Samsung Galaxy Note 101 2014 Edition User Manual
Samsung Galaxy Note 101 2014 Edition User Manual

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  • Page 1 SM-P605 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 • A pplications 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. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 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 permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Google Mail Using the touch screen Hangouts Control motions Google+ Palm motions ChatON Using the S Pen Twitter Air view Samsung Smart Pause Samsung Smart Scroll Web & network Activating Multi Window Internet Notifications Chrome Notifications panel Bluetooth Home screen...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Screen Mirroring 103 POLARIS Office 5 Samsung Link 105 Dropbox Group Play 106 Cloud WatchON 107 Alarm 108 World Clock 108 Calculator Media 108 S Translator 109 S Voice Music 110 S Finder Camera 110 Google Gallery...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button Front camera Light sensor Touch screen Speaker Menu button Home button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Rear camera S Pen slot Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Speaker Memory card slot SIM card slot Main antenna...
  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

    SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 11: 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.
  • Page 12 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
  • Page 13 Getting started 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 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: •...
  • Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome 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.
  • Page 15 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 responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
  • Page 16: Replacing The S Pen Nib

    Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Hold the nib with the tweezer firmly, and then pull it out. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.
  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    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 on and off. •...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Getting started 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: • P ress and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode. •...
  • Page 19: Basics

    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 Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected...
  • Page 20: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning New text or multimedia message Alarm activated S Pen removed Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen. •...
  • Page 21 Basics 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. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: Control Motions

    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 → Settings → Controls → Motions, and then drag the Motions switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs.
  • Page 25 Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
  • Page 26 Basics Panning to move Tap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen. Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image.
  • Page 27: Palm Motions

    Basics Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, → Settings → Controls → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.
  • Page 28: Using The S Pen

    • T he pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
  • Page 29 Basics Capturing screenshots With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The edited image is saved in the Gallery →...
  • Page 30 Basics Selecting and capturing an image With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. If necessary, use one of the following options: • : Restore the original selection. • : Convert the selection to circular shape. •...
  • Page 31 Basics Using air command Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen. In most case, air command appear on the screen when pressing the S Pen button. Use the following actions: • A ction Memo: Launch Action Memo. •...
  • Page 32: Air View

    You can scroll through panels or lists by moving the S Pen pointer to an edge (top/bottom/ left/right) of the screen. Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → Controls → Smart screen, and then tick Smart On the Home screen, tap pause.
  • Page 33: Samsung Smart Scroll

    Basics Samsung Smart Scroll Use this feature to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device. → Settings → Controls → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and On the Home screen, tap then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right. Tap Smart scroll, and then select a scroll type.
  • Page 34 Basics Using the Multi Window panel To show the Multi Window panel, tap and hold . The Multi Window panel appears on the left side of the screen. Select one application, and then drag another application to a new location. You can launch the same application on the two windows at the same time. To hide the Multi Window panel, tap and hold again.
  • Page 35: Notifications

    Basics Sharing files Drag an item you want to share to the other window to share the item from one window to another. Creating a paired window Use this feature to save the combination of current running Multi Window applications. →...
  • Page 36: Home Screen

    Basics • B locking mode: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap Settings → Device → Blocking mode. • P ower saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. •...
  • Page 37 Basics Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: • A pps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen. •...
  • Page 38 Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the On the Home screen, tap following: • G allery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
  • Page 39: Locked Screen

    Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.
  • Page 40: Using Applications

    Basics Rearranging panels Moving a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
  • Page 41: Applications Screen

    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 → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
  • Page 42: Help

    To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 43 Basics Changing the keyboard type to change the keyboard type. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger or the S Pen. Suggested words appear as characters are entered.
  • Page 44 Basics When this feature is enabled, you can do the following actions: • S end a handwritten message. • M ake a call by writing a contact name or a phone number on the keypad. • S et an alarm just by writing numbers. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone.
  • Page 45: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics 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. 116) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
  • Page 46: Setting Up Accounts

    Basics 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.
  • Page 47: Transferring Files

    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. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
  • Page 48: Securing The Device

    Basics Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 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.
  • Page 49 Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
  • Page 50: Upgrading The Device

    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.
  • Page 51: Communication

    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: • K eypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . •...
  • Page 52 Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, 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 .
  • Page 53 Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. → View, and then select an option. To filter a call log, tap Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes.
  • Page 54 Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To → Call settings → Call settings → Set up call reject create the rejection message, tap messages.
  • Page 55 Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call. During a video call The following actions are available: • H ide me: Hide your image from the other party. •...
  • Page 56: Contacts

    Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.
  • Page 57 Communication Searching for contacts Tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • U se the index at the left side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger along it.
  • Page 58 Communication Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from USB storage or Import from SD card.
  • Page 59 Communication Contact groups Tap Groups. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. •...
  • Page 60: Messages

    Communication Messages Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messages on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients:...
  • Page 61 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Scheduling. Set a time and date, and then tap OK. While composing a message, tap The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f 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.
  • Page 62: Email

    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.
  • Page 63: Google Mail

    Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Search for a message. Retrieve new messages. Forward the message. Delete the message. Add this email address to the contacts list.
  • Page 64 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap Send. Tap +CC/BCC to add more recipients. to attach images. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. → Attach video to attach videos. →...
  • Page 65: Hangouts

    Communication 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.
  • Page 66: Chaton

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or → Contact sync to by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap manually sync contacts from the device.
  • Page 67: Web & Network

    Web & 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. to share or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.
  • Page 68: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads.
  • Page 69: Bluetooth

    • D o 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 → Connections →...
  • Page 70: Screen Mirroring

    Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.
  • Page 71: Samsung Link

    Tap Samsung Link on the Applications screen. To start Samsung Link, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 72: Watchon

    Web & network WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.
  • Page 73: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 74 Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap Smart volume may not be activated for some files. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level.
  • Page 75: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 82) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 76 Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
  • Page 77 Media • R ich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio. • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject.
  • Page 78 Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap Press the Shutter button to take photos while taking a video.
  • Page 79 Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
  • Page 80 Media • Y ou can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD. • W hile taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone. Share shot →...
  • Page 81 Media • M etering: 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. •...
  • Page 82: Gallery

    Media • V oice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. • C ontextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album. • S ave as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene. •...
  • Page 83 Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
  • Page 84 Media • R ename: Rename the file. • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. • R otate left: Rotate anticlockwise. • R otate right: Rotate clockwise. •...
  • Page 85 Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others or share them via social network services. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.
  • Page 86: Story Album

    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 then follow the on-screen instruction.
  • Page 87: Video Editor

    Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos → Share via, select videos by ticking, 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 to use the pop-up player.
  • Page 88: Youtube

    Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. to display full screen.
  • Page 89: My Magazine

    Media My Magazine Use this applications to make your own social magazine. On the Home screen, flick your finger up from the bottom of the screen. When running My magazine for the first time, tap Next, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Start.
  • Page 90: Flipboard

    Media Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick left on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard.
  • Page 91: Businessweek

    Media Businessweek+ Use this application to get the latest news about finance, business, and more. Tap Businessweek+ on the Applications screen. 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.
  • Page 92: Application & Media Stores

    Application & 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. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.
  • Page 93: Samsung Hub

    Application & media stores Samsung Hub Use this application to purchase, enjoy, and manage digital media content. Samsung Hub also promotes and recommends content that you may like. Tap Samsung Hub on the Applications screen. The types of content provided may vary depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 94: Play Books

    Application & media stores Play Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Movies Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies on the Applications screen.
  • Page 95: Play Magazines

    Application & media stores Play Magazines Use this application to read and download magazines. Tap Play Magazines on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen.
  • Page 96: Utilities

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice recordings. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap Start to set the default covers and a template. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the setup.
  • Page 97 Utilities When using the templates that have image frames, tap and hold an image frame, and then tap Images or Take picture to add an image. To delete a frame, tap and hold the frame, and then tap Delete. When jotting down a note, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.
  • Page 98 Utilities Using the selection tool Write a formula or draw a shape, and then tap . Draw a line around the formula or the shape to select it, and then tap Transform into → Shape or Formula to organise it. Inserting multimedia files to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more.
  • Page 99 Utilities Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap the chart or table → Edit chart, and then use the following options: • T ap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • T ap an item, and tap , and then write values, to correct with your finger or the S Pen.
  • Page 100 Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. on the note cover to access the following options: • D elete: Delete the note. • S hare via: Share the note with others. •...
  • Page 101 Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
  • Page 102 Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Google under My accounts, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → →...
  • Page 103: Polaris Office 5

    Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. Share documents with Browse folders.
  • Page 104 Utilities • S creen Conversion: Apply animation or transition effects to slides. • V iew Settings: Change the view mode settings. • R ead All: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • F ilter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. •...
  • Page 105: Dropbox

    Utilities Sharing documents Share documents with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi. While sharing documents, you can write a note or draw on the screen. To create a sharing group, tap View Together → . Select a document to share, enter a name and password for the sharing group, and then tap OK.
  • Page 106: Cloud

    Utilities 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 → General → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 107: Alarm

    Utilities Alarm Use this application to set wake-up calls and alarms for important events. Tap Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Date and time Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.
  • Page 108: World Clock

    Utilities 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 , and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list or globe, and then To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings.
  • Page 109 Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to dial a number, send a message, write a memo, and more. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
  • Page 110: Google

    Utilities S Finder Use this application to search a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more. to launch S Finder. Tap and hold Tap the search field, and then enter search criteria. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a keyword.
  • Page 111: Scrapbook

    Utilities 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 →...
  • Page 112: Voice Search

    Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
  • Page 113: Downloads

    Utilities Adding shortcuts to folders → Add Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the shortcuts area. In a folder, tap shortcut. Adding FTP server shortcut to the device → Add FTP, enter details such as Add a FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area. Tap server address, user name, and password, and then tap Done.
  • Page 114: Evernote

    Utilities Evernote Use this application to create, synchronise, and share multimedia notes that you create. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently. Tap Evernote on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 115: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. 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.
  • Page 116: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
  • Page 117 Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. Tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
  • Page 118 Settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • S et mobile data limit: Set a limit for the mobile data usage. •...
  • Page 119 Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. Mobile networks • M obile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. • D ata roaming: Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available.
  • Page 120: Device

    Settings Device Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. •...
  • Page 121 Settings Display • B rightness: Set the brightness of the display. • S creen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • T ouch key light duration: Set the duration for the touch button backlight. •...
  • Page 122 Settings • C lock widget options: Configure settings for the clock widget. – Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock on the locked screen. – Clock size: Change the size of the clock. – Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. •...
  • Page 123 Settings Font Change the settings for the font. • F ont style: Change the font type for display text. • F ont size: Change the font size. Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities.
  • Page 124 Settings • M anage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices. • T alkBack: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback. • F ont size: Change the font size. • M agnification gestures: Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures. •...
  • Page 125 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. • C all rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • S et up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. •...
  • Page 126 Settings • A dditional settings: – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number.
  • Page 127: Controls

    Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • I nput languages: Select languages for text input.
  • Page 128 • P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 129 Settings Voice search • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • S peech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • B lock offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. •...
  • Page 130 Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • D isable pen detection: Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen. • P ointer: Set the device to display the S Pen pointer when hovering the S Pen over the screen.
  • Page 131: General

    Settings Palm motion Activate the palm motion feature to control the device by touching the screen. • C apture screen: Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. •...
  • Page 132 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. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
  • Page 133 Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
  • Page 134 • R emote 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 account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
  • Page 135 Settings • G o to the find my mobile webpage: 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. • S et up SIM card lock: –...
  • Page 136: Google Settings

    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.
  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    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: •...
  • Page 138 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f 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.
  • Page 139 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
  • Page 140 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart 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 •...
  • Page 141 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 142 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.
  • Page 143 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). 10/2013. Rev. 1.0...

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