GT-P5210 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. • The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, and Google Talk™ are trademarks of Google, Inc. • 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.
Table of Contents Getting started Communication 7 8 9 10 12 14 14 15 15 15 34 38 40 41 42 42 43 Device layout Buttons Package contents 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 44 45 46 47 48 Basics 16 17 20 20 21 24 24 26 26 28 29 30 31 33 Contacts Email Google Mail Talk Google+ Messenger ChatON Indicator icons Using the touch screen Rotating the screen No
Table of Contents Application & media stores Settings 65 66 66 67 67 67 68 68 69 69 85 85 86 86 86 87 87 88 89 89 89 89 90 90 91 92 94 94 95 95 95 95 96 97 Play Store Samsung Apps Game Hub Play Books Play Movies Play Music Music Hub Video Hub Readers Hub Learning Hub Utilities 70 71 73 76 76 77 78 78 79 80 80 81 81 Memo S Planner Polaris Office Dropbox Alarm World Clock Calculator S Voice Google Voice Search My Files Downloads TripAdvisor Troubleshooting Travel & local 82 83 84 About Settings Wi-F
Getting started Device layout Power button Volume button Front camera Light sensor Speaker Touch screen Menu button Home button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone IrLED Memory card slot Headset jack GPS antenna Speaker Rear camera • 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.
Getting started Buttons Button Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Power Menu Home • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes. • Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off. • Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen. • Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search. • Press to return to the Home screen.
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 Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. 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.
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 device should remain close to the electric socket while charging.
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. • 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. 1 2 3 Open the cover of the memory card slot. Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out. Close the cover of the memory card slot. Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information.
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 and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the right part of the screen.
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. • Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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 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. • Some applications do not allow screen rotation. • Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.
Basics • Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device. • Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • Blocking mode: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap Settings → Blocking mode. • Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. • Driving mode: Activate or deactivate driving mode.
Basics Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: • Apps and widgets: Add widgets to the Home screen. • Folder: Create a new folder. • Page: Create a new page. Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap following: → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the • Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet. • Live wallpapers: See animated images. • Wallpapers: See wallpaper images. Then, select an image and tap Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the frame, and then tap Done.
Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications. Select an application icon to open. Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Basics 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. → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to Create folder. Enter a folder Tap name and then tap OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement.
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 an item 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. Tap and hold the floating keyboard to another location. To switch to the fixed keyboard, tap and move . 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. When you are finished, tap Tap to pause.
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.
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 Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice. Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails. 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.
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 Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Tap and hold a contact to edit, and then tap Edit. Deleting a contact Tap . Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list.
Communication Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • : Compose an email. Displaying contacts By default, the device shows all saved contacts on the device or another account. Tap → Contacts to display, and then select a location where contacts are saved. Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Google Contacts Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
Communication Importing contacts Tap → Import/Export → Import from USB storage or Import from SD card. Exporting contacts Tap → Import/Export → Export to USB storage or Export to SD card. Sharing contacts → Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select Tap a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Contacts → Favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Add to favourites: Add contacts to favourites.
Communication Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Edit: Change the group settings. • Add member: Add members to the group. • Remove member: Remove members from the group. • 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 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 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. Search for a message. Retrieve new messages. Reply to all recipients. Forward the message. Delete the message. Mark the message as a reminder. Reply to the message. Open attachments. Compose a message. Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap Save next to an attachment 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 +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 Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk. Tap Talk on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Communication Switching between chats Select a friend from the friends list. Deleting chat history Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap → Clear chat history. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap All circles to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.
Communication ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number. Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Select a buddy to start chatting. To sync contacts on the device with ChatON, tap Contact sync.
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. To change the search engine, tap → Settings → Advanced → Set search engine. 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. 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 webpages, tap → Downloads. Sharing webpages → Share page.
Web & network Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap then tap Save. , enter details, such as name and web address, and To open a bookmarked webpage, → Bookmarks, and then select one. Searching the web by voice 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.
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 paired Bluetooth devices.
Web & network Tap and write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create. Tap to view all shared images in mosaic layout. Tap to select more images or documents. Tap to view the group participants. Joining Group Play Tap Join group, and then select a Group Play session to join. Select a media category and the content that is currently being shared will appear on the device.
Web & network Customising remote control settings Tap and use the following options: • Edit channels: Edit channels displayed on the device’s screen. • Rooms & Devices: Change connection settings. • Profile: Enter a user profile so that Peel can find top picks. • Favorite Programs: View favourite programs. • Cut programs: Restore previously hidden programs. • Genres: Hide or change the order of genres. • Sports: Hide or change the order of sports.
Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music Player on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • 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. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Adjust the volume. Hide the music player screen. Open the playlist.
Media Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs. Tap → Create playlist. Enter a title and tap OK. Select songs to include, and then tap Done. To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap → Add to playlist. Playing music by mood Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device. When a new song is added, tap Music square → . Tap Music square and select a cell of mood. Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger.
Media Taking photos Taking a photo Tap to take the photo. View more options. Indicates which shooting mode is in use. Switch between the front and rear camera. Start taking a video. Change the shooting mode. Open Gallery to view photos and videos. Select among various effects that are available. Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.
Media • Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together. • Sports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects. • Night: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions. Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots. Tap MODE → Panorama. Tap and move the camera in one direction. When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop .
Media Zooming in and out 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 in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video. Share shot Tap → , and then select one of the following: • Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.
Media Configuring settings for Camera → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available Tap in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Photo size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory. • Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Media Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. Tap → Edit quick settings. Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen. The other icons can be moved within the list by tapping and dragging them. 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.
Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap . Trimming segments of a video → Trim. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move Select a video and tap 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: • Favourite: Add to the favourites list. • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.
Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap • When viewing an image, tap . . 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.
Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. Creating story albums Tap Create album → By tag information to create a story album automatically. Select criteria, and then tap Find pictures. Enter a title for the album, select a theme, and then tap Create album. To create it manually, tap Create album → From Gallery.
Media Viewing story albums Select a story album. The cover image appears on the first page. Scroll left or right to view images in the story album. When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Add content: Add more content to the current page. • Remove content: Delete content on the current page. • Change theme: Change the theme for the page layout. • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current album. • Share via: Send the album to others.
Media Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen. Use artistic tools to edit an image. The edited image is saved in the Gallery → Paper Pictures folder. Change the brush thickness. Select an existing image. Take a photo. Change the pen thickness. Apply frames to the image. Apply effects to the image. Share the image. Save the image. Change the eraser size.
Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Adjust the volume. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Select a mode for Dolby sound system. Reduce the size of the video screen. Change screen ratio. Pause and resume playback. Restart the current video or skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.
Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Tap to display full screen. Add the video to the playlist. Search for videos. Pause or resume playback. Send the URL to others. Change display quality. Exit full 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. While reading an article, use the following icons: • : Go to the previous page.
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 www.samsungapps.com. Tap Samsung 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 Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a book file by scrolling left or right. While reading a book file, tap additional options. To purchase book files, tap to access . Play Movies Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies on the Applications screen.
Application & media stores Music Hub Use this application to purchase and download songs. Tap Music Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword to search for. Select one from the list of search results. To buy an album, select the price tag, and then follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process. Video Hub Use this application to access and purchase videos.
Application & media stores Readers Hub Use this application to purchase books or subscribe to newspapers or magazines. Tap Readers Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a category, find a book file, and then download it. Learning Hub Use this application to access learning material. Tap Learning Hub 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 Done. To change the background colour, tap colour. → Colour. Each category has different background To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap → Lock. Browsing notes 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. Tap and use the following: • Delete: Delete the memo. • Colour: Change the background colour. • Lock: Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. • Print: Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • Share text via: Send the text to others. • Share via: Send the memo to others.
Utilities 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. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears. Attach an image.
Utilities Deleting events Select an event, and then tap → Delete. Sharing events Select an event, tap → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Polaris Office Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap Polaris Office on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. View favourite documents. Browse folders. View and manage documents online.
Utilities Reading documents Tap a file. Or tap Browser, Clouds, Form type, or Favourites, and then select a file to open. To start a slideshow, tap Tap . , and then use one of the following functions: Document • Save as: Save the document with a different name. • PDF export: Save the document as a PDF file. • Find & Replace: Search for or replace text. • Page layout: Change the layout of pages. • Full width view: View the document contents only, without margins. • Zoom: Change the view size.
Utilities Spreadsheet • Save as: Save the document with a different name. • Find & Replace: Search for or replace text. • Protect worksheet: Lock the sheet so that others cannot edit it. • Freeze frame: Keep the selected row in place. • Recalculation: Recalculate the functions on the sheet. • Sort: Sort cells by specific criteria. • Filter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. • Zoom: Change the view size. • Print: Print the document via a USB or Wi-Fi connection.
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 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. 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 and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete.
Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. To clear history, tap → Clear history. To change the character size for history, tap → Text size. S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to send a message, write a memo, and more. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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. 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. If no results are returned from the applications, the web browser appears, displaying the search results.
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.
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 Tap Search Maps, enter an address, and then tap . Select a location to view the detailed location information. To search for nearby locations, tap .
Travel & local Getting directions for a destination 1 2 Tap . Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • My current location: Use current location for starting location. • Contacts: Select from the contacts list. • Point on map: Pinpoint by tapping on the map. • My Places: Select from the list of favourite places. 3 4 Select a travel method, such as driving, public transit, or walking, and then tap Go. Select one of the routes that appear.
Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving. Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. 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 Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. • Data usage cycle: Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usage. To use more options, tap . • Restrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network.
Settings Nearby devices • File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device. • Shared contents: Set the device to share your content with other devices. • Allowed devices list: View the list of devices that can access your device. • Not-allowed devices list: View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device. • Download to: Select a memory location for saving media files.
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. • Screen mode: – – Adapt display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings.
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. 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.
Settings Location services Change settings for location information permissions. • Access to my location: Set this to allow applications to use location information. • Use GPS satellites: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location. • Use wireless networks: Set the device to use Wi-Fi for finding the current location. • 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 • Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen. • Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked. • Set wake-up command: Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function. Security Change settings for securing the device. • Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device.
Settings • Make passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • Unknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store.
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 Text-to-speech options • Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
Settings Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Voice control Change settings to control options by voice commands. Accessory Change the accessory settings. • Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • Audio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock. • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices.
Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • Auto-rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Speak passwords: Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback.
Settings • Enhance web accessibility: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible. • Sound balance: Adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset. • Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. • Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. • Assistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel.
Troubleshooting 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. Your device displays network or service error messages • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription.
Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds. The device reboots automatically. If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything.
Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged. • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device.
Troubleshooting A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer • Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. • Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your computer. • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
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FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device is capable of operating in 802.11a/n mode. For 802.11a/n devices operating in the frequency range of 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, they are restricted for indoor operations to reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) in the US. WIFI Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in 802.11a/n mode (5.15 - 5.25 GHz band) are optimized for indoor use only.
Health and Safety • Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, battery and charger from damage • Avoid exposing your device and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery.
Health and Safety • Do not use your device at refuelling points (petrol stations), near fuels or chemicals, or in blasting areas. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.
Health and Safety Care for and use your mobile device properly Keep your device dry • Humidity and liquids may damage the parts or electronic circuits in your device. • Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it to a service centre.
Health and Safety Use caution when exposed to flashing lights • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash-based games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately.
Health and Safety Do not paint or put stickers on your device • Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. • If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. When this happens, stop using the device and consult your physician. Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken • Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face.
Health and Safety • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. If your device needs servicing, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire. • Turn off the device before removing the battery.
Health and Safety Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information. • Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications.
Health and Safety Correct disposal of this product This product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. This device is compliant with RoHS.
Health and Safety Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Devices The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed by the user of a wireless device. The SAR value of a device is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the device emits. All devices are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings.
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