlock ...

Page 39: ...he SIM or USIM lock is enabled you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device or access applications that require the PIN 1 In the application list select Settings Security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card 2 Enter your PIN and select OK If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM or USIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card I...

Page 40: ... the Internet 1 In the application list select Settings Security SIM Change Alert 2 Select Sign in To create a Samsung account select Create new account 3 Enter the email address and password for your Samsung account and then select Sign in 4 Drag the SIM Change Alert switch to the right 5 Select Alert message 6 Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients and select OK 7 Add recipie...

Page 41: ...the input language to one of the supported languages Change the text input method 1 From a text field tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel 2 Select Select input method a text input method Enter text with the Google voice input feature 1 Speak your text into the microphone 2 When you are finished select Done To add input languages for voice recognition ...

Page 42: ...xt by selecting alphanumeric keys You can also use the following keys Number Function 1 Change the case 2 Switch text input modes 3 Access the keypad settings Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode enter text by voice or access the clipboard 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Insert a space Functions of this key may vary depending on your service provider When Predictive text XT9 mode is ...

Page 43: ...ng and holding a virtual key in ABC mode Symbol 1 Select to switch to Symbol mode 2 Select or to scroll to a symbol set 3 Select a symbol Copy and paste text From a text field you can copy and paste text to another application 1 Tap and hold a passage of text 2 Drag or to select the text to be copied 3 Select or to add the text to the clipboard 4 In another application place the cursor at the poin...

Page 44: ...ic electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call 1 In the application list select Phone Keypad and then enter an area code and a phone number 2 Select to make a voice call To make a video call select 3 Select an application to use for making the call if necessary 4 Select End call to end the call You can save numbers that you ca...

Page 45: ... your finger outside of the large circle To send a message to the caller when you reject a call drag the reject message bar at the bottom of the screen upwards You can select one of several preset messages or create your own messages p 52 Make an international call 1 In the application list select Phone Keypad and then tap and hold 0 to insert the character 2 Enter a complete number country code a...

Page 46: ...st the voice volume press theVolume key up or down To place a call on hold select To retrieve a held call select To dial a second call select Add call and then dial a new number To switch between two calls select Swap To answer a second call select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle when a call waiting tone sounds The first call is placed on hold automatically You must subscribe...

Page 47: ...mo press the Option key and select Memo To connect the current party with the party placed on hold press the Option key and select Transfer You will be disconnected from both parties Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress The options available may vary depending on your region or service provider To switch between the front and rear came...

Page 48: ...record a video of the other party s image select Record video It is illegal in many areas to record a call without permission Always ask the other party for permission before recording a call View and dial a missed call Your device will show missed calls To return the call tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel and then select the missed call notificatio...

Page 49: ... 8 You can set the criteria for the number 9 To add more numbers repeat steps 6 7 Activate Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode In FDN mode your device will prevent outgoing calls to any number that is not saved in the FDN list on your SIM or USIM card 1 In the application list select Phone 2 Press the Option key and select Call settings Additional settings Fixed Dialling Numbers 3 Select Enable FDN 4 E...

Page 50: ...dition 4 Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select Enable Your setting will be sent to the network Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device 1 In the application list select Phone 2 Press the Option key and select Call settings Additional settings Call barring a call type 3 Selec...

Page 51: ...ing Your setting will be sent to the network View a call or message log You can view logs of calls and messages that are filtered by type 1 In the application list select Phone Logs 2 Press the Option key and select View by an option You can make a call or send a message to a contact by scrolling left or right on a log entry 3 Select a log entry to view its details From the detail view you can mak...

Page 52: ...will be sent when you reject a call Call alert Call vibrations Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers or ends a call Call alert Call status tones Set the device to alert you to the call status during a call Call alert Alerts on call Set the device to alert you to events during a call Call answering ending Answering key Set to answer calls by pressing the Home key Call answering end...

Page 53: ...g calls with a Bluetooth headset even when your device is locked Accessory settings for call Outgoing call type Select the type of outgoing calls to make you use a Bluetooth headset Call forwarding Set to send incoming calls to a specified number Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Additional settings Call barring Set to restrict calls by call t...

Page 54: ...ther party Own video in received call Set to show your live image to the other party Use call fail options Set to attempt a voice call when a video call fails to connect Voicemail service Select a voicemail service provider Voicemail settings Enter the voicemail server number You can obtain this number from your service provider Vibrate Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received Accoun...

Page 55: ...essaging 2 Add recipients Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma Select phone numbers from your call message or contact lists by selecting 3 Select the text field and enter your message text To insert emoticons press the Option key and select Insert smiley 4 To send the message select Send a multimedia message 1 In the application list select Messaging 2 Add rec...

Page 56: ...sage 1 In the application list select Messaging Your messages are grouped by contact as a message thread 2 Select a contact 3 Select a multimedia message to view more details Listen to a voicemail message If you have set your device to divert missed calls to the voicemail server callers may leave voicemail messages when you miss calls 1 In the application list select Phone Keypad and then tap and ...

Page 57: ...ect the recipient field and enter an email address 3 Select the subject field and enter a subject 4 Select the text field and enter your email text 5 Press the Option key and select Attach picture or Attach video and then attach a file 6 To send the message select If you are offline or outside your service area the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your ser...

Page 58: ...tion key and select Mark as important To hide the message press the Option key and select Mute To view hidden messages select All mail from the label list To add the message to the spam list press the Option key and select Report spam or Report phishing To change the email settings press the Option key and select Settings To view an attachment select the attachment To save it to your device press ...

Page 59: ... 1 In the application list select Email 2 Add recipients Enter email addresses manually and separate them with a semicolon or a comma Select email addresses from your call message or contact lists by selecting 3 Select the subject field and enter a subject 4 Select the text field and enter your email text 5 Select and attach a file 6 To send the message select If you are offline or outside your se...

Page 60: ...Move To save the message to your device press the Option key and select Save email The message will be saved in My Files All files sdcard Saved Email To print the message viaWi Fi or USB press the Option key and select Print Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To create a new message press the Option key and select Compose To save the email addresses of the recipients to the ...

Page 61: ... service provider Set your status 1 In the application list select Talk 2 Select a Google account 3 Select your name at the top of your friend list 4 Customise your status image and message Add a contact to your friend list 1 In the application list select Talk 2 Enter a friend s email address and then select DONE When your friend accepts the invitation he or she is added to your friend list ...

Page 62: ...h between active conversations scroll left or right To use video chat select To use voice chat select 4 Press the Option key and select End chat to end the conversation ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number 1 In the application list select ChatON If you are launching this application for the first time follow the on screen in...

Page 63: ...first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup 2 Enter and send your message Google Learn to access Google s social network service You can create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Google If you are launching this application for...

Page 64: ... The camera turns off automatically when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capacity may differ depending on the scene or shooting conditions Take a photo 1 In the application list select Camera 2 Aim the camera lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments ...

Page 65: ... You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options p 72 5 View the storage location 6 Switch to the camcorder To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart To zoom out pinch them together You can also zoom in or out with theVolume key The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution 3 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen T...

Page 66: ...d select Copy to clipboard To rotate the photo anti clockwise press the Option key and select Rotate left To rotate the photo clockwise press the Option key and select Rotate right To crop a section from the photo press the Option key and select Crop To set the photo as your wallpaper or a contact image press the Option key and select Set as To print the photo viaWi Fi or USB press the Option key ...

Page 67: ...ith cartoon effects Share shot Take a photo and send it to others via Wi Fi Direct Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options Self portrait Switch to the front camera to take a photo of yourself Flash Change the flash setting You can turn on or off the flash manually or set the came...

Page 68: ...ance according to the lighting conditions ISO Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging sensor Metering Select a type of exposure metering Guidelines Set to view the grid lines on the preview screen Image quality Select a quality level for your photos GPS tag Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS reception avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obst...

Page 69: ... Storage Select a memory location for saving captured photos Reset Reset camera settings Record a video 1 In the application list select Camera 2 Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder 3 Aim the camera lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments Number Function 1 Change the camcorder settings 2 View videos you have recorded ...

Page 70: ...To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart To zoom out pinch them together You can also zoom in or out with theVolume key The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution 4 Select to start recording 5 Select to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos on memory cards with slow tr...

Page 71: ...rtcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options Self recording Switch to the front camera to record a video of yourself Flash Change the flash setting Recording mode Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally Exposure value Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness Timer Select the length of the delay before the camcorder starts recording a vid...

Page 72: ...shortcuts 2 Tap and hold an icon from the option list and then drag it to the shortcut area To remove shortcuts tap and hold an icon and then drag it to the option list 3 Tap the screen to return to the preview screen Video Player Learn to use the video player Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds the memory available an error may occur when ...

Page 73: ...ction 1 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar 2 Change the ratio of the video screen 3 Restart playback Skip to the previous file tap within 2 seconds Scan backwards in the file tap and hold 4 Adjust the volume 5 Pause playback Select to resume playback 6 Skip to the next file Scan forwards in the file tap and hold ...

Page 74: ...tion if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To set the video player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time select Video auto off To change the video player settings select Settings To view video details select Details Customise video player settings 1 During playback press the Option key and select Settings 2 Change the following options Option Function Auto play...

Page 75: ...e application list select Gallery 2 Select a folder an image While viewing an image use the following options To view more images scroll left or right To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To return to the original size double tap the screen To send the image to others or share it select To start a slide show select Start slideshow Ta...

Page 76: ... press the Option key and select Print Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers To change the name of a file press the Option key and select Rename To search for devices that have media sharing activated press the Option key and select Scan for nearby devices To view image details press the Option key and select Details The options available may vary depending on the selected fold...

Page 77: ... if you connect a headset to your device s headset jack To set the video player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time select Video auto off To change the video player settings select Settings To view video details select Details Music Player Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file s...

Page 78: ...rnet p 94 Download from a computer with Samsung Kies p 107 Download from a computer withWindows Media Player p 107 Receive via Bluetooth p 117 Receive viaWi Fi p 112 Copy to your memory card Play music 1 In the application list select Music Player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Control playback with the following keys ...

Page 79: ...backwards in the file tap and hold 5 Adjust the volume 6 Change the repeat mode 7 Sort music files by mood or year 8 Pause playback Select to resume playback 9 Open the playlist 10 Skip to the next file Scan forwards in the file tap and hold You can control the music player with a headset On the Home screen press and hold the headset button to launch the music player Then press the headset button ...

Page 80: ... to others or share it select Share music via To add the music file to a playlist select Add to playlist To view music details select Details To set the music file as your ringtone select Set as To change the music player settings select Settings To stop playback and close the music player select End Create a playlist 1 In the application list select Music Player Playlists 2 Press the Option key a...

Page 81: ...tings 3 Change the following options Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect Play speed Change the playback speed Music menu Select music categories to show on the music library screen Lyrics Set to show song lyrics during playback Music auto off Set the music player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time ...

Page 82: ... a headset into your device 2 In the application list select FM Radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio it will start automatic tuning 3 Select a radio station 4 Control the FM radio with the following keys Number Function 1 Record a song from the FM radio 2 Turn on or off the FM radio 3 Search for an available radio station ...

Page 83: ...io 1 Plug a headset into your device 2 In the application list select FM Radio 3 Select to turn on the FM radio 4 Scroll a radio station 5 Select to start recording 6 When you are finished select The recorded file will be saved in My Files All files sdcard Sounds Save radio stations automatically 1 Plug a headset into your device 2 In the application list select FM Radio 3 Select to turn on the FM...

Page 84: ... Customise FM radio settings 1 In the application list select FM Radio 2 Press the Option key and select Settings 3 Change the following options Option Function Storage Select a memory location for saving FM radio clips Radio text Set to show the station ID on the FM radio screen Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information FM auto off Set the FM radio to turn o...

Page 85: ...emory You can create contacts from the dialling screen by selecting Add to contacts Find a contact 1 In the application list select Contacts Contacts 2 Scroll up or down the contact list You can make a call or send a message to a contact by scrolling left or right on the contact s name 3 Select a contact s name From the contact view use the following options To make a voice call select To make a v...

Page 86: ...ntacts Contacts 2 Select your name at the top of the contact list 3 Select 4 Enter your personal details and select Save You can send your namecard to others or share it by pressing the Option key and selecting Share namecard via Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire group 1 In the application list select Contacts...

Page 87: ...he Option key and select Import Export Import from SIM card 3 Select a memory location 4 Select contacts to copy and then select Done Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card 1 In the application list select Contacts Contacts 2 Press the Option key and select Import Export Export to SIM card 3 Select contacts to copy and then select Done OK ...

Page 88: ...on for importing a single contact file multiple contact files or all contact files and then select OK 5 Select contact files to import and then select OK Export contacts 1 In the application list select Contacts Contacts 2 Press the Option key and select Import Export Export to USB storage or Export to SD card 3 Select OK to confirm S Planner Your device includes a powerful planner to help you org...

Page 89: ...of the event and select Save Change the view mode 1 In the application list select S Planner 2 Select a view mode Year All months in the year Month A full month in one view Week Hourly blocks for the days in one full week Day Hourly blocks for one full day List A list of all the events and tasks scheduled for a specific period Task A list of tasks You can also change the view mode by placing two f...

Page 90: ...ails You can send the event to others or share it by pressing the Option key and selecting Share via Stop an event or task alarm If you set a reminder for a calendar event or task an alarm will sound at the specified time 1 Tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards to open the notifications panel 2 Select the event notification 3 Select an event to view more details To snooze or dismiss t...

Page 91: ...Create a memo 1 In the application list select Memo 2 Select if necessary 3 Enter your memo text 4 Select Save View memos 1 In the application list select Memo 2 Select a memo to view its details To edit the memo select You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send ...

Page 92: ...e recording select 3 Speak into the microphone 4 When you are finished select Your memo is saved automatically Play a voice memo 1 In the application list select Voice Recorder 2 Select to access the voice memo list Select a voice memo 3 To pause playback select 4 Select to stop playback You can send the voice memo to others or share it by pressing the Option key and selecting Share via ...

Page 93: ...d select Settings 3 Change the following options Option Function Storage Select a memory location for saving voice memos Default name Enter a prefix for naming voice memos Recording quality Select a quality level for voice memos Limit for MMS Set to limit recordings to the maximum length that can be attached to a multimedia message ...

Page 94: ...is feature may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse a webpage 1 In the application list select Internet 2 To access a specific webpage select the URL field enter the web address and then select Go 3 Navigate webpages with the following keys Number Function 1 Move backwards or forwards to we...

Page 95: ...le on some webpages To open a new window press the Option key and select New window To bookmark the current webpage press the Option key and select Add bookmark To add a shortcut for the current webpage to the Home screen press the Option key and select Add shortcut to home screen To send a web address to others or share it press the Option key and select Share page To search for text on a webpage...

Page 96: ...r information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Internet 2 Select the URL field 3 Select and say a keyword into your device s microphone The device searches for webpages related to the keyword 4 Select a search result Bookmark your favourite webpage 1 In the application list select Internet 2 Enter a web address o...

Page 97: ...elect Copy link URL To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To set the webpage as your browser s homepage select Set as homepage Download a file from the Internet When you download files or applications from the Internet your device saves them to the internal memory Files you download from the Internet can include viruses that will damage your device To reduce this risk only download files f...

Page 98: ...e Hub 2 Select a game service 3 Search for and access games The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider Maps Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your location search for places and get directions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider You must activate location services to find your location and search the map p 1...

Page 99: ...iew its details While viewing the map use the following options To zoom in or out place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together To view all of the search results select RESULTS LIST To view your current location select To add a star to the location select the balloon with the location name To add layers of additional information to the map or change the view m...

Page 100: ...d on the map Depending on the selected travel method you may see multiple routes 5 When you are finished press the Option key and select Clear Map Navigation Learn to get spoken directions to your destination Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors ...

Page 101: ... and then use the navigation features Local Learn to search for business and attractions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider 1 In the application list select Local 2 If you want to search for businesses or attractions near a specific location select your location Enter an address 3 Select a category The device searches for places nearby that are related to ...

Page 102: ...der Play Movies Browse and rent movies with Google Play Movies You can watch movies on your device In the application list select Play Movies This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Play Magazines Browse and download magazines with Google Play Magazines You can read magazines on your device In the application list select Play Magazines This feature may be unava...

Page 103: ...ervice provider Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory Download an application 1 In the application list select Play Store 2 Search for an application and download it to the device When the download is complete the device will install the application automatically Uninstall an application 1 In the application list select Play Store 2 Press the Option k...

Page 104: ...n list select Samsung Apps 2 Search for and download applications to the device This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com or refer to the Samsung Apps leaflet YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via theYouTube video sharing service This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Play a ...

Page 105: ...wing keys Number Function 1 Pause or resume playback 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar 3 View the video quality This feature may not be available for some videos 4 Add the video to your playlist 5 Send the URL to others 6 Search for videos ...

Page 106: ... it is linked toYouTube Alternatively you can select Add account and set up an account to sign in toYouTube 4 Select theYouTube logo at the top left of the screen and then select your Google account if necessary 5 Select a video If you are uploading a video for the first time select a network type to upload a video 6 Enter the details of the upload and select ...

Page 107: ...installed on your computer You can download the program from the Samsung website Samsung Kies will work on bothWindows and Macintosh computers 1 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer Refer to the Sa...

Page 108: ...tween your device and the computer Connect as a camera device You can connect your device to a computer as a camera and access files in your device Use this USB connection mode when your computer does not support the media transfer protocol MTP or does not have the USB driver for your device installed 1 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable 2 Tap the indicator icons area and drag it d...

Page 109: ...tch to the right TheWi Fi feature running in the background will consume battery power To preserve battery power activate the feature only when needed Find and connect to aWi Fi AP 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi Your device searches for availableWi Fi APs automatically 2 Select an AP 3 Enter the password for the AP if necessary 4 Select Connect Add aWi Fi AP manually 1 In the appl...

Page 110: ...ct Show advanced options 3 Select the WPS drop down menu 4 Select Push button Connect 5 Press theWPS button on the AP within 2 minutes Connect with aWPS PIN 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi 2 Select an AP that hasWPS available and then select Show advanced options 3 Select the WPS drop down menu 4 Select PIN from access point to enter aWPS PIN of the AP or select PIN from this devic...

Page 111: ... Select Connect CustomiseWi Fi settings 1 In the application list select Settings Wi Fi Advanced 2 Change the following options Option Function Network notification Set the device to notify you when an openWi Fi AP is available KeepWi Fi on during sleep Set whether or not to keep theWi Fi feature active in Sleep mode Check for Internet service Set to check if you can access Internet services while...

Page 112: ... owner of the other device accepts the connection the devices are connected You can connect your device to multiple devices and send data by selecting Multi connect Send data viaWi Fi 1 Select a file or item from an appropriate application 2 Select an option for sending data viaWi Fi The method for selecting an option may vary by data type 3 Search for and select another device Receive data viaWi ...

Page 113: ...ot 2 Drag the PortableWi Fi hotspot switch to the right to activate mobile network sharing viaWi Fi 3 Select Configure to configure network settings to use your device as an AP Option Function Network SSID Edit the device name that will be shown to other devices Hide my device Set to prevent other devices from locating your device Security Select a security type Password Enter a password to preven...

Page 114: ...lect Settings More settings Tethering and portable hotspot 3 Select USB tethering to activate mobile network sharing via USB To stop sharing the network connection clear the tick box next to USB tethering The sharing method may differ depending on the computer s operating system Share your device s mobile network via Bluetooth 1 In the application list select Settings More settings Tethering and p...

Page 115: ...etween the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussions of illegal use of the B...

Page 116: ...me PIN pairing is complete If the pairing is successful the device will search for available services automatically Some devices especially headsets or hands free car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other device has a PIN you must enter it Send data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file or item from an appropriate application 2 Select an option for sending data via the Bluetooth fe...

Page 117: ...older If you receive a contact it is saved to the phonebook automatically GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system GPS receiver Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS functions For better reception of GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions Between buildings in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings In poor weather Around...

Page 118: ...e networks Use GPS satellites Set to use GPS satellites to find your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services VPN connections Learn to create virtual private networks VPNs and connect to them securely over the Internet Your device should already be configured with Internet access If you have trouble accessing the In...

Page 119: ...nter an L2TP secret password IPSec identifier Enter a user name IPSec pre shared key Enter a pre shared security key IPSec user certificate Select a user certificate that theVPN server will use to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download them from the Internet IPSec CA certificate Select a certificate authority CA certificate that theVPN server will use to identify y...

Page 120: ...et PPP encryption MPPE Set to encrypt data before sending it to theVPN server Show advanced options Set to change the advanced network settings The options available may vary depending on theVPN type 3 When you are finished select Save Connect to a private network 1 In the application list select Settings More settings VPN 2 Select a private network 3 Enter the user name and password and then sele...

Page 121: ...evented the display from rotating when you rotate the device press the Option key and select Scientific calculator View the calculation history 1 In the application list select Calculator 2 Perform a calculation 3 Select to hide the calculator keypad The calculation history appears Clock Learn to set and control alarms and world clocks You can also use the stopwatch the countdown timer and the des...

Page 122: ...g your finger outside of the large circle To silence the alarm for the snooze period select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle Create a world clock 1 In the application list select Clock World clock Add city 2 Enter a city name or select one from the city list To select your current city select To apply summer time to the clock tap and hold the clock and then select DST settings...

Page 123: ...cation list select Clock Desk clock 2 Select to view the desk clock on the full screen 3 Press the Option key and select Settings 4 Change the following options Option Function Hide status bar Set to hide or show the status bar Wallpaper Select a background image for the desk clock Time Calendar display Set to show the clock or calendar AccuWeather Set to show the weather for your current location...

Page 124: ...rn to access various types of files saved in your device Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats Type Format Image bmp gif jpg png Video 3gp mp4 mkv Music mp3 aac 3ga m4a ogg Sound wav imy midi amr awb Others doc docx pdf ppt pptx txt xls xlsx htm html vcf vcs vnt jad jar Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software If a file size exceeds th...

Page 125: ...eate folders for managing files select Create folder To delete files or folders select Delete To search for files saved in your device select Search To change the view mode select View by To sort files or folders select Sort by To send a file to others or share it select Share via To copy or move the files or folders to another file folder select Copy or Move To change the name of a file or a fold...

Page 126: ... 2 Enter a keyword To search for data by voice select and say a keyword into your device s microphone 3 Select a search result SIMToolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider Depending on your SIM or USIM card this application may be labelled differently In the application list select SIMToolkit ...

Page 127: ...es Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Change the settings for the limit cycle To use more options press the Option key Data roaming Set to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background d...

Page 128: ...ames Select an access point name APN for mobile networks You can add or edit APNs To reset your APN settings to the factory defaults press the Option key and select Reset to default Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search networks Search for and select a network Select automatically Set the device to select the first available network Tethering and portable hotspot PortableWi F...

Page 129: ... Set up and manage virtual private networks VPNs Kies viaWi Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies viaWi Fi Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device Sound profiles Select a profile to either make your device vibrate or to mute all sounds excep...

Page 130: ...nd Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Screen timeout Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the display backlight Auto rotate screen Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device Key backligh...

Page 131: ... and the locked screen Storage View memory information for your device and memory card You can also format the memory card Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory Battery View the amount o...

Page 132: ...orks Set to useWi Fi and or mobile networks for finding your location Use GPS satellites Set to use GPS satellites for finding your location Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature Lock screen options ...

Page 133: ... turn on the device Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Encrypt external SD card Set to encrypt files when you save them to a memory card Full encryption Set to encrypt all files on a memory card Exclude multimedia files Set to encrypt all files on a memory card except for media files If you reset your ...

Page 134: ...er the PIN Change SIM PIN Change the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card Make passwords visible Set to show your passwords as you enter them Device administrators View the administrators you have approved for your device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to your device Unknown sources Set the device to install applications downloaded from any source If you do not select ...

Page 135: ...ive words Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings select Portrait keyboard types Select a keypad type Input language Select input languages to use with the keypad Predictive text Activate XT9 mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customise the word prediction setting...

Page 136: ...needed Character preview Set the device to show a preview image of each letter you tap Key tap sound Set the device to sound when you tap a key Tutorial View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad Reset settings Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the factory defaults Voice search The following options are available for Google voice recognition Language Select a language for Google voice recog...

Page 137: ...ing calls messages or event details Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set to restore your settings and applicatio...

Page 138: ...omatic time zone Set to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Select a time zone Use 24 hour format Set to show the time in 24 hour format or 12 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges Change the settings to improve accessibility to the ...

Page 139: ...ions to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible Font size Change the font size for creating or showing items in applications Mono audio Enable mono sound when you listen to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Developer options Change the settings for application develop...

Page 140: ...ration to improve graphic performance Window animation scale Select a speed for opening and closing pop up windows Transition animation scale Select a speed for switching between screens Do not keep activities Set to end a running application when you launch a new application Limit background processes Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device...

Page 141: ...u can disable this feature by using Lock SIM card PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service e...

Page 142: ...h screen is scratched or damaged take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close applications or reset the device to regain functionality If your device is still responsive and an application is frozen close the application with the task manager If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Po...

Page 143: ... Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try...

Page 144: ...touched When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application If you receive error messa...

Page 145: ...les Some music files may not play on your device for a number of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or ...

Page 146: ... 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 have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2 0 orWindows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer ...

Page 147: ...46 47 viewing logs 51 waiting 51 camera changing camcorder settings 71 changing camera settings 67 recording videos 69 taking photos 64 connectivity Bluetooth 115 GPS connections 117 mobile network sharing 113 USB connections 107 VPN connections 118 Wi Fi 109 contacts copying moving 87 creating 85 creating groups 86 finding 85 importing exporting 88 setting speed dial 86 device lock 38 display bri...

Page 148: ...th Samsung keypad 42 timer 123 Google Maps 98 GoogleTalk 61 home screen adding panels 31 moving items 30 removing items 30 removing panels 31 using the notifications panel 29 using widgets 32 indicator icons 28 Internet 94 key functions 13 maps getting directions 100 searching for locations 99 searching for places nearby 101 using the navigation 100 memory card formatting 22 inserting 21 removing ...

Page 149: ... USB connections as camera device 108 as media device 108 as wireless modem 114 with Samsung Kies 107 withWindows Media Player 107 video player 72 videos playing 73 76 recording 69 uploading toYouTube 106 VPN connections 118 web browser 94 Wi Fi 109 world clock 122 YouTube 104 ...

Page 150: ...e without prior notice www samsung com English EU 05 2013 Rev 1 0 To install Samsung Kies PC Sync 1 Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website www samsung com kies and install it on your computer 2 Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information ...

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