SM-T360 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.
About this manual Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Table of Contents Getting started 7 8 9 10 12 15 17 17 18 18 18 38 40 41 Device layout Buttons Package contents Installing the battery 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 Transferring files Securing the device Upgrading the device Communication 43 47 49 51 51 52 Contacts Email Google Mail Hangouts Google+ Photos Basics Web & network 19 20 23 25 29 30 32 33 34 34 36
Table of Contents Application & media stores Settings 69 70 70 71 71 71 71 87 87 90 95 100 103 Play Store Samsung GALAXY Apps Play Books Play Movies & TV Play Music Play Games Play Newsstand Troubleshooting Utilities 72 73 75 76 77 77 80 82 82 83 83 85 Memo S Planner Dropbox Cloud Drive Hancom Office Viewer Clock Calculator Google Voice Search My Files Smart Tutor Travel & local 86 About Settings Connections Device General Applications Google Settings Maps 6
Getting started Device layout Microphone Light sensor Front camera Power button Touch screen Volume button Home button Recent apps button Back button Multipurpose jack Rear camera GPS antenna Flash NFC antenna Speaker Back cover Headset jack Microphone 7
Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. Maintaining water and dust resistance This device is resistant to water and dust when all compartments are closed tightly. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide • 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. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer.
Getting started Installing the battery 1 Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. 2 Insert the battery.
Getting started 3 Replace the back cover. 2 1 Press Align • Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly. • Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the battery 1 2 Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery.
Getting started Installing the protective case Insert the top of the device into the case, and then press the other side of the case firmly to install it. 2 1 To remove the protective case from the device, twist the top edge of the case until the device protrudes from it. Then remove the device from the case. 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.
Getting started Charging with the charger Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function.
Getting started Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status: Charging Fully charged Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 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.
Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → General → Storage → Unmount SD card. 1 2 3 Remove the back cover and battery. Pull out the memory card. Replace the battery and back cover. 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 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. 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. 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. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.
Basics Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → → Album → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Basics Using Multi window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • Only applications on the Multi window tray can run. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To use Multi window, on the Home screen, tap → Settings → Device → Multi window, and then drag the Multi window switch to the right. Using a split screen Multi window Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.
Basics 2 Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue. 3 Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi window tray, and then drag it to a new location.
Basics Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them. Some applications may not support this feature. 1 Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi window. Access the Multi window options 2 Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap . Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options: • • : Switch locations between Multi window applications.
Basics 3 Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window.
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 • Flight mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap , tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location. → 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.
Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Pinch on the screen and tap . Moving a panel Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. Pinch on the screen and tap Wallpapers.
Basics Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed. On the Home screen, tap to open the Applications screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging applications This feature is available only in the customisable grid view. Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Basics Disabling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap → Show disabled apps, select the applications, and then tap Done. • Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled. • When you use this feature, disabled applications disappear from the Applications screen but are still stored in the device.
Basics Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings. Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select a category to view tips. To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap To search for keywords, tap . . 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.
Basics Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap and hold location. and move the floating keyboard to another Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger.
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 → Connections → 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 → General → Accounts, select an account name under MY ACCOUNTS, select the account to remove, and then tap . Setting up user profiles Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised settings. By setting up multiple user profiles, several users can share the device without affecting others’ personal settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.
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 → Device → 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 Setting a password On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. 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.
Basics Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → About device → Software updates → Update now.
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 an email. Displaying contacts Tap Contacts.
Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts Tap → Select, select contacts, tap , and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. Tap to add contacts to favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Select: Select contacts to delete or share.
Communication Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap → Add member. Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Done. Default groups cannot be deleted. • Edit group: Change the group settings. • Add member: Add members to the group. • Remove from group: Remove members from the group. • Send email: Send an email to a group’s members.
Communication 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. After that, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap → Settings → Add account.
Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Compose a message. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder. Delete the message. Open attachments. Go to the previous or next message. Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap Save to save it.
Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail 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 → Save draft to save the message for later delivery.
Communication Reading messages Delete the message. Mark the message as unread. Keep the message for long-term storage. Move the message to another mailbox. Access additional options. Reply to all recipients or print the message. Add this email address to the contacts list. Forward the message to others. Reply to the message. Preview attachment. Mark the message as a reminder. Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead.
Communication 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. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.
Communication Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services. 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: • ALL: View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device. • HIGHLIGHTS: View images or videos grouped by date or album. Tap to view all 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 access additional options while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address. Opening a new page Tap → New tab. To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and then tap the title to select it.
Web & network History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history. Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap → Saved pages. Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, on the Applications screen, tap My Files → Device storage → Download. Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others, tap → Share via.
Web & network Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap → Save. To open a bookmarked webpage, tap → Bookmarks, and then select one. Searching the web by voice Tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the autogenerated 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.
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Access additional options. Adjust the volume. Search for other devices to play the file. Set the file as your favourite song. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Open the playlist. View a list of recommended songs based on the song that is currently playing.
Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. 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. Smart volume may not be activated for some files. To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap → Settings → Advanced → Adapt Sound → On.
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 64) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • Auto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. • Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. • Sound & shot: Use this to take a photo with sound. Tap to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo.
Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. Tap and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap recording, tap . To stop recording, tap . to take a video. To pause • Manual focus is not available in video mode. • The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution.
Media Recording mode View more options. Display current mode. Change the camera settings. Switch between still and video mode. Switch between the front and rear camera. View photos and videos you have taken. Tap → Select among various effects that are available. to change the recording mode. • Normal: Use this mode for normal quality. • Limit for email: Use this mode to lower the recording quality for sending via email.
Media Controlling the camera remotely Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely. Tap → → Remote viewfinder, and then connect the device and the camera using Wi-Fi Direct. Tap to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder. 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. The available options vary depending on the mode used.
Media • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Contextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery. • Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene. • Storage: Select the memory location for storage. • Reset: Reset the camera settings. • Help: Access help information for using the camera. Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. Tap and tap and hold a shortcut icon.
Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap . Trimming segments of a video Select a video and tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video. Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • More info: View image details. • Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. • Rotate left: Rotate anticlockwise. • Rotate right: Rotate clockwise.
Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select, select images, and then tap them via social network services. • When viewing an image, tap to send them to others or share to send it to others or share it via social network services. Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact. Tagging faces When viewing an image, tap → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag.
Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. Playing videos Select a video to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Switch to floating screen mode. Access additional options. Adjust the volume. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Move the control panel to the left. Move the control panel to the right. Open the playlist. Change screen ratio. Restart the current video or skip to the previous video.
Media Sharing videos Tap → Select, select videos, tap , 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.
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 GALAXY Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com. Tap GALAXY Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category. Tap To search for an application, tap search field. to select a category.
Application & media stores Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies & TV 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. Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. → Manage categories → To add a new category, tap tap OK. To delete a category, tap , enter a category name, and then → Manage categories, and then tap next to the category.
Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To search for a memo, tap . To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a memo, and then tap . To move a memo to another folder, tap → Select, select a memo, and then tap . To print memos by connecting the device to a printer, tap → Select, select memos, and then tap . Some printers may not be compatible with the device. To delete memos, tap → Select, select memos, and then tap .
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 View more options to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Invite others to the event by sending an email. Enter the email address to the Participants field, or tap to open the contacts list. Attach a map showing the location of the event.
Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Google under MY ACCOUNTS, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → → Sync. To display synced events or tasks, tap → Calendars, and then tick the Google account. Changing calendar type Tap the top left of the screen, and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others.
Utilities Sign in to your Dropbox account. If you do not have it, create a Dropbox account. Once Dropbox is activated, tap Turn on Camera Upload to upload photos and videos taken with the device’s camera to Dropbox automatically. To view the uploaded photos or videos, tap . To share or delete files or create albums, tap , and then select files. To upload files to Dropbox, tap → → Upload here → Photos or videos or Other files. To open files in Dropbox, select a file.
Utilities Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed. Access your files without transferring or downloading. Tap Drive on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities Reading documents Tap a document in Recent Documents or in a folder. Tap or , and then use one of the following functions: Word processor • Find: Search for text. • Zoom: Change the view size. • Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Print: Print the document by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • Send: Send the document to others or share it. • Office Download: Download and install Hancom office applications.
Utilities Spreadsheet • Find: Search for text. • Zoom: Change the view size. • Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Sort: Sort cells by specific criteria. • Show Formulas: View the formulas inside cells instead of their calculated results. • Freeze Panes: Keep the selected row in place. • Gridlines: Hide or show gridlines. • Show All Comments: Hide or show memos on the document. • Print Area: Select an area to print.
Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, or set a timer. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • 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 Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag the alarm after a specified length of time. outside the large circle to repeat Deleting alarms Tap → Delete, select alarms, and then tap Done. World clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.
Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator. To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad. To clear the history, tap → Clear history. Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.
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. 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. Alternatively, tap on the Home screen.
Utilities After selecting a category, tap , and then use one of the following options: • Select: Select files or folders. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add to favourite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in FAVOURITE FOLDERS. • Delete: Delete files or folders. • Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file to the Home screen. • Add FTP: Add an FTP server shortcut in FOLDERS. • Scan for Nearby Devices: Search for devices that have media sharing activated.
Utilities Changing the view mode Tap to change the view mode. Creating folders Tap , enter a name for the folder, and then tap Create. Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in FAVOURITE FOLDERS. Select a folder and tap → Add to favourite folders. Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut in FOLDERS. Tap → Add FTP, enter details for the FTP server, and then tap Done.
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.
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap . • Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • Mode: Select a method to collect your location data. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View which applications request your current location information and their battery usage. • LOCATION SERVICES: View the location services your device is using. • My places: Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth features to find your current location.
Settings Nearby devices • DEVICE NAME: View the device name. • Content to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices. • Allowed devices: View the list of devices that can access your device. • Denied devices: View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device. • Download to: Select a memory location for saving media files. • Receive files from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices.
Settings Display and wallpaper Change the settings for the display. • Font: Change the settings for the font. – – Font style: Change the font type for display text. – – Font size: Change the font size. • Wallpaper: – – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – – Home and lock screen: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.
Settings • Shortcuts: Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen. Multi window Activate the Multi window feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.
Settings Motions Activate motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Mute/Pause: Set the device to pause media playback or mute the Internet radio when you touch the screen with your palm. • Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities.
Settings • Hearing: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment. – – Flash notification: Set the flash to blink when you have new messages or notifications. – – Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. – – Samsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings.
Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked and how long to block them. Users Set up and manage user profiles for personalised settings. General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. 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.
Settings Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. Language Select a display language for all menus and applications. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input.
Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • Block offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. 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.
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. • Select time zone: Set the home time zone. • Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format.
Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Security Change settings for securing the device.
Settings • Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website. • Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • Security policy updates: – – Automatic updates: Set the device to check and download security updates automatically. – – Check for updates: Check for security updates.
Settings Contacts Change settings for using contacts. • Import/Export: Import or export contacts. • Contacts to display: Select which contacts to display. • Only contacts with phones: Set the device to display contacts that only have a phone number. • Sort by: Select an option for sorting contacts. • Display contacts by: Select an option for displaying contact names. • Send contact information: Select a method to share contacts. • Accounts: Add or edit accounts to sync contacts with.
Settings Gallery Change settings for using Gallery. • Tag buddy: Set the device to display contextual tags. • Face tag: Register the faces in the image as face tags. Internet Change settings for using Internet. • Account: Sign in to a Samsung account. • Set homepage: Set a default homepage. • Screen: Change the settings, adjust the font size, and more when viewing webpages. • Privacy: Manage personal data when visiting webpages.
Settings • Event notification: – – Select alert type: Select the notification settings for events. – – Select ringtone: Select a ringtone for events or tasks. – – Quick responses: Select or create templates for sending messages to event participants. 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 (EU). 10/2014. Rev.1.
