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Getting started10Installing the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.Only microSIM cards work

Settings100Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application da

Settings101•Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones.•Select time zone:

Settings102–Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example.–Driving mode: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents a

Settings103•Show screen updates: Set the device to flash areas of the screen when they are updated.•Window animation scale: Select a speed for openi

104Optional applicationsThe following applications must be downloaded before you can use them.•Samsung Link•Learning HubOn the Home screen or the Ap

105TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting106Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting107Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting108Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting109A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible wit

Getting started11Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot.2 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, a

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Getting started12Charging with the chargerConnect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose

Getting started13Checking the battery charge statusWhen you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current batt

Getting started14Inserting a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer a

Getting started15Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →

Getting started16Turning 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 started17Locking and unlocking the deviceWhen not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off t

18BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics19Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow

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

Basics20DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics21FlickingFlick 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

Basics22Rotating the screenMany applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to auto

Basics23NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, devic

Basics24Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

Basics25Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Edit page → .Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a

Basics26Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Basics27Closing an applicationClose applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.Press and hold the Home button, tap

Basics28Uninstalling applicationsTap → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it.Default applications that come with the device cann

Basics29Using the Samsung keyboardBreak to the next line.Delete a preceding character.Enter punctuation marks.Enter uppercase.Set options for the Sams

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

Basics30Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 89)Turning

Basics31Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

Basics32Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics33Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics34Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more

Basics35Upgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service pro

36CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication37Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication38• → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation.• → Manage conference call: Hav

Communication39Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press the headset button.If the call waiting service

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

Communication40Call forwardingThe device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.Tap → Call settings → Call settings → Call forwardin

Communication41• → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party.• → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party.• → Animated emo

Communication42ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication43Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• / : Make a voice or video call.• : C

Communication44Favourite contactsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Search: Search for contacts.•Add to favourites: Add contacts to

Communication45Business cardCreate a business card and send it to others.Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, an

Communication46Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Scheduled message. Set a time and date, and then tap OK. The device will s

Communication47EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication48Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication49Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Installing the SIM or USIM card11 Charging the battery14 Inserting

Communication50LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication51Switching between chatsScroll left or right.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete the chat history, tap → Cle

Communication52ChatONUse this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account.Tap ChatON on the

53Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network54HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap

Web & network55Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

Web & network56Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. S

57MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Media58Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Call ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selection

Media59Taking photosTaking a photoTap to take a photo.Indicates which storage is in use.Switch between still and video mode.Open the image viewer to

Table of Contents6Settings89 About Settings89 Wi-Fi90 Bluetooth90 Data usage91 More settings92 Blocking mode92 Sound93 Display93 Storage94 Power

Media60•Sunset: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts.•Dawn: Use this setting for very subtle colours.•Autumn colour: Use this

Media61Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .The zoom fun

Media62Tap to change recording mode.•Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.•Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messa

Media63Configuring settings for CameraTap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and

Media64•Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.•Image quality: Set the quality level for photos. Higher q

Media65Zooming 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

Media66Deleting imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap .•When viewing an

Media67Video PlayerUse this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen.•Avoid locking the device’s screen while play

Media68Sharing videosTap → Share via, select a sharing method, select videos by ticking, and then tap Share.Using Popup Video playerUse this feature

Media69Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

7Getting startedDevice layoutTouch screenMicrophoneMenu buttonHome buttonBack buttonMultipurpose jackMicrophone for speakerphoneVolume buttonPower but

70Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores71Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores72Music HubUse this application to purchase and download songs.Tap Music Hub on the Applications screen.This application

Application & media stores73Play MusicUse this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Pl

74UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities75To delete the memo, tap → Delete.To change the background colour, tap → Colour.To set a PIN to lock or unlock the memo, tap → Lock.To p

Utilities76Enter 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

Utilities77Polaris OfficeUse this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap Polaris Office on the

Utilities78Reading documentsTap a file on the recent documents screen. Or tap Browser, Clouds, Form type, or Favourites, and then select a file to ope

Utilities79Spreadsheet•Save as: Save the document with a different name.•Find & Replace: Search for or replace text.•Protect worksheet: Lock th

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

Utilities80DropboxUse this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device

Utilities81Setting alarmsTap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.•Location alarm: Set a loc

Utilities82CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities83GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on th

Utilities84Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be ava

Utilities85DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appli

86Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local87Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local88NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,

89SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

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

Settings90Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.On the Settings screen, tap Wi-

Settings91More settingsCustomise settings to control connections with other devices or networks.Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on you

Settings92Nearby devices•File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device.•Shared conte

Settings93•Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.•Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound whe

Settings94Power saving modeActivate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.•CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some s

Settings95Lock screenChange settings for the locked screen.•Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature.•Lock screen options: Change the settings

Settings96SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devic

Settings97•Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to th

Settings98Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•

Settings99Voice search•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you t