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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (10.1, Wi-Fi) User Manual

1. Google subtitles CC Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings Samsung subtitles CC Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change 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 inputs 93 Settings About device Access device information and update device software Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen 94 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre please attempt the following solutions Some situations may not apply to your device When you turn on your device or while you are using the device it prompts you to enter one of the following codes Password When the device lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the device PIN When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by
2. Colour Each category has different background colour To lock the memo so that others cannot view it tap F 1 Lock Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To search for a memo tap E To change the view mode tap B To delete memos tap To sort memos by date tap 1 Sort by To send the text in memos to others tap 1 Share text via To send memos to others tap 1 Share via To print the memo by connecting the device to a printer tap 1 Print Some printers may not be compatible with the device To import memos from Google Docs tap F 1 Import To export memos to other storage locations tap F 1 Export To change the memo settings tap 1 Settings 68 Utilities Viewing amemo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it Scroll left or right to see more memos To edit the memo tap the memo Tap land use the following Delete Delete the memo e Colour Change the background colour Lock Lock the memo so that others cannot view it Print Print the memo by connecting the device to 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 Ea and then use one of the following methods Add event Enter an event with an optional r
3. GT P5210 User Manual About this manual This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung s high standards and technological expertise This user manual is specially designed to detail the device s functions and features Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use Descriptions are based on the device s default settings Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product Content may differ from the final product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice For the latest version of the manual refer to the Samsung website www samsung com Content high quality content that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device Applications related to the content may not work properly depending on the device s specifications 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 by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the devic
4. Game Hub Use this application to access games Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps 64 Application amp media stores Play Books Use this application to read and download book files Tap Play Books on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Movies amp TV Use this application to watch download and rent movies or TV shows Tap Play Movies amp TV on the Applications screen Z 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 K 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 Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider 65 Application amp media stores Play Newsstand Use this application to read the latest news articles Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Music Hub Use this application to purch
5. Help Access help information for Bluetooth Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount To use more options tap f 1 Auto sync data Activate or deactivate auto syncing of applications You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings ACCOUNTS e Mobile hotspots Select Wi 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 Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi Fi or cloud services 82 Settings VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Nearby devices Content to share Set the device to share your content with other devices Allowed devices View the list of devices that can access your device Denied devices View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device Download to Select a memory location for saving media files Download from other devices Set the device to accept uploads from other devices Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked and how long to block them Hands free mode Set the de
6. Tap Z and write a note or draw on the screen All participants can see what you create Tap to view all shared images in mosaic layout Tap Bg to select more images or documents Tap 624 to view the group participants Joining Group Play 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 Smart Remote Use this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems Tap Smart Remote on the Applications screen You must first connect the device to a Wi Fi network and ensure that the device s infrared port is facing the TV Setting the device as a remote control for a TV Tap Choose Your Country or Region select a country or a region and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 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 47 Web amp network Customising remote control settings Tap fgg and use the following options Rooms amp 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 favourite programs Cut Programs Restore previously hidden programs e Genres Hide or change the o
7. Use this application to access your personalised magazines Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider When you launch this application for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup Select a cover story or a topic flick through the Flipboard pages and then select an article to read Businessweek Use this application to get the latest news about finance business market data and more Tap Businessweek on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider NYTimes Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider To search for articles tap Search articles and then enter a keyword in the search field 62 Application amp media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device Tap Play Store on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing applications Browse applications by category or tap g to search with a keyword Select an application to view information To download it tap Install If t
8. View image details Settings Change the Gallery settings 5 7 Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods Ina folder tap r Select item select images by ticking and then tap E e When viewing an image tap Ei Sharing images Use one of the following methods Ina folder tap 1 Select item select images by ticking and then tap Kq to send them to others e When viewing an image tap to send it to others or share it via social network services Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image tap F 1 Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it toa contact Tagging faces Tap 1 Settings Tags and then tick Face tag A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image Tap the face tap Add name and then select or add a contact When the face tag appears on an image tap the face tag and use available options such as sending emails K Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing Using Tag buddy Tap 1 Settings 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 Creating new albums Tap BJ enter a title for the album and then tap OK Select a folder in the left panel and then select images in the right panel Tap and hold the selected i
9. extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following e Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device 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 photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device If a file format is not supported such
10. 73 74 74 73 76 76 71 78 78 79 Memo S Planner POLARIS Office 5 Dropbox Cloud Drive Alarm World Clock Calculator S Voice Google Voice Search My Files Downloads Travel amp local 80 Maps Settings 81 About Settings 81 Wi Fi 82 Bluetooth 82 Data usage 82 More settings 83 Blocking mode 83 Hands free mode 84 Sound 84 Display 85 Storage 86 Power saving mode 86 Battery 86 Application manager 86 Default applications 86 Users 86 Location 87 Lock screen 88 Security 89 Language and input 91 Cloud 91 Backup and reset 91 Add account 91 Voice control 92 Accessories 92 Date and time 92 Accessibility 94 About device 94 Google Settings Troubleshooting Getting started Device layout Power button a Volume button Light sensor e amp __ Front camera Touch screen Ho e Speaker Menu button we lt lf Home button 2 Back button Multipurpose gt amp jack Microphone IrLED J Memory card f slot Pi e Headset jack Rear camera GPS antenna e Speaker Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery KS Do not use a screen protector This causes sensor malfunctions Do not allow water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Getting started Buttons
11. Button O Power Menu ___ Home Back Volume Function Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for more than 9 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 Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to open the list of recent applications Press twice to launch S Voice Tap to return to the previous screen Press to adjust the device volume Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items Device Quick start guide 4 The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase 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 accessories is subject to change depend
12. bookmark the current webpage tap To open a bookmarked webpage tap E and then select one 43 Web amp network History Tap l History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear the history tap 1 Clear history Tap History Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages Saved pages To view saved webpages tap x Saved pages Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page save or copy To view saved webpages tap 1 Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap 1 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 Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Viewing webpages Tap the address field and then enter a web address or search criteria Opening a new page Tap 1 New tab To go to another webpage scroll left or right on the title field and tap the page to select it 44 Web amp network Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap x enter details such as name and web address and then tap Save To open a bookmarked webpage F 1 Bookmarks and then select one Searching the web by voice Tap amp speak a keyword and then select one of the sugge
13. file Adjust the volume Move forwards or Skip to the next video backwards by dragging Tap and hold to move the bar forwards quickly Move the control panel to the right Move the control panel to the left Open the playlist Change screen ratio Restart the current video Pause and resume or skip to the previous playback video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Deleting videos Tap Delete select videos and then tap Delete 60 Media Sharing videos Tap Share via select videos tap Done and then select a sharing method Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player While watching videos tap Aj to use the pop up player Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it To move the player drag the player to another location YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap amp and then enter a keyword Select one of the returned search results to watch a video Tap BM to display full screen Sharing videos Select the video to view tap KM and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Tap Uploads select a video enter information for the video and then tap UPLOAD 61 Media Flipboard
14. following settings to improve accessibility to the device Auto rotate screen Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight 92 Settings Speak passwords Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback Show shortcut Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button Manage accessibility Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices e TalkBack Activate Talkback which provides voice feedback Font size Change the font size Magnification gestures Set this to zoom in and out with finger gestures Negative colours Reverse the display colours to improve visibility Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activate Talkback when you press and hold the Power button and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers e Text to speech options PREFERREDTTS ENGINE Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Default language status View the status of the default language for the text to speech feature Mono audio Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds
15. out Z The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video Configuring settings for Camera Tap EJ to configure settings for Camera Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes The available options vary depending on the mode used Edit shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts to frequently used options Location tag Attach a GPS location tag to the photo Z 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 Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the GPS tag setting 54 Media Self portrait Take a photo of yourself Self recording Take a video of yourself Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Recording mode Change recording mode Effects Select among various photo effects that are available Scene mode Change the scene mode Exposure value Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Timer Use this for delayed time shots Resolution Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range The settings are designed for specific lig
16. such as indoors Set the device to use Wi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations 99 Troubleshooting Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device Otherwise you 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 e Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly 100 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 06 2014 Rev 1 0
17. then select a travel method The device shows the routes to get to the destination 80 Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device set application options and add accounts Tap Settings on the Applications screen Wi Fi Activate the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices To use options tap f 1 Advanced Customise Wi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS PIN Help Access help information for Wi Fi Setting Wi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi 1 Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi Fi network without requiring an access point On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi 1 Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature 81 Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances To use more options tap f 1 e 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
18. using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages e When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again While moving error messages may appear repeatedly You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details Your device does not turn on e When the battery is completely discharged your device will not turn on Charge the battery completely before turning on the device The battery may not be inserted properly Insert the battery again Wipe both gold coloured contacts and insert the battery again 95 Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen the touch screen may not function properly If you are wearing gloves if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips the touch screen may malfunction The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your dev
19. arching for events Tap A and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events tap Today 70 Utilities Deleting events Select an event and then tap Delete Sharing events Select an event tap Share via and then select a sharing method POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats including spreadsheets and presentations Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen K Some functions may not be available depending on the file type POLARIS oFice5 Create a document View recent documents a Ae fa Browse folders E wo x TR Share documents with others Browse by document View favourite formats documents Creating documents Tap 4 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 enter a filename select a folder to save to and then tap Save To save the document as a PDF file tap the document icon at the top left of the screen tap PDF export enter a filename and then tap Export 71 Utilities While editing the documents tap r and then use one of the following functions e Switch to View Mode Preview the document Slide note Edit memos on slides Find Replace Search for or replace text Page layout Change the layout of pages Screen Conversion Apply animation or tran
20. as DivX or AC3 install an application that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com 98 Troubleshooting e Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are a Windows XP user ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations
21. ase and download songs Tap Music Hub on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap the search field and then enter a keyword to search for Select one from the list of search results To buy an album select the price tag and then follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process Video Hub Use this application to access and purchase videos Tap Video Hub on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a category and then select a video 66 Application amp media stores Readers Hub Use this application to purchase books or subscribe to newspapers or magazines Tap Readers Hub on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a category find a book file and then download it Learning Hub Use this application to access learning material Tap Learning Hub on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a category and then select a video lecture or book 67 Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date Tap Memo on the Applications screen Composing memos Tap Ea enter a memo and then tap Save To change the background colour tap F 1
22. ations display a different screen depending on the orientation Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report 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 2 to use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate the Wi Fi feature Location Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode 20 Basics Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature Sync Activate or deactivate auto syncing of applications Smart stay Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode Blocking mode Activate or deactivate blocking mode In blocking mode the device will block notifications To select which notifications will be blocked tap Settings Blocking mode Flight mode Activate or deactivate flight mode Hands free mode Activate or deactivate hands free mode K The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider To rearrange the options on the notifications
23. card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device O 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 K The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards e When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the extSdCard folder under the internal memory 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place 4 Close the cover of the memory card slot Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out 3 Close the cover of the memory card slot A Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or devi
24. ce 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 Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Getting started 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 and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device K e Follow all posted 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 connectivity problems or drain the battery Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use lock the device to prevent unwanted operation Pressing the Power button turns off the screen a
25. ce to the computer or vice versa Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information 30 Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open Windows Media Player and sync music files Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it Setting a face unlock On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Face unl
26. con to open it K Some applications are grouped into folders Tap a folder and then tap an application to open it Opening from recently used applications Press 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 Task manager 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 tap Close all Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Applications screen To view other panels scroll left or right 24 Basics Rearranging applications Tap 1 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 folder for convenience Tap f 1 Edit tap and hold an application and then drag it to Create folder Enter a folder name and then tap OK Put applications into the new folder by dragging and then tap Save to save the arrangement Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Installing appl
27. ction or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi Fi 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 Make passwords visible By default the device hides 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 Set the device to allow the installation of applications from unknown sources Verify apps Set this to allow Google to check the application for harmful behaviour before installing it Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure 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 password 88 Settings Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Language Select a display language for all menus and applications Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings tap KY The available options may vary depending on the region o
28. d a clock and then tap DST settings Deleting clocks Tap and hold the clock and then tap Delete 75 Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Applications screen To clear the history tap 1 Clear history S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to send a message write a memo and more Tap S Voice on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Here are several examples of sooken commands e Open music Launch calculator e Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words e 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 76 Utilities Using wake up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen you can use various functions with preset wake up commands To activate this feature on the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Wake up in lock 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 K This application may not be available depending on the
29. d contacts to favourites Remove from favourites Remove contacts from favourites e Grid view List view View contacts in grid or list form Help Access help information about using contacts Contact groups Tap Groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap B Select contacts to add and then tap Done 36 Communication Managing groups Tap f 1 and then take one of the following actions e 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 e Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done Help Access help information about using contacts Sending a message or email to a group s members Select a group tap f 1 Send message or Send email select members and then tap Done Business card Create a business card and send it to others Tap Set up my profile enter details such as phone number email address and postal address and then tap Save If user information has been saved when you set up the device tap and hold the business card in ME and then tap KJ to edit Tap 1 Share namecard via and then select a sharing method 37 Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages Tap Email on t
30. e or applications to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media About this manual Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice If you have questions about an application provided with the device contact a Samsung Service Centre For user installed applications contact service providers Modifying the device s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Instructional icons AN Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others O Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Z Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2014 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of this guide may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written pe
31. e the brightness of the display Learn about Power saving Discover how to reduce battery consumption Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Application manager View and manage the applications on your device Default applications Select a default setting for using applications Users Set up and manage user profiles for personalised settings Location Change settings for location information permissions Mode Select a method to collect your location data gt My places Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS Wi Fi or Bluetooth features to find your current location 86 Settings Lock 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 Change the settings for the locked screen These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option Clock or personal message Set the device to show a clock or personal message on the locked screen The following options may vary depending on your selection For a personal message Edit personal information Edit the personal message For a clock Clock size Change the size of the clock Show date Set the device to show the date with the clock Owner informatio
32. e 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 restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Add account Add email or SNS accounts Voice control Change settings to control options by voice commands 91 Settings 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 desktop dock 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 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date Z If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually 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
33. ence from Dolby Laboratories D O LBY Dolby Dolby Digital Plus and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DIGITAL PLUS Table of Contents Getting started 7 8 9 10 12 14 14 15 15 15 Device layout Buttons Package contents Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Holding the device Locking and unlocking the device Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Basics 16 17 20 20 21 24 24 26 26 28 29 30 30 31 33 Indicator icons Using the touch screen Rotating the screen Notifications Home screen Using applications Applications screen Help Entering text Connecting to a Wi Fi network Setting up accounts Setting up user profiles Transferring files Securing the device Upgrading the device Communication 34 38 40 41 41 42 42 Contacts Email Google Mail Hangouts Google ChatON Photos Web amp network 43 44 45 46 47 Internet Chrome Bluetooth Group Play Smart Remote Media 49 51 56 59 59 60 61 62 62 62 Music Camera Gallery Story Album Paper Artist Video YouTube Flipboard Businessweek NYTimes Table of Contents Application amp media stores 63 64 64 65 65 65 65 66 66 66 67 67 Play Store Samsung Apps Game Hub Play Books Play Movies amp TV Play Music Play Games Play Newsstand Music Hub Video Hub Readers Hub Learning Hub Utilities 68 69 71 73
34. epeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting Add memo Create a handwritten memo to attach to the date To add an event or task more briefly tap a date to select it and tap it again 69 Utilities 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 9 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 Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen tap Settings Google under ACCOUNTS select the Google account and then tick Sync Calendar To manually sync for updating on the Applications screen tap S Planner 1 Sync To display synced events or tasks tap 1 Settings View settings Calendars Display select the Google account and then tap OK Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year month week and others A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar Se
35. erated passkey on 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 Kj Bluetooth and then select one of the Bluetooth devices After that accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder If a contact is received it is added to the contacts list automatically Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices Create or join a Group Play session and then share images documents or music Tap Group Play on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider e While using this application you cannot use the Internet Creating a group for Group Play When you create a Group Play session other devices can join the session and share the content When you use a password for a Group Play session other devices must enter the password to join the session To use a password tick Set group password Tap Create group and then use the following features Share music Select music files to share You can connect two or more devices and use them to achieve a surround sound effect Share images Select images to share Share documents Select documents to share Play games and more Play online games with friends 46 Web amp network
36. es e Thumbnail Change the view mode Create folder Create a folder Time Sort files or folders Select a file or folder by ticking and then use one of the following functions Copy Copy files or folders to another folder e Move Move files or folders to another folder Delete Delete files or folders Share via Send files to others E Rename Rename a file or folder H Details View file or folder details 78 Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications Tap Downloads on the Applications screen K This application may not 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 79 Travel amp local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device search for places or get directions Tap Maps on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending 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
37. eyboard Delete a preceding character Break to the next line Enter uppercase Enter uppercase Enter punctuation marks Add an item from the clipboard Enter a space 26 Basics Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character For all caps tap it twice Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold amp and then tap Ei to change the keyboard type Tap and hold E and move the floating keyboard to another location Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards Handwriting Tap and then write a word with a finger Suggested words appear as characters are entered Select a suggested word Samsun K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 27 Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice 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 E to select more or less text and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard To paste it into a text entry field tap and hold at the point where it sh
38. g offensive words in voice inputs Voice search 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 K This feature may not be available depending on the region or the service provider Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Personalised recognition Set the device to use information from your Google dashboard to improve speech recognition accuracy Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset when it is connected to the device Text to speech options PREFERRED TTS ENGINE Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap e Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature e Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example e Default language status View the status of the default language for the text to speech feature Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device 90 Settings 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 devic
39. g on the face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing e Smile shot Take a photo when a subject smiles Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots Tap EJ Shooting mode Panorama Tap a and move the camera in one direction When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence To stop shooting tap a 52 Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still video switch to the video icon and then tap to take a video To pause recording tap i To stop recording tap E N K Manual focus is not available in video mode Recording mode Set delayed time shots Indicates which storage is in use Switch between the front VW and rear camera k Switch between still and Change recording mode video mode Determine how much light the camera s sensor receives Open the video player to lay videos Change the camera Play VIGeOs settings Select among various effects that are available 53 Media Tap Fa to change recording mode Normal Use this mode for normal quality Limit for Email Use this mode to lower quality for sending via email Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods Use the Volume button to zoom in or out Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom
40. he Applications screen Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap F 1 Settings Add account Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap 4 at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Bal Tap amp to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap Me to add yourself as a recipient Tap amp to attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap lt Ef to insert images events contacts and location information into the message Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap F 1 Schedule sending Tick Schedule sending set a time and date and then tap Done The device will send the message at the specified time and date Z If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date 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 38 Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manuall
41. here is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process Z 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 applications Uninstall the applications purchased from Play Store Tap I My apps select an application to delete in the list of installed applications and then tap Uninstall 63 Application amp media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications For more information visit apps samsung com Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing applications Browse applications by category Tap CATEGORY to select a category To search for an application tap 8 at the top of the screen 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 4 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
42. hting situations These settings are similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras Metering Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene Spot measures the light value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene Guidelines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Contextual filename Set the camera to display contextual tags Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery Voice control Set the camera to take photos with voice commands Save as flipped Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene Image quality Set the quality level for photos Higher quality images require more storage space Video quality Set the quality level for videos Storage Select the memory location for storage Reset Reset the camera settings Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera s various options Tap EJ Edit shortcuts Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen The other icons can be moved within the list by tapping and dragging them 53 Media 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 automaticall
43. ications Use application stores such as Samsung Apps to download and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap f 1 Uninstall disable apps and then select an application to uninstall it K Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Disabling applications Tap f 1 Uninstall disable apps and then select an application to disable it To enable applications on the Applications screen tap 1 Show disabled apps select the applications and then tap Done Z Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled When you use this feature disabled applications disappear from the Applications screen but are still stored in the device 25 Basics Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings Tap Help on the Applications screen Select a category to view tips To sort categories by an alphabetical order tap El To search for keywords tap e Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text Z Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field open the notifications panel tap Choose input method and then select the type of keyboard to use Using the Samsung keyboard Set options for the Samsung k
44. ice to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close applications or reinsert 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 9 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 back up copies of all important data stored on the device If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Calls are not connected Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected 96 Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area A cellular network or
45. ing entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories refer to the Samsung website Getting started Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device Z When the battery power is low 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 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 cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Z The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touch screen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device e 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 u
46. mages drag them to the new album and then tap Done Move or Copy 58 Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically Tap Story Album on the Applications screen To start Story Album you need to download and install the application Tap Install and follow the on screen instructions Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen Use artistic tools to edit an image The edited image is saved in the Gallery Paper Pictures folder Draw with a pen Tap to change the pen thickness Draw with a brush Tap to change the brush thickness Select an existing image Take a photo Apply frames to the ihc Apply effects to the Save the image image View version information View tool and option names Share the image Undo and redo the last action Erase the drawings Tap to change the eraser size 59 Media Video Use this application to play video files Tap Video on the Applications screen 4 Avoid locking the device s screen while playing a DivX Video On Demand Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video On Demand one of your available rental counts is lost Playing videos Select a video to play Switch to floating screen mode Search for other devices to play the
47. n Enter your information that is shown with the clock Shortcuts Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Unlock effect Select an effect when you unlock the screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen e Wake up in lock screen Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked Set wake up command Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function 87 Settings Security Change settings for securing the device Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Z 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 when you save them to 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 Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts ACCOUNT REGISTRATION Add or view your Samsung account Use wireless networks Set the device to allow location data colle
48. nd puts the device into lock mode The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a 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 right part of the screen Adjusting the volume Press the Volume 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 e Press and hold the left Volume button until it switches to silent mode e Press and hold the Power button and then tap Mute e Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen and then tap Sound Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device The icons listed in the table below are most common Icon Meaning A Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Connected to computer Alarm activated Silent mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required 2 eee Battery power level Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessi
49. o all recipients or print the message Forward the message to others Reply to the message Mark the message as a reminder 40 Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders but uses labels instead When Google Mail is launched it displays messages labelled Inbox To add a label to a message select the message tap F 1 Change labels and then select the label to assign Hangouts Use this application to chat with others Tap Hangouts 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 K 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 circles 41 Communication ChatON Use this application to chat with any device To use this application you must sign in to your Samsung account or verify your phone number Tap ChatON on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts or selecting buddies from the list of
50. ock Fit your face in the frame to be captured Then set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face unlock fails 31 Basics 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 screen Screen lock Pattern Draw a pattern 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 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 Lock screen Screen lock Password Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it 52 Basics Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button and enter the unlock code Z If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software K This feature may n
51. ot 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 Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade O Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading e While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing so may interfere with the update process 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 33 Communication 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 J and enter contact information gt Add an image O Add or delete a contact field Editing a contact Select a contact to edit and then tap KJ Deleting a contact Tap EJ Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list e Use the index at the left side of the contacts list for quick scrolling by dragging a finger along it e Tap
52. ould be inserted and then tap Paste Connecting to a Wi Fi network Connect the device to a Wi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices p 81 Turning Wi Fi on and off Open the notifications panel and then tap Wi Fi to turn it on or off Z Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn off Wi Fi to save the battery when not in use 28 Basics Joining Wi Fi networks On the Applications screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then drag the Wi Fi switch to the right Select a network from the list of detected Wi 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 a Wi Fi network the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available Adding Wi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list tap Add Wi Fi network at the bottom of the networks list Enter the network name in Network SSID select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network and then tap Connect Forgetting Wi Fi networks Any network that has ever been used including the current network can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it Select the network in the networks list and then tap Forget Se
53. panel open the notifications panel tap 2 and then tap and drag an 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 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 21 Basics Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets folders or pages Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen and then select one of the following categories Apps and widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder e Page Create a new page Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Removing an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen When the rubbish bin turns red release it Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap f 1 Edit page H Moving a panel Tap 1 Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Tap 1 Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen 22 Basics Setting wallpa
54. per Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap 1 Set wallpaper Home screen and then select one of the following e Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or images downloaded from the Internet Live wallpapers See animated images Photos See images in Photos Wallpapers See wallpaper images Select an image resize the frame if necessary and then set it as wallpaper Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen To use them add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen Z Some widgets connect to web services Using a web based widget may result in additional charges The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen tap Apps Widgets Scroll left or right on the widgets panel and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen Using the setting shortcut widget On the Home screen tap Apps Widgets and then tap and hold Settings Shortcut to open a list of setting options Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen as a shortcut 23 Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications ranging from media to Internet applications Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen select an application i
55. r service provider Select input language Select languages for text input Predictive text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions 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 between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar None Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard e Cursor control Enable or disable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard Sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped e Help Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings 89 Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings tap e Choose input languages Select input languages for text input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognisin
56. rder of genres Sports Hide or change the order of sports Send Feedback Report your opinions for application development Notifications Turn automatic notifications on or off Reset Peel Reset the connection settings 48 Media Music Use this application to listen to music Tap Music on the Applications screen Playing music Select a music category and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Search for other devices to play the file Hide the music player screen Turn on shuffle Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly SAMSUNG 49 View file details Adjust the volume Open the playlist Change the repeat mode Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels tap 1 Settings Advanced Smart volume When Smart volume is activated the volume may end up louder than the device volume level Use caution to avoid long term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing K Smart volume may not be activated for some files To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset tap 1 gt Settings Advanced Adapt Sound On When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher the adapt sound option is not applied
57. region or service provider Searching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap amp speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear If no results are returned from the applications the web browser appears displaying the search results Search scope To select what applications to search tap 1 Settings Tablet search and then tick the items to search for 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 gt Settings gt Google Now 71 Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen K 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 Select one of the suggested keywords that appear 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 folder tap To return to the root directory tap Home In a folder use one of the following functions Search Search for fil
58. rmission of Samsung Electronics About this manual Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Android logo Google Google Maps Google Mail YouTube Google Play Store and Google Talk 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 CERTIFIED and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks B VX of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under 8 licence ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX LLC a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation This is an official DivX Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content Manufactured under lic
59. room 84 Settings Brightness Set the 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 rotate according to the orientation of your face Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size e Increase legibility Sharpen the text to make it easier to read Touch key light duration Set the duration for the touch button backlight Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card O Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it 4 The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device 85 Settings 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 decreas
60. sition effects to slides e View Settings Change the view mode settings Read All Read the document via the text to speech feature Filter View cells filtered by specific criteria Sort Sort cells by specific criteria Protect worksheet Lock the sheet so that others cannot edit it Freeze frame Keep the selected row in place Recalculation Recalculate the functions on the sheet Screen capture Capture the selected area e View Information View the document details Help Access help information for using the POLARIS Office Reading documents Tap a file on the recent documents screen Or tap File Browser Form type Favorites or View Together and then select a file to open To draw on the document tap M To search for a text string in the document tap i Tap f and then use one of the following functions Switch to Edit Mode Open the editing toolbar Bookmark Open the Bookmark panel Select a label to go to bookmarks point e View Settings Change the view mode settings Single slide view View slides one by one Slide note Edit memos on slides Freeze frame Keep the selected row in place Screen capture Capture the selected area e View Information View the document details Help Access help information for using the POLARIS Office 72 Utilities Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage When you save files to Dropbox your device automatically s
61. sted keywords that appear Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when you are logged in with the same Google account To view open tabs on other devices tap F 1 Other devices Select a webpage to open Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices Z Samsung 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 device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature To activate Bluetooth on the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right 45 Web amp network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth Scan and detected devices are listed Select the device you want to pair with and then accept the auto gen
62. sual the charger may stop charging e Ifthe device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Getting started 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 power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off the following icons will show the current battery charge status B Charging Fully charged Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power By customising these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges e When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button Close unnecessary applications with the task manager e Deactivate the Bluetooth feature e Deactivate the Wi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of applications e Decrease the backlight time e Decrease the brightness of the display Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB Depending on the memory
63. suggestions Tap J Start chat and select a buddy to start chatting Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google s social network services Tap Photos on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select one of the following categories e ALL View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device HIGHLIGHTS View images or videos grouped by date or album Tap gt 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 e Share the image or video with others E Delete the image or video 42 Web amp network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet Tap Internet on the Applications screen Viewing webpages Tap the address field enter the web address and then tap Go Tap to share save or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage To change the search engine tap 1 Settings Advanced Set search engine Opening a new page Tap To go to another webpage scroll left or right on the title field and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap H speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bookmarks To
64. the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna e When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again e When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low 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 replaceable To have the battery replaced visit a Samsung Service Centre The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consumption increases when you use messaging features or some applications such as games or the Internet The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time 97 Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an
65. the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria 34 Communication Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts z Compose an email Displaying contacts By default the device shows all saved contacts on the device or another account Tap 1 Contacts to display and then select a location where contacts are saved Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Google Contacts Tap 1 Merge accounts Merge with Google Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with E in the contacts list If a contact is added or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Google Contacts and vice versa Syncing with Samsung Contacts Tap 1 Merge accounts Merge with Samsung Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list If a contact is added or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Samsung Contacts and vice versa 35 Communication Importing contacts Tap f 1 Import Export and then select an import option Exporting contacts Tap f 1 Import Export and then select an export option Sharing contacts Tap 1 Share namecard via Multiple contacts select contacts tap Done and then select a sharing method Favourite contacts Tap Favourites Tap f 1 and then take one of the following actions e Search Search for contacts Add to favourites Ad
66. to music playback If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as alarm ringtone To use the currently playing song as alarm ringtone tap F 1 Set as alarm tone and select an option Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap E and enter a title and tap OK Select songs to include and then tap Done To add the currently playing song to a playlist tap f 1 Add to playlist Playing music by mood Play music grouped by mood The playlist is automatically created by the device When a new song is added tap Music square 2 Tap Music square and select a cell of mood Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger 50 Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device s camera p 56 Tap Camera on the Applications screen The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos 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 to take a photo Set delayed time shots Indicates which storage is in use Switch between the front a and rear camera fo S
67. tting up accounts Google applications such as Play Store require a Google account and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account To sign in with or sign up for a Google account on the Applications screen tap Settings Add account Google After that tap New to sign up or tap Existing and then follow 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 29 Basics 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 user profiles several users can share the device without affecting others personal settings such as email accounts wallpaper preferences and more On the Applications screen tap Settings Users I and then follow the on screen instructions to set up a new user profile To access the device with a user profile select a profile at the top right of the locked screen Transferring files Move audio video image or other types of files from the devi
68. ve pressure to it with your fingertips Do not allow the touch screen to contact water The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water us 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 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 17 Basics 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 map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return 18 Basics Flicking Flick left or right 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 19 Basics Rotating the screen Many 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 Z e Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applic
69. vice 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 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 Z This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Alarm Use this application to set alarms for important events Tap Alarm on the Applications screen Turn this alarm on or off 74 Utilities Setting alarms Tap ES set a time for the alarm to go off select days for the alarm to repeat and then tap Save Snooze Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag BA outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms 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 J enter a city name or select a city from the globe and then tap To apply summer time tap and hol
70. vice to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands free mode 83 Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device e Volume Adjust the volume level for music and videos system sounds and notifications Notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and alarms Touch sounds Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen e SAMSUNG APPLICATIONS Change the notification settings for each applications Sound when tapped Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the touch screen Adapt Sound Personalise the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while listening to music Display Change the settings for the display e Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock screen Select a background image for the locked screen Home 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 Screen mode Adapt Display Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings Dynamic Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid Standard Use this mode for normal surroundings Cinema Use this mode for dim surroundings such as in a dark
71. witch between still and Change the shooting Ee video mode mode rn ee Determine how much light the camera s sensor receives Open the image viewer to display photos Change the camera pay p settings Select among various effects that are available 51 Media Scene mode Predefined settings make point and shoot photos easier to take Tap EJ Scene mode Landscape Use this setting to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours Sports Use this setting for fast moving subjects Party Indoor Use this setting for well lit indoor scenes Beach Snow Use this setting for well lit or sunny outdoor scenes e Sunset Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts Dawn Use this setting for very subtle colours Autumn colour Use this setting for red shifted background scenery e Candlelight Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background Firework Use this setting for high contrast scenes Backlight Use this setting for subjects with bright lights behind them Night Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions Shooting mode Several photo effects are available Tap EJ Shooting mode Single shot Take a single photo Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together 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 Face recognition may fail dependin
72. y created to contain the image Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically 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 previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image Double tap anywhere to zoom in Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch to zoom out or double tap to return Playing videos Video files show the J icon on the preview Select a video to watch it and tap 56 Media Editing images When viewing an image tap 1and use the following functions Favourite Add to the favourites list 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 4 to edit the note Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Print Print the image by connecting the device to a printer Some printers may not be compatible with the device Rename Rename the file Buddy photo share Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image Rotate left Rotate anti clockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise e Crop Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it Set as Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image Details
73. y retrieve new messages tap Sy Tap a message to read Compose a message Retrieve new messages Forward the message Delete the message Add this email address to J 5i e the contacts list Mark the message as a reminder Reply to the message Open attachments Search for a message Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap Save next to an attachment to save it 39 Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen 4 This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider e This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Sending messages In any mailbox tap enter recipients a subject and a message and then tap SEND Tap CC BCC to add more recipients Tap to attach images Tap 1 Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap f 1 Attach file to attach images videos music and others Tap f 1 Discard to start over Tap 1 Settings to change the Google Mail settings Tap 1 Send feedback to report your opinions for application development Tap F 1 Help to access help information for the Google Mail Reading messages Search for a message Keep the message for long term storage Compose a message Sa E 2 a Delete the message F Reply t
74. yncs with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed Tap Dropbox on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider When running Dropbox for the first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Once Dropbox is activated photos and videos taken with the device s camera are uploaded to Dropbox automatically To view the uploaded photos or videos tap To share or delete files or create albums tap E4 and then select files To upload files to Dropbox tap 4 1 gt Upload here Photos or videos or Other files To open a file in Dropbox select a file While viewing images or videos tap hd to add it to the favourites list To open files in the favourites list tap EY 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 Cloud K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Syncing with the Samsung account Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or tap Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account 73 Utilities Syncing with Dropbox Tap 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 de

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