• 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...
Table of Contents Getting started Transferring files Securing the device Device layout Upgrading the device Buttons Package contents Charging the battery Communication Inserting a memory card Contacts Turning the device on and off Email Holding the device Google Mail Locking and unlocking the device Hangouts Adjusting the volume Google+...
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Table of Contents Application & media stores Settings Play Store About Settings Samsung Apps Connections Play Books Device Play Movies & TV Controls Play Music General Play Games Google Settings Play Newsstand Troubleshooting Utilities Memo S Planner Dropbox Cloud Drive...
Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button Front camera Speaker Touch screen Recent apps button Home button Back button Memory card slot GPS antenna Rear camera Headset jack Speaker Microphone Multipurpose jack...
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.
• 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.
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. • W hen the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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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 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 →...
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.
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 Synced with the web Connected to computer Alarm activated Mute mode activated...
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers 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. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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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.
Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.
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 Using Multi Window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window tray can run. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. →...
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Basics Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue. Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.
Basics Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them. Some applications may not support this feature. Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window. Access the Multi Window options Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:...
Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. 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.
Basics • M ulti window: Set to use Multi Window. • S creen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • S mart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. •...
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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. •...
Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the following: •...
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 Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Basics Disabling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select the application, and then tap Enable. •...
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.
Basics 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. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.
Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and →...
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.
Basics Setting up user profiles Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised 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 →...
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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 pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.
Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
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.
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. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts.
Communication 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. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. to add contacts to favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: •...
Communication Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • D elete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Done. Default groups cannot be deleted. • E dit: Change the group settings. •...
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 Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled 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.
Communication Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select one of the following categories: •...
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 access additional options 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.
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Web & network Bookmarks → To bookmark the current webpage, tap To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one. History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap Saved pages →...
Web & network Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a new page Tap →...
• 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 Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. •...
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.
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.
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 60) 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.
Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap Manual focus is not available in video mode. Recording mode Display current mode.
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.
Media Configuring settings for Camera to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • P hoto size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.
Media Shortcuts Reorganise 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.
Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap Trimming segments of a video Select a video and tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.
Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • I n a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap . • W hen viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: •...
Media Organising with folders Create a folder to organise 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 tick images or videos.
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.
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.
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.
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 Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. To add a new category, tap → Add category, enter a category name, and then tap OK. To delete a category, tap →...
Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To search for a memo, tap To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a memo, and then tap . To print memos by connecting the device to a printer, tap → Select, select memos, and then tap .
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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. 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 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 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 Searching documents Tap Open to browse a document. While browsing a document, use one of the following options: • : Create a folder. • : Retrieve new documents. • : Sort documents and folders. • : Change the view mode. •...
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Utilities Presentation • F ind: Search for text. • Z oom: Change the view size. • D ocument Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • S lide Show: Start a slideshow from the first page. •...
Utilities • S earch: Search for text. • S end: Send the document to others or share it. • P roperties: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Z oom: Change the view size. •...
Utilities Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • L ocation alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •...
Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. To clear the history, tap 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. •...
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, tap → Settings → Voice wake-up, and then drag the Voice wake-up switch to the right. Tap Set wake-up command, and then set functions and voice commands.
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.
Utilities After selecting a category, tap , and then use one of the following options: • S elect: Select files or folders. • S ort by: Sort files or folders. • A dd to favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders. •...
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Utilities 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. Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut in Folders.
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. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → 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: View which applications request your current location information and their battery usage. • L OCATION SERVICES: View the location services your device is using. •...
Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. Device Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. •...
Settings Multi window Activate the Multi Window feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • O pen in multi window 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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• S amsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • A ssistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel.
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. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.
• S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
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Settings Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • H ide offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • A bout: View version information.
Settings Text-to-speech options • P REFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap • S peech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • L isten to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. •...
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.
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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.
Settings • U nknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store. • V erify apps: Set the device to allow Google to check applications for harmful behaviour before installing them. •...
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.
• 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.
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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). 03/2014. Rev.1.0...