SM-T805Y User Manual www.samsung.
Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity Getting started 36 36 38 38 40 7 8 10 13 15 16 Package contents Device layout Using the SIM or USIM card Using a memory card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Motions & usability features 42 44 49 49 Basics 17 20 23 26 26 28 30 31 33 35 Mobile data Wi-Fi Download booster Tethering and Mobile hotspot Internet Using the touch screen Home screen layout Notifications and quick setting panels Opening apps Installing or uni
Table of Contents Phone Useful apps and features 65 67 68 103 106 107 110 112 112 113 116 125 126 127 128 129 133 134 Making calls Receiving calls Options during calls Contacts 71 72 Adding contacts Managing contacts Messages & email 75 78 Messages Email Kids Mode S Finder S Planner S Voice Calculator Clock WatchON WebEx Businessweek+ Dropbox Evernote Flipboard Hancom Office Viewer NYTimes Google apps Camera 80 83 87 Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings Connecting with other devices 13
Table of Contents Device & data manager 156 Upgrading the device 157 Transferring files between the device and a computer 158 Backing up and restoring data 159 Performing a data reset 202 204 204 205 205 206 Settings Troubleshooting 160 160 165 171 178 About Settings Connections Device General Applications Accessibility 186 About Accessibility 187 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 187 Voice feedback (TalkBack) 198 Changing the font size 198 Magnifying the screen 198 Setting notificati
Read me first Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software. • Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information 6
Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • 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 Device layout Volume button Front camera Power button Infrared LED Speaker Light sensor Memory card slot Touch screen Multipurpose jack Recent apps button SIM card slot Home button Back button Rear camera Main antenna Headset jack Flash Speaker GPS antenna Push clip Push clip Microphone • 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.
Getting started Buttons Button Function Power Recent apps Home • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. • Tap to open the list of recent apps. • Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen. • Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked. • Press to return to the Home screen. • Press twice to launch S Voice. • Press and hold to launch Google. Back • Tap to return to the previous screen.
Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • Only microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider. 1 2 Open the cover of the SIM card slot. 3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.
Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 2 Open the cover of the SIM card slot. 3 Close the cover of the SIM card slot. Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out. Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
Getting started 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 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save the 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. • Close unnecessary apps using the task manager. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • Deactivate auto-syncing of apps. • Decrease the backlight time.
Getting started 1 2 Open the cover of the memory card slot. 3 4 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Close the cover of the memory card slot. 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 Open the cover of the memory card slot.
Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → General → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area. You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information.
Basics Using 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 or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The Classic Home screen panel displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more, and the Content Home screen panel displays Content widgets. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen. Access additional options.
Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Basics Icon Meaning Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards.
Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold options to view more detailed settings. Launch Settings. View all quick setting buttons. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick connect. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. Adjust the volume.
Basics Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button. • Wi-Fi: Refer to Wi-Fi for more information. • Location: Refer to Location for more information. • Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Select a sound mode. • Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device. Some apps do not allow screen rotation. • Bluetooth: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
Basics Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it. To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an app icon to open. Closing an app → Task manager, and then tap End next to an app to close it. To close all running Tap → Close all. apps, tap End all. Alternatively, tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen.
Basics Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap INSTALL. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions. To change the auto update settings, tap then select an option.
Basics Enabling apps On the Apps screen, tap → Show disabled apps, select apps, and then tap Done. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select an app, and then tap Enable. • Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You can continue to use hidden apps. • Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. You cannot use disabled apps. • Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the last function that was used. • depending on : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Start or pause entering text by voice. Open the keyboard. • : Switch to handwriting mode. Switch between number and character recognition mode. Switch to the standard keyboard. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • : Add an item from the clipboard.
Basics • : Change the keyboard type. You can move the keyboard to another location by . dragging Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold over text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap → Paste. To paste text that you have previously copied, tap → Clipboard and select the text.
Basics My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap View files that are grouped by date. on the Classic Home screen. Access additional options. View shortcuts to folders or FTP servers. Search for files or folders. View storage information. View files by categories. Change the view mode. View the download history. View files stored in the device.
Basics Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options: • Select: Select files or folders to apply options. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add to favourite folders: Add a shortcut to a folder in FAVOURITE FOLDERS. • Delete: Delete files or folders. • Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or a folder on the Classic Home screen. • Add FTP: Add an FTP server shortcut in FOLDERS.
Basics Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Power saving, and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it. Select from the following options: • Restrict background data: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection.
Basics On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Power saving, and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap U. power saving to activate it. Browse the Internet. Send a message. Make a call. Access additional options. Manage events or tasks. Add more apps to use. View the alarm or world clock. Remaining battery power Estimated maximum standby time To add an app to the Home screen, tap and select an app.
Basics Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen, tap Help. To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. Some apps may not include help information.
Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it. Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options.
Network connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the Wi-Fi networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network.
Network connectivity Download booster Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Download booster, and then tap the Download booster switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Download booster to activate it. • You may incur additional charges when downloading files via a mobile network.
Network connectivity Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Tethering and Mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot. 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it. • appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list. • To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap enter a password and tap Save. and select the level of security.
Network connectivity Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth. Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature. 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information. 2 On the Apps screen of your device, tap Settings → Connections → Tethering and Mobile hotspot. 3 4 Tick Bluetooth tethering.
Network connectivity To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Open a new tab. Access additional options. Close the tab. Move to the previously-visited page. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. Open the homepage. Refresh the current webpage. Bookmark the current webpage. Read an article in reading mode. Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen.
Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Motions, and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it. Covering screen with hand Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. Tap Mute/Pause → Covering screen with hand.
Motions & usability features Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again. Tap Mute/Pause → Smart pause. Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Motions, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it. Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot.
Motions & usability features Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously. Launching Multi window 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Multi window, and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Multi window to activate it.
Motions & usability features 3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the app icon when the screen turns blue. 4 Tap and hold another app icon on the Multi window tray, and then drag it to a new location. App icons marked with same time. can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps.
Motions & usability features Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows left or right to adjust the size of the windows. Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it.
Motions & usability features • : Open a list of recently-used apps in the selected window. • : Switch locations between Multi window apps. • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app.
Motions & usability features Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window tray. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Multi window, and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Multi window to activate it. 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap → Edit. The device displays the available apps that you can use on the Multi window tray.
Motions & usability features Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Toolbox, and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. appears on the screen. To launch an app, tap and select an app. To move the toolbox, tap and drag it to another location.
Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Classic Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Classic Home screen. To add widgets, open the Classic Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Classic Home screen. Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Classic Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.
Personalising Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done. To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour. To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the folder. To move an app from a folder, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then drag it to a new location.
Personalising Adding a widget or panel 1 2 Pinch your fingers together on the Content Home screen. On the Widgets screen, select a panel to edit or tap to create a new panel ( 1 ). Select widgets to add to the panel from the bottom pane of the screen ( 2 ). Scroll left or right on the bottom pane of the screen to view more widgets. 3 Tap Done. Adjusting widget size 1 2 On the Content Home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize.
Personalising Moving a widget 1 2 On the Content Home screen, tap and hold a widget. Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to a new location. To arrange the widgets on the current panel in random locations, tap Change layout. Removing a panel 1 2 3 Pinch your fingers together on the Content Home screen. On the Widgets screen, tap and hold the panel to remove. Drag the panel to Remove that appears at the top of the screen. At least one panel must remain on the Content Home screen.
Personalising Moving items On the Apps screen, tap → Edit. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. To move an item to a new panel, drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen. You can move folders only in the folder panel. Creating folders 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap → Create folder. Enter a folder name. Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap Done.
Personalising Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Classic Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the Classic Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Wallpaper. 2 3 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to. Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Personalising Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Personalising Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • The Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor.
Personalising Registering fingerprints 1 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. 3 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap . Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button.
Personalising Managing registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. To delete fingerprints, tap → Deregister, select fingerprints, and then tap To rename a fingerprint, tap and hold a fingerprint, tap then tap OK. → OK. , and then enter a new name, and Changing the alternative password You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints.
Personalising Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it.
Personalising Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it. 2 3 Enter the private mode unlock code. On the Apps screen, tap My Files → Private. All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.
Personalising Adding restricted profiles 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Users. Tap → Restricted profile. Set an unlock code, and then select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access. Switching users Tap at the top of the locked screen. Select the account to switch to, and then unlock the device. A user account Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the account settings.
Personalising Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. Using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch (for mobiles and computers). Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
Personalising Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices) from a computer to your device. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch. 1 Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For more information, contact the device’s manufacturer. 2 3 4 On the computer, launch Smart Switch. Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable.
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Phone, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Groups, Favourites, and Contacts. View contact groups. Preview the phone number. Enter the number using the keypad. Access additional options. View favourite contacts. Add the number to the contacts list. View the contacts list. Delete a preceding character.
Phone Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. Making calls from the favourites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list. To add contacts to the favourites list, tap Contacts, select a contact, and then tap . To make a call to a favourite contact, tap Favourites and select a contact. Number prediction Tap Phone.
Phone Speed dial numbers Tap Phone. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad, tap OK, and then select a contact. Or, tap → Speed dial setting, select a number, and then select a contact. Making an international call Tap Phone. Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
Phone Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers 1 2 Tap Phone on the Apps screen. 3 4 Tap Auto reject list → Tap → Call settings → Call settings → Call rejection → Auto reject mode → Auto reject numbers. , enter a number, and then assign a category. Tap Save. Missed calls If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Phone → Phone to view missed calls.
Phone • → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • → Messages: Send a message. • → Settings: Change the call settings. When you launch apps during a call, a pop-up window for the call screen ( ) appears. You can continue your phone conversation while using apps. To move the pop-up window, drag it to another location. To return to the call screen, tap the pop-up window.
Phone During a video call The following actions are available: • • : Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. : Adjust the volume. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • End call: End the current call. • • → Keypad: Open the keypad. → Switch to headset / Switch to phone: Switch sound output to a connected Bluetooth headset or back to the device’s speaker. • → Animated emotions: Apply emotional icons to your image.
Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Tap Save. To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, tap Phone, enter the number, and then tap Add to contacts.
Contacts 3 4 Place a business card on the flat surface. Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the business card and converts it to a contact entry. • If the device does not take the photo automatically, tap . • To take photos of business cards manually, tap → Auto capture → Off. • To extract text from a stored image, tap → Load image.
Contacts Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Groups. Creating a new group Tap , enter a group name, and then tap Save. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap → Add member. Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Deleting a group Tap → Delete groups, select user-added groups, and then tap Done. Sending a message or email to group members Select a group, tap → Send message or Send email, select members, tap Done, enter a message, and then tap the send button.
Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • 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. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message.
Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 2 3 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap . Add recipients and enter a message. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter recipients. Access additional options. Attach files. Send the message. Enter emoticons. Enter a message. 4 Tap to send the message.
Messages & email While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Add to Contacts: Add the contact to the contacts list. • View contact: View the contact’s information. • Add text: Insert a contact information, message template, and more into the message. • Insert smiley: Enter emoticons. • Add subject: Enter a subject. • Add slide: Add message slides. • Schedule message: Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent. • Discard: Cancel composing the message.
Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Video call: Make a video call to the contact. • View contact: View the contact’s information. • Add to Contacts: Add the contact to the contacts list.
Messages & email Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. 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. If you have more than two email accounts, you can set one as the default account.
Messages & email Accessing additional options While composing a message, tap and access additional options. • Schedule sending: Send the message at a scheduled time. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent. • This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. Messages may be sent at an incorrect time if you move across time zones or the network does not update the information.
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 2 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . • To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus.
Camera • 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. • The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems. Reorganising camera shortcuts You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen. Tap the preview screen.
Camera Remote viewfinder Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device. 1 2 3 4 5 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap → Remote viewfinder. Tap Wi-Fi Direct settings to connect to another device. Tap the image on the preview screen where the device should focus. Tap to take the photo displayed on the connected device’s viewfinder.
Camera Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto. Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Beauty face. Shot & more Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using in Gallery. the shooting modes.
Camera 4 Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos. • Best photo: Take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with . • Best face: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Tap the white frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for each subject from the poses that appear at the bottom of the screen.
Camera Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device in Gallery. identifies the photo with On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Panorama. To get the best shot, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. • Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall.
Camera Dual Camera When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Dual Camera to switch to dual camera mode. Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Tap to resize it or move the location.
Camera Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory. • Burst shots: Take a series of photos of moving subjects. • Picture stabilisation: Set the device to automatically detect darker conditions and adjust the brightness of the photo without the flash. This option is not available when you record videos.
Camera • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. • View mode: Change the aspect ratio of the preview screen. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. • To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions. • Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
Gallery Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Search for other devices to view the image. Modify the image. Move to the previous screen. Access additional options. Delete the image. Send the image to others.
Gallery Accessing content on a nearby device Tap and select a device in NEARBY DEVICES to access content. You can view the photos and videos on the devices that have the content sharing feature activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Nearby devices, and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it. Refer to Nearby devices for more settings. Selecting a sorting option The images or videos on your device can be sorted by time or album.
Gallery Editing photos or videos Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Studio → Photo studio. Select an image to edit. Edit the image by applying various effects. Decorate the image by adding stickers. Crop the image. 5 6 Draw on the image. Rotate the image. Insert a frame on the image. Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. Apply effects to the image. When you are finished editing the image, tap → Save as.
Gallery Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Studio → Collage studio. Select images to combine and tap Done. Edit the image by applying various effects. Add images. Delete the image. Delete the image. Hide the image panel. Change the split layout. 5 Change the collage style. When you are finished editing the images, tap Save. The edited image is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → Album → Studio.
Gallery Shot & more Apply various effects to the images you have taken. Only photos taken in shot & more mode can be selected. 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Studio → Shot & more. Select an image to edit. Edit the image by applying various effects. Create an image that shows motion trails. Erase moving objects from the background. Create the best possible image. Save the best photo. 5 Make the subject appear to be moving quickly. When you are finished editing the image, tap Save.
Gallery Video editor Edit or create videos with multiple images and videos. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Studio → Video editor. Select a theme to apply and tap Done. Select videos to edit. You can also select images to create a video. 5 Edit the video by applying various effects. Add background music or apply sound effects to the video clip. Undo or redo the last action. Edit the video clip automatically.
Gallery 6 7 When you are finished editing the video, tap Export. Select a save option and tap OK. The edited video is saved in the Export folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → Album → Export. → Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Studio → Video trimmer. Select a video to edit. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, tap Done.
Gallery Gallery settings 1 2 3 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings. Use the following options: • Social network data management → Sync via Wi-Fi only: Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is activated. • Tags → Tag buddy: Tag photos with information, such as date and location. To edit tags, tap the information on an image, tap , edit the details, and then tap Done. • Tags → Face tag: Assign tags to faces in an image.
Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Adjust the volume. Search for other devices to play the file. Access additional options. Set the file as your favourite song. View a list of recommended songs based on the song that is currently playing. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Open the playlist. Add the song to a playlist. Skip to the previous song. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next song.
Multimedia To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced, and then tick 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.
Multimedia Playing music by mood Use this feature to play music that suits your mood. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap Music square. Songs are automatically categorised by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells. Song categories are based on available information about the song. Some songs may not be categorised in mood cells. Playing music stored on other devices Search for music that is stored on other devices and play it on your device.
Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Switch to the pop-up video player. Access additional options. Make the display tone more vivid. Adjust the volume. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Pause and resume playback. Move the control panel to the left. Move the control panel to the right. Open the playlist. Change screen ratio. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly.
Multimedia Using the pop-up video player Use this feature to use other apps without closing the video player. While watching videos, to use the pop-up video player. 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. Capturing images To use this feature, during playback, tap → Settings, tick Capture, and then tap Close. Tap to capture an image from the video during playback.
Multimedia Playing videos stored on other devices Search for videos that are stored in other devices and play them on your device. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Accessing a video on a nearby device Tap Nearby devices and select a device to access and play the video. You can play the video on devices that have the content sharing feature activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Nearby devices, and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it.
Useful apps and features Kids Mode Starting Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content. Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Classic Home screen, tap Kids Mode → Install. To start kids mode, tap Kids Mode on the Classic Home or Apps screen. When it is installed, the widget appears on the Classic Home and App screens.
Useful apps and features Use this app to play videos. Before you use this app, add videos that are saved on the device to the app. Refer to Parental control for more information. Use this app to create a drawing with a pen, a brush, and more. Use this app to view saved images, drawings, voice recordings, and media files that you allow your child to access. Use this app to record or play voice recordings. Use this app to take photos or record videos.
Useful apps and features Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area. You can interact with characters, background objects, and more. Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps. You can change kids mode settings, usage time limits, and more. On the Home screen, tap and enter the PIN. To exit parental control, press the Home button. • Children’s name: View and edit children’s profile.
Useful apps and features S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history. Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder. Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword. To get more refined results, tap filters under the search field. To update the list of search results, tap → Refresh. To set the search parameters using the available filters, tap → Settings → Filter → Select filters.
Useful apps and features S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. Access additional options. Change the view mode. Search for events or tasks. Tap and use the following: • Go to: Move to a specific date. • Delete: Delete events or tasks. • Sync: Sync events and tasks with your accounts. • Calendars: Select the calendars to display. • Settings: Change settings for S Planner.
