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Samsung Galaxy Star GT-S5280 4GB Black

1. Apps and widgets Add widgets or applications to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder 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 26 Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap 1 Edit page E 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 bottom of the screen Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap 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 Wallpapers See wallpaper images Then select an image and tap Set wallpaper Or select an image resize it by dragging the frame and then tap Done 2 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 icon to ope
2. Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it K Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth or other methods Tap 1 Share apps select applications tap Done and then select a sharing method The next steps vary depending on the method selected 29 Basics 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 Changing the keyboard layout Portrait keyboard types and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard Tap W K On the 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Set options for the Samsung keyboard Delete a preceding character Enter uppercase Break to the next line Enter numerals and punctuation Enter ake ter a space Entering uppercase Tap 4 before entering a character For all caps tap it twice Changing language keyboards Slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards 30 Basics Entering text by voice Acti
3. GT S5280 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. Tap the address field tap Q 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 49 Web amp network Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap x Add bookmark To open a bookmarked webpage tap and then select one History Tap x 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 links tap 1 Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap 1 Share page To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Ej Share 50 Web amp network Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices g 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 devic
5. Use this application to set alarms check the time in any location in the world measure the duration of an event set a timer or use as the desk clock Tap Clock on the Applications screen Alarm Worldc Stopwe Time Create alarm F Alarm OSSEO See Turn this alarm on or off 70 Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm set a time for the alarm to go off select days for the alarm to repeat and then tap Save 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 Creating clocks Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap DST settings Deleting clocks Tap f 1 Delete select clocks and then tap Delete 71 Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Reset to clear lap time records Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off Desk clock to view in full screen Tap E Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculatio
6. Make a voice call BX Compose a message Compose an email Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Google Contacts Tap 1 Merge with Google Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with Ef 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 Importing contacts Tap 1 Import Export Import from USB storage Import from SD card or Import from SIM card Exporting contacts Tap 1 Import Export Export to USB storage Export to SD card or Export to SIM card Sharing contacts Tap f 1 Import Export Share namecard via select contacts tap Done and then select a sharing method Favourite contacts Tap f 1 and then take one of the following actions e Search Search for contacts Add to Favourites Add contacts to favourites Remove from favourites Remove contacts from favourites e Grid view List view View contacts in grid or list form 41 Communication Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap e amp Select contacts to add and then tap Done Managing groups Tap f 1 and then take one of the following actions e Create Make a new group Search Search for contacts Change order Tap and hold M next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done Delete groups Select user added groups and then tap Delet
7. tap 65 Application amp media stores Play Music Use this application to 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 music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to the Google cloud storage Play Magazines Use this application to read and download magazines Tap Play Magazines 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 magazine 66 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 Ei enter a memo and then tap Save To change the background colour tap 4 gt To lock the memo so that others cannot view it tap 4 Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To edit the memo tap To search for a memo tap 1 Search To delete memos tap 1 Delete To send memos to others tap 1 Send To sort memos by date or colour tap 1 Sort by To sync memos with an online service tap 1 Sync memo To set a PIN to lock or unlock a memo tap F 1 PIN lock Viewing amemo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it Scroll left or right to see more memos Tap 4 and use the foll
8. Deleting images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap 1 Select item select images and then tap Bj Delete e When viewing an image tap 1 Delete 59 Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap 1 Select item select images and then tap KM to send them to others When viewing an image tap Kaj 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 Video Player Use this application to play video files Tap Video Player on the Applications screen Z Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Playing videos Select a video to play _ _ Adjust the volume Move forwards or 4 backwards by dragging the 3 amp y bar D S Skip to the next video Tap eee and hold to move forwards Change screen ratio E WW quickly Restart the current video or Pause and resume skip to the previous video playback Tap and hold to move backwards quickly 60 Media Deleting videos Tap 1 Delete select videos by ticking and then tap Delete Sharing videos Tap f 1 Share via select videos by ticking tap Done and then select a sharing method YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the Yo
9. Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery 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 Buttons Button Power Menu C Home Back Volume Function Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 8 10 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off 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 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 Battery Quick start guide Use only Samsung approved software Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions which are not covered by the warranty 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 chan
10. This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging e Ifthe device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket O Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device 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 device should remain close to the electric socket 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 Charging Fully charged Getting started 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 e Close unnecessary applications with the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature e Deactivate the Wi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of applications Decrease the backlight time Decrease th
11. 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 status and use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate the Wi Fi feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature Mobile data Activate or deactivate the data connection 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 Sync Activate or deactivate auto syncing of applications K The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider 25 Basics 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 EH tap and hold an application icon and then drag it into a panel preview Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets or folders Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen and then select one of the following categories
12. and hold the Power button 89 Settings e TalkBack Activate Talkback which provides voice feedback Font size Change the font size Text to speech output Preferred TTS engine Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap Egg Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode Enhance web accessibility Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible e Mono audio Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Developer options Change the settings for application development Desktop backup password Set a password to secure your backup data Stay awake Set the screen to remain on while you are charging the battery Protect SD card Set the device to request a confirmation when reading data from a memory card USB debugging Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a computer with a USB cable Allow mock locations Allow mock locations and service information to be sent toa Location Manager service for testing Select debug app Select applications to debug and prevent erro
13. 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 Calendars select the Google account and then tap Done Changing calendar type Tap the top left of the screen and then select one from among different types of calendars including month week and others A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example pinch to change from the weekly calendar to the monthly calendar and spread apart to change monthly calendar back to weekly calendar Searching for events Tap 1 Search and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events tap Today at the top of the screen Deleting events Select a date or event and then tap f 1 Delete Sharing events Select an event tap 1 Share via and then select a sharing method 69 Utilities Quickoffice Use this application to view documents in various formats including spreadsheets and presentations Tap Quickoffice on the Applications screen Reading documents Tap Browse or select a Quickoffice program Internal Storage or Recent Documents a document Searching documents Tap Search and then enter search criteria Clock
14. are stored in the SIM card Tap 1 Call settings Additional settings Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card Tap FDN list and add numbers Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made For example international calling can be disabled Tap 1 Call settings Additional settings Call barring select a call barring option and then enter a password Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the circle or press the headset button If the call waiting service is active another call can be made When the second call is answered the first call is put on hold 38 Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the circle or press and hold the headset button To send a message when rejecting an incoming call tap Reject call with message To create the rejection message tap 1 Call settings Set reject messages Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers Tap 1 Call settings Call rejection drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right and then tap Auto reject list Tap Create enter a number assign a category and then tap Save Missed calls If a call is missed BM appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider A user can u
15. hold the headset button Tap Unhold to retrieve the held call or press and hold the headset button Add call Dial a second call Swap Switch between two calls Keypad Open the keypad Speaker Activate the speakerphone Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Merge Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls Repeat this to add more parties This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active 1 Contacts Open the contacts list 1 Message Send a message 1 Memo Create a memo 1 Transfer Connect the first party to the second party This disconnects you from the conversation 1 Manage conference call Have a private conversation with one party during a multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call 37 Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad enter the number and tap Add to Contacts Sending a message Tap to send a message to the number on display Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls To filter a call log tap F 1 View by and then select an option Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes Those prefixes
16. mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 19 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 Do not allow the touch screen to contact water The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips 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 20 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 21 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 ma
17. motions 88 Settings 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 Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device Auto rotate screen Set the 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 Speak passwords Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback Answering ending calls The home key answers calls Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button Accessibility shortcut Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press
18. not affect your device s lifespan or performance 94 Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung 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 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 Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung device uses the headset cable as an antenna Without a headset connected the FM radio cannot receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the available radio Stations If you still cannot use the FM radio after performing these steps try accessing your desired station with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a compu
19. 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 93 Troubleshooting 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 Move to another area and try again When dialling from contacts the call is not connected Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact s phone number The device beeps and the battery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery no longer charges completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal instructions Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should
20. 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 Save 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 Setting 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 Removing accounts On the Applications screen tap Settings select an account name under Accounts select the account to remove and then tap Remove account 32 Basics Transferring files Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Z The following file formats are supported by some applications Some file formats are not supported depe
21. on the Applications screen K Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders When another application such as Email saves an image the download folder is automatically 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 58 Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview Select a video to watch it and tap Editing images When viewing an image tap f 1and use the following functions Delete Delete the image Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise e Crop Resize the orange frame to crop and save the image in it Set as Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image Print Print via a USB or Wi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers Rename Rename the file Details View image details
22. tap f 1 and then use one of the following options Select all Select all files to apply the same option to them at once Create folder Create a folder Search Search for files View by Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folders Settings Change the file manager settings With a folder or file ticked tap Ej to use following options e Move Move files or folders to another file folder e Copy Copy files or folders to another file folder e Rename Rename a file or folder Details View file details 75 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 76 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 Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching for locations Tap enter an address and then tap Select a location to view the detailed location information To search for nearby locations tap Kj Once the location is found
23. time zones and the network does not update the information 44 Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap fel Tap a message to read Reply to the message Forward the message Delete the message Add this email address to the y Saibaba contacts list About Samsung Mark the message as a reminder Attachment 1 Open attachments Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap B next to an attachment to save it Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider 45 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox tap enter recipients a subject and a message and then tap gt Tap 1 Attach picture to attach images Tap f 1 Attach video to attach videos Tap 1 Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap 1 Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap f 1 Discard to start over Reading messages Mark the message as a reminder Reply to this message CF about Samsung A Samsung Add this email address to the P samsunguserm Reply to all recipients or forward contacts list this message to others T
24. ading 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 35 Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call Tap Phone on the Applications screen Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods e Keypad Enter the number using the keypad and then tap amp Logs Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages e Favourites Make a call from the list of favourite contacts Contacts Make a call from the contacts list Speed dial numbers For speed dial numbers tap and hold the corresponding digit Number prediction When entering numbers on the keypad automatic predictions appear Select one of these to make a call 010 0 Samsung 36 Communication Finding contacts Enter aname phone number or email address to find a contact in the contacts list As characters are entered predicted contacts appear Select one to place a call to it Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap amp During a call The following actions are available Hold Hold a call Or press and
25. amera 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 53 Media Taking photos Taking a photo Tap to take the photo Indicates which storage is in use Change the shooting mode Switch between still and Select among various video mode effects that are available Adjust the brightness Change the camera Open the image viewer to settings display photos Scene mode Predefined settings make point and shoot photos easier to take Tap EJ Scene mode Landscape Use this to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours Party Indoor Use this setting for well lit indoor scenes 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 Candlelight Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background Backlight Use this setting for subjects with bright lights behind them Night Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions 54 Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available Tap EJ Shooting mode Single shot Take a single photo Share shot Send a photo directly to another device via Wi Fi Direct Smile shot Take a photo when a subject smil
26. attery 4 Replace the back cover Getting started Removing the SIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Pull out the SIM card 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 e 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 Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket AS Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Getting started K The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery e Ifthe 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
27. back to alert you to the current action Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Text to speech output Preferred TTS engine Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap Egg e Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device 87 Settings Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to 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 Motion Activate the motion feature and change settings for motion recognition Shake to update Set the device to search for Bluetooth devices by shaking it Turn over to mute pause Set the device to mute incoming calls alarms music and the FM radio by placing the device face down Learn about motions View the tutorial for controlling
28. creen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All circles to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google instant messaging service Tap Messenger on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap gt ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number Tap ChatON on the Applications screen Z 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 suggestions Select a buddy to start chatting To sync contacts on the device with ChatON tap More Settings Contact sync 48 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 f 1to share save or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage Opening a new page Tap 1 New window To go to another webpage tap E scroll left or right and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice
29. 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 Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device Change SIM PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM data 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 Choose to install applications from any source If not chosen download applications only from Play Store 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 85 Settings Language and input Change the settings for text input Language Select a display language for all menus and applications Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Google voice typing To change the voice input settings tap Ey Choose input languages Select input languages for text input e Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offe
30. e Default groups cannot be deleted 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 select the business card in ME and then tap to edit Tap 1 Share namecard via and then select a sharing method 42 Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messaging on the Applications screen 4 You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area For details contact your service provider Sending messages Tap L4 add recipients enter a message and then tap amp Use the following methods to add recipients Enter a phone number Tap B select contacts and then tap Done Use the following methods to make a multimedia message Tap 2 and attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap f 1 Insert smiley to insert emoticons Tap f 1 Add subject to enter a subject Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a contact to view the person s message Listening to a voice message Tap and ho
31. e brightness of the display Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device 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 e Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the extSdCard folder under the internal memory Getting started 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Fi Settings Storage Unmount SD card OK 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover O 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 device Samsung is not respo
32. 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 You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services To avoid additional charges select an appropriate data tariff plan For details contact your service provider 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 2013 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No
33. en selecting an application or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen 82 Settings 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 Brightness Set the brightness of the display e Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Increase legibility Sharpen the text to make it easier to read 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 Z 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 Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device 83 Settings Application manager View and manage the applications on your device Location services Use wireless networks Set the device to use Wi Fi and or mobile networks for finding the current locati
34. es Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still video switch to the video icon and then tap to take a video To stop recording tap E Z e Manual focus is not available in video mode The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution 53 Media Recording mode Indicates which storage is Change recording mode in use Switch between still and mong vari i Select among various video mode effects that are available Adjust the brightness Change the camera Open the video player to settings play videos Tap fa to change recording mode Normal Use this mode for normal quality Limit for MMS Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging 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 out Z The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video 56 Media 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 Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Recording mode Change recording
35. es 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 e When using Voice Over Internet Protocol VoIP applications making or answering calls via Bluetooth is not supported To activate Bluetooth on the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right 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 generated 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 Ky Bluetooth and then select one of the paired 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 51 Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music Tap Music Player on the Applications screen Z Some file formats are not supported depending on
36. files Securing the device Upgrading the device Communication 36 40 43 44 45 47 48 48 48 Phone Contacts Messaging Email Google Mail Talk Google Messenger ChatON Web amp network 49 51 Internet Bluetooth Media 52 53 58 60 61 62 Music Player Camera Gallery Video Player YouTube FM Radio Table of Contents Application amp media stores 64 65 65 66 66 Play Store Samsung Apps Play Books Play Music Play Magazines Utilities 67 68 70 70 72 73 74 75 75 76 Memo S Planner Quickoffice Clock Calculator Voice Recorder Google Voice Search My Files Downloads Travel amp local 71 78 Maps Local Settings 79 79 80 80 81 82 82 About Settings Wi Fi Bluetooth Data usage More settings Home screen mode Blocking mode 82 Sound 83 Display 83 Storage 83 Battery 84 Application manager 84 Location services 84 Lock screen 85 Security 86 Language and input 88 Backup and reset 88 Add account 88 Motion 89 Date and time 89 Accessibility 90 Developer options 91 About device Troubleshooting Getting started Device layout e Power button e Touch screen Home button Menu button ce amp s pa gt e _ Back button Multipurpose jack No Microphone T a Headset jack Rear camera Speaker WY e Volume button Back cover ai Z J J Main antenna Getting started K
37. from the touch screen Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen Restart your device 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 take it to your local Samsung Service Centre 92 Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for 8 10 seconds The device reboots automatically 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 Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have
38. ge 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 depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories refer to the Samsung website Getting started Installing the SIM card and battery Insert the SIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery K Only microSIM cards work with the device 1 Remove the back cover AN Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover O Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the SIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Getting started O Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna as this can damage the antenna Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 3 Insert the b
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40. 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 when the touch screen is turned off tap anywhere on the screen and then flick your finger in any direction Adjusting the volume Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods e Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode 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 Set the device to alert you to various events in silent mode Press and hold the Power button and then tap Vibrate 4 Your device supports dual standby with two different networks You cannot make or answer calls on both networks at the same time 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 No signal all Signal strength Fal Roaming outside of normal service area Fe GPRS network connected A EDGE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated K NX Silent
41. io Add the current radio station to the favourites list 62 Media Scanning radio stations Tap f 1 Scan and then select a scan option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station and then tap to add the station to the favourites list 63 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 8 to search with a keyword Select an application to view information To download it tap Install If there is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process Z e When anew 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 e To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applications screen tap Settings Security Unknown sources Uninstalling applications Uninstall the applications purchased from Play St
42. ivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usage To use more options tap f Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network Auto sync data Set the device to sync contact calendar email bookmark and social network image data automatically Show Wi Fi usage Set the device to show your data usage via Wi Fi Mobile hotspots Search for and use another device s mobile network 80 Settings 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 Mobile networks e Mobile data Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services Data roaming Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network operators Search for available networks and select a network for roaming Tethering and portable hotspot P
43. ld 1 on the keypad and then follow the instructions from your service provider 43 Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages Tap Email on the 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 F1 Settings Eg Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap L amp at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap b8 Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap 1 Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap amp to attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap i 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
44. mode Effects Select among various photo effects that are available Scene mode Change the scene mode Brightness Change the brightness Timer Use this for delayed time shots Resolution Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory e White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range The settings are designed for specific lighting 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 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 a7 Media Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera s various options Tap f 1 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 Gallery Use this application to view images and videos Tap Gallery
45. n 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 amp 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 Eg Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap to open the Applications screen To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging applications 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 28 Basics 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 applications Use application stores such as Samsung Apps to download and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap f 1
46. nding on the version of the device s software e Music mp3 m4a mp4 3gp 3ga ogg oga aac wav and flac Image bmp gif joeg and png e Video 3gp mp4 mkv and webm e Document doc docx docm dot dotx dotm xls xlsx xlsm xla xlam xlt xltm xltx ppt pptx pot potx potm ppsx ppsm pdf and txt Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries contacts and calendars and syncs them 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 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 33 Basics 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 pattern On
47. ns Tap Calculator on the Applications screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation and tap to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap 1 Scientific calculator To see calculation history tap K4 to hide the keypad To clear history tap 1 Clear history To change the character size for history tap F 1 Text size 72 Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen Recording voice memos Tap jj to start recording Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device Tap JJ to pause recording Tap J to finish recording Voice Recorder Recording elapsed time Start recording Display the list of voice memos Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play e Adjust the playback speed Trim the voice memo e Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar up or down EJ Stop playback J Pause playback To send a voice memo to others tap 1 Share via select a voice memo tap Done and then select a sharing method 73 Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos tap 1and select one of the following e Share via Select voice memos to send and then select a sharing method Delete Select voice memos to delete Settings Change the voice recorder settings End Close the voice recorder Google Use this application to search n
48. nsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data 16 Getting started 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 E 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 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 yo 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 Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Locking and unlocking the device When not in use lock the device to prevent unwanted operation Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device
49. nsive words in voice inputs Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings tap ES Portrait keyboard types Change the keyboard layout Input languages Select languages for text input e 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 Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Keyboard swipe Enable or disable the keyboard sweeping feature for the text input mode Switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keyboard K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 86 Settings Advanced 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 soace between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Key tap sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Voice search Language Select a language for the voice recognition Speech output Set the device to provide voice feed
50. o me Samsung ATTACHMENTS Preview attachment Keep this message for long term a H G Mark the message as unread storage n onl Delete this message Add a label to this message Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders but uses labels instead When Google Mail is launched it displays messages labelled Inbox Tap to view messages in other labels To add a label to a message select the message tap Z and then select the label to assign 46 Communication Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk Tap Talk on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status image or status message Adding friends Tap enter the email address of the friend to add and then tap DONE Chatting with friends Select a friend from the friends list enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap gt To add a friend to chat tap 1 Add to chat To end the chat tap 1 End chat Switching between chats Scroll left or right Deleting chat history Chats are automatically saved To delete chat history tap f 1 Clear chat history 47 Communication Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications s
51. on Location and Google search Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature Lock screen options Change the settings for the locked screen These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option 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 Clock Set the device to show the clock on the locked screen Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clock on the locked screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen e Owner information Enter your information that is shown on the locked screen 84 Settings Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM card 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 Encrypt Set the device to encrypt files when you save them to a memory card Full encryption Set the device to encrypt all files on a memory card Exclude multimedia files Set the device to encrypt all files on a memory card except for media files O If you reset your
52. ore Tap 1 My Apps select an application to delete in the list of installed applications and then tap Uninstall 64 Application amp media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications For more information visit www samsungapps com Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider If a Samsung account is not registered follow on screen instructions to create a Samsung account To complete the subscription process read the terms and conditions and then tap Accept to agree to them Installing applications Browse applications by category Tap to select a category To search for an application tap Q 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 Get or Buy 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 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 Select a book file by scrolling left or right While reading a book file tap to access additional options To purchase book files
53. ortable Wi Fi hotspot Use the portable Wi Fi hotspot to share the device s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through the Wi Fi network USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile network connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Bluetooth tethering Use the Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile network connection with other devices via Bluetooth Help Learn more about USB Wi Fi and Bluetooth tethering VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs 81 Settings Home screen mode Select a Home screen mode basic or easy Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Device ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls and notifications Device vibration Add or select a vibration pattern Default notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages missed calls and alarms Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Set the device to sound wh
54. ot only the Internet but also applications and their contents on the device as well Tap Google on the Applications screen 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 Search scope To select what applications to search tap 1 Settings Phone 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 1 Settings Google Now K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 74 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 L To return to the root directory tap fay In a folder
55. owing wt Delete the memo e la Change the background colour Lock the memo so that others cannot view it amp Print the memo via a USB or Wi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers 67 Utilities 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 Quick add Create an event or task from a memo This feature is available only for English and Korean Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting To add an event or task more briefly tap a date to select it and tap it again April 2013 Today fhe Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 2 3 5 ede TR LXS Sat Sun 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 Invite others to the event by sending an email Enter the email address to the Participants field or tap to open the contacts list 68 Utilities Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location in the Location field tap gf next to the field and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears Attach an image Tap Images
56. p or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out 22 Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device Before using motions make sure the motion feature is activated On the Home screen tap H Settings Motion and then drag the Motion switch to the right Z Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs To learn how to control motions properly tap Settings Motion Learn about motions p 88 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 Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape 23 Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone pause media playback or mute the FM radio Shaking Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices 24 Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls new messages calendar events device status and more Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel Scroll the list to see additional alerts
57. 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 permission 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 Table of Contents Getting started 7 8 9 10 13 15 17 18 18 18 18 Device layout Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM card and battery 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 19 20 23 25 26 28 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Notifications Home screen Using applications Applications screen Entering text Connecting to a Wi Fi network Setting up accounts Transferring
58. phone number To add a place category tap F 1 Add a search on the category list and then enter a keyword to search into the text field 78 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 Setting Wi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi 1 Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns off Wi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid data usage bills set this option to Always 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 79 Settings 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 Bluetooth Act
59. rs when you pause debugging 90 Settings Wait for debugger Set the device to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready Show touches Set the device to show the pointer when you touch the screen Show pointer location Set the device to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer when you touch the screen Show layout boundaries Set the device to show boundaries Show GPU view updates Set the device to flash areas of the screen when they are updated with the GPU Show screen updates Set the device to flash areas of the screen when they are updated Window animation scale Select a speed for opening and closing pop up windows Transition animation scale Select a speed for switching between screens Animator duration scale Select how long pop up windows will be shown Disable hardware overlays Set the device to hide hardware overlays Force GPU rendering Set the device to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance Strict mode Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations Show CPU usage Set the device to list all active processes Profile GPU rendering Set the device to check the time of GPU rendering time Enable traces Set the device to capture traces of application and system performance Do not keep activities Set the device to end a running application when you launch a new application Limit background processes Set the de
60. se this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call To make use of this service tap 1 Call settings Additional settings Call waiting Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number Tap 1 Call settings Call forwarding and then select a condition Enter a number and tap Enable Ending a call Tap Ga to end a call Or press the headset button 39 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 and enter contact information Add an image B B Add or delete a contact field Editing a contact Select a contact to edit and then tap F Deleting a contact Tap 1 Delete Setting a speed dial number Tap 1 Speed dial setting select a speed dial number and then select a contact for it To remove a speed dial number tap and hold it and then tap Remove Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list e Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling by dragging a finger along it Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria 40 Communication Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions i Add to favourite contacts
61. tap land use one of the following functions e Clear Map Clear the map e Make available offline Save the map of a specified area to view it offline Directions Get directions for the found location Layers Overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more Settings Change the map settings Help View information about using the map To view current location tap To zoom in or out the map spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to Zoom out 77 Travel amp local Getting directions for a destination 1 Tap B 2 Tap and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations My current location Use current location for starting location Contacts Select from the contacts list Point on map Pinpoint by tapping on the map e My Places Select from the list of favourite places 3 Select a travel method such as driving public transit or walking and then tap GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAP VIEW to view details Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a place category and then select a place from the list of search results e Map Pinpoint the place on the map Directions Search for a route to the place e Call Call the place s
62. ter 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 your device supports the file type 95 Troubleshooting 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 if necessary 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 drivers 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 2 0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer A small gap appears around the outside of the device case e 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 96 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region serv
63. 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 34 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 not be available depending on the region or service provider Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the 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 upgr
64. the device s software version Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used Playing music Select a music category and then select a song to play Change the repeat mode Turn on shuffle Select a sound effect Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Setting a song as ringtone Beyond Sa msung af 172 SAMSUN h Adjust the volume Open Music square Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback To use the currently playing song as ringtone tap 1 Set as Phone ringtone 52 Media Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Playlists and then tap 1 Create playlist Enter a title and tap OK Tap Add music 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 Library update Tap Music square and select a cell of mood Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger Camera Use this application to take photos or videos Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device s camera p 58 Tap Camera on the Applications screen K The camera automatically shuts off when unused C
65. uTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap fg and then enter a keyword Select one of the returned search results to watch a video Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen Add the video to the playlist You Tube AARS Search for videos Pause or resume Send the URL to others playback Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Rotate the screen to portrait orientation Change display quality 61 Media Sharing videos Select the video to view tap KM and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Select your account tap select a video enter information for the video and then tap B FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio To listen to the FM radio you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio K The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap lt gt to return to the FM radio screen Record a song from the FM radio Adjust the volume Access services for the current station Turn the FM radio on or off Search for an available rad
66. vate 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 B to select more or less text and then tap E to copy or to cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard To paste it into a text entry field place the cursor at the point where it should 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 79 Turning Wi Fi on and off Open the notifications panel and then tap Wi Fi to turn it on or off Z Turn off Wi Fi to save the battery when not in use 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 31 Basics Adding Wi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list tap Add Wi Fi network at the bottom
67. vice to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device to alert you to unresponsive applications that are running in the background About device Access device information and update device software 91 Troubleshooting 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 card You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM 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 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 You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly try the following Remove any protective covers

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