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Getting started101 Remove the back cover.Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.Do not bend or twist the back cover

Settings100•Ringtones and keypad tones:–Ringtones: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls.–Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern.

Settings101Safety assistanceSet the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. Press and hold the Volume up button and the Volume down bu

Settings102•Show shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button.•Manage accessibi

Settings103Language and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.LanguageSelect a

Settings104•Cursor control: Enable or disable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard.•Handwriting: Custo

Settings105•Auto-start speaker: Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with S Voice.•Show body of message: Set

Settings106Text-to-speech options•Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•

Settings107Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application da

Settings108•Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this set

Settings109Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.BatteryView the amount of battery power consumed by your device.StorageV

Getting started11•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to

Settings110About deviceAccess device information and update device software.Google SettingsUse this application to configure settings for some feature

111TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting112Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting113Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting114Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting115Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

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Getting started12Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge th

Getting started13Charging with the chargerPlug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large end of the ch

Getting started14After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the e

Getting started15Inserting a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer a

Getting started16Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →

Getting started17Turning the device on and offWhen turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.P

Getting started18Locking and unlocking the deviceWhen not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off t

19BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

Basics20Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow

Basics21DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics22FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o

Basics23Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics24Picking upWhen you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed c

Basics25Quick setting panelFrom the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, tap to open the

Basics26Rearranging itemsAdding an application iconOn the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel previ

Basics27Removing a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.Setting wallpape

Basics28Locked screenThe locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets.Addin

Basics29Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you

Basics30Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i

Basics31Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics32HandwritingTap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested wo

Basics33Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 93)Turning

Basics34Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

Basics35Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics36Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics37Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four

Basics38Unlocking the deviceTurn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.If the unlock code is forgot

39CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™,

Communication40Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication41Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.Viewing call logsTa

Communication42Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when reje

Communication43Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Communication44Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication45Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Communication46Moving contactsMoving contacts to GoogleTap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google.Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in th

Communication47Favourite contactsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Search: Search for contacts.•Add to favourites: Add contacts to

Communication48Business cardCreate a business card and send it to others.Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, an

Communication49Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Scheduled message. Set a time and date, and then tap OK. The device will s

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery12 Charging the battery15

Communication50EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication51Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication52Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image

Communication53TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available

Communication54Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

55Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network56HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Sav

Web & network57Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

Web & network58Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices

59MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the device

Table of Contents6Travel & local90 Maps91 Local92 NavigationSettings93 About Settings93 Connections96 My device106 Accounts107 More110 Google S

Media60Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media61Camera etiquette•Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.•Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited

Media62•Continuous shot: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.•Sound & shot: Use this to take a photo with sound.Tap to take a photo. The

Media63Taking videosTaking a videoTap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .While recording, use the following action

Media64Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom i

Media65Configuring settings for CameraTap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera

Media66•Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a highe

Media67Viewing imagesLaunching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is aut

Media68•Photo note: Use this to write a note on the back of the image. Tap to edit the note.•Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard.•Print: Print t

Media69Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap to send them to oth

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMicrophoneProximity sensorMenu buttonMultipurpose jackEarpiecePower buttonHome buttonTouch screenFront cameraR

Media70VideoUse this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the devic

Media71YouTubeUse this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.This application may not be availab

Media72FM RadioListen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.Tap

Media73Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

74Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores75Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores76Play MusicUse this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Pl

77UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities78Viewing a memoTap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.Tap and use the following:•Delete: Delete the mem

Utilities79To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Do not u

Utilities80Changing calendar typeSelect one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the s

Utilities81When running Dropbox for the first time, tap Start to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.Once Dropbox is

Utilities82ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use

Utilities83Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified leng

Utilities84CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities85Voice RecorderUse this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.Recording voice memosTap t

Utilities86Managing voice memosIn the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following:•Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then sel

Utilities87Tips for better voice recognition•Speak clearly.•Speak in quiet places.•Do not use offensive or slang words.•Avoid speaking in dialecta

Utilities88Google NowLaunch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more

Utilities89•Search: Search for files.•View by: Change the view mode.•Sort by: Sort files or folders.•Settings: Change the file manager settings.Ad

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device

90Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local91Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local92NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,

93SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings94Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi-

Settings95•Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.•Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that a

Settings96Kies via Wi-FiConnect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network.My deviceLock screenChange settings for the locked screen.•Screen lock

Settings97•Shortcuts: Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen.This feature may not be available depending on the r

Settings98SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds,

Settings99•Call alerts:–Answer vibration: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call.–Call-end vibration: Set the device to vibr