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

Page 3: ...violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2014 Samsung Electronics This manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

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Page 5: ... touch screen 22 Control motions 24 Using MultiWindow 28 Notifications 29 Home screen 31 Locked screen 32 Applications screen 34 Using applications 34 Help 35 Entering text 37 Connecting to aWi Fi network 38 Setting up accounts 38 Setting up user profiles 39 Transferring files 40 Securing the device 41 Upgrading the device Communication 43 Phone 48 Contacts 52 Messages 54 Email 55 Google Mail 57 H...

Page 6: ...13 Application manager 113 Default applications 114 Users 114 Location 114 Lock screen 115 Security 117 Language and input 120 Cloud Media 67 Music 69 Camera 74 Gallery 78 Story Album 81 Paper Artist 81 Video 83 YouTube 83 Flipboard Application media stores 84 Play Store 85 Samsung Apps 85 Game Hub 86 Play Books 86 Play Movies TV 86 Play Music 86 Play Games 87 Play Newsstand 87 Readers Hub Utiliti...

Page 7: ...Table of Contents 7 120 Backup and reset 120 Add account 121 Motion 121 Voice control 121 Accessories 122 Date and time 122 Accessibility 124 About device 124 Google Settings Troubleshooting ...

Page 8: ...ck Light sensor Home button Touch screen Back button Microphone Earpiece Proximity sensor Front camera Volume button Microphone for speakerphone IrLED Power button Speaker Speaker Memory card slot GPS antenna Rear camera Main antenna SIM card slot Headset jack ...

Page 9: ...d conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 8 10 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off Menu Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen Tap and hold to launch G...

Page 10: ...ations are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service Availability of all accessor...

Page 11: ...o the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 2 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place Removing the SIM or USIM card ...

Page 12: ...ttery 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 Charging with the charger Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting the charger improperly may cau...

Page 13: ...ing properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting po...

Page 14: ...mory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up T...

Page 15: ...accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settin...

Page 16: ...warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause ...

Page 17: ...ome button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen Adjusting the volume Press theVolume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods Press and hold theVolume button down until it switches to silent mode Press and hold th...

Page 18: ... strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activ...

Page 19: ... tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure 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 Finger gestures Tapping To open an appl...

Page 20: ...0 Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 21: ...ht on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 22: ...y applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation To prevent the display from rotating automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation ...

Page 23: ...our hand across the screen to capture a screenshot The image is saved in Gallery Screenshots It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback ...

Page 24: ...vider To use MultiWindow on the Home screen tap Apps Settings Display and then tick Multi window Using a split screen MultiWindow Use this feature to run applications in a split screen Launching applications in a split screen MultiWindow 1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen Alternatively tap and hold The MultiWindow tray appears at the right side of...

Page 25: ... screen Release the application icon when the screen turns blue 3 Tap and hold another application icon on the MultiWindow tray and then drag it to a new location You can launch the same application in a split screen at the same time Only applications with next to its icon support this feature ...

Page 26: ...h Email and Internet in a split screen MultiWindow Access the MultiWindow options 2 Tap the circle between the application windows and then tap Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options Switch locations between MultiWindow applications Share items such as images text or links between application windows by dragging and dropping them Maximise the window Close the ap...

Page 27: ...re to save currently running MultiWindow applications as a combination 1 Launch multiple applications in a split screen MultiWindow 2 Open the MultiWindow tray and tap Create The currently running MultiWindow combination is added to the MultiWindow tray To launch applications using a saved combination select the combination from the Multi Window tray ...

Page 28: ... feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature Reading mode Activate or deactivate reading mode In reading mode the device helps protect your eyes when reading at night To select which applications will be used for tap Settings Display Reading mode Mobil...

Page 29: ...er location Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device s features It displays indicator icons widgets shortcuts to applications and others The Home screen can have multiple panels To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen tap Apps tap and hold an application icon and then drag it into a panel preview...

Page 30: ...preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Tap Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap Set wallpaper Home screen and then select one of the following Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or image...

Page 31: ...d it to the Home screen Put it on a location you want resize it by dragging the frame if necessary and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked on the Applications screen tap Setti...

Page 32: ...ns installed On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Applications screen To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging applications This feature is available only in the customisable grid view Tap Edit tap and hold an application and then drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Organising with folders Put related applications together in a fo...

Page 33: ...t applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Disabling applications Tap Uninstall disable apps and then select an application to disable it To enable the application on the Applications screen tap Settings Application manager scroll to DISABLED select the application and then tap Enable Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disa...

Page 34: ...and hold the Home button to open the list of recently used applications Select an application icon to open Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Press and hold the Home button tap and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Alternatively press and hold the Home button and then...

Page 35: ...ng keyboard Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung keyboard Enter a space Enter uppercase Add an item from the clipboard Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character For all caps tap it twice Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold and then tap to change the keyboard type On the floating keyboard tap and hold an...

Page 36: ...splays what you speak If the device does not recognise your words correctly tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition tap the current language Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text drag or to select more or less text and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut The selected text is copie...

Page 37: ...e right Select a network from the list of detectedWi Fi networks enter a password if necessary and then tap Connect Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon After the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available AddingWi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list tap AddWi Fi network at the botto...

Page 38: ...e account setup More than one Google account can be used on the device Set up a Samsung account as well Removing accounts On the Applications screen tap Settings select an account name under Accounts select the account to remove and then tap Remove account Setting up user profiles Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised settings By setting up multiple...

Page 39: ...ng Kies icon on the computer 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Connecting withWindows Media Player Ensure thatWindows Media Player is installed on the computer 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 OpenWindows Media Player and sync music files Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the comput...

Page 40: ... to unlock the screen in case the face unlock fails Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Face and voice Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command Then set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails Setting a pattern On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock sc...

Page 41: ...e device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Upd...

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

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

Page 44: ...kerphone Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone Extra vol Increase the volume Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Swap Switch between two calls Merge Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls Repeat this to add more parties This feature is available only if the ...

Page 45: ... the SIM or USIM card Tap Call settings Call settings Additional settings Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card Tap FDN list and add numbers Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made For example international calling can be disabled Tap Call settings Call settings Additional settings Call barring select a call...

Page 46: ...tegory and then tap Save Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call This service is not available for video calls To make use of this service tap Call settings Call ...

Page 47: ...Switch camera Switch between the front and rear camera Keypad Open the keypad End call End the current call Speaker Deactivate the speakerphone feature Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Hide me Hide your image from the other party Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party An...

Page 48: ...Tap and hold 1 on the keypad and then follow the instructions from your service provider Contacts Use this application to manage contacts including phone numbers email addresses and others Tap Contacts on the Applications screen Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field ...

Page 49: ...search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Use the index at the left side of the contacts list for quick scrolling by dragging a finger along it Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Displaying contacts...

Page 50: ...ap Merge accounts Merge with Samsung Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts Tap Import Export and then select an import option Exporting contacts Tap Import Export and then select an export option Sharing contacts Tap Share namecard via Multiple contacts select contacts tap Done and then select a sharing method ...

Page 51: ...elect contacts to add and then tap Done Managing groups Tap and then take one of the following actions Search Search for contacts Edit group Change the group settings Create Make a new group Remove from group Remove members from the group Send message Send a message to a group s members Send email Send an email to a group s members Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or dow...

Page 52: ...elected contact and then select a sharing method Messages Use this application to send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messages on the Applications screen You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area For details contact your service provider Sending messages Tap add recipients enter a message and then tap Use the f...

Page 53: ...te set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Translating and sending messages To use the translating feature while composing a message tap Translate drag the Translate switch to the right set a language pair and then tap OK Tap to translate the message and then tap Done The translated message will replace the ...

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

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

Page 56: ...mation for the Google Mail Reading messages Move the message to another mailbox Mark the message as unread Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete this message Reply to this message Forward this message to others Add this email address to the contacts list Reply to all recipients or print the message Labels Google Mail does not use actual fo...

Page 57: ... from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your ci...

Page 58: ...o the device HIGHLIGHTS View images or videos grouped by date or album Tap to view all of the images or videos in the group Then select an image or video While viewing it use one of the following icons Modify the image Share the image or video with others Delete the image or video Twitter Use this application to stay connected with your social network onTwitter Tap Twitter on the Applications scre...

Page 59: ...wing a webpage Opening a new page Tap To go to another webpage scroll left or right on the title field and then tap the title to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap To open a ...

Page 60: ...ap Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share via To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Share via Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Viewing webpages Tap the address field an...

Page 61: ...ung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your...

Page 62: ...g Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents You can also use this feature with other devices that support theWi Fi Miracast feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Miracast enabled devices that do not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP may not be c...

Page 63: ...egistered devices and storage services will appear You can browse and play them Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category Then tap select files and then tap Sharing files Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category Then tap s...

Page 64: ...torage service Group Play Use this application to enjoy moments with your friends by sharing and playing content Create or join a Group Play session and then share content such as images or music Tap Group Play on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider While using this application you cannot access the Internet through theWi Fi net...

Page 65: ... with friends Joining Group Play Join a Group Play session created by another device Tap Join group select a Group Play session to join and then enter the password for the group if necessary Select a media category and the content that is currently being shared will appear on the device Using additional features in a Group Play session While sharing content with other devices use the following fea...

Page 66: ...process To open the remote control panel tap the panel handle at the bottom right edge of the screen To add another room tap Add New Room Customising remote control settings Tap and use the following options Rooms Devices Change connection settings Edit Channels Edit channels displayed on the device s screen Profile Enter a user profile so that Peel can find top picks Favorite Programs View favour...

Page 67: ...en the music player screen Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Change the repeat mode Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Search for other devices to play the file Set the file as your favourite song View file details Open the playlist Hide the musi...

Page 68: ...r higher the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as ringtone To use the currently playing song as ringtone tap Set as Phone ringtone Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Enter a title and tap OK Select songs to include and then tap Done To add the currently playing song to a pla...

Page 69: ...s of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Tap to take the photo View more options Change the shooting mode In...

Page 70: ...o composed of many photos strung together To get the best shot follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the camera s viewfinder within the guide frame Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds such as empty skies or plain walls Sports Use this setting for fast moving subjects Night Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions Panoramic ...

Page 71: ...a video Tap to take a video To pause recording tap To stop recording tap Recording mode Tap to change the recording mode Normal Use this mode for normal quality Limit for MMS Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging ...

Page 72: ...i Direct Buddy photo share Set the device to recognise a person s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person ChatON photo share Send a photo to another device via ChatON This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Remote viewfinder Set a device to control the camera remotely Controlling the camera remotely Set a device as a viewfinder to contr...

Page 73: ...ts Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects Location tag Attach a GPS location tag to the photo Activate this feature when taking photos to create albums in Story Album 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 condition...

Page 74: ...r storage Reset Reset the camera settings Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera s various options Tap Edit quick settings Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen Gallery Use this application to view images and videos Tap Gallery on the Applications screen Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders When another application such a...

Page 75: ... the video Editing images When viewing an image tap and use the following functions Favourite Add the image to favourites Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder Photo frame Use this to add a frame and a note to an image The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder Photo note Use this to write a note on the back of the image Tap to edit the note Copy to clipboard C...

Page 76: ...iewing an image tap Favourite to add the image to the favourites list Deleting images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap Select item select images and then tap When viewing an image tap Sharing images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap Select item select images and then tap to send them to others When viewing an image tap to send it to others or share it via social netw...

Page 77: ...ssion light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing UsingTag Buddy Tap Settings Tags Tag buddy and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right to display a contextual tag weather location date and person s name when opening an image Organising with folders Create a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device You can copy or move files from one folder to another To create a ne...

Page 78: ...reen Creating story albums Create story albums by selecting images from Gallery or images sorted by tag information Tap and then select an option Select images from Gallery Select images by tag information Creating albums from Gallery Tap From Gallery select a folder select images and then tap Done Enter a title for the album select a theme and a cover image and then tap Create album ...

Page 79: ...s images taken during the period you set After the setting is finished tap Find pictures Enter a title for the album select a theme and a cover image and then tap Create album Viewing story albums Select a story album The cover image appears on the first page Scroll left or right to view images in the story album On a page of the album tap and use the following functions The available options vary...

Page 80: ...gnise whether you at home or travelling The device suggests creating event or travel albums based on your location For example when taking photos outside of the home city the device suggests creating a travel album Tap Settings Home city select a setting method and then tap Save Setting a minimum number of photos Tap Settings and then drag the switch next to an album type under Suggestions to the ...

Page 81: ...s to the image Draw with a pen Tap to change the pen thickness Take a photo Draw with a brush Tap to change the brush thickness Save the image Apply frames to the image Erase the drawings Tap to change the eraser size Access additional options Video Use this application to play video files Tap Video on the Applications screen Avoid locking the device s screen while playing a DivXVideo On Demand Ea...

Page 82: ...playlist Search for other devices to play the file Move the control panel to the left Move the control panel to the right Deleting videos Tap Delete select videos and then tap Delete Sharing videos Tap Share via select videos tap Done and then select a sharing method Using PopupVideo player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player While watching videos tap to use...

Page 83: ...aring videos Select the video to view tap and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Tap Uploads select a video enter information for the video and then tap UPLOAD Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider To start your Flipboard flick left on...

Page 84: ...lication to view information To download it tap INSTALL If there is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application Uninstalling ...

Page 85: ...rd in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Free If there is a charge for the application tap the price and follow the on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to...

Page 86: ...e Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service Tap Play Music on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Games Use this application to download and play games ...

Page 87: ...This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Readers Hub Use this application to download and read book files Tap Readers Hub on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a book to read To download book files go to the Readers Hub Store ...

Page 88: ...thumbnails by scrolling up or down To edit the memo tap the memo To search for a memo tap To change the view mode tap To delete memos tap To sort memos by date tap Sort by To send the text in memos to others tap Share text via To send memos to others tap Share via To print memos by connecting the device to a printer tap Print Some printers may not be compatible with the device To import memos from...

Page 89: ...a printer Some printers may not be compatible with the device Share text via Send the text in the memo to others Share via Send the memo to others S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Applications screen Creating events or tasks Tap and then use one of the following methods Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with...

Page 90: ...tails to add more details such as how often the event repeats when it has an advance alert or where it takes place Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location in the Location field tap next to the field and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears Attach an image Tap Images and then take a photo or select one of the existing images ...

Page 91: ...s screen tap S Planner Sync To display synced events or tasks tap Settings View settings Calendars Display select the Google account and then tap OK Changing calendar type Tap the top left of the screen and then select one from among different types of calendars including month week and others A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example pinch to change from the monthly calendar...

Page 92: ...mputers that have Dropbox installed Tap Dropbox on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sign in to your Dropbox account If you do not have it create a Dropbox account Once Dropbox is activated tap Turn on Camera Upload to upload photos and videos taken with the device s camera to Dropbox automatically To view the uploaded photos ...

Page 93: ...ap Link Dropbox account and then enter the Dropbox account Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Once you sign in tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive your de...

Page 94: ...er Some functions may not be available depending on the file type Create a document View favourite documents View recent documents Browse by document formats Browse folders Share documents with others Creating documents Tap and then select a document type Use the editing toolbar at the top of the screen to edit the document To finish tap the document icon at the top left of the screen tap Save ent...

Page 95: ...ture Capture the selected area View Information View the document details Help Access help information for using the POLARIS Office Presentation Switch to Edit Mode Open the editing toolbar Single slide view View slides one by one Slide note View memos on slides Screen capture Capture the selected area View Information View the document details Help Access help information for using the POLARIS Of...

Page 96: ... up calls and alarms for important events Tap Alarm on the Applications screen Turn this alarm on or off Setting alarms Tap set a time for the alarm to go off select days for the alarm to repeat and then tap Save Location alarm Set a location The alarm goes off only when you are in the location Snooze Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm...

Page 97: ... Tap and hold the alarm and then tap Delete World Clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world Tap World Clock on the Applications screen Creating clocks Tap enter a city name or select a city from the globe and then tap To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap DST settings Deleting clocks Tap select clocks and then tap Delete ...

Page 98: ...and target languages enter text in the input field and then tap To add a language pair to your favourites list tap To send a language pair to others tap Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation Tap Speak for your language and then speak into the microphone The device will translate what you say...

Page 99: ...ial Lulu work Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Hands free mode In hands free mode the device will read content aloud when you have incoming calls messag...

Page 100: ...ck screen Tap Set wake up command and then set functions and voice commands Google Use this application to search not only the Internet but also applications and their contents on the device as well Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively ...

Page 101: ...earch on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Select a folder to open it To go back to the parent fold...

Page 102: ...be available depending on the region or service provider To see the files downloaded from the Internet tap Internet downloads otherwise tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications such as Email Select a file to open it with an appropriate application To sort the files by size tap Sort by size To sort the files by date tap Sort by date TripAdvisor Use this application to...

Page 103: ...ing on the region or service provider Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword Once the location is found select a location to view the detailed information Refer to the help for more information Getting directions for a destination Tap to set starting and ending locations and then select a travel method The device shows the routes to get to the destination ...

Page 104: ...itch between networks tick Smart network switch To use options tap Advanced CustomiseWi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN Help Access help information forWi Fi SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the devic...

Page 105: ...tooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances To use more options tap Visibility timeout Set duration that the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature Rename device Set a Bluetooth name for the device Help Access help information for Bluetooth Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for th...

Page 106: ...r data usage viaWi Fi Mobile hotspots SelectWi Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them More settings Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Default messaging app Select the default application to use for messaging Pri...

Page 107: ...hare the device s mobile network connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Bluetooth tethering Use the Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile network connection with computers via Bluetooth Help Learn more about USB Wi Fi and Bluetooth tethering VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Nearby dev...

Page 108: ...ttings Call rejection Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically Add phone numbers to the reject list Set up call reject messages Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call Answering ending calls The home key answers calls Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button Voice control Set the device to answer or reject a call with voice commands The power key en...

Page 109: ...vice waits before answering a call Outgoing call conditions Set the device to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth headset even when your device is locked Outgoing call type Select the type of outgoing calls to make when you use a Bluetooth headset Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Auto ...

Page 110: ...ce is in an enclosed such as a bag or pocket Video call settings Hide my video Select an image to be shown to the other party Voicemail Voicemail service Select or set your voicemail service provider Voicemail settings Enter the number to access the voicemail service Obtain this number from the service provider Sound Select a ringtone for new voicemails Vibrate Set the device to vibrate when voice...

Page 111: ...een Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen Samsung applications Change the notification settings for each application Sound when tapped Set the device to sound when a key is touched Audio output Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices Some devices may not support the surround sound setting Adapt Sound Personalise...

Page 112: ...he brightness of the display Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging Smart screen Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display Smart rotation Set the interface not to...

Page 113: ... capacity may change when you upgrade the device Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode CPU performance Set the device to limit some system resource usage Screen output Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display Learn about Power saving Discover how to reduce battery consumption Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by y...

Page 114: ...k screen Change settings for the locked screen Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected Multiple widgets Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen Lock screen widgets Clock or personal message Set the device to show a clock or personal message on the locked screen The following options may vary depen...

Page 115: ... data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you 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 Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files ...

Page 116: ...des passwords for security Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Choose to install applications from any source Verify apps Set this to allow Google to check the application for harmful behaviour before installing it Stor...

Page 117: ...You can also customise the word prediction settings Auto replacement Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark Auto capitalisation Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space ...

Page 118: ...oad and install language data for offline voice input Voice recogniser Select a voice recognition engine This feature appears once you use a voice recognition application Voice search For Samsung voice recognition use the following options Language Select a language for the voice recognition Open via the home key Set the device to launch SVoice by pressing the Home button twice Use location data S...

Page 119: ...ter Enter yourTwitter account information to useTwitter with SVoice For Google voice recognition use the following options Language Select a language for the voice recognition Ok Google hotword detection Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search application This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Speech o...

Page 120: ... mouse or trackpad connected to your device Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to res...

Page 121: ... with your palm Learn about hand motions View the tutorial for controlling hand motions Voice control Change settings to control options by voice commands Accessories Change the accessory settings Dock sound Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock Audio output mode Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a deskt...

Page 122: ...formation from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device Auto rotate screen Set the in...

Page 123: ...ack which provides voice feedback Font size Change the font size Magnification gestures Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures Negative colours Reverse the display colours to improve visibility Colour adjustment Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the device determines that you are colour blind or having difficulty reading content Accessibility shortcut Set the device to a...

Page 124: ...ge the closed caption settings Assistant menu Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Interaction control Set an area of the screen to be excluded from touch inp...

Page 125: ...N incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try ag...

Page 126: ...insert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for 8 10 seconds to reboot If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Applications screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backu...

Page 127: ...tery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user replace...

Page 128: ...ying these tips contact a Samsung Service 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 file...

Page 129: ...ur device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service 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 installed and updated on your computer If you are aWind...

Page 130: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 131: ...English EU 11 2014 Rev 1 2 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice www samsung com ...

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