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Page 2: ...ns 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 hard...

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...

Page 4: ...gle Mail YouTube Google Play Store and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFI...

Page 5: ...itching between networks Basics 20 Indicator icons 21 Using the touch screen 24 Control motions 25 Notifications 26 Quick setting panel 26 Home screen 29 Locked screen 30 Using applications 30 Applica...

Page 6: ...gle Settings Troubleshooting Media 59 Music 61 Camera 66 Gallery 69 Video 70 YouTube 71 FM Radio Application media stores 73 Play Store 74 Samsung Apps 74 Play Music Utilities 75 Memo 76 S Planner 78...

Page 7: ...layout Back button Multipurpose jack Menu button Microphone Front camera Power button Home button Proximity sensor Touch screen Earpiece Rear camera Volume button Flash Back cover GPS antenna Headset...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...rom 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 Malfunction...

Page 10: ...ove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Insert the primary SIM o...

Page 11: ...odged 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 damag...

Page 12: ...Getting started 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card...

Page 13: ...ow the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a dep...

Page 14: ...nd 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 Do not remov...

Page 15: ...ce accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Some memory cards may not be fully...

Page 16: ...n the Home screen tap Apps Settings More Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferr...

Page 17: ...ranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Press...

Page 18: ...specified period To unlock the device press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen Adjusting the volum...

Page 19: ...ctivating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings My device SIM card manager Drag one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right Changing the display name and icon o...

Page 20: ...Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feat...

Page 21: ...een do not 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 i...

Page 22: ...ragging 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 map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again...

Page 23: ...t 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...

Page 24: ...inputs Control motions properly Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit th...

Page 25: ...he device to mute ringtone or pause media playback Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls new messages calendar events device status...

Page 26: ...de the device will block notifications To select which notifications will be blocked tap Settings My device Blocking mode Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode Wi Fi hotspot Activate o...

Page 27: ...d widgets or applications to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder Page Add a new panel to the Home screen Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move it to another...

Page 28: ...rovide convenient functions and information on your Home screen To use them add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen Some widgets connect to web services Using a web based widget may resu...

Page 29: ...dgets on the locked screen in easy mode or when the security features are activated Drag the widgets panel down to expand it Scroll right to the last page tap and then select a widget to add to the lo...

Page 30: ...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 Alter...

Page 31: ...nload and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing appli...

Page 32: ...ct the type of keyboard to use Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Tap Alphabets or Numbers and symbols and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard On the 3x4 keyboard a key has t...

Page 33: ...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 t...

Page 34: ...ssary 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 Add...

Page 35: ...etup More than one Google account can be used on the device Set up a Samsung account as well Removing accounts On the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts select an account name under My accounts...

Page 36: ...een 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 devi...

Page 37: ...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 Setting...

Page 38: ...er Samsung 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 f...

Page 39: ...keypad and then tap or 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 l...

Page 40: ...the speakerphone Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is co...

Page 41: ...s are stored in the SIM or USIM card Tap Call settings Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card Tap FDN list...

Page 42: ...ve 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 us...

Page 43: ...tch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker off Deactivate the speakerphone feature Animated emotions Apply emotional icons to your image Theme view Apply decorative icons to y...

Page 44: ...ge to swap the images Contacts Use this application to manage contacts including phone numbers email addresses and others Tap Contacts on the Applications screen Managing contacts Tap Contacts Creatin...

Page 45: ...g search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling by dragging a finger along it Tap the search field at the top of the conta...

Page 46: ...with Samsung Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts Importing contacts Tap Import Export Import from SIM card Import from SD...

Page 47: ...s to a group Select a group and then tap Select contacts to add and then tap Done Managing groups Tap and then take one of the following actions Create Make a new group Search Search for contacts Chan...

Page 48: ...s application to send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messaging on the Applications screen You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside you...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...ter 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...

Page 51: ...vious or next message Mark the message as a reminder Forward the message Reply to all recipients Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap Save to save it Google Mail Use this applicatio...

Page 52: ...s unread Add a label to this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete this message Reply to this message Reply to all recipients or forw...

Page 53: ...rk service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All Circles to change the category and then scroll up or down to...

Page 54: ...tion may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses or by selecting buddies from the list of sugges...

Page 55: ...ss field and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down and tap the page to select it Searching the web by...

Page 56: ...ng 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 Chrome Use this application to search for information and...

Page 57: ...esponsible 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 th...

Page 58: ...both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth An example is Gallery Open Gallery select an image tap Bluetooth and then select one of the Bl...

Page 59: ...tegory and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Paus...

Page 60: ...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...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...ophone Panorama Take a photo 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...

Page 63: ...ause recording tap To stop recording tap Manual focus is not available in video mode Recording mode Tap to change the recording mode Normal Use this mode for normal quality Limit for MMS Use this mode...

Page 64: ...ilable in both still camera and video camera modes The available options vary depending on the mode used Photo size Video size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes...

Page 65: ...These settings are similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras Exposure value Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives Fo...

Page 66: ...cally creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it in full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or pre...

Page 67: ...inters Rename Rename the file Buddy photo share Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Resize the blue frame t...

Page 68: ...viewing an image tap to send it to others or share it via social network services Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image tap Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact Tagg...

Page 69: ...evice s software Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used Playing videos Select a video to play Change screen ratio Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Restart...

Page 70: ...ag the player to another location YouTube Use this application to watch videos from theYouTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the reg...

Page 71: ...ions screen Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Tap to...

Page 72: ...FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Scrol...

Page 73: ...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 th...

Page 74: ...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 on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When...

Page 75: ...se memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To edit the memo tap the memo To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To sort memos by date tap Sort by To print a memo via a USB orWi Fi...

Page 76: ...via a USB orWi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers Share text via Send the text in the memo to others Share via Send the memo to others S Planner Use this applicati...

Page 77: ...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 sele...

Page 78: ...and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events tap Today at the top of the screen Deleting events Select a date or event and then tap Delete Sharing events Select an event tap Share via...

Page 79: ...ist To open files in the favourites list tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox On the Applications screen tap Settings...

Page 80: ...en Turn this alarm on or off Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm 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...

Page 81: ...s Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap DST settings Deleting clocks Tap Delete select clocks and then ta...

Page 82: ...STranslator Set the source 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 conversa...

Page 83: ...ause recording Tap to finish recording Change the recording quality Start recording Recording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play Trim the voic...

Page 84: ...In the list of voice memos tap Settings Contextual filename On SVoice Use this application to command the device by voice to dial a number send a message write a memo and more Tap SVoice on the Applic...

Page 85: ...messages and notifications so you can use the device without hands while driving For example the device will read aloud the caller s name or phone number when a call comes in To activate driving mode...

Page 86: ...ch 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 firs...

Page 87: ...m at once Create folder Create a folder Search Search for files or folders View by Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folders Settings Change the file manager settings Select a file or folder...

Page 88: ...depending on the region or service provider 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 U...

Page 89: ...ormation To search for nearby locations tap Once the location is found tap and use one of the following functions Clear Map Clear the map Make available offline Save the map of a specified area to vie...

Page 90: ...GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAPVIEW to view details Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applic...

Page 91: ...You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This application may not be avai...

Page 92: ...S 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 Se...

Page 93: ...the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature Help Access help information for Bluetooth Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the setting...

Page 94: ...et up access point names APNs Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search for available networks and select a network for roaming Tethering and portable hotspot PortableWi Fi hotspot U...

Page 95: ...cally when you swipe panels to the left on the locked screen Clock or personal message Set the device to show a clock or personal message on the locked screen The following options may vary depending...

Page 96: ...e and lock screens Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel Brightness Set the brightness of th...

Page 97: ...the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen Adapt Sound Personalise the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while listening to music Home screen mode Select a Home scree...

Page 98: ...device waits before answering calls 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 outgo...

Page 99: ...d such as a bag or pocket Video call image Select an image to be shown to the other party Use call fail options Choose to try a voice call when a video call fails to connect Voicemail Voicemail servic...

Page 100: ...ng calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Safety assistance S...

Page 101: ...the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Speak passwords Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter withTalkback Answering ending calls The home key answers calls Set the dev...

Page 102: ...no sound when listening to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications Assista...

Page 103: ...ed on your input and show word suggestions You can also customise the word prediction settings Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Cursor control Enable or disabl...

Page 104: ...Hide offensive words from voice search results Help Access help information for SVoice About View version information Auto start speaker Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when m...

Page 105: ...ecognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset when it is connected to the device Text to speec...

Page 106: ...backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default v...

Page 107: ...abled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely v...

Page 108: ...e secure use of various applications Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the...

Page 109: ...the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone S...

Page 110: ...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 detail...

Page 111: ...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 perf...

Page 112: ...ery 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 te...

Page 113: ...e Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your p...

Page 114: ...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 c...

Page 115: ...annot 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 man...

Page 116: ...English LTN 05 2014 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice www samsung com...

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