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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. (

Utilities100Composing notesAppend another page to the current note.Undo and redo the last action.Insert a multimedia file.Make a voice recording to in

Utilities101Inserting multimedia files or a voice recordingTap to insert multimedia files. Tap to insert a voice recording.Insert a multimedia fil

Utilities102Viewing a noteTap the note thumbnail to open it.To move to other pages of the note, scroll left or right.To create a note, tap → Create n

Utilities103To 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 wit

Utilities104Changing calendar typeTap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. A pinch

Utilities105CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.Tap Settings → Cloud on

Utilities106ClockUse 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

Utilities107Stopping alarmsDrag outside the circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.

Utilities108CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities109Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the volume by dragging

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

Utilities110S 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

Utilities111GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on t

Utilities112My FilesUse this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My Fi

Utilities113Google WalletUse this application to add credit or debit card information for mobile payments or manage the payment history.Tap Google Wal

114Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

Travel & local115Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local116LatitudeUse this application to share location information with friends.Tap Latitude on the Applications screen.This application

Travel & local117Google EarthUse this application to explore any location in the world using the satellite map view.Tap Google Earth on the Applic

118SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings119BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount, and cu

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

Settings120Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.•Data roaming: Use the device to connect to

Settings121Nearby devices•File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-certified devices to access media files on your device.•Shared co

Settings122SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds

Settings123•Notification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel.•Multi window: Set to use Multi Window.•Page buddy: Set

Settings124Power saving modeActivate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.•CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some

Settings125Lock screenChange settings for securing the device.•Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature.•Lock screen options: Change the settin

Settings126SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devi

Settings127•Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to t

Settings128Google voice typingTo change the voice input settings, tap .•Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.•Block offens

Settings129•Advanced:–Auto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a

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

Settings130Pointer speedAdjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files wit

Settings131•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

Settings132S 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

Settings133Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disc

Settings134•TalkBack: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback.•Font size: Change the font size.•Negative colours: Reverse the display colo

Settings135•Wait for debugger: Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready.•Show touches: Set to show the point

136TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting137Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting138Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting139Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

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

Troubleshooting140Another 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 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.

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

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

Basics32Page BuddyUse this feature to use specific applications based on your actions. Pages related to your actions appear in the following condition

Basics33Using the S PenThe included S Pen can be used to easily select items or perform functions. Actions using the S Pen with the button pressed pro

Basics34Opening 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

Basics35Capturing screenshotsWith the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshot

Basics36Selecting 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

Basics37Selecting 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

Basics38S Pen KeeperWhen the touch screen is off and S Pen is removed from the device, the device displays a pop-up alert and emits a sound if you wal

Basics39NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, devic

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

Basics40Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

Basics41Removing 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

Basics42Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Basics43Closing an applicationClose applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.Press and hold the Home button, tap

Basics44Installing applicationsUse application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications.Uninstalling applicationsTap → Uni

Basics45Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics46Changing language keyboardsSlide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.HandwritingTap , and then write a word with a finge

Basics47Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 118)Turnin

Basics48Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

Basics49Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

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

Basics50Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics51Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more

Basics52Upgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service pro

53CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication54Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication55Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.Viewing call logsTa

Communication56Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting

Communication57Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call.During a

Communication58Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication59Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Table of Contents697 Readers Hub98 Video Hub98 Learning HubUtilities99 S Note102 S Planner104 Dropbox105 Cloud106 Clock108 Calculator108 Voice R

Communication60Syncing with Samsung ContactsTap → Merge with Samsung.Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.If a co

Communication61Contact groupsAdding contacts to a groupSelect a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.Managing groupsTap ,

Communication62MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication63Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication64Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap

Communication65Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

Communication66LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication67Switching between chatsScroll left or right.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap → Clear c

Communication68ChatONUse this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number.Tap ChatON on the Applications screen.This applicatio

69Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Table of Contents7119 Data usage119 More settings121 Home screen mode121 Blocking mode122 Sound122 Display123 Storage124 Power saving mode124 Bat

Web & network70HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap

Web & network71ChromeUse Chrome to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.This application may not be av

Web & network72BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

Web & network73AllShare CastUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle, and then share your contents.•

Web & network74Sharing filesSelect a device or web storage, select a file, tap , and then use the following options:•Send to Nearby Users: Share

Web & network75Joining another Group PlayTap another device under Join, enter the PIN code, and then tap OK.NFCYour device allows you to read near

Web & network76S BeamUse the S Beam feature to send data, such as music, videos, images, and documents.Do not send copyright-protected data via S

77MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media78Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media79Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur

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

Media80•Sunset: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts.•Dawn: Use this setting for very subtle colours.•Autumn colour: Use this

Media81Panoramic photosA panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.Tap → Shooting mode → Panorama.Tap and move the came

Media82Recording modeSwitch between the front and rear camera.Change the ash setting.Change recording mode.Select among various eects that are avail

Media83Use 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

Media84•White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighti

Media85•Video quality: Set the quality level for videos.•Storage: Select the memory location for storage.•Reset: Reset the camera settings.Shortcut

Media86Zooming 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

Media87•Edit: Launch Paper Artist or Photo editor to edit the image.•Set as: Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image.•Buddy photo share: Se

Media88Tagging facesWhen viewing an image, tap → Face tag → On. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and t

Media89Video PlayerUse this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen.•Avoid locking the device’s screen while play

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

Media90Using Popup Video playerUse this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop

Media91Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

Media92Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

93Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores94Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores95Game HubUse this application to access games.Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen.Scroll left or right and select a

Application & media stores96Purchasing songsTap Store, and then select a genre → a category. Tap → Buy song, and then follow the on-screen instr

Application & media stores97Play MusicUse this application to stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Play Music on the Applications screen

Application & media stores98Video HubUse this application to access and purchase videos.Tap Video Hub on the Applications screen.This application

99UtilitiesS 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