SM-T111NQ User Manual www.samsung.
About this manual This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features. • Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
About this manual • Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers. • Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss.
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Table of Contents Getting started Communication 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 15 16 16 16 35 39 40 42 43 43 44 Device layout Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or USIM card Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Holding the device Locking and unlocking the device Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Web & network 45 46 47 48 Basics 17 18 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 Contacts Messages Email Gmail Hangouts Google+ Photos Indicator icons Using the touch
Table of Contents Application & media stores Settings 64 65 66 66 66 83 83 83 84 85 87 87 87 88 88 89 89 89 89 90 91 92 94 95 95 95 96 96 98 98 Play Store Samsung Apps Play Games Play Music Play Newsstand Utilities 67 68 71 73 74 75 76 76 77 78 79 79 80 Memo S Planner POLARIS Office 5 Drive Dropbox Alarm World Clock Calculator S Voice Google Voice Search My Files Downloads Travel & local 81 82 82 Maps Local Navigation About Settings Bluetooth Wi-Fi Data usage More settings Blocking mode Hands-free
Getting started Device layout Multipurpose jack Earpiece Power button Volume button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Headset jack Main antenna GPS antenna SIM card slot Speaker Memory card slot Rear camera 7
Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Buttons Button Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty. • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.
Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. Only microSIM cards work with the device. 1 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 2 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place. • 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 a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card.
Getting started Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message. • If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected.
Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.
Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it. • Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up. • The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards.
Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card. Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out. Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device.
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. • Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features.
Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. • The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Motions and gestures, and then drag the Motions and gestures switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen. From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings.
Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview. Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages.
Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap → Edit page → . Moving a panel Tap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the Tap top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
Basics Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen. • Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges. • The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider. Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets.
Basics Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Applications screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging applications → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to Tap another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Organising with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Basics Uninstalling applications Tap → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods. → Share app, select applications, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. The Tap next steps vary depending on the method selected.
Basics Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use. Using the Samsung keyboard Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Delete a preceding character. Break to the next line. Enter uppercase.
Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut.
Basics Joining Wi-Fi networks On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.
Basics Removing accounts On the Applications screen, tap Settings, select an account name under Accounts, select the account to remove, and then tap Remove account. Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.
Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. 1 2 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device 1 2 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP).
Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
Basics Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer.
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap . Deleting a contact Tap .
Communication Searching for contacts Tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Use the index at the left side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger along it. • Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts.
Communication Importing contacts → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from SD card or Import from Tap USB storage. Exporting contacts → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card or Export to USB Tap storage. Sharing contacts → Share namecard via → Multiple contacts, select contacts, tap Done, and then Tap select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts.
Communication Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Edit: Change the group settings. • Create: Make a new group. • Remove member: Remove members from the group. • Send message: Send a message to a group’s members. • Send email: Send an email to a group’s members. • Change order: Tap and hold position, and then tap Done. next to the group name, drag it up or down to another • Help: Access help information about using contacts.
Communication Messages Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messages on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages Tap , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap . Use the following methods to add recipients: • Enter a phone number. • Tap , select contacts, and then tap Done.
Communication Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s message. Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
Communication Sending scheduled messages → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a While composing a message, tap time and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent. • This feature is based on the time and date set on the device.
Communication Gmail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Gmail on the Applications screen. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap SEND. Tap +CC/BCC to add more recipients. Tap to attach images.
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap the label to assign. → Change labels, and then select Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Communication Photos Use this application to share images or videos via Google’s social network service. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select one of the following categories: • CAMERA: View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device. • HIGHLIGHTS: View images or videos that are grouped by date or album. Tap the rest of the images or videos in the group. Then, select an image or video.
Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Tap to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page Tap . To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the page to select it.
Web & network History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, tap → Downloads. Sharing webpages → Share page.
Web & network Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same Google account. To view open tabs on other devices, tap → Other devices. Select a webpage to open. To view bookmarks, tap → Bookmarks.
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is Gallery. Open Gallery, select an image, tap → Bluetooth, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices.
Web & network Sharing files Select a device or web storage, tap method. , select files, tap Done, and then select a sharing Managing contents on a web storage server Select a web storage server, and then view and manage your files. To download files from a web storage service, tap , select files, and then tap Done. To register web storage services to the device, tap in next to a web storage service.
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image to open the music player screen. View file details. Adjust the volume. Search for other devices to play the file. Set the file as your favourite track.
Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap Smart volume may not be activated for some files. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing. Setting a song as alarm ringtone To use the currently-playing song as alarm ringtone, tap option. → Alarm tone, and select an Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs.
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 58) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. The camera automatically shuts off when unused. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Tap to take a photo.
Media Scene mode Predefined settings make point-and-shoot photos easier to take. Tap → Scene mode. • Landscape: Use this setting to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours. • Party/Indoor: Use this setting for well-lit indoor scenes. • Sunset: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts. • Dawn: Use this setting for very subtle colours. • Autumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.
Media Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots. Tap → Shooting mode → Panorama. Tap and move the camera in any direction. When two panorama guide frames are aligned, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop again. shooting, tap Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap recording, tap . to take a video.
Media Recording mode Select among various effects that are available. Change recording mode. Indicates which storage is in use. Switch between still and video mode. Use this for delayed-time shots. Determine how much light the camera’s sensor receives. View photos and videos you have taken. Change the camera settings. Change the white balance setting. Tap to change recording mode. • Normal: Use this mode for normal quality. • Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging.
Media Use 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 zoom out. • The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution. • The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video. Configuring settings for Camera Tap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes.
Media • Resolution: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory. • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. • Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image.
Media Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Favourite: Add to the favourites list. • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • Photo frame: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder. • 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 the image by connecting the device to a printer.
Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap to others. → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap • When viewing an image, tap to send them to send it to others or share it via social network services. Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap contact. → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a Tagging faces → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame When viewing an image, tap appears around the recognised face.
Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Adjust the volume. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Change screen ratio.
Media Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching to use the pop-up player. videos, tap Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to another location. YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen.
Media Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick left on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard. Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to read.
Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword. Select an application to view information. To download it, tap INSTALL.
Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com. Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. To complete the subscription process, read the terms and conditions, and then tap Accept to agree to them.
Application & media stores Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Tap , enter a memo, and then tap Save. → Colour. Each category has different background To change the background colour, tap colour. To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap → Lock. Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To search for a memo, tap . To change the view mode, tap To delete memos, tap . .
Utilities Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos. To edit the memo, tap the memo. To 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 print the memo by connecting the device to a printer, tap not be compatible with the device. To send the text to others, tap → Share text via. To send the memo to others, tap → Share via.
Utilities To 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. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.
Utilities Changing calendar type Tap the top left of the screen, and then select one from among different types of calendars including month, week, and others. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar. Searching for events Tap , and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events, tap Today at the top of the screen.
Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. Scroll left or right to view recent documents. View favourite documents. Browse by document formats. Share documents with others. Browse folders. Creating documents Tap , and then select a document type.
Utilities While editing the documents, tap , and then use one of the following functions: • Switch to View Mode: Preview the document. • Find/Replace: Search for or replace text. • Page layout: Change the layout of pages. • View Settings: Change the view mode settings. • Read All: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • Filter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. • Sort: Sort cells by specific criteria. • Protect worksheet: Lock the sheet so that others cannot edit it.
Utilities Tap , and then use one of the following functions: • Switch to Edit Mode: Open the editing toolbar. • Bookmark: Open the Bookmark panel. Select a label to go to bookmarks point. • View Settings: Change the view mode settings. • Freeze frame: Keep the selected row in place. • Single slide view: View slides one by one. • Slide note: Edit memos on slides. • Screen capture: Capture the selected area. • View Information: View the document details.
Utilities Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. Tap Dropbox on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. When running Dropbox for the first time, tap Start to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Utilities Alarm Use this application to set alarms for important events. Tap Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Setting alarms Tap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • Location alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. • Snooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. • Smart alarm: Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time.
Utilities World Clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap World Clock on the Applications screen. Creating clocks Tap , enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings. Deleting clocks Tap , select clocks, and then tap Delete. Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.
Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Here are several examples of spoken commands: • Open music • Launch calculator • Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words.
Utilities Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well. Tap Google on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Search scope To select what applications to search, tap items to search for.
Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Applications screen.
Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To see the files downloaded from the Internet, tap Internet downloads, otherwise, tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications, such as Email. Select a file to open it with an appropriate application. To sort the files by size, tap Sort by size.
Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. Once the location is found, select a location to view the detailed information. Refer to the help for more information.
Travel & local Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants, banks, bus stops, and more. Tap Local on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a place category, and then select a place from the list of search results. Once the location is found, view the place information, such as its location on the map or comments from others. You can also rate the place, leave comments, and share the information with others.
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap . • Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. • Received files: View received files via the Bluetooth feature. • Help: Access help information for Bluetooth.
Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid data-usage bills, set this option to Always.
Settings To use more options, tap . • Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Restrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network. • Auto sync data: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings → Accounts. • Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.
Settings Tethering and portable hotspot • Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Use the portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share the device’s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network. • USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile network connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer.
Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked and how long to block them. Hands-free mode Set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands-free mode. Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Default notification sound: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and alarms.
Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • Wallpaper: – – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – – Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen. • Notification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • Multi window: Set the device to use Multi Window. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.
Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • Screen power saving: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. • Learn about Power saving mode: Discover how to reduce battery consumption. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Application manager View and manage the applications on your device.
Settings Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. • Multiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. • Lock screen widgets: These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. – – Clock or personal message: Set the device to show a clock or personal message on the locked screen. The following options may vary, depending on your selection.
Settings Security Change settings for securing the device. • 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 the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data. • 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 setting enabled, the device will not be able to read your encrypted files.
Settings • Verify apps: Set the device to allow Google to check applications for harmful behaviour before installing them. • Trusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications. • Install from device storage: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Language and input Change the settings for text input.
Settings Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Input languages: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings. • Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.
Settings Voice search • Language: Select a language for the voice recognition. • Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • Bluetooth headset: Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset, when one is connected to the device.
Settings Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device. • Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. Add account Add email or SNS accounts.
Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. • Set date: Set the current date manually. • Set time: Set the current time manually.
Settings • TalkBack: Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedback. • Font size: Change the font size. • Magnification gestures: Set this to zoom in and out with finger gestures. • Accessibility shortcut: Set the device to activate Talkback when you press and hold the Power button, and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers. • Text-to-speech options: – – Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .
Settings About device Access device information and update device software. Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google. Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen.
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. • The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again.
Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application.
Troubleshooting • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
Troubleshooting Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (MEA). 02/2014. Rev.1.
