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Basics

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Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email
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Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new
messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open
the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel,
drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the
status bar, and then tap to use the following options:

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Location

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

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Sound

: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent

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Screen rotation

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

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Bluetooth

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Mobile data

: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

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Summary of Contents for SM-T531

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM T531 ...

Page 2: ...ons and the environment that it is used in r Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider r 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 r Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities ca...

Page 3: ...re 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 guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of...

Page 4: ...amsung Electronics r Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide r Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance r All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 5: ...Indicator icons 19 Using the touch screen 23 Rotating the screen 23 Palm motions 25 Using MultiWindow 28 Notifications 29 Home screen 31 Applications screen 33 Using applications 33 Help 34 Entering text 36 Connecting to aWi Fi network 37 Setting up accounts 38 Transferring files 39 Securing the device 40 Upgrading the device Communication 41 Phone 47 Contacts 51 Messages 52 Email 54 Google Mail 5...

Page 6: ...roubleshooting 69 Gallery 73 Video 74 YouTube Application media stores 75 Play Store 76 Samsung Apps 76 Play Books 77 Play Movies TV 77 Play Music 77 Play Games 77 Play Newsstand Utilities 78 Memo 80 S Planner 82 Dropbox 82 Cloud 83 Drive 83 HancomViewer 86 Alarm 87 World Clock 88 Calculator 88 SVoice 89 Google 90 Voice Search 90 My Files ...

Page 7: ...ayout Recent apps button Home button Touch screen Volume button Power button Back button Front camera Speaker Rear camera Main antenna Microphone SIM card slot Multipurpose jack Headset jack GPS antenna Memory card slot Speaker ...

Page 8: ...r Buttons Button Function Power r Press and hold to turn the device on or off r Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes r Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off Recent apps r Tap to open the list of recent applications Home r Press to return to the Home screen r Press and hol...

Page 9: ...cations are subject to change without prior notice r You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase r Other accessories may not be compatible with your device r Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service r Availability of all...

Page 10: ...tacts facing downwards 3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place r 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 r Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences cau...

Page 11: ...se the battery to explode or damage the device r When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty r 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 r If you use multiple applications at once network applications or applications that need a c...

Page 12: ... from the device r 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 r If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device...

Page 13: ...lp you save battery power By customising these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges r When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button r Close unnecessary applications with the task manager r Deactivate the Bluetooth feature r Deactivate theWi Fi feature r Deactivate auto syncing of applications r Decre...

Page 14: ...memory card right side up r The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card r Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards r When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the SD Memory card folder 1 O...

Page 15: ...ing 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 Settings General Storage Format SD ...

Page 16: ...warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals r 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 caus...

Page 17: ...ton when the touch screen is turned off tap anywhere on the screen and then flick your finger in any direction Adjusting the volume Press theVolume button left or right 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 r Press and hold theVolume button left until it switches to silent mode r Press and h...

Page 18: ...aning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA 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 ...

Page 19: ...l devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction r To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips r The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area r Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages...

Page 20: ... open an application to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the on screen keyboard tap it with a finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options ...

Page 21: ...1 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 22: ...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 23: ...automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation r Some applications do not allow screen rotation r Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen Before using motions make sure the palm motion feature is activated On the Home screen tap Settings Controls Palm motion and the...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...MultiWindow on the Home screen tap Settings Device Multi window and then drag the Multi window switch to the right 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...

Page 26: ...n application icon on the MultiWindow tray and then drag it to the 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 ...

Page 27: ...ail and Internet in a split screen MultiWindow Access the Multi Window options 2 Tap the circle between the application windows and then tap Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options r Switch locations between MultiWindow applications r Share items such as images text or links between application windows by dragging and dropping them r Maximise the window r Close t...

Page 28: ...el drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen From the notifications panel you can view your device s current settings Drag down from the status bar and then tap to use the following options r Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature r Location Activate or deactivate the GPS feature r Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode r Screen...

Page 29: ... Activate or deactivate flight mode The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider To rearrange the options on the notifications panel open the notifications panel tap tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another 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 ap...

Page 30: ...reen 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 and hold the empty area tap Set wallpaper Home screen and then select one of the following r Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or images downloaded from the Internet r Live w...

Page 31: ...tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap 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 applicati...

Page 32: ...all it Default 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 Show disabled apps select the applications and then tap Done r Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled r When you...

Page 33: ... 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 Tap Task manager and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Alternatively tap Close all Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applic...

Page 34: ... input method and then select the type of keyboard to use Using the Samsung keyboard Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung keyboard Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter a space Enter uppercase Move the cursor 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 ...

Page 35: ...oice input feature and then speak into the microphone The device displays what you speak If the device does not recognise your words correctly tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition tap the current language Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text drag or to select more or less text...

Page 36: ...ch to the 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 t...

Page 37: ...set up a Google account To sign in with or sign up for a Google account on the Applications screen tap Settings General Accounts Add account Google After that tap New to sign up or tap Existing and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup More than one Google account can be used on the device Set up a Samsung account as well Removing accounts On the Applications screen ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings Device Lock screen Screen lock PIN Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Setting a password On the Applications screen tap Settings Device Lock screen Screen ...

Page 40: ...msung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade r Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading r While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing s...

Page 41: ...er using the keypad and then tap r Groups Make a call from the list of contact groups r Favourites Make a call from the list of favourite contacts r 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 42: ...Dial a second call r Keypad Open the keypad r Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you r Merge Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls Repeat this to add more parties This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active r Swap Switch between two calls r Manage Have a private conversation with one party during a multiparty call or disconnect...

Page 43: ...pecified prefixes Those prefixes are stored in 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 ...

Page 44: ...Call rejection Auto reject mode Auto reject numbers Auto reject list Tap enter a number assign a category and then tap Save Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming cal...

Page 45: ...cannot hear you r End call End the current call r Keypad Open the keypad r Animated emotions Apply emotional icons to your image r Theme view Apply decorative icons to your image r Enable cartoon view Change the view mode to the cartoon view Tap and hold the other party s image to access the following options r Capture image Capture the other party s image r Record video Take a video of the other ...

Page 46: ...om the other party r Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party s image to swap the images Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad and then follow the instructions from your service provider ...

Page 47: ... edit and then tap Deleting a contact Tap Setting a speed dial number Tap Settings Speed dial setting select a speed dial number and then select a contact for it To remove a speed dial number tap and hold it and then tap Remove Searching for contacts Tap Contacts Use one of the following search methods r Scroll up or down the contacts list r Use the index at the left side of the contacts list for ...

Page 48: ...o display and then select a location where contacts are saved Moving contacts Tap Contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap Merge accounts Merge with Google Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list Moving contacts to Samsung Tap Merge accounts Merge with Samsung Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts ...

Page 49: ... to favourites Tap and then take one of the following actions r Search Search for contacts r Remove from favourites Remove contacts from favourites r Grid view List view View contacts in grid or list form r Help Access help information about using contacts Contact groups Tap Groups Creating a group Tap set details for the group add contacts and then tap Save Adding contacts to a group Select a gro...

Page 50: ... Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done r Help Access help information about using contacts Sending a message or email to a group s members Select a group tap Send message or Send email select members and then tap Done Business card Tap Contacts Create a business card and send it to others Tap Set up my profile enter details such as phone numbe...

Page 51: ...e r Tap and attach images videos contacts memos events and others r Tap Add subject to enter a subject Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Scheduling Set a time and date and then tap OK The device will send the message at the specified time and date r If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will n...

Page 52: ...for a company email account After that follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Settings Add account Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap Me to add yourself as a recipient Tap to attach images videos co...

Page 53: ...t on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Reading messages Select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Compose a message Add this email address to the contacts list Reply to the message Forward the message Delete the m...

Page 54: ...D Tap Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap Attach file to attach files Tap Discard to start over Tap Settings to change the Google Mail settings Tap Send feedback to report your opinions for application development Tap Help to access help information for the Google Mail Reading messages Preview attachment Search for a message Compose a message Add this email address to the contact...

Page 55: ...outs on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available...

Page 56: ... or service provider Select one of the following categories r CAMERA View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device r 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 r Modify the image r Share the image or video with others r Delete ...

Page 57: ...o change the search engine tap the address field and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address Opening a new page Tap New tab 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 availabl...

Page 58: ...es To clear the history tap Saved pages To view saved webpages tap Saved pages Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page save or copy To view saved links on the Applications screen tap My Files Device storage Download 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 ...

Page 59: ...page scroll left or right on the title field and tap the title to select it Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap Save To open a bookmarked webpage tap Bookmarks and then select one Searching the web by voice Tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when you are...

Page 60: ...not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature To activate Bluetooth on the Applications screen tap Settings Connections Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Connections Bluetooth Scan and detected devices are listed Select the device you want to pair with and then accept...

Page 61: ...with this feature r Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection r To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use r If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be discovered or connected r If you play videos or games on aTV select an appropriateTV mode to get the best experience On the Applications screen tap Settings Connecti...

Page 62: ...creen to open the music player screen Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Access additional options 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 Open the playlist Search for other devices to play the file Set the file as your favourite...

Page 63: ...s not applied to music playback If you turn the volume down to level 12 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as ringtone To use the currently playing song as ringtone tap Set as From the beginning or Auto recommendation Phone ringtone Done Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Playlists and then tap Create playlist Enter a title and tap OK Tap Add tracks select songs to ...

Page 64: ...utions Camera etiquette r Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission r Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited r Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos Taking a photo Tap to take a photo Display current mode Change the shooting mode Change the camera settings Switch between the front and rear camera...

Page 65: ...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 r Sports Use this setting for fast moving subjects r Night Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of m...

Page 66: ... when recording at the highest resolution Recording mode Select among various effects that are available Display current mode Switch between still and video mode Switch between the front and rear camera View photos and videos you have taken Change the camera settings View more options Tap to change the recording mode r Normal Use this mode for normal quality r Limit for MMS Use this mode to lower ...

Page 67: ... following r Share shot Send a photo directly to another device viaWi Fi Direct r 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 r Remote viewfinder Set a device to control the camera remotely Controlling the camera remotely Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely Tap Remote viewfinder and then connect th...

Page 68: ... GPS location tag to the photo r 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 r Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the GPS tag setting r Review pics videos Set to show photos or videos after taking them r Volume ke...

Page 69: ...o the camera s various options Tap and tap and hold a shortcut icon 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 as Email saves an image the Download folder is automatically created to contai...

Page 70: ...deo Editing images When viewing an image tap and use the following functions r Favourite Add to the favourites list r Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder r Photo frame Use this to add a frame and a note to an image The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder r Photo note Use this to write a note on the back of the image Tap to edit the note r Copy to clipboard...

Page 71: ...es list Deleting images Use one of the following methods r In a folder tap Select item select images and then tap r When viewing an image tap Sharing images Use one of the following methods r In a folder tap Select item select images and then tap to send them to others or share them via social network services r When viewing an image tap to send it to others or share it via social network services...

Page 72: ...expression 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...

Page 73: ... the bar Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Search for other devices to play the file Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Adjust the volume Pause and resume playback Access additional options Change screen ratio Move the control panel to the right Switch to floating screen mode Deleting videos Tap Delete select vi...

Page 74: ...er location YouTube Use this application to watch videos from theYouTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap and then enter a keyword Select one of the returned search results to watch a video Tap the screen tap and then rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen ...

Page 75: ...arge for the application tap the price and follow the on screen instructions to complete the purchase process r 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 r To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applica...

Page 76: ...n and then enter a keyword 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 p...

Page 77: ...he 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 Tap Play Games on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Newsstand Use this application to read the latest news articles ...

Page 78: ... and then tap next to the category To rename a category select a category tap Rename category enter a new name for the category and then tap OK To change the category order tap Edit categories and then tap next to a category and drag it up or down to another position Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options r Create or set a category r...

Page 79: ...necting the device to a printer tap Select select memos and then tap Some printers may not be compatible with the device To delete memos tap Select select memos and then tap Viewing a memo Tap a memo thumbnail to open it To delete the memo tap To send the memo to others tap To print the memo by connecting the device to a printer tap Some printers may not be compatible with the device ...

Page 80: ... To add an event or task more briefly tap a date to select it and tap it again Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details 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 th...

Page 81: ...s tap Calendars and then tick the Google account Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year month week and others at the top of the screen Searching for events or tasks Tap and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events or tasks tap Today at the top of the screen Deleting events or tasks Select an event or task and then tap Delete Sharin...

Page 82: ...videos taken with the device s camera to Dropbox automatically To view the uploaded photos or videos tap To share or delete files or create albums tap and then select files To upload files to Dropbox tap Upload here Photos or videos or Other files To open files in Dropbox select a file While viewing images or videos tap to add it to the favourites list To open files in the favourites list tap Clou...

Page 83: ...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 device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed Access your files without transferring or downloading Tap Drive on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the ...

Page 84: ...ts tap Recent Documents Reading documents Tap a document in Recent Documents or in a folder Tap or and then use one of the following functions Word processor r Find Search for text r Zoom Change the view size r Document Info View document details such as title date and author r Print Print the document by connecting the device to a printer Some printers may not be compatible with the device r Send...

Page 85: ...cument to others or share it r Help View information about HancomViewer Spreadsheet r Find Search for text r Zoom Change the view size r Document Info View document details such as title date and author r Sort Sort cells by specific criteria r Show Formulas View formulas inside cells instead of their calculated results r Freeze Panes Keep the selected row in place r Gridlines Hide or show gridline...

Page 86: ...rolling Continuous view Horizontal page scrolling Change the view mode r Reading view View the document contents only without margins r Go to page Move to a specified page r Bookmarks View bookmarks on the document r Print Print the document by connecting the device to a printer Some printers may not be compatible with the device Alarm Use this application to set alarms for important events Tap Al...

Page 87: ...ag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap Delete select alarms and then tap Done 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 and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To ap...

Page 88: ...ation may not be available depending on the region or service provider r This application is not supported in some languages Here are several examples of spoken commands r Open music r Launch calculator r Call Lulu mobile r Dial Lulu work r Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition r Speak clearly r Speak in quiet places r Do not use offensive or slang words r Avoid speaking in dialectal ac...

Page 89: ...vider Searching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap and then speak a keyword Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time To change Google Now settings tap Settings and t...

Page 90: ... videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Viewing files Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria From the left pane of the screen select one of the following categories r Timeline View files that are grouped by date r Favourite folders View shortcuts to folders r Folders View files stored in the internal memory or a memory card and shortcuts to FTP servers r Ca...

Page 91: ...t select a file or folder and then use one of the following functions r Send files to others or share them r Delete files or folders r Move files or folders to another folder r Copy files or folders to another folder r Rename Rename a file or folder r Add to favourite folders Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders r Add shortcut to home Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home scr...

Page 92: ...dding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut to frequently used folders in Favourite folders Select a folder and tap Add to favourite folders Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut in Folders Tap Add FTP enter details for the FTP server and then tap Done ...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...PS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button r WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN r Help Access help information forWi Fi SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically...

Page 95: ...device is visible r Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature r Rename device Change the device name r Help Access help information for Bluetooth Tethering andWi Fi hotspot r Mobile hotspot Use the portableWi Fi hotspot to share the device s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network r USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s ...

Page 96: ...or each account in Settings General Accounts r ShowWi Fi usage Set the device to show your data usage viaWi Fi r Mobile hotspots SelectWi Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them Location Change settings for location information permissions r Mode Select a method to collect your location data r RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS View which applications request y...

Page 97: ...up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Ethernet The Ethernet option is available when an Ethernet adaptor is connected to the device Use this option to activate the Ethernet feature and configure network settings Nearby devices r DEVICE NAME View the device name r Shared contents Set the device to share your content with other devices r Allowed devices View the list of devices that can ac...

Page 98: ...an application or option on the touch screen r Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen r Haptic feedback Set the device to vibrate when touching keys r SAMSUNG APPLICATIONS Change the notification settings for each application r Sound when tapped Set the device to sound when a key is touched r Vibrate when tapped Set the device to vibrate when a key is ...

Page 99: ...widget options Configure settings for the clock widget Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clock Clock size Change the size of the clock Show date Set the device to show the date with the clock r Shortcuts Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider r Personal message Set the device ...

Page 100: ...bars on the notifications panel r Recommended apps Set the device to display a list of recommended applications on the notifications panel based on your actions such as connecting a headset to the device r Set quick setting buttons Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the notifications panel Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disab...

Page 101: ...cessibility settings file to others r TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback r Font size Change the font size r Magnification gestures Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures r Negative colours Reverse the display colours to improve visibility r Notification reminder Set the device to alert you when you have missed notifications and set an interval for repeating the...

Page 102: ...the notifications panel You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon Dominant hand Select the left or right hand for easy assistant menu use Edit Customise the items that appear on the assistant menu r Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen r Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the reaction of the device for inputs in an appl...

Page 103: ...evice 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 r Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Au...

Page 104: ...Use call fail options Choose to try a voice call when a video call fails to connect Voicemail r Voicemail service Select or set your voicemail service provider r Voicemail settings Enter the number to access the voicemail service Obtain this number from the service provider r Sound Select a ringtone to alert you to new voicemails r Vibrate Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received Int...

Page 105: ...e text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customise the word prediction settings r Auto replacement Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark r Auto capitalisation Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a ...

Page 106: ...hange the voice input settings tap r Choose input languages Select input languages for text input r Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs r Offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Voice recogniser Select a voice recognition engine This feature appears once you use a voice recognition...

Page 107: ... for the voice recognition r Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action r Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results r Hotword detection Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search application r Offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voic...

Page 108: ...ge of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen r Mute Pause Set the device to pause media playback when you touch the screen with your palm Smart screen r Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with yo...

Page 109: ...he device the time and date is reset r Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones r Set date Set the current date manually r Set time Set the current time manually r Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones r Select time zone Set the home time zone r Use 24 hour format Disp...

Page 110: ...saving mode r CPU performance Set the device to limit some system resource usage r Screen output Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display r Haptic feedback Set the device to turn off the vibration when touching keys r Learn about Power saving Discover how to reduce battery consumption Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card Formatting...

Page 111: ... allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device viaWi Fi or mobile network r SIM change alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen r Go to website Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website r Set...

Page 112: ...ed to aWi Fi network r Storage type Set a storage type for credential files r Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications r Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage r Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password About device Access device information edit the ...

Page 113: ...ncorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider r 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 r When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try a...

Page 114: ...the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to reboot If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Applications screen tap Settings General Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember to ma...

Page 115: ...y icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers r Ensure that the charger is connected properly r 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 r The batteries in some devices are not user repl...

Page 116: ...ng these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview r The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use r 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 fi...

Page 117: ...our 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 r Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device r Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer r If you ar...

Page 118: ...nnot 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 r This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur r Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 119: ...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 English EU 04 2014 Rev 1 0 ...

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