• A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
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About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...
Google+ Basics Photos 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 Samsung Link Notifications Group Play Home screen...
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Table of Contents Media Alarm World clock Music Calculator Camera S Translator Gallery S Voice Story Album S Finder Video Google Video Editor Voice Search YouTube Scrapbook Flipboard 100 My Files Businessweek+ 102 TripAdvisor NYTimes 102 Evernote SketchBook for Galaxy 102 KNOX Application &...
Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button Front camera Light sensor Touch screen Speaker Menu button Home button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Rear camera S Pen slot Headset jack Flash Speaker GPS antenna Memory card slot...
• D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
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.
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• I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...
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.
Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Hold the nib with the tweezers firmly, and then pull it out. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •...
Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.
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 Alarm activated S Pen removed...
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. •...
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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.
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Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage 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. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.
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.
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Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. 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.
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.
Basics Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → CONTROLS → Smart screen, and then tick Smart On the Home screen, tap pause. During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.
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Basics Using a split screen Multi Window Use this feature to run applications in a split screen. Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen.
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Basics Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location. You can launch the same application in a split screen at the same time. Only applications with next to its icon support this feature. Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them.
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Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. Creating a Multi Window combination Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination. Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window. →...
• T he pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
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Basics Launching Action Memo With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to launch Action Memo. Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by tapping to perform various actions, such as adding contacts or sending an email. With the memo selected, draw a line around an area with the S Pen to perform actions with the selected area.
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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: • A ction memo: Write a memo, and then select it by drawing a line around it to take actions related to the memo.
Basics Opening available options Some items have contextual menus that make the S Pen pointer glow. Air view Use this feature to perform various functions while the S Pen is hovering over the screen. → Settings → CONTROLS → S Pen → Air view, and then drag On the Home screen, tap the Air view switch to the right.
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.
Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding items Tap and hold an application or a folder from the Applications screen, and then drag it to the...
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.
Basics Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget.
Basics Uninstalling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Disabling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. → Show disabled apps, select the To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap applications, and then tap DONE.
To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
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Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
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Basics Direct pen input On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONTROLS → S Pen → Direct pen input, and then drag the Direct pen input switch to the right. When hovering the S Pen over a text field, icon appears at the upper left corner of the text field.
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. 104) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
Basics Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Galaxy Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.
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.
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.
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.
Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.
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.
→ Move device contacts to → Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Move device contacts to → Samsung account. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap CONTACTS. Importing contacts → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts → Select, select contacts, tap , and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap FAVOURITES.
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Communication Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • E dit group: Change the group settings. • R emove from group: Remove members from the group. • S end message: Send a message to a group’s members. •...
Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap NEXT for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap MANUAL SETUP for a company email account.
Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Compose a message. Reply to the message. Forward the message. Delete the message. Add this email address to the contacts list.
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Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap to add more recipients. → Attach file to attach images, videos, music, and others. Tap → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. Tap →...
Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting.
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 access additional options while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the title to select it.
Web & network Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap BOOKMARKS → SAVED PAGES. Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. Sharing webpages → Share. To share a webpage address with others, tap To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share.
• D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS →...
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.
Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. 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.
Web & network Peel Smart Remote Use this application to use the device as a remote control for TVs and entertainment systems. Tap Peel Smart Remote on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Search for other devices to play the file.
Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap 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.
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 69) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
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Media • R ich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio. • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving objects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving object.
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: •...
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Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
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Media Share shot → , and then select one of the following: • S hare shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • B uddy photo share: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
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Media • I SO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film- camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects. • V ideo stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving.
Media • F lash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • V oice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. • C ontextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album.
Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
Media • P rint: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • R ename: Rename the file. • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. •...
Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others or share them via social network services. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.
Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. To start Story Album, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos, and then tap Sharing videos → Select, select videos, tap → Share via, 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.
Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. to display full screen.
Media Businessweek+ Use this application to get the latest news about finance, business, market data, and more. Tap Businessweek+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. NYTimes Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more. Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen.
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 the search field to search for a keyword.
Application & media stores Galaxy Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Galaxy Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Application & media stores Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies & TV 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 or stream music from the Google cloud service.
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 NEXT to set the default cover and a template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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Utilities 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. Save the current setting as a pen profile. Change the pen type. Change the line thickness.
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Utilities Editing handwritten notes Select a handwritten note to cut, move, resize, or transform it. When jotting down or drawing a note, tap . Then, tap the note or draw a line around it to select and edit it. To move the note to another location, select the note, and then drag it to a new location. To resize the note, select the note, and then drag the frame handle.
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Utilities Inserting multimedia files → Insert to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an idea sketch → Insert → Idea Sketch, and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images. → Create, and then draw an image in the sketch To add your own sketches to the list, tap panel.
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Utilities Creating and managing charts Making a table → Insert → Easy chart → Table, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap DONE. • T o enter data in the table, tap a table cell. •...
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Utilities Editing a chart Tap and hold a chart or table, tap Edit chart, and then use the following options: • T ap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • T ap an item, tap , and then edit values.
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Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. on the note cover to access the following options: • D elete: Delete the note. • S hare: Share the note with others. •...
Utilities Action Memo Use this application to compose a handwritten memo and quickly perform one of the useful features provided with Action Memo. With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to launch Action Memo. Composing memos Write a memo, and then tap .
Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To edit the memo, tap the memo. To create a memo, tap → Search. To search for a memo, tap To delete memos, tap and hold memos, and then tap →...
Utilities Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap VIEW MORE OPTIONS to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.
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 → GENERAL → Cloud.
Utilities Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or tap Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account. Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. Browse folders.
Utilities • S creen Conversion: Apply animation or transition effects to slides. • V iew Settings: Change the view mode settings. • R ead All: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • F ilter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. •...
Utilities Sharing documents Share documents with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi. While sharing documents, you can write a note or draw on the screen. To create a sharing group, tap View Together → . Select a document to share, enter a name and password for the sharing group, and then tap OK.
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 World clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap World clock on the Applications screen.
Utilities S Translator Use this application to translate text into other languages. Tap S Translator on the Applications screen. To start S Translator, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions. S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.
Utilities Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. To activate this feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen, and then drag the Wake up in lock screen switch to the right. S Finder Use this application to search for a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more.
Utilities Search scope → Settings → Tablet search, and then tick the To select what applications to search, tap items to search for. Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time.
Utilities Scrapbook Use this application to create your own digital scrapbook with content from webpages, videos, and more. Tap Scrapbook on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Creating categories → Edit category, select a layout from the list, enter a name, and then tap DONE. Collecting items When there is content you want to collect, such as a part of a webpage, open the air command and tap Smart select or Image clip.
Utilities My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Viewing files Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria. From the left pane of the screen, select one of the following categories: •...
Utilities → Rename: Rename a file or folder. • • → Add to favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders. → Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen. •...
Utilities TripAdvisor Use this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel. You can also book for a room and share your reviews with others. Tap TripAdvisor on the Applications screen. To start TripAdvisor, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
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.
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.
Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ecent location requests: Set the device to display which applications use your current location information and their battery usage. •...
Settings DEVICE Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. • N otification ringtone: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages. • A dapt Sound: Personalise the sound for the ear you use most while listening to music. Display Change the settings for the display.
Settings Multi window Activate the Multi Window feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • O pen in split screen view: Set the device to activate the Multi Window feature when you open files from My Files or Video. Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen.
Settings Font Change the settings for the font. • F ont style: Change the font type for display text. • F ont size: Change the font size. Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. •...
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– Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. – Samsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. – Google subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings.
Select a display language for all menus and applications. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.
• P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing • L anguages: Select input languages for text input.
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Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • D isable pen detection: Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen. • P ointer: Set the device to show the S Pen pointer when the S Pen is hovering over the screen.
Settings Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Z oom: 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.
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. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
Settings Accessories Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • C PU performance: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • S creen output: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. •...
Wi-Fi. • G o to website: Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
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• R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
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The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
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• F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
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• I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
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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.
• S amsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence. Remove the memory card and the S Pen from the device.
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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 10/2015. Rev.1.0...
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