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Getting started10S PenS Pen tipS Pen buttonName FunctionS Pen tip•Perform basic S Pen actions. (p. 22)S Pen button•Perform advanced S Pen actions. (

Utilities100CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.Tap Settings → Cloud on

Utilities101ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or us

Utilities102Stopping alarmsDrag outside the circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.

Utilities103CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities104Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar up or down.• : Stop playback.• : Pause

Utilities105S VoiceUse this application to command by voice the device to dial a number, send a message, write a memo, and more.Tap S Voice on the App

Utilities106GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on t

Utilities107My FilesUse this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My Fi

108Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Travel & local109Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Getting started11•The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.•The supplie

Travel & local110LatitudeUse this application to share location information with friends.Tap Latitude on the Applications screen.This application

111SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings112BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount, and cu

Settings113Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.•Data roaming: Use the device to connect to

Settings114Nearby devices•File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-certified devices to access media files on your device.•Shared co

Settings115SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds

Settings116•Page Buddy: Set the device to open contextual pages based on your actions.•Screen mode: Select a display mode.•Brightness: Set the brig

Settings117Power savingActivate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.•CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some syste

Settings118Lock screenChange settings for securing the device.•Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature.•Lock screen options: Change the settin

Settings119SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devi

Getting started122 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.•Do not remove the protective tape covering the anten

Settings120•Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to t

Settings121Google voice typingTo change the voice input settings, tap .•Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.•Block offens

Settings122•Advanced:–Auto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a

Settings123Pointer speedAdjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files wit

Settings124•Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device.•Double tap to top: Set to

Settings125S PenChange the settings for using the S Pen.•Dominant hand: Select the hand used to write with to enhance S Pen inputs.•Pen attach/detac

Settings126Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

Settings127•TalkBack: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback.•Font size: Change the font size.•Negative colors: Reverse the display colou

Settings128•Select debug app: Select applications to debug and prevent errors when you pause debugging.•Wait for debugger: Set to prevent the select

129TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Getting started135 Replace the back cover.Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Push the SIM or US

Troubleshooting130Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting131Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting132Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting133Another 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 started14Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be a

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

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Getting started20Switching to silent modeUse one of the following methods:•Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.•P

21BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics22Using the touch screenUse only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen.•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other el

Basics23Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to

Basics24FlickingFlick 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

Basics25Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics26Picking 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

Basics27Panning to moveTap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the

Basics28Double-tappingDouble-tap the device to move to the top of a list of contacts or emails.RotatingWhile the screen is locked, tap and hold the sc

Basics29Turning overTurn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio.Shaking•Shake the device to search for Bluetoot

About this manual3Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to y

Basics30SweepingSweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture

Basics31TiltingTap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.MovingWhen the touch screen is turned

Basics32PageBuddyThe Page Buddy feature allows you to use specific applications based on your actions. Pages related to your actions appear in the fol

Basics33Opening a menuWith the S Pen button pressed, draw to open a list of the screen’s available options.Undoing the last actionWith the S Pen but

Basics34Capturing screenshotsWith the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshot

Basics35Selecting textWith the S Pen button pressed, drag left or right on the text to select. If you drag between lines, you may select unwanted text

Basics36Selecting and capturing an imageWith the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. The selected area is saved in the Gall

Basics37S Pen KeeperThe device alerts you if the S Pen is not kept near the device. Access the S Pen settings to activate or deactivate the feature.Qu

Basics38NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, devic

Basics39Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

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Basics40Removing an itemTap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns re

Basics41Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Basics42Closing an applicationClose applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.Press and hold the Home button, tap

Basics43Installing applicationsUse application stores, such as Samsung Apps to download and install applications.Uninstalling applicationsTap → Unin

Basics44Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics45Changing language keyboardsSlide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.HandwritingTap , and then write a word with a finge

Basics46Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 111)Turnin

Basics47Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

Basics48Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics49Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

5Table of ContentsGetting started8 Device layout9 Buttons10 S Pen10 Package contents11 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery14 Charging the

Basics50Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more

Basics51Upgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service pro

52CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication53Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication54• → Noise reduction off: Deactivate the noise reduction feature that removes background noise so that the other party can hear you mor

Communication55Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting

Communication56Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Communication57Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication58Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Communication59Syncing with Samsung ContactsTap → Merge with Samsung account.Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list

Table of Contents6101 Clock103 Calculator103 Voice Recorder105 S Voice106 Google106 Voice Search107 My Files107 DownloadsTravel & local108 Map

Communication60Contact groupsAdding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing groupsTap ,

Communication61MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication62Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication63Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap

Communication64Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

Communication65LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication66Switching between chatsScroll left or right.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap → Clear c

Communication67ChatONUse this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number.Tap ChatON on the Applications screen.This applicatio

68Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network69HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap

Table of Contents7120 Language and input123 Cloud123 Back up and reset123 Add account123 Motion125 S Pen125 Accessory126 Date and time126 Accessi

Web & network70BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

Web & network71AllShare CastUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle, and then share your contents.•

Web & network72Sharing filesSelect a device or web storage, select a file, tap , and then use the following options:•Send to Nearby Users: Share

Web & network73NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use thi

Web & network74S BeamUse the S Beam feature to send data, such as music, videos, images, and documents.Do not send copyright-protected data via S

75MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media76Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media77Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur

Media78•Sunset: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts.•Dawn: Use this setting for very subtle colours.•Fall color: Use this set

Media79Panoramic photosA panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.Tap → Shooting mode → Panorama.Tap and move the came

8Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackNotication lightEarpieceProximity/Light sensorMenu buttonMicrophoneFront cameraPower buttonH

Media80Recording modeSwitch between the front and rear camera.Change the ash setting.Change recording mode.Select among various eects that are avail

Media81Use one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zo

Media82•White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighti

Media83•Video quality: Set the quality level for videos.•Storage: Select the memory location for storage.•Reset: Reset the camera settings.Shortcut

Media84Zooming 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

Media85•Print: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers.•Detect text: Launch Photo reader to ex

Media86Tagging facesWhen viewing an image, tap → Face tag → On. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and t

Media87Video PlayerUse this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen.•Avoid locking the device’s screen while play

Media88Using Pop-up Video playerPop-up Video player allows you to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap

Media89Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

Getting started9The 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

Media90Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

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

Application & media stores93Game HubUse this application to access games.Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen.Scroll left or right and select a

94UtilitiesS NoteUse this application to create a note using images and voice recordings.Tap S Note on the Applications screen.The S Pen can be used t

Utilities95Composing notesAppend another page to the current note.Undo and redo the last action.Insert a multimedia file.Make a voice recording to ins

Utilities96Inserting multimedia files or a voice recordingTap to insert multimedia files. Tap to insert a voice recording.Insert a multimedia file

Utilities97To move notes to another folder, tap → Move.To change the S Note settings, tap → Settings.To view the tutorial for S Note, tap → Tutori

Utilities98To 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

Utilities99Changing calendar typeTap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. A pinch g