Samsung SM-P600 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SM-P600 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Indicator icons Google+ Using the touch screen ChatON Control motions Twitter Palm motions Using the S Pen Air view Web & network Samsung Smart Pause Internet Samsung Smart Scroll Chrome Activating Multi Window Bluetooth Notifications Screen Mirroring Notifications panel Samsung Link...
  • Page 6 102 KNOX SketchBook for Galaxy Businessweek+ NYTimes Travel & local 103 Maps Application & media stores Play Store Settings Samsung Hub Samsung Apps 104 About Settings Play Books 104 Connections Play Movies & TV 107 Device Play Music 111 Controls...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

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

    Getting started • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • D o not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • D o 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

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.
  • Page 10: 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 11 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
  • Page 12: 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: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...
  • Page 13: 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 14: Replacing The S Pen Nib

    Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Hold the nib with the tweezer firmly, and then pull it out. Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.
  • Page 15: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device on and off. •...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume

    Getting started Adjusting the volume Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video. Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods: • P ress and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode. •...
  • Page 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. • D o 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.
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 →...
  • Page 22 Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. • S ome applications do not allow screen rotation. • S ome applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. 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 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. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated.
  • Page 24: Using The S Pen

    Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Using the S Pen The included S Pen can be used to easily select items or perform functions. Actions using the S Pen with the button pressed provide additional conveniences, such as screen capture. Pull out the S Pen from the slot to use it.
  • Page 25 • T he pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 Basics Using air command Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen. In most case, air command appear on the screen when pressing the S Pen button. Use the following actions: • A ction Memo: Launch Action Memo. •...
  • Page 28: Air View

    You can scroll through panels or lists by moving the S Pen pointer to an edge (top/bottom/ left/right) of the screen. Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen. → Settings → Controls → Smart screen, and then tick Smart On the Home screen, tap pause.
  • Page 29: Samsung Smart Scroll

    Basics Samsung Smart Scroll Use this feature to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device. → Settings → Controls → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and On the Home screen, tap then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right. Tap Smart scroll, and then select a scroll type.
  • Page 30: Using Multi Window Applications

    Basics Using the Multi Window panel To show the Multi Window panel, tap and hold . The Multi Window panel appears on the left side of the screen. Select one application, and then drag another application to a new location. You can launch the same application on the two windows at the same time. To hide the Multi Window panel, tap and hold again.
  • Page 31: Notifications

    Basics Sharing files Drag an item you want to share to the other window to share the item from one window to another. Creating a paired window Use this feature to save the combination of current running Multi Window applications. →...
  • Page 32: Home Screen

    Basics • P ower saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. • M ulti window: Set to use Multi Window. • S creen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. • A ir view: Activate or deactivate the air view feature. •...
  • Page 33 Basics Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: • A pps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen. •...
  • Page 34: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the On the Home screen, tap following: • G allery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
  • Page 35: Locked Screen

    Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.
  • Page 36: Using Applications

    Basics Rearranging panels Moving a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
  • Page 37: Applications Screen

    Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
  • Page 38: Help

    To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 39 Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type to change the keyboard type. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
  • Page 40: Entering Text By Voice

    Basics When this feature is enabled, you can do the following actions: • S end a handwritten message. • S et an alarm just by writing numbers. Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.
  • Page 41: 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. 104) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. •...
  • Page 42: 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 43: Transferring Files

    Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
  • Page 44: Securing The Device

    Basics Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.
  • Page 45: Setting A Password

    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 46: Upgrading The Device

    Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.
  • Page 47: 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.
  • Page 48: Importing Contacts

    → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. 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 Tap Contacts.
  • Page 49: Sharing Contacts

    Communication Sharing contacts → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • A dd to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. •...
  • Page 50: Managing Groups

    Communication Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • E dit: Change the group settings. • C reate: Make a new group. • R emove member: Remove members from the group. •...
  • Page 51: Email

    Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
  • Page 52: Google Mail

    Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Search for a message. Retrieve new messages. Forward the message. Delete the message. Add this email address to the contacts list.
  • Page 53: Reading Messages

    Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap Send. Tap +CC/BCC to add more recipients. to attach images. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. → Attach video to attach videos. →...
  • Page 54: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting.
  • Page 55: Chaton

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.
  • Page 56: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.
  • Page 57: Chrome

    Web & network 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. (p. 101) Sharing webpages → Share via. 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 via.
  • Page 58: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections →...
  • Page 59: 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 60: Samsung Link

    Tap Samsung Link on the Applications screen. To start Samsung Link, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 61: 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 62: Music

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 63: Creating Playlists

    Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap Smart volume may not be activated for some files. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level.
  • Page 64: 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. 71) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
  • Page 65: Shooting Mode

    Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
  • Page 66 Media • R ich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio. • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject.
  • Page 67: Taking A Video

    Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap Press the Shutter button to take photos while taking a video.
  • Page 68: Zooming In And Out

    Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
  • Page 69: Configuring Settings For Camera

    Media • Y ou can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD. • W hile taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone. Share shot →...
  • Page 70 Media • M etering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene. •...
  • Page 71: Gallery

    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.
  • Page 72: Playing Videos

    Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • D ouble-tap anywhere to zoom in. • S pread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.
  • Page 73: Deleting Images

    Media • P rint: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. 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. •...
  • Page 74: Sharing Images

    Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others or share them via social network services. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.
  • Page 75: Story Album

    Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. To start Story Album, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instruction.
  • Page 76: Video Editor

    Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.
  • Page 77: Youtube

    Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. to display full screen.
  • Page 78: My Magazine

    Media My Magazine Use this applications to make your own social magazine. On the Home screen, flick your finger up from the bottom of the screen. When running My magazine for the first time, tap Next, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Start.
  • Page 79: Flipboard

    Media Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick left on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard.
  • Page 80: Businessweek

    Media Businessweek+ Use this application to get the latest news about finance, business, and more. Tap Businessweek+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. NYTimes Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more. Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen.
  • Page 81: 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 82: Samsung Hub

    Application & media stores Samsung Hub Use this application to purchase, enjoy, and manage digital media content. Samsung Hub also promotes and recommends content that you may like. Tap Samsung Hub on the Applications screen. The types of content provided may vary depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 83: Play Books

    Application & media stores Play Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies &...
  • Page 84: Utilities

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice recordings. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap Start to set the default covers and a template. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the setup.
  • Page 85 Utilities When using the templates that have image frames, tap and hold an image frame, and then tap Images or Take picture to add an image. To delete a frame, tap and hold the frame, and then tap Delete. When jotting down a note, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.
  • Page 86 Utilities Using the selection tool Write a formula or draw a shape, and then tap . Draw a line around the formula or the shape to select it, and then tap Transform into → Shape or Formula to organise it. Inserting multimedia files to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more.
  • Page 87 Utilities Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap the chart or table → Edit chart, and then use the following options: • T ap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • T ap an item, and tap , and then write values, to correct with your finger or the S Pen.
  • Page 88 Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. on the note cover to access the following options: • D elete: Delete the note. • S hare via: Share the note with others. •...
  • Page 89: 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: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
  • Page 90: Deleting Events

    Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Google under My accounts, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → →...
  • Page 91: Polaris Office 5

    Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. Share documents with Browse folders.
  • Page 92: Reading Documents

    Utilities • S creen Conversion: Apply animation or transition effects to slides. • V iew Settings: Change the view mode settings. • R ead All: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • F ilter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. •...
  • Page 93: Dropbox

    Utilities Sharing documents Share documents with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi. While sharing documents, you can write a note or draw on the screen. To create a sharing group, tap View Together → . Select a document to share, enter a name and password for the sharing group, and then tap OK.
  • Page 94: Cloud

    Utilities Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 95: Alarm

    Utilities Alarm Use this application to set wake-up calls and alarms for important events. Tap Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Date and time Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.
  • Page 96: World Clock

    Utilities World Clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap World Clock on the Applications screen. Creating clocks , and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list or globe, and then tap To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings.
  • Page 97: Voice

    Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
  • Page 98: S Finder

    Utilities S Finder Use this application to search a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more. to launch S Finder. Tap and hold Tap the search field, and then enter search criteria. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a keyword.
  • Page 99: Scrapbook

    Utilities Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now →...
  • Page 100: 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 101: Downloads

    Utilities Adding shortcuts to folders → Add Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the shortcuts area. In a folder, tap shortcut. Adding FTP server shortcut to the device → Add FTP, enter details such as Add a FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area. Tap server address, user name, and password, and then tap Done.
  • Page 102: Evernote

    Utilities Evernote Use this application to create, synchronise, and share multimedia notes that you create. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently. Tap Evernote on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: Flight Mode

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap • V isibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. •...
  • Page 106: Location Services

    Settings Location services Change settings for location information permissions. • A ccess to my location: Set the device to allow applications to use your current location information. • U se GPS satellites: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location. •...
  • Page 107: Device

    Settings Device Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. • D efault notification sound: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages. •...
  • Page 108: Multi Window

    Settings • S creen mode: – Adapt display: Use this mode for optimising 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. –...
  • Page 109: Notification Panel

    Settings • P ersonal message: Edit the personal message. • O wner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • U nlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • I nk effect: Change the colour for the ink effect. The ink effect is available only with the S Pen.
  • Page 110 Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • A uto rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. •...
  • Page 111: Controls

    Settings • S ound balance: Adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset. • M ono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. • T urn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. •...
  • Page 112: Samsung Keyboard

    • P en detection: Set the device to open the handwriting panel when the field is tapped with the S Pen. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 113: Google Voice Typing

    Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap • C hoose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. •...
  • Page 114: Pointer Speed

    Settings Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Voice control Set the device to recognise voice commands for controlling your device. You can select the features to control with voice commands. S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen.
  • Page 115: Palm Motion

    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.
  • Page 116: 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. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
  • Page 117: Application Manager

    Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. • D ock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • A udio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
  • Page 118 • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
  • Page 119: Google Settings

    Settings • M ake passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • D evice administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device.
  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 121 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 122 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
  • Page 123: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera

    • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
  • Page 124 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 125 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 126 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 10/2013. Rev. 1.1...

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