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  • Page 1 SM-P900 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 • 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 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. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Protected Setup , Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Gmail Hangouts Basics Google+ Twitter Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Web & network Palm motions Internet Samsung Smart Pause Chrome Using Multi Window Bluetooth Using the S Pen Screen Mirroring Air view e-Meeting Notifications WebEx Home screen...
  • Page 6 111 Businessweek+ 137 KNOX 112 NYTimes 112 SketchBook for Galaxy Travel & local Application & media stores 138 Maps 113 Play Store 114 Samsung Apps Settings 114 Play Books 139 Connections 114 Play Games 142 Device 115 Play Movies 147 Controls...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Volume button Front camera Power button IrLED Speaker Light sensor Multipurpose jack Touch screen Memory card slot Recent apps button Home button Back button Microphone Rear camera GPS antenna S Pen Headset jack Flash Speaker...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This may cause sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

  • 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: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
  • Page 11 • 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 12: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing 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. •...
  • Page 13 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 14: Replacing The S Pen Nib

    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. → Settings → General → Storage → Format SD card → On the Home screen, tap Format SD card →...

  • Page 15: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Do not let your finger get caught between the tweezers and the nib. • Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction. • Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen. •...

  • Page 16: 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. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode.

  • Page 17: 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 Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Smart screen feature activated Synced with the web Connected to computer Alarm activated...

  • Page 18: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen 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 19 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. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part.
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22 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. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Samsung Smart Pause

    Basics Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → Controls → Smart screen, and then tap Smart On the Home screen, tap pause to add a checkmark. During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.
  • Page 25 Basics Using the Multi Window screen Flick your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen to view the Multi Window panel. Tap and hold an application on the Multi Window panel and drag it to the screen. The application is launched.
  • Page 26 Basics Using Multi Window applications Drag the circle between the application windows in any direction to adjust the size of the windows. Select an application window, and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle and use one of the following: •...
  • Page 27 Basics Creating a window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi Window applications. → Create, enter a title, and then tap OK. On the Multi Window panel, tap Rearranging applications on the Multi Window panel You can rearrange the applications on the Multi Window panel.
  • Page 28 Basics Using the same application in multiple windows Use this feature to launch the same application in multiple windows at the same time. From the Multi Window panel, tap and hold an application and drag it to the screen. appears next to the application icon if it supports this feature.

  • Page 29: Using The S Pen

    • The nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • If 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 30 Basics Air command Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen to display air command. With this feature, you can directly use the following actions: • Action Memo: Turn your handwriting into an actionable link to one of a range of useful features.
  • Page 31 Basics Capturing screenshots Tap Screen Write on the air command. Alternatively, with the S Pen button pressed, tap and hold the screen until you hear a click. It is possible to draw, write on, or crop a screenshot. The screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

  • Page 32: Air View

    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 a circular shape. •...

  • Page 33: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 34: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen Turn on the device to view the Magazine home screen. To launch an application from the Magazine home screen, tap its widget or icon. To view other panels, scroll left or right. A widget Application icons...
  • Page 35 Basics Viewing all applications On the Magazine home screen, tap to view all applications. The Applications screen appears. <Magazine home screen> <Applications screen> To return to the Magazine home screen, press the Home button.
  • Page 36 Basics Rearranging widgets on the Magazine home screen Adding a widget or panel Pinch your fingers together on the Magazine home screen. The Edit page screen appears. Select a panel to edit at the top of the screen, select widgets to add to the panel, and then tap Done.
  • Page 37 Basics After you tap Done, the screen returns to the Magazine home screen. • You can add up to six widgets to a panel. • You can use up to five panels, and at least one panel must remain on the Magazine home screen.
  • Page 38 Basics Removing a panel from the Magazine home screen Pinch your fingers together on the Magazine home screen. On the Edit page screen, tap and hold a panel to delete. The trash can appears at the top of the Home screen. Drag the panel to the trash can and release it when the trash can turns red.
  • Page 39 Basics Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen. • Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.
  • Page 40 Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Pinch on the screen and tap Moving a panel Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.

  • Page 41: Applications Screen

    Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Play Store or Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 42: Using Applications

    Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings. Tap Samsung → Help on the Applications screen. Select a category to view tips. To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap To search for keywords, tap...

  • Page 43: 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 44 Basics Entering uppercase Tap Shift before entering a character. For all caps, tap Caps lock. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location.
  • Page 45 Basics Direct pen input On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Controls → S Pen → Direct pen input, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right. When you are hovering the S Pen over a text field, appears at the upper left corner of the text field.

  • Page 46: 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. 142) Ensure that the Wi-Fi connection is active before using Internet applications. Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Setting Up User Profiles

    Basics Setting up user profiles Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. By setting up multiple user profiles, several users can share the device without affecting others’ personal settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. On the Applications screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 49 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 50: Securing The Device

    Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a signature On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Signature.
  • Page 51 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 52: Upgrading The Device

    Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognizes 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 53: Communication

    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. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact...
  • Page 54 Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
  • Page 55 Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts Tap → Share namecard via → Multiple contacts, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
  • Page 56 Communication Managing groups Select a group, tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Done. Default groups cannot be deleted. • Edit: Change the group settings. •...

  • Page 57: 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 for a private email account, such as Gmail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
  • Page 58 Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tap to checkmark 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 59: Gmail

    Communication Gmail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google → Gmail on the Applications screen. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This application may be labeled differently depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 60: Hangouts

    Communication Labels Gmail uses labels rather than folders. When Gmail is launched, it displays messages labeled Inbox. Select a label in ALL LABELS to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap → Change labels, and then select the label to assign.

  • Page 61: Twitter

    Communication Twitter Use this application to stay connected with your social network on Twitter. Tap Twitter on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 62: 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. Tap 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 63: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap Saved pages → Saved pages. To view saved webpages, 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 Web & network e-Meeting Use this application to host or attend an e-meeting with devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You can also share files with your colleagues or friends. To use this application, all devices to be used in the meeting must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 67 Web & network Check the network information, set details for the meeting, and then tap Done. , select files, and then tap Done. To add files to share in the meeting, tap Done View the network information. Meeting information Use a password. Set a password and the security level for the meeting.
  • Page 68 Web & network A meeting session is created. The file added when the meeting session is created appears on the screen, or if no file is added, the whiteboard appears on the screen. Access additional options. View the shared file. <Meeting session with a file>...
  • Page 69 Web & network Select a Wi-Fi network. Select the meeting to join and tap Join meeting. Enter your name and tap Done. Then, you can enter the meeting session. You can view files or content that the host shares. Using the Meeting session screen Host screen When you are the host, you can open a file and move to the next pages in the file, or display the whiteboard and write on it.
  • Page 70 Web & network The selected file is added to the file list. Tap a file to open it. Display the whiteboard. Access additional options. File list Host icon Displaying the whiteboard Tap Show Whiteboard at the top right of the screen. The whiteboard appears on the screen.
  • Page 71 Web & network • Open new file: Open new files. • Meeting notes: Create meeting minutes using S Note. • Message Box: Send messages to attendees. • Show received messages: Set the device to display the text of a new message from attendees.

  • Page 72: Webex

    Web & network Closing or exiting the meeting Tap → Close meeting or Exit meeting. When the network connection fails during a meeting When the host is disconnected, • End the meeting or connect to the same network again to continue the meeting. •...
  • Page 73 Web & network Signing up for an account Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. Tap Get an account on the sign in screen. Sign up for a WebEx account. The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen. You cannot use this application if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing that WebEx is not available in the region.
  • Page 74 Web & network Enter the registered email address and tap Next. Enter the password and tap Sign in. The WebEx screen appears on the device. Create a meeting Refresh the meeting session. list. Join a meeting Close the session by entering application.
  • Page 75 Web & network The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Start or end a video Turn the meeting. microphone on or off. Start or end an audio meeting.
  • Page 76 Web & network Joining a meeting session To join a meeting, use one of the following methods. Joining a meeting by session number Launch WebEx. Sign in to your WebEx account. Tap → Join by number. Enter a session number to join and tap Join. A session number is created when a host creates a meeting session.
  • Page 77 Web & network Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings Launch WebEx. Sign in to your WebEx account. Select a meeting in My Meetings and tap Join. → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can join the audio meeting.
  • Page 78 Web & network Joining a meeting by calling a number. You can join a meeting by calling a session’s phone number on a smartphone. Call the number provided by the meeting’s host. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Running a meeting Running a video meeting →...
  • Page 79 Web & network Sharing the screen Share the current screen on your device with participants. Only the person designated as the presenter can share one’s screen. The person who creates a meeting is designated as the presenter at the beginning of a meeting. Tap Share screen at the top of the screen if you are the presenter.

  • Page 80: Remote Pc

    If the meeting is still running, reconnect to the meeting. If the meeting has ended, restart the meeting. 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. Remote PC Use this application to view and control your computer’s screen on your device when...
  • Page 81 Tap Start. Start the application. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. View the tutorial and tap Next. The registration process is completed and the Remote PC screen appears on the screen.
  • Page 82 On your computer, launch the web browser and visit remotepc.rview.com . Tap Sign in, enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap Sign in again. You must sign in to the same Samsung account that you use on your device.
  • Page 83 • Password: The password to use with Remote PC. Set a password between six to twenty-four characters including numbers and symbols. Registration information for the computer will be uploaded to the Samsung server via the Internet. will appear on the task bar when the registration process is over.
  • Page 84 Web & network Connecting devices remotely Tap Remote PC on the Applications screen. Tap Check Connection (Refresh) to check the connection between the device and the computer. View the name of the computer. Connect the device and the computer remotely. Tap ON computer.
  • Page 85 Web & network Controlling the computer on the device After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device. You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device. Scroll through the screen.
  • Page 86 The computer's file The device's file manager manager The file transfer is complete. 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.

  • Page 87: Sidesync 3.0

    (AP). • SideSync 3.0 must be installed on both your tablet and smartphone. If it is not installed on a device, download and install it from Samsung Apps or Play Store. • SideSync 3.0 operates only on a device with Android 4.3 or higher.
  • Page 88 Web & network The tablet searches for available devices automatically. Select a smartphone from the list of detected smartphones.
  • Page 89 Web & network Tap OK on the confirmation window. The smartphone’s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone’s screen is turned off. SideSync is ready to use.
  • Page 90 Web & network Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use applications in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messages, or chat with others. Some features such as Phone, Camera, and Screen Mirroring may not work in the virtual smartphone screen.
  • Page 91 Web & network • Share the web browser screen ( ): Open the same webpage in the web browser of your tablet. • Virtual smartphone screen: View and control the smartphone’s screen. The actions you take in the virtual smartphone screen are also applied to the actual smartphone. Moving the virtual smartphone screen Drag and drop the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location.
  • Page 92 Web & network Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen, the tablet’s keyboard appears. Enter text using the keyboard. Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen It is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen at the same time.
  • Page 93 Web & network Playing music or videos on the tablet Play music or videos stored in the smartphone via the screen and speaker of the tablet. Open a music or video file in the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet. Selected file is played with the screen and speaker of the tablet.
  • Page 94 Web & network My Files is launched in the tablet’s screen. Select a folder to save the file in and tap Done. Done My Files The file is copied and saved in the tablet. Copying files from the tablet to the smartphone Tap and hold a file on the tablet’s screen.

  • Page 95: Watchon

    Use this application to use your tablet as a remote control for your TV or to watch live TV on your mobile device. Tap Samsung → WatchON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 96: Music

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music 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 the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 97 Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Player → 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 98: 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. 105) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
  • Page 99 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. • Auto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
  • Page 100 Media • Eraser: 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. To restore the original photo, tap , and then tap the highlighted area. To get the best shot, follow these tips.
  • Page 101 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 While recording, use the following actions: •...
  • Page 102 Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • Use the Volume button to zoom in or out. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
  • Page 103 Media Share shot Tap → , and then select one of the following: • Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • Buddy photo share: Set the device to recognize a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
  • Page 104 Media • Save as: Set the device to save both the rich tone photo and original photo, or only the rich tone photo. • Video stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake reduces blurring due to movement of the camera. • Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. •...

  • Page 105: Gallery

    Media Shortcuts Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. Tap and tap and hold a shortcut icon. Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen. Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.
  • Page 106 Media Viewing images using the motion feature Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Controls → Motions, drag the Motions switch to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature. To stop using a motion feature, turn off the switch for the feature.
  • Page 107 Media • Rotate right: Rotate clockwise. • Crop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it. • Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • Details: View image details. • Settings: Change the Gallery settings. Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:...
  • Page 108 Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap . • When viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others or share them via social network services.

  • Page 109: Video

    Media Organizing with folders Create a folder to organize images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another. To create a new folder, tap . Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tap images or videos to add checkmarks in the selection box.

  • Page 110: Youtube

    Media Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.

  • Page 111: Flipboard

    Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Tap Uploads → , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap UPLOAD. Flipboard Use this application to access your personalized magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.

  • Page 112: Nytimes

    Media NYTimes Use this application to view articles from the New York Times. Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To search for articles, tap , and then enter a keyword in the search field. SketchBook for Galaxy Autodesk Sketchbook for Galaxy is a professional-grade paint and drawing application.

  • Page 113: 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 114: Samsung Apps

    Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 115: Play Movies

    Application & media stores Play Movies Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies. Tap Google → Play Movies on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen.

  • Page 116: Utilities

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice memos. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap Start to set the default cover and template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 117 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 to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.
  • Page 118 Utilities Using the eraser tool A drawn line is recognized as a series of short strokes. You can choose to erase entire lines by and tapping Erase line by line to place a checkmark in the selection box, or to tapping erase segments of a line by removing the checkmark.
  • Page 119 Utilities Inserting multimedia files to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an idea sketch → Idea Sketch, and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images. To add your own sketches to the list, tap , and then draw an image in the sketch panel.
  • Page 120 Utilities Creating and managing charts Making a table → Easy chart → Table, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap Done. To enter data in the table, tap a table cell. To add or delete columns, tap → Add column or Delete column. To add or delete rows, tap →...
  • Page 121 Utilities Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap a chart or table, tap Edit chart, and then use the following options: • Tap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • Tap an item, tap , and then edit values. The available options may vary depending on the chart type.
  • Page 122 Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. on the note cover to access the following options: • Delete: Delete the note. • Share via: Share the note with others. • Export: Export the note as an image file or a PDF file. •...

  • Page 123: Action Memo

    Action Memo Use this application to compose a handwritten memo and quickly perform one of the useful features provided with Action Memo. Tap Samsung → Action Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos , write a memo, and then tap .

  • Page 124: Calendar

    Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To create a memo, tap To edit the memo, tap the memo. To search for a memo, tap To delete memos, tap To send memos to other, tap → Share via. To change the view mode, tap →...
  • Page 125 Utilities Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. To attach a map showing the location of the event, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears.

  • Page 126: Dropbox

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

  • Page 127: Drive

    Utilities Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Once you sign in, tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes. Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage.
  • Page 128 Utilities To search for recently-used documents, tap Recent Documents. Reading documents Tap a document in Recent Documents or in a folder. Tap or , and then use one of the following functions: Word processor • Find: Search for text. • Zoom: Change the view size. •...
  • Page 129 Utilities Spreadsheet • Find: Search for text. • Zoom: Change the view size. • Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Sort: Sort cells by specific criteria. • Show Formulas: View the formulas inside cells instead of their calculated results. •...

  • Page 130: Alarm

    Utilities Alarm Use this application to set alarms for important events. Tap Samsung → Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.

  • Page 131: World Clock

    Utilities World Clock Use this application to check the time in many major cities in the world. Tap World Clock on the Applications screen. Creating clocks and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply Daylight Savings Time, tap → Select, select a clock, and then tap → DST settings. Deleting clocks Tap →...
  • Page 132 S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap Samsung → S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 133: Google

    Utilities S Finder Use this application to search for a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more. Tap S Finder on the air command. Tap the search field, and then enter search criteria. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a keyword to search for.

  • Page 134: Voice Search

    Scrapbook Use this application to create your own digital scrapbook with content from webpages, videos, and more. Tap Samsung → Scrapbook on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Creating categories...

  • Page 135: My Files

    Utilities Collecting items While viewing webpages, or videos, with the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. Tap Scrapbook from the list of applications that appears at the bottom of the screen, select a category, and then tap Done to add the selected area. Alternatively, tap Scrapbooker on the air command, draw a line around an area, select a category, and then tap Done.
  • Page 136 Utilities After selecting a category, tap , and then use one of the following options: • Select: Select files or folders. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add to Favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders. •...

  • Page 137: Downloads

    Utilities Changing the view mode to change the view mode. Creating folders , enter a name for the folder, and then tap OK. Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in Favourite folders. Select a folder and tap → Add to Favourite folders.

  • Page 138: Evernote

    Use this application to create, synchronize, and share multimedia notes. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently. Tap Samsung → Evernote on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 141: 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 142: Settings

    Settings Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap . • Advanced: Customize Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. •...
  • Page 143 Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap .
  • Page 144 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • Mode: Select a method to collect your location data. • My places: Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth features to find your current location. More networks Customize settings to control connections with other devices or networks.

  • Page 145: Device

    • Pen attach/detach sound: Set the device to emit a sound when the S Pen is inserted or pulled out from the slot. • Samsung applications: Change the notification settings for Email and S Planner. • Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
  • Page 146 Settings • Screen mode: – Adapt display: Use this mode for optimizing the display according to the display settings. – Dynamic: Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid. – Standard: Use this mode for normal surroundings. – Movie: Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a dark room. •...
  • Page 147 Settings • Ink effect: Change the colour for the ink effect. • Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognize your wake up command when the screen is locked. • Action Memo on lock screen: Set the device to launch Action Memo when you double- tap the locked screen with the S Pen button pressed.
  • Page 148 Settings Notification panel Customize the items that appear on the notifications panel. • Brightness and volume: Set the device to display the brightness and volume adjustment bars on the notifications panel. • Recommended apps: Set the device to display a list of recommended applications on the notifications panel based on your actions, such as connecting a headset to the device.
  • Page 149 • Google subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings. • Samsung Subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings.

  • Page 150: 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. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions.
  • Page 151 • Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • Pen detection: Change to handwriting recognition mode when the input field has been tapped by the S Pen. • Help: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap •...
  • Page 152 Settings Voice search • Language: Select a language for the voice recognition. • “OK Google” Hotword detection: Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search application. • Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action.
  • Page 153 Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • Disable pen detection: Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen. • Pointer: Set the device to display the S Pen pointer when hovering the S Pen over the screen.
  • Page 154 Settings Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Zoom: Set the device to zoom in or out while viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages, when you tap and hold two points with your fingers and then tilt the device back and forth.

  • Page 155: General

    General Accounts 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 156 Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. • Automatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open.
  • Page 157 • 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 158: Google Settings

    Settings • Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • Unknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store. •...

  • Page 159: Troubleshooting

    • 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, 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 restart the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Signals are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network. Move to another area and try again.
  • Page 161 • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
  • Page 162 • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 163 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 164: Health And Safety

    • Use only Samsung-approved charger specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery and charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
  • Page 165 Health and Safety • Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device and charger from damage • Avoid exposing your device to very cold or very hot temperatures. •...
  • Page 166 If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre • Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
  • Page 167 Health and Safety without taking your eyes off the road. • Suspend use in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely.
  • Page 168 Health and Safety burn symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation. Use caution when exposed to flashing lights • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. •...
  • Page 169 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken • Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution •...
  • Page 170 Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data.
  • Page 171 Health and Safety • In the event your device is lost or stolen, change the passwords on your accounts to protect your personal information. • Avoid using applications from unknown sources and lock your device with a pattern, password, or PIN. Do not distribute copyright-protected material •...
  • Page 172 THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time.
  • Page 173 Health and Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if they cause damage or a defect to the device.
  • Page 174 SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR value for the SM-P900 is: Body: 1.02 W/kg This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body.
  • Page 175 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 (CA). 01/2014. Rev.1.0...

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