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Table of Contents

Device & data manager

102 Transferring data from your previous

device

103 Using the device as a removable disk

for data transfer

104  Updating the device
105  Backing up and restoring data
105  Performing a data reset

Settings

106 About Settings
106 Connections
109 Device
111 Personal
115 System

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for SM-P355Y

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Page 2: ...ch screen 23 Home screen layout 27 Notifications panel 29 Opening apps 29 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Entering text 33 Screen capture 33 My Files 34 Power saving feature Network connectivity 35 Mobile data 35 Wi Fi 36 Mobile hotspot and tethering S Pen features 38 Air command 39 Action memo 41 Smart select 42 Image clip 43 Screen write 44 S Note 48 Scrapbook 49 Using the S Pen Motions usabi...

Page 3: ...t 92 SideSync 3 0 99 Screen Mirroring 101 Mobile printing Personalising 58 Managing the Home and Apps screens 59 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 60 Changing the screen lock method 61 Private mode 63 Setting up accounts Phone 64 Making calls 65 Receiving calls 66 Options during calls Contacts 67 Adding contacts 67 Importing and exporting contacts 68 Searching for contacts Messages email 69 Messages...

Page 4: ...rom your previous device 103 Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer 104 Updating the device 105 Backing up and restoring data 105 Performing a data reset Settings 106 About Settings 106 Connections 109 Device 111 Personal 115 System Troubleshooting ...

Page 5: ...work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing o...

Page 6: ...t 6 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 ...

Page 7: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 8: ...sensor Earpiece Recent apps button Home button Back button Microphone Headset jack Volume button Power button Microphone Front camera Multipurpose jack Memory card slot SIM card slot Rear camera Speaker Main antenna S Pen Push clip Push clip GPS antenna ...

Page 9: ...ch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recent apps Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold...

Page 10: ...ver items on the screen to access additional S Pen features such as Air Button and the air view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Tweezers Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib ...

Page 11: ... command or displays the air command features depending on the S Pen detachment option setting To change the setting open the Apps screen and tap Settings S Pen Detachment options Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it ...

Page 12: ... round end of the nib into the S Pen Doing so may cause damage to the S Pen or your device If the S Pen is not working properly take it to a Samsung Service Centre For more information about the S Pen visit the Samsung website If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it The R...

Page 13: ...er 1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let oth...

Page 14: ...ries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network app...

Page 15: ...g the charger from the device While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre 3 After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from...

Page 16: ...d Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 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 ca...

Page 17: ...moval On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out 3 Close the cover of the memory card slot 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 can damage the memory card or d...

Page 18: ... The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power of...

Page 19: ... turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information ...

Page 20: ...sure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise 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 afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a ch...

Page 21: ...Basics 21 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position ...

Page 22: ...to return Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 23: ...s and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels scroll left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps An app ...

Page 24: ...Basics 24 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options ...

Page 25: ...wly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the Apps screen refer to Managing the Apps screen Edit the Apps screen An app A screen indicator ...

Page 26: ... signal Signal 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 Synced with the web New text or multimedia message Alarm activated S Pen detached Mute mode activated Vibration ...

Page 27: ...en the notifications panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards You can use the following functions on the notifications panel Launch Settings Clear all notifications Adjust the brightness Launch S Finder Launch Quick Connect Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings Rearrange qui...

Page 28: ...efer to Bluetooth for more information Mobile data Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information Power saving Refer to Power saving feature for more information Flight mode Refer to Flight mode for more information 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 Sounds ...

Page 29: ... Samsung Galaxy Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that sh...

Page 30: ...s Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps open the Apps screen and tap EDIT appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap DISABLE DONE To uninstall downloaded apps open the Apps screen and tap EDIT UNINSTALL DONE Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager select an app and then tap UNINSTALL Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Se...

Page 31: ...te a preceding character Insert emoticons Enter punctuation marks Additional keyboard functions Enter a space Hide the keyboard Change the input language Changing the input language Tap Select input language and then select the languages to use Tap the input language key to switch between the input languages Using additional keyboard functions STROKE Switch to stroke mode Tap stroke keys to enter ...

Page 32: ...oards do not appear in the list of available keyboards or you install new keyboards open the Apps screen tap Settings Language and input Default keyboard SET UP INPUT METHODS select a keyboard and tap the keyboard switch to activate it Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied...

Page 33: ... using other methods Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Tap My Files on the Apps screen Access additional options View files saved in cloud storage services View storage information View files by ca...

Page 34: ...tial and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings Battery Ultra power saving mode and tap switch to activate it To add an app to the Home screen tap and select an app To remove an app from the Home screen tap MORE Remove select an app with and then tap DONE To change the settings ...

Page 35: ... with other devices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time i...

Page 36: ...pot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap MORE Configure Mobile hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and ...

Page 37: ...nnection with other devices via Bluetooth Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 On the Apps screen of your device tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering 3 Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate it 4 On the connected device open...

Page 38: ...u can perform various actions Image clip Screen write Action memo Smart select Action memo Write memos quickly and link actions to them You can send messages search the web and more Refer to Action memo for more information Smart select Collect content quickly Refer to Smart select for more information Image clip Draw around an area of the screen you want to save or share Refer to Image clip for m...

Page 39: ...ed If you want to use specific information from the memo tap the outside of the selected area to deselect the memo and draw around the information to use it Access additional options Adjust the size of the memo pad Erase the memo Write a memo or change the pen colour Edit the memo as S Note file Available functions for the selected memo information Select an input Save the memo Discard the memo Ad...

Page 40: ...reen tap View action memo list Select a memo to view and edit it Adding Action memo widgets on the Home screen After composing a memo tap and hold and then drag the memo to an empty area on the Home screen An Action memo widget is added to the Home screen and you can view and edit the memo Editing a memo as S Note file While composing a memo tap to open S Note and edit the memo in it The same pen ...

Page 41: ... part of a webpage open the air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Drag the S Pen across the content you want to collect 3 Select an option to use with the collected item SAVE Save the item in Scrapbook SHARE Share the item with others Extract text from the item You can copy the extracted text to the clipboard or insert it into messages notes and more Extract text Save the item in the collected ...

Page 42: ...p and hold an item To delete the collected items tap and hold the collected items list pop up window and then drag it to Delete at the top of the screen Image clip Use the S Pen to draw a closed shape around the area you want to save or share You can crop part of an image 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of an image open the air command panel and tap Image clip 2 Draw aro...

Page 43: ...you want to capture such as a part of a webpage open the air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears on the screen 2 Write a memo on the screenshot 3 Select an option to use with the screenshot SHARE Share the screenshot with others SAVE Save the screenshot You can view captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture ...

Page 44: ...he Home screen tap in the S Note widget 2 Select cover styles and tap NEXT 3 Select a default note template and tap NEXT 4 Select an account to sync your notes with and tap START If you are not signed in to the selected account follow the on screen instructions to sign in to the account If you sync your notes with an account you can view them on other devices by registering the account on other de...

Page 45: ...te on the Apps screen Alternatively on the Home screen tap in the S Note widget 2 Tap 3 Compose a note Tap to write or draw on the screen or tap to enter text using the keyboard Write a note Save the note Erase the note Enter a note Undo and redo the last action Select the note Access additional options Insert a multimedia file Change the input mode to draw with both the S Pen and a finger or to d...

Page 46: ... a new colour using the colour picker Fountain pen Calligraphy pen Using the line eraser 1 Tap 2 Tap an area to erase The whole line on the area will be erased The line eraser can erase your S Note line by line To only erase the area you touch with the S Pen tap once more and deselect Erase line by line You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar To clear the note tap...

Page 47: ...one of the following options Properties Change the input properties such as layout size colour or thickness Transform into Refine or convert handwriting or drawings Cut Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete Delete the input Magnified handw...

Page 48: ... you can select and add a desired area to scrapbooks This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset read and agree to the terms and conditions and then set a sync option 1 Tap Scrapbook on the Apps screen 2 Tap to select a category and select a scrapbook If there is a link below the s...

Page 49: ...ing the S Pen button Air view Hover over an item on the screen with the S Pen to perform various functions If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings S Pen Air view and then tap the Air view switch to activate it Previewing information Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop up window ...

Page 50: ...e preview window You can perform various actions directly from the preview window using Air Button Air Button Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 51: ...tap the switch to activate it Writing in text fields 1 Hover the S Pen over a text field 2 Tap to open the handwriting field 3 Write with the S Pen 4 When you are finished tap Writing in apps You can write directly on the screen with the S Pen when using some features and apps For example you can enter numbers on the dialling keypad or set an alarm time by writing on the handwriting field with the...

Page 52: ...puts Control motions properly Smart alert On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it If you have missed calls or new messages the device will vibrate when you pick it up This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface ...

Page 53: ... Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot You can view captured images in Gallery After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a scree...

Page 54: ... multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 55: ...p window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature ...

Page 56: ...rcle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Close the app Drag and drop content Minimise the window Maximise the window ...

Page 57: ...hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view tap an app window to launch it in the pop up view 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window ...

Page 58: ... Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove that appears at the top of the screen Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app an...

Page 59: ... tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Wallpa...

Page 60: ...vent others from accessing your personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to v...

Page 61: ...s to set up a private mode access code 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code Private mode is activated and appears on the status bar You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated To hide items stored in the private folder deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item...

Page 62: ...nd hold an item and then tick items to unhide 2 Tap MORE Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to and then tap MOVE HERE The items will be moved to the selected folder Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Privacy Private mode and then tap the switch ...

Page 63: ...ur device On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account and select an account service Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and select items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts select an account tap the account and then tap MORE Remove account ...

Page 64: ...alls to phone numbers listed in LOG FAVOURITES and CONTACTS Access additional options Delete a preceding character Hide the keypad Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Send a message Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call ...

Page 65: ...s Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone MORE Settings Call rejection Rejection messages enter a rejection message and then tap Missed calls If a...

Page 66: ...nnected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Keypad Open the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Email Send an email Message Send a message Internet Browse webpages Contacts Open the contacts list S Planner Open the ...

Page 67: ...g contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap SAVE Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services On the Apps screen tap Contacts Tap MORE Settings Import Export contacts and then select an import or export option...

Page 68: ...Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts 2 Select a conta...

Page 69: ...ncur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter recipients Attach files Send the message Enter emoticons 4 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 70: ...email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap NEXT for a private email account or tap MANUAL SETUP for a company email account After that follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you...

Page 71: ...il Access additional options Attach images videos and others Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen Select an email account to use and new emails are retrieved Tap an email to read Open attachments Reply to the email Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Mark the email as a reminder Go to the previous or next email Delete the email Forward the email Reply to all re...

Page 72: ...change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen tap Switch between the front and rear cameras Start recording a video Take a photo Change the shooting mode Display current mode View photos and videos you have captured Select among various effects that are available Use this for delayed time shots Change camera settings The camera automatica...

Page 73: ...or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Auto Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together The device identifies the photo with in Gallery On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE ...

Page 74: ... interval and save photos you want 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap MODE Interval shot 4 When the device detects your face tap to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo The device will take photos at the two second intervals 5 Tick photos you want to save and tap SAVE Sound shot Use this mode to take a photo with sound The device ide...

Page 75: ...tio of the preview screen Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions When you share a photo with the location tag attached the lo...

Page 76: ...lery and select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To hide or show the menus tap the screen Access additional options Move to the previous screen Delete the image Add to the favourites list Modify the image Share the image to others ...

Page 77: ...or content Tap the search field and enter a keyword or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap filters under the search field To select search categories tap MORE Select search locations S Planner Creating events 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events in it and tap the date again If the date already has saved events in it tap the date and ...

Page 78: ...event Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap TASKS enter details and then tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date To add more details tap 3 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To add accounts to sync with tap MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in To change an account s sy...

Page 79: ... keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Close the tab Move to the previously visited page Open a new tab Read an article in reading mode Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved pages and recent Internet history Open the homepage Access additional options ...

Page 80: ...p to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Change the repeat mode Adjust the volume Open the playlist To listen to songs at equal volume levels tap MORE Settings and then tap the Smart volume switch to activate it When Smart volume is activated the volume may end up louder than the device volume level Use caution to avoid long term exposure to loud sounds to...

Page 81: ...rwards or backwards by dragging the bar Change screen ratio Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Move the control panel to the right Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Switch to the pop up video player Open the playlist ...

Page 82: ...DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen tap Clock WORLD CLOCK Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the cities list or globe and then tap Deleting clocks Tap on a clock STOPWATCH On the Apps screen t...

Page 83: ... Manager The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Identifying apps that use excessi...

Page 84: ...er The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity You can delete unused and residual files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more RAM Check the amount of available RAM You can close background apps and reduce the ...

Page 85: ...Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and down...

Page 86: ...bums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 87: ...ure 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 Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping ...

Page 88: ...bility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Blueto...

Page 89: ...e to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Wi Fi Direct AboutWi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its W...

Page 90: ...r the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request You can view received images in Gallery Ending the device connection 1 On the Apps screen tap ...

Page 91: ...pens theWi Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices If you have installed Samsung Link on your device the list of devices registered with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen 2 Select a device to connect to The next steps may vary depending on the connected device Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection betwe...

Page 92: ... computer via Wi Fi or a USB cable Download and install SideSync 3 0 from the Samsung website www samsung com sidesync on the computer For more information refer to the help menu on the virtual screen On your tablet view messages or use the smartphone s chat room On your tablet watch a video playing on the smartphone on a larger display Easily transfer files between your tablet and smartphone by d...

Page 93: ... tablet and a smartphone 1 On your tablet tap SideSync 3 0 on the Apps screen 2 Launch SideSync 3 0 on a smartphone 3 The tablet searches for available smartphones automatically Select one of the detected smartphones 4 Tap OK on the smartphone screen ...

Page 94: ...Connecting with other devices 94 5 The smartphone s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone s screen is turned off ...

Page 95: ... as Screen Mirroring may not work in the virtual smartphone screen The smartphone s virtual screen may differ depending on the smartphone Close SideSync 3 0 Virtual smartphone screen Back button Home button Recent apps button Screen rotation Access additional options Screen capture Open the same webpage in the web browser of your tablet Minimise the screen Maximise the screen to fit your tablet s ...

Page 96: ...move it to another location Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen 2 When the frame appears drag the frame to adjust the size Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen the tablet s keyboard appears Enter text using the keyboard ...

Page 97: ...the smartphone screen and turn off the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet Using the virtual smartphone screen Tap SWITCHTOTABLET on the tablet s screen to turn on the virtual smartphone screen and turn off the smartphone screen Playing music or videos on the tablet Play music or videos stored in the smartphone via the screen and speaker of the tablet 1 Open a music or video file in the virtua...

Page 98: ...om the tablet to the smartphone 1 Tap and hold a file on the tablet s screen 2 Select the files to copy tap and hold any selected file and then drag it to the virtual smartphone screen 3 My Files is launched on the virtual smartphone screen Select a folder to save the file in and tap DONE Using call functions with the tablet You can use your smartphone s call functions with the speaker and the mic...

Page 99: ...s AllShare Cast dongle HomeSync This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected If you play videos or games on aTV select an appropriateT...

Page 100: ...ct the AllShare Cast dongle to theTV using an HDMI cable 2 On theTV select a connection mode such as HDMI mode to connect an external device 3 Open the notifications panel and tap EDIT Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name in the list a...

Page 101: ...tore Select a printer plug in and install it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings More connection settings Printing select a printer plug in and then tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device To add printers manually select a printer plug in tap MORE Add printer ADD PRINTER enter details and then tap...

Page 102: ... for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device Download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Launch Smart Switch and follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring data from a...

Page 103: ...o image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the ...

Page 104: ...ivate it Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not tur...

Page 105: ...ung account tap Restore Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall apps ...

Page 106: ...ivate it The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either theWi Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal To automatically switch between networks tap MORE Smart network switch On To use options tap MORE SettingWi Fi sleep policy Tap MORE KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this...

Page 107: ...You can use this feature when the network connection is not available Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Data usag...

Page 108: ...e connection settings Customise settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging Ethernet The Ethern...

Page 109: ...Do not disturb Change settings for managing interruptions Notifications on lock screen Set whether or not to show the content of notifications on the locked screen App notifications Change the notification settings for each app Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Set the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type Screen timeout Set th...

Page 110: ...ther S Pens when the S pen is inserted S Pen sound Set the device to make writing sounds when you write or draw on the screen with the S Pen Detachment options Set the device to automatically launch Action memo or display the air command features when the S Pen is removed from the slot Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognit...

Page 111: ...ange the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Lock screen and security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Show information Change sett...

Page 112: ... and usage information to Samsung Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Voice Assistant ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback Voice Assistant help View help information to learn how to useVoice Assistant Dark screen Set the devi...

Page 113: ...ions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings Google subtitles CC Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings Left right sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset Mono audio Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when a headset is connec...

Page 114: ...View accessibility services installed on the device Accounts Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Accounts Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server You can also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore previo...

Page 115: ...hange the settings for the voice recogniser Text to speech options Change the text to speech settings Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Battery View battery power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Ultra power...

Page 116: ...ally when the cover is flipped open You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date ...

Page 117: ...Settings 117 About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device ...

Page 118: ...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 more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or ...

Page 119: ...vice and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING Before performing the factory data reset remember to make ...

Page 120: ... while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased W...

Page 121: ...ce Centre 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 messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on you...

Page 122: ...the device you wish to connect to Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver install...

Page 123: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in 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 124: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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