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Getting started10Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the devic

Utilities100CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.On the Applications screen, tap Setti

Utilities101DriveUse this application to save and share files with others via the Google Drive service by selecting files from the device, or creating

Utilities102ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer,

Utilities103Stopping alarmsDrag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified len

Utilities104CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities105To edit the profile, press the Menu button, tap Settings → Edit profile.Based on your physical statistics, the device calculates your basa

Utilities106Using the Walking mateSet a target number of steps and track your daily steps and burned calories.On the S Health home screen, tap → Pedo

Utilities107Using the Exercise mateSet an exercise goal and monitor your calories burned.On the S Health home screen, tap → Exercise.Access the S Hea

Utilities108To set an exercise goal and start exercising, tap SET WORKOUT GOAL. Set details, such as exercise type or goal, and then tap START.Move to

Utilities109Using the Food trackerSet a calorie goal and record your daily caloric intake.On the S Health home screen, tap → Food.Access the S Health

Getting started11Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the inc

Utilities110Managing weightRecord your weight changes and manage the weight data.On the S Health home screen, tap → Weight.Access the S Health menu s

Utilities111Configuring settings for S HealthOn the S Health home screen, press the Menu button, tap Settings, and then select one of the following:•

Utilities112S TranslatorUse this application to translate text into other languages.Tap S Translator on the Applications screen.Using S TranslatorSet

Utilities113Voice RecorderUse this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.Recording voice memosTap

Utilities114Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Pause playback.• / : Skip 6

Utilities115S VoiceUse this application to command the device by voice to dial a number, send a message, write a memo, and more.Tap S Voice on the App

Utilities116GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on t

Utilities117Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be av

Utilities118DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appl

Utilities119Scanning textAim the pointer at an image, document, or QR code.•Text: View the definition of extracted words.•Business cards: Make calls

Getting started123 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.•Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this c

120Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

121SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings122Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the

Settings123•Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them.•Auto-sync data: Set t

Settings124Tethering and Mobile hotspot•Mobile hotspot: Use the portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share the device’s mobile network connection with computers

Settings125Nearby devices•Content to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices.•Allowed devices: View the list of devices that

Settings126•Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen.•Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen.•Wake

Settings127•Font style: Change the font type for display text.•Font size: Change the font size.•Display battery percentage: Set the device to displ

Settings128Easy modeSelect a Home screen mode (standard or easy).CallCustomise the settings for calling features.•Call rejection: Reject calls from s

Settings129•Call accessories:–Automatic answering: Set the device to answer automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is

Getting started13Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengag

Settings130•Personalise call sound: Select a type of call sound to use with a headset.•Noise reduction: Set the device to remove background noise so

Settings131Power saving modeActivate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.•CPU performance: Set the device to limit some s

Settings132Language and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.LanguageSelect a

Settings133Google voice typingChange the voice input settings.•Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.•Block offensive words:

Settings134Text-to-speech options•Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•

Settings135•Motion:–Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message,

Settings136Air viewPreview content or view information in a pop-up window by pointing at an item with your finger.•Information preview: View informat

Settings137Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application da

Settings138•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device.Charge t

Settings139•Send security reports: Set the device to send security reports automatically when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.•Storage ty

Getting started14Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Settings140Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

141TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.Whe

Troubleshooting142The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the to

Troubleshooting143Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting144Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended

Troubleshooting145•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly

Troubleshooting146Data stored on the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot r

English (EU). 03/2015. Rev.1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject

Getting started15•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstabl

Getting started16Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact

Getting started171 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Push the memory card into the slot

Getting started18Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the

Getting started19Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b

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

20BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics21Icon MeaningNew text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedSilent mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or c

Basics22Finger gesturesTappingTo open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen

Basics23Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or

Basics24Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics25Picking 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

Basics26Panning to browseWhen 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

Basics27TiltingTap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.Palm motionsUse palm motions to contro

Basics28CoveringCover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.Air GestureUse this feature to control functions without touching the screen.Befo

Basics29Air browseMove your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, songs, or memos.Air moveTap and hold an icon with one hand,

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

Basics30Air call-acceptWhen a call comes in, move your hand to the left, and then to the right across the sensor to answer the call.Air ViewUse this f

Basics31Samsung Smart PauseUse this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → MY DEVICE → S

Basics32Activating Multi WindowUse this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.•Only applications on the Multi Window pa

Basics33Using Multi Window applicationsWhile using Multi Window applications, select an application window, tap the circle between the application win

Basics34•Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth f

Basics35Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

Basics36Setting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.1 On the Home screen, press the Menu button, and

Basics37Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Basics38Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Press the Menu button, tap Edit, tap and hold an applicat

Basics39Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Basics40HandwritingTap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested wo

Basics41Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 121)Turnin

Basics42Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) requires a Samsung accoun

Basics43Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.Connecting with Samsung Kie

Basics44Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T

Basics45Unlocking 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

46CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication47Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication48Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts.Sending a messagePr

Communication49Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.If the call waiting service is active, another cal

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout9 Buttons10 Package contents11 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery14 Charging the battery1

Communication50Call forwardingThe device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.Press the Menu button, tap Settings → Call → More set

Communication51ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication52Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• / : Make a voice or video call.• : C

Communication53Sharing contactsPress the Menu button, tap Share name card, select contacts, tap DONE, and then select a sharing method.Favourite conta

Communication54Business cardCreate a business card and send it to others.Tap Set my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and p

Communication55Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, press the Menu button, and then tap Schedule message. Set a time and date, and the

Communication56EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication57Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication58Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap to attach images, videos, music,

Communication59LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Table of Contents6115 S Voice116 Google117 Voice Search117 My Files118 Downloads118 TripAdvisor118 Optical ReaderTravel & local120 MapsSetting

Communication60PhotosUse this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.Tap Photos on the Applications scree

61Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network62HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, press the Menu button, a

Web & network63Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap → , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that app

Web & network64Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → Bluetooth → SCAN, and detected devices

Web & network65Samsung LinkUse this application to play content saved on remotely-located devices or web storage services over the Internet. You c

Web & network66Managing contents on a web storage serviceSelect a web storage service, and then view and manage your files.To transfer files betwe

Web & network67Creating a group for Group PlayWhen you create a Group Play session, other devices can join the session and share the content.When

Web & network68Using additional features in a Group Play sessionWhile sharing content with other devices, use the following features:• : Change t

Web & network69Reading information from an NFC tagPlace the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackNotication lightEarpieceProximity/Gesture sensorMenu buttonMicrophoneFront cameraPower butto

Web & network70WatchONUse this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies.Tap WatchON on the Applications screen.This

71MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.Playing musicSelect a music category, and then select a song

Media72To listen to songs at equal volume levels, press the Menu button, and then tap Settings → Smart volume.When Smart volume is activated, the volu

Media73CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 79)Tap Camera on

Media74Shooting modeSeveral photo effects are available.Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.•Auto: Use th

Media75•Eraser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background.Tap to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of mov

Media76Taking videosTaking a videoTap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .While recording, use the following action

Media77Zooming 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

Media78Configuring settings for CameraTap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera

Media79•Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a highe

Getting started8The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos.•Do not cover the antenna area wi

Media80Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods to zoom in an image:•Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.•Spread two fingers apart on any place

Media81•Print: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device.•Rename: Rename the file.•

Media82Making image collagesIn a folder, press the Menu button, tap Select item, select two to four images by ticking, and then press the Menu button,

Media83Tagging facesPress the Menu button, tap Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image. Tap th

Media84Story AlbumUse this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically.Tap Sto

Media85Creating albums by tag informationCreate albums by sorting photos by tag information, such as the location where an image was taken, subjects,

Media86Editing imagesTap the image of the page in an album.Add a caption.Select among various effects that are available.Send the image to others.Dele

Media87Creating albums with recommended photosWhen you take multiple photos in a location, the device suggests creating a new album based on the locat

Media88VideoUse this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen.Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video

Media89Using Popup Video playerUse this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop

Getting started9ButtonsButton FunctionPower•Press and hold to turn the device on or off.•Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device

Media90FlipboardUse this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.This application may not be availa

91Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores92Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps)Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more infor

Application & media stores93Play Movies & TVUse this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.Tap Play Movies & TV on t

94UtilitiesS MemoUse this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.Composing memosCreate m

Utilities95When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.When erasing the handwritten memo, tap onc

Utilities96To change the order of memos, press the Menu button, and then tap Change order.To move memos to another folder, press the Menu button, and

Utilities97S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then u

Utilities98Attaching memos to a dateTap and hold a date to select it and the memo pad appears.Syncing with Google CalendarOn the Applications screen,

Utilities99Searching for eventsPress the Menu button, tap Search, and then enter a keyword to search for.To view today’s events, tap TODAY at the top