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  • Page 1 GT-I9505 User Manual www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    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 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the touch screen Google Mail Control motions Talk Palm motions Google+ Air Gesture Messenger Air View ChatON Samsung Smart Pause Samsung Smart Scroll Activating glove mode Web & network Activating Multi Window Internet Notifications Chrome Quick setting panel Home screen...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Bluetooth 102 Dropbox Screen Mirroring 103 Cloud Samsung Link 104 Clock Group Play 106 Calculator 106 S Health S Beam 108 S Translator WatchON 109 Voice Recorder 110 S Voice 112 Google Media 113 Voice Search 113 My Files...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Light sensor Proximity/Gesture sensor Notification light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Multipurpose jack Microphone for IrLED speakerphone Headset jack GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume button Back cover Speaker 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. 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.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery

    Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.
  • Page 11 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

  • Page 13: 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 14 If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    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: When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

  • Page 16: Removing The Memory Card

    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 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    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 Apps Settings More Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything.

  • Page 18: Holding The Device

    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. 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.

  • 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 Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 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.
  • Page 21 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
  • Page 22 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. 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.

  • Page 23: Control Motions

    Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. 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 Apps Settings My device...
  • Page 24 Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. 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. 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.
  • Page 25 Basics 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. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback.

  • Page 26: Palm Motions

    Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps Settings My device...

  • Page 27: Air Gesture

    Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Air Gesture Use this feature to control functions without touching the screen. Before using this feature, make sure the air gesture feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps Settings My device...
  • Page 28 Basics Air jump While viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down. Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, songs, or memos.
  • Page 29 Basics Air move Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another location. While using the daily or weekly calendar, tap and hold an event, and then move your other hand to the left or right to move the event to another day or week.

  • Page 30: Air View

    Point at an item with your finger to preview the content or view information in a pop-up window. When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds, the device magnifies the area. Samsung User Manual Samsung User Manu sung U...

  • Page 31: Samsung Smart Scroll

    Basics Samsung Smart Scroll On the Home screen, tap Apps Settings My device Smart screen Smart scroll, and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right. While viewing emails or webpages, tilt your head downwards or upwards to scroll in that direction.

  • Page 32: Activating Multi Window

    Basics Activating Multi Window Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time. Only applications on the Multi Window panel can run. When launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 33: Notifications

    Basics Using Multi Window applications While using Multi Window applications, tap and use one of the following: : Switch locations between Multi Window applications. : Maximise the window to fit the screen. : Close the application. 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.

  • Page 34: Home Screen

    Basics Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. Multi window: Set to use Multi Window. Wi-Fi hotspot: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature. S Beam: Activate or deactivate the S Beam feature. NFC: Activate or deactivate the NFC feature. Air View: Activate or deactivate the air view feature.
  • Page 35 Basics Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview. Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

  • Page 36: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Moving a panel Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.

  • Page 37: Locked Screen

    Basics Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap Apps Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Using the setting shortcut widget On the Home screen, tap Apps Widgets, and then tap and hold Settings Shortcut to open a list of setting options.

  • Page 38: Adding Widgets

    Basics Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings device Lock screen, and then tick Multiple widgets. You cannot use widgets on the locked screen in easy mode. Drag the widgets panel down to expand it. Scroll right to the last page, tap , and then select a widget to add to the locked screen.

  • Page 39: Using Applications

    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 open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications.

  • Page 40: Help

    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, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 41: Entering Text

    Basics 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. 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.

  • Page 42: Changing The Keyboard Type

    Basics Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location. To switch to the fixed keyboard, tap Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.

  • Page 43: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Accounts

    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.

  • Page 45: Transferring Files

    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. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 46: Securing The Device

    Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. 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).

  • Page 47: Setting A Pin

    Basics Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings My device Lock screen Screen lock Face and voice. Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails.

  • Page 48: Upgrading 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. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
  • Page 49 Basics 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 More About device Software update Update.

  • Page 50: 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: Keypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . Logs: Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages. Favourites: Make a call from the list of favourite contacts.

  • Page 51: Finding Contacts

    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 52: Adding Contacts

    Communication Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call. Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.

  • Page 53: Rejecting A Call

    Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To create the rejection message, tap Call settings Set up call reject messages.

  • Page 54: During A Video Call

    Communication During a video call The following actions are available: Switch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. End call: End the current call. Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact and enter contact information.

  • Page 56: Editing A Contact

    Communication Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact Delete. Setting a speed dial number 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.

  • Page 57: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Merge accounts Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts Import/Export Import from SIM card, Import from SD card, or Import from USB storage.

  • Page 58: Contact Groups

    Communication Contact 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: Create: Make a new group. Search: Search for contacts. Change order: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another position, and then tap Done.

  • Page 59: Messaging

    Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messaging on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside 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 60: Email

    Communication 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 hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Email Use this application to send or view email messages.

  • Page 61: Reading Messages

    Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap 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. 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.

  • Page 62: Google Mail

    Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen. 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.

  • Page 63: Talk

    Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk.

  • Page 64: Google

    Communication Switching between chats Scroll left or right. Deleting chat history Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap Clear chat history. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 65: Chaton

    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 by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device.

  • Page 66: 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, save, 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 67: Chrome

    Web & network Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others, tap Share via. To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share. Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.

  • Page 68: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.

  • Page 69: Screen Mirroring

    To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details, tap FAQ.

  • Page 70: Sending Files

    Web & network Sending files Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services. Select a device, tap , select files, and then tap Done. Sharing files Select a device or web storage, tap , select files, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.

  • Page 71: Group Play

    Web & network Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images, documents, or music. Tap Group Play on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. While using this application, you cannot use the Internet.

  • Page 72: Nfc

    Web & network Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna.

  • Page 73: Beam

    Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Some file formats are not supported depending on 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.

  • Page 76: Camera

    Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap Settings Smart Volume. When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.

  • Page 77: Taking Photos

    Media Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
  • Page 78 Media Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. When Gallery opens, tap the yellow frame on each face, and choose the best individual pose for the subject.

  • Page 79: Taking Videos

    Media Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together. To get the best shot, follow these tips. – Move the camera slowly in one direction. – Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame. – Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds, such as empty skies or plain walls.

  • Page 80: Recording Mode

    Media While recording, use the following actions: To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, To capture an image from the video while recording, tap Recording mode to change recording mode. Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.
  • Page 81 Media Dual Camera mode When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video of captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously. to switch to dual camera mode.
  • Page 82 Media Configuring settings for Camera 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. Photo size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.
  • Page 83 Media Review: Briefly display photos taken. Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range.

  • Page 84: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. 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.

  • Page 85: Editing Images

    Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. Print: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. Rename: Rename the file. Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.

  • Page 86: Modifying Images

    Media Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: Rotate: Rotate the image. Crop: Crop the image. Colour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. Effect: Apply effects to the image. Portrait: Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or make background blurry. Sticker: Attach stickers.

  • Page 87: Story Album

    Media Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact. Tagging faces Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages.
  • Page 88 Share via: Send the album to others. Print: Print the album via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. Order photo book: Place an order for a printed album. Export: Export the album to other storage locations.

  • Page 89: Video

    Media Editing images Tap the image of the page in an album. To add a caption, tap To send the image to others, tap . To delete the image, tap To apply effects to the image, tap To start a slideshow, tap Slideshow Start slideshow.

  • Page 90: Playing Videos

    Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Adjust the volume. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Move forwards or Skip to the next backwards by video. Tap and hold dragging the bar. to move forwards quickly. Change screen ratio. Reduce the size of the video screen.

  • Page 91: 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. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen.

  • Page 92: 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 up on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Done. Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to read.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Samsung Hub

    Managing content on the device Select a service category, scroll left, and then manage content on the device. 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.

  • Page 95: 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. Select a book file by scrolling left or right. While reading a book file, tap to access additional options.

  • Page 96: Play Music

    Application & media stores Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. 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.

  • Page 97: Utilities

    Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings. Tap S Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos. to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard.
  • Page 98 Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.

  • Page 99: Viewing A Memo

    To set the memo as a widget or wallpaper for the Home screen, tap Set as. To print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection, tap Print. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. To edit the memo, tap To play the voice recording, tap...

  • Page 100: S Planner

    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: Add event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority setting.
  • Page 101 Utilities Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears. Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos, and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos.

  • Page 102: Dropbox

    Utilities Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar.

  • Page 103: Cloud

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

  • Page 104: Clock

    Utilities Clock 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. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and...

  • Page 105: World Clock

    Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap 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.

  • Page 106: Calculator

    Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap Scientific calculator. To see calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.
  • Page 107 Utilities Viewing recommended temperature and humidity Comfort level to view the ideal environment for temperature and humidity that the device recommends. Measure the temperature and humidity in a stable indoor environment. The temperature and humidity may vary depending on the ambient environment, device temperature, or your physical contact with the device.

  • Page 108: S Translator

    Utilities Configuring settings for S Health Settings, and then select one of the following: Edit profile: Edit your physical statistics. Security: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health. Unit settings: Set unit options. Add more features: Select and download additional menus that appear on the S Health menu bar.

  • Page 109: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation. Tap Speak for your language, and then speak into the microphone. The device will translate what you say. Tap in the target language field to let the device read the translation out loud.

  • Page 110: Voice

    Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. : Trim the voice memo. : Adjust the playback speed. : Pause playback. : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. To send a voice memo to others, tap Share via, and then select a sharing method.

  • Page 111: Driving Mode

    Utilities Here are several examples of spoken commands: Open music Launch calculator Call Lulu mobile Dial Lulu work Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly. Speak in quiet places. Do not use offensive or slang words. Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

  • Page 112: Google

    Utilities Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well. Tap Google on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword.

  • Page 113: 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 114: Downloads

    Utilities Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap Add shortcut, enter a shortcut name, select a folder, and then tap Set here. Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.

  • Page 115: Optical Reader

    Utilities Optical Reader Use this application to scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes. Tap Optical Reader on the Applications screen. To select languages to recognise, tap Language settings. Scanning text Aim the pointer at an image, document, or QR code. Text: View the definition of extracted words.

  • Page 116: 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 , enter an address, and then tap .

  • Page 117: Local

    Travel & local Getting directions for a destination , 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. My Places: Select from the list of favourite places.

  • Page 118: Navigation

    Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Data Usage

    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 121: More Networks

    Settings Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them. More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device.

  • Page 122: Nearby Devices

    Download to: Select a memory location for saving media files. Upload from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 123: My Device

    Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. Available options may vary, depending on the screen lock feature selected. Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. Multiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. Lock screen widgets: These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option.
  • Page 124 Settings Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen. Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked.

  • Page 125: Led Indicator

    Settings Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. 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. Daydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging.

  • Page 126: Home Screen Mode

    Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. Ringtones: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern.
  • Page 127 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. Set up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. Answering/ending calls: –...
  • Page 128 Settings – Outgoing call conditions: Set the device to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth headset, even when your device is locked. – Outgoing call type: Select the type of outgoing calls to make you use a Bluetooth headset. Additional settings: –...

  • Page 129: Blocking Mode

    Settings Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. Sound: Select a ringtone to alert you to new voicemails. Vibrate: Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received. Accounts: Set the device to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services. Use Internet calling: Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls.
  • Page 130 Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. Audio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
  • Page 131 Settings Show shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button. Manage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices. TalkBack: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback. Font size: Change the font size.

  • Page 132: Language And Input

    Download offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Portrait keyboard types: Change the keyboard layout.
  • Page 133 – Key-tap vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. – Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. Help: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 134 Settings Driving mode: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. Voice control: Control applications by voice commands. Auto-start speaker: Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with S Voice.

  • Page 135: Pointer Speed

    Settings Text-to-speech options Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.

  • Page 136: Smart Screen

    Settings Motion: – Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details. – Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device.

  • Page 137: Voice Control

    Settings Smart scroll: – Scroll by: Select a method to scroll the screen up or down. – Speed: Adjust the speed for scrolling the screen. – Visual Feedback display: Set the device to display a signal icon when the device recognises your action.

  • Page 138: Accounts

    Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
  • Page 139 Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.

  • Page 140: Application Manager

    Settings Find my mobile web page: Access the SamsungDive website ( www.samsungdive.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website. Set up SIM card lock: – Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.

  • Page 141: Date And Time

    Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. 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.

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 143: Calls Are Being Dropped

    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 more than 7 seconds.

  • Page 144: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Troubleshooting Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. 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.
  • Page 145 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 computer or deleting files from your device.
  • Page 146 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.
  • Page 147 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 04/2013. Rev. 1.0...

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