SM-T800 User Manual English (EU). 07/2014. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity 34 35 Getting started 7 8 10 12 14 15 Package contents Device layout Charging the battery Using a memory card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Wi-Fi Internet Motions & usability features 37 39 44 44 Motions Multi window Toolbox Increasing touch screen sensitivity Basics Personalising 16 19 22 25 25 27 30 30 32 33 45 50 51 52 55 57 59 Using the touch screen Home screen layout Notifications and quick setting panels O
Table of Contents Camera 65 68 71 116 Hancom Office Viewer 120 NYTimes 121 Google apps Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings Connecting with other devices Gallery 74 76 81 123 125 127 129 135 140 142 Viewing photos or videos Editing photos or videos Gallery settings Multimedia 82 85 Music Video Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Quick Connect SideSync 3.
Table of Contents Accessibility 168 About Accessibility 169 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 169 Voice feedback (TalkBack) 180 Changing the font size 180 Magnifying the screen 180 Setting notification reminders 181 Reversing the display colours 181 Colour adjustment 182 Setting flash notification 182 Turning off all sounds 182 Caption settings 183 Adjusting the sound balance 183 Mono audio 184 Assistant menu 186 Setting tap and hold delay options 186 Interaction control 187 Using single ta
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 IrLED Speaker Light sensor Memory card slot Touch screen Multipurpose jack Recent apps button Home button Back button Rear camera Headset jack Flash Speaker Push clip GPS antenna Push clip Microphone • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended.
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 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. • If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected.
Getting started • 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. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
Getting started Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it. • Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → General → Storage → Unmount SD card. 1 2 3 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 Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off. Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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 Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages, 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. To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards. You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Activate or deactivate options.
Basics Rearranging quick setting buttons To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap item, and then drag the item to another location. → , tap and hold an Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notifications panel.
Basics • Bluetooth: Refer to Bluetooth for more information. • Adapt display: When you activate this feature, the display is automatically optimised for various apps. • U. power saving: Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information. • Multi window: Refer to Multi window for more information. • Toolbox: Refer to Toolbox for more information. • Screen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring 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 Changing the input language Tap → Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right. 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.
Basics • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Change the keyboard settings. • : 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.
Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in the Gallery → → Album → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others. You can also capture screenshots using other methods. Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.
Basics Tap and use the following options: • Select: Select files or folders to apply options. • Delete: Delete files or folders. • Add FTP: Add an FTP server shortcut in FOLDERS. • Scan for Nearby Devices: Search for devices that have media sharing activated. • Display options: Change the file display options. 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.
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 performance: Limit various options, such as turning off the backlight for the Recent apps button and the Back button.
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. Access additional options. Essential apps Add more apps to use. Estimated maximum standby time Remaining battery power To add an app to the Home screen, tap and select an app. To remove an app from the Home screen, tap → Remove, select an app with tap Done.
Network connectivity 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. • Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors. • Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
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 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 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 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 2 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 2 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. Open the Multi window tray and tap → Edit. The device displays the available apps that you can use on the Multi window tray. 3 Tap and hold an app and drag it to 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 3 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 2 3 4 On the Classic Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Wallpaper. 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 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap . Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. 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 Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Pay with PayPal. Tap Install under FIDO Ready™ support. Tap Link under PayPal account. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to the PayPal website and register your fingerprints.
Personalising 3 To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap → Move to Private. Items that are moved to private mode appear with 4 on them. When you have selected the items to hide, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to deactivate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to deactivate it. The selected items will disappear from the screen.
Personalising Multiple users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. Following types of user accounts are available. • Owner: The owner account is created only when setting up the device for the first time, and cannot be created more than one. This account has full control of the device including user account management.
Personalising 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. 1 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Users. Select an account under USERS & PROFILES. Then, select or deselect apps and content to allow or restrict the account’s access to them. To delete the account, tap .
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 2 3 4 Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For more information, contact the device’s manufacturer. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable.
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. Creating contacts from business cards Take a photo of a business card and extract contact information from it.
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 an email to group members Select a group, tap → 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. • : Compose an email.
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 2 3 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. 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 • 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. Then, merge the images into a single photo. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with . • Drama shot: Take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows motion trails.
Camera HDR (Rich tone) Use this mode to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → HDR (Rich tone). Without effect With effect 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.
Camera • You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD or VGA. • While recording videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone. Managing shooting modes Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Manage modes. Downloading shooting modes Download more shooting modes from Samsung Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Download.
Camera • Face detection: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of them. • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in filmcamera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects. • Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Camera • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. • Review pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after capturing them. • Remote viewfinder: Set the device to use as a viewfinder and control the other device to take photos or record videos. Refer to Remote viewfinder for more information. • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations.
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 5 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. 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 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. Current position Start bracket 5 End bracket Enter a filename, and then tap OK to save the video.
Gallery Gallery settings 1 2 3 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings. Use the following options: • 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. • Face tag: Assign tags to faces in an image. A yellow frame appears around a face when it is detected. Select the face, tap Add name, and then select a contact to identify the face tag.
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.
Useful apps and features Creating events or tasks 1 2 3 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . Select either event or task and enter details. • Event: Set a start and end date for an event. You can set an optional repeat setting. • Task: Add a task to do on a specific date. You can set an optional priority setting.
Useful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a green circle is displayed next to the account name. To change an account’s syncing option, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts, and then select an account service.
Useful apps and features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings → Wake-up, and then deselect Open via the home key. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Setting the language Tap → Settings → General → Language, and then select a language.
Useful apps and features Tips for better voice recognition: • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode.
Useful apps and features 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.
Useful apps and features 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.
Useful apps and features Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. You can see the calculation history on the left side of the screen. To clear the history, tap . Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list.
Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap . Deleting clocks Tap → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Done. WatchON About WatchON Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and select TV programmes and control channels with your device. Tap WatchON on the Apps screen.
Useful apps and features Connecting to a TV 1 2 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. Select a region and the broadcast service, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The available TV programmes appear. Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. 1 2 3 4 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. Tap → Setup. Select the TV brand.
Useful apps and features 6 When the setup is completed, tap . Turn the TV on or off. Additional functions TV control menus Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. 1 2 3 4 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. Select a category at the bottom of the screen. Select a TV programme and tap Watch on TV. The selected programme will be shown on the connected TV.
Useful apps and features Setting programme reminders 1 2 Select a TV programme to watch. Tap , set an alarm to remind you of the TV programme’s start time, and then tap OK. The alarm goes off at the preset time. WebEx About WebEx Use this app to host and attend teleconferences. You can use various features, such as content sharing and HD video meeting. Before using this app • Ensure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Ensure that you have a WebEx account.
Useful apps and features Signing up for an account 1 2 3 Tap WebEx on the Apps screen. Tap Create an account on the sign in screen. The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen. You cannot use this app if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing that WebEx is not available in the region. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account. Some features are not available when the trial period expires. Switch to a paid account to use all WebEx features.
Useful apps and features Creating a meeting session 1 2 3 Tap WebEx on the Apps screen and tap Sign in. Enter the password and tap Sign in. The WebEx screen appears on the device. Create a meeting session. Refresh the meeting list. Join a meeting session by entering a session number. Close the app. 4 5 Tap to create a meeting session. Enter a topic for the meeting, set a password, and then tap Start now.
Useful apps and features 6 7 Tap → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Turn the microphone on or off. Start or end a video meeting. Start or end an audio meeting. Share the screen. End the meeting session. Check the meeting information. Invite people or remind invitees about the meeting. View the session number. View the participants and chat with them.
Useful apps and features Joining a meeting session To join a meeting, use one of the following methods. Joining a meeting by session number 1 2 3 4 Tap WebEx on the Apps screen. Sign in to your WebEx account. Tap → Join by number. Enter a session number to join and tap Join. A session number is created when a host creates a meeting session. If you do not know the number, contact the host.
Useful apps and features 5 6 Tap → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings 1 2 3 4 5 Tap WebEx on the Apps screen. Sign in to your WebEx account. Select a meeting in My Meetings and tap Join. Tap → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can join the audio meeting.
Useful apps and features 3 4 5 Sign in to your WebEx account. If you are already signed in to your account, a meeting screen will appear on the screen. Tap → Connect using Internet. The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Joining a meeting by calling a session phone number You can join a meeting by calling the session’s phone number on a smartphone. Call the session phone number provided in the invitation email.
Useful apps and features Chatting with participants 1 2 3 Tap to view the participants list. Select an account name and tap Chat. Chatting window appears on the screen. To chat with all participants, tap Chat with everyone. Sharing the screen Share the current screen on your device with participants. Only the person designated as the presenter can share one’s screen. The person who creates a meeting is designated as the presenter at the beginning of a meeting.
Useful apps and features Changing the presenter The meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter. 1 2 3 Tap and select a participant to designate as the presenter. Tap Make presenter. will appear next to the presenter’s account name. Closing or exiting the meeting Tap → End meeting or Leave meeting. When the network connection fails during a meeting If the meeting is still running, reconnect to the meeting. If the meeting has ended, restart the meeting.
Useful apps and features Businessweek+ Use this app to get the latest news about finance, business, market data, and more. Tap Businessweek+ on the Apps screen. When opening this app for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Downloading an article 1 Flick through issues by date and preview the cover images. On the Businessweek+ main screen, you can use one of the following options: 2 • : Change the view mode.
Useful apps and features • : View headlines or articles by category. • Related: View the related financial information in detail. • : Save the article to the clippings list. • : Change the font size. • : Send the current page to others. The available options may vary depending on the article you are viewing. Dropbox Use this app to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage.
Useful apps and features Evernote Use this app to create, sync, and share multimedia notes. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can efficiently manage your ideas. Tap Evernote on the Apps screen. Sign in to your Evernote account. If you do not have one, create an Evernote account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. View the storage and account information.
Useful apps and features Composing notes You can create a note using images, voice recordings, and other attachments. Select an option for composing a note. While composing a note, use the following options: • : Set a reminder to the note. • : Attach files or use additional options. • : Take a photo and attach it to the note. • → Save: Save the note. • → Notebook: Select a save location. • → Tags: Add tags to the note. • → Set location: Add location to the note.
Useful apps and features Editing subscriptions On the Flipboard main screen, tap → My Flipboard to view your subscriptions. To delete subscriptions or to change their location, tap and hold an item. Then, drag the item to the rubbish bin or to a new location. To add more subscriptions, tap tap . , select a subscription under DISCOVER MORE, and then Creating personalised magazines Save various content by creating your own magazine to read later or to share with others.
Useful apps and features Searching documents Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. Tap Open to browse a document. Sort documents and folders. Create a folder. Select documents or folders. Retrieve new documents and folders. Change the view mode. To search for recently-used documents, tap Recent Documents. Reading documents Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. Tap a document in Recent Documents or in a folder.
Useful apps and features • Print: Print the document by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Send: Send the document to others or share it. • Edit: Edit the document. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. • Help: View information about Hancom Office Viewer. Presentation • Find: Search for text. • Zoom: Change the view size. • Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author.
Useful apps and features • Freeze Panes: Keep the selected row in place. • Gridlines: Hide or show gridlines. • Show All Comments: Hide or show memos on the document. • Print Area: Select an area to print. • Print: Print the document by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Send: Send the document to others or share it. • Edit: Edit the document. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app.
Useful apps and features Managing documents Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. While browsing a document, tap following options. , select documents or folders, and then use one of the • : Rename a document or a folder. • : Copy documents or folders to another folder. • : Move documents or folders to another folder. • : Delete the documents or folders. • : Send documents to others or share them. NYTimes Use this app to browse and navigate articles and more.
Useful apps and features Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, open the app’s main screen, tap → Help. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. Chrome Search for information and browse webpages. Google Mail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.
Useful apps and features Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them. Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location. Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google+.
Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. 2 Select a device to pair with. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.
Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → → Album → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices on the list. Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. Tap Unpair.
Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image. Tap → Wi-Fi Direct, and then select a device to transfer the image to. Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device.
Connecting with other devices Quick Connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. • Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content. • Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with. For example, the device name can be shown as BT MAC.
Connecting with other devices Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. Tap and select the device from the list of detected devices. Disconnecting devices To deactivate the Quick Connect feature, tap . at the top of the screen. Alternatively, tap Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 2 3 4 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Select a media category.
Connecting with other devices SideSync 3.0 About SideSync 3.0 Use this app to control a smartphone’s screen with a virtual smartphone screen on your tablet. • On your tablet, view messages or use the smartphone’s chat room. • On your tablet, watch a video playing on the smartphone on a larger display. • Easily transfer files between your tablet and smartphone by dragging and dropping the files. Before using this app • Your tablet and smartphone must support Wi-Fi Direct.
Connecting with other devices 3 4 5 The tablet searches for available smartphones automatically. Select one of the detected smartphones. Tap OK on the smartphone screen. The smartphone’s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone’s screen is turned off.
Connecting with other devices Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use apps in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messages, or chat with others. • Some features, such as Camera and Screen Mirroring, may not work in the virtual smartphone screen. • The smartphone’s virtual screen may differ depending on the smartphone. Minimise the screen. Maximise the screen to fit your tablet's screen. Access additional options. Screen rotation Close SideSync 3.0.
Connecting with other devices Moving the virtual smartphone screen Tap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location. Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 2 Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. When the frame appears, drag the frame to adjust the size. Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen, the tablet’s keyboard appears. Enter text using the keyboard.
Connecting with other devices Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen It is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen at the same time. When you are using the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet, the smartphone screen turns off. Using the smartphone screen Press the Home button on the smartphone to turn on the smartphone screen and turn off the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet.
Connecting with other devices Copying files between devices Copying files from the smartphone to the tablet 1 2 3 Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartphone screen. Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the tablet’s screen. My Files is launched on the tablet’s screen. Select a folder to save the file in and tap Done. Copying files from the tablet to the smartphone 1 2 3 Tap and hold a file on the tablet’s screen.
Connecting with other devices Remote PC Starting Remote PC Use this app to view and control your computer’s screen on your device by connecting your device and computer via a Wi-Fi or local area network. You can also easily view and transfer files between your device and computer. Before using this app • Ensure that you have a registered Samsung account. • Ensure that the computer is turned on. • Ensure that the Agent is installed on your computer.
Connecting with other devices 3 Tap Sign in, enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap Sign in again. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. Registering a computer 1 2 3 On your computer, launch the web browser and visit remotepc.rview.com. Sign in to your Samsung account. You must sign in to the same Samsung account that you use on your device. Install the Agent if it is not installed on your computer.
Connecting with other devices Connecting the device and a computer remotely 1 2 Tap Remote PC on the Apps screen. Tap Check Connection (Refresh). View the name of the computer. Connect the device and the computer remotely. 3 4 Tap ON computer. Enter the password for the connection and tap OK. Tap Forgotten your password? if you do not remember the password. 5 The connection is made and you can control the computer remotely on the device.
Connecting with other devices Controlling the computer on the device After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device. You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device. Scroll through the screen. Access additional options. Tap the screen and tap Connection status at the bottom of the screen to use one of the following: • Mouse: Display the mouse pointer on the device’s screen.
Connecting with other devices Transferring files between your device and the computer 1 2 Tap → Remote Explorer. Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manager panel. Then, drag it to the device’s file manager panel. You can also move a file vice versa. The computer's file manager The device's file manager Disconnecting the device and a computer On your device, tap → OK. On your computer, right click on the task bar and exit the Agent programme.
Connecting with other devices Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen Mirroring -enabled devices (AllShare Cast dongle, HomeSync, and Wi-Fi Miracast devices) • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Connecting with other devices Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle. 1 2 3 4 Connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV using an HDMI cable. On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device.
Connecting with other devices Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print image or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Printing, select a printer type, and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. Select a printer to use as the default printer.
Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → About device → Software update → Update now. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer.
Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage. • Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the device on the connected computer. After you finish playing the file, disconnect the device from the computer.
Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
Device & data manager Using a Samsung account 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign in to your Samsung account. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap General → Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up. To restore data, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Cloud → Restore, select the items, and then tap Restore now. Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device.
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. To use options, tap . • Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings.
Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it. To use more options, tap . • Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. • Received files: View received files via Bluetooth. • Rename device: Change the device name. • Help: View help information for Bluetooth. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device.
Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Location, and then tap the Location switch to activate it. • Mode: Select a method to collect your location data. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage. • LOCATION SERVICES: View the location services your device is using.
Settings Nearby devices Change settings for sharing content when you connect the device to nearby devices. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Nearby devices, and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it. • DEVICE NAME: View the media server name for your device. • Content to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices. • Allowed devices: View the list of devices that can access your device.
Settings Device Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Sound. • Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. • Notifications: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages. • Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch screen.
Settings • Screen rotation: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. – – Smart rotation: Set the interface not to rotate according to the orientation of your face. • Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.
Settings Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Wallpaper. • Home screen: Select a background image for the Classic Home screen. • Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. • Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Classic Home screen and the locked screen. Lock screen Change the settings for the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Lock screen. • Screen lock: Change the screen lock method.
Settings Multi window Set the device to use Multi window. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Multi window, and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it. • Open in multi window view: Set the device to activate the Multi window feature when you open files from My Files or Video. Also, the device activates this feature when you view attachments in messages. Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Notification panel.
Settings Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Motions. • Mute/Pause: – – Covering screen with hand: Set the device to pause media playback when you touch the screen with your palm. – – Smart pause: Set the device to pause video playback when you look away from the screen.
Settings Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. • Unlock method: Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode. Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account. On the Settings screen, tap Device → Finger Scanner.
Settings Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap General → Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap General → Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
Settings Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • 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. • Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar.
Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages: Select languages for text input. • Block offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Voice search • Language: Select a language for voice recognition.
Settings Mouseover Activate the Mouseover feature. Perform various functions while the pointer of the mouse or trackpad connected to your device is moving over the screen. • Preview and icon labels: Set the device to display a preview of the content or pop-up information when the pointer points at an item. • List scrolling: Set the device to scroll through lists by moving the pointer to an edge of the screen. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
Settings Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. On the Settings screen, tap General → Battery. • Display battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to Power saving feature for more information. On the Settings screen, tap General → Power saving. • Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for powersaving mode.
Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. On the Settings screen, tap General → Storage. 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 apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Security Change settings for securing the device.
Settings • Make passwords visible: 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: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. • Verify apps: Set the device to allow Google to check the apps for harmful content before installing them.
Settings Contacts Change settings for using contacts. On the Settings screen, tap Applications → Contacts. • Import/Export: Import or export contacts. • Contacts to display: Select which contacts to display. • Only contacts with phones: Set the device to display contacts that only have a phone number. • Sort by: Select an option for sorting contacts. • Display contacts by: Select an option for displaying contact names. • Send contact information: Select a method to share contacts.
Settings Gallery Change settings for using Gallery. On the Settings screen, tap Applications → Gallery. • Tags: – – Tag buddy: Set the device to display contextual tags. – – Face tag: Register the faces in the image as face tags. Internet Change settings for using Internet. On the Settings screen, tap Applications → Internet. • Account: Sign in to a Samsung account. • Set homepage: Set a default homepage.
Settings S Planner Change settings for using S Planner. On the Settings screen, tap Applications → S Planner. • View settings: – – First day of week: Select the first day of a week. – – Hide declined events: Set the device to hide expired events. – – Show week number: Set the device to display the number of weeks in a year. – – Hide completed task: Set the device to hide completed tasks. – – Weather: Set the device to display the weather forecast.
Settings S Voice Change settings for voice recognition. On the Settings screen, tap Applications → S Voice. • General: – – Language: Select a language for voice recognition. – – Hide offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. – – About: View version information. • Wake-up: – – Open via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice when you press the Home button twice. – – Voice wake-up: Set the device to start voice recognition by saying a wake-up command while using S Voice.
Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment.
Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Negative colours • Interaction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility, and then tap the Direct access switch to activate it. Then, select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home button three times quickly.
Accessibility When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more. When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items aloud. Firstly, the device reads aloud items on the screen when you tap them. Then, the device will perform the function or open the app if you tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
Accessibility • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next page: Scroll the screen to the left with two fingers. • Unlocking the screen: Scroll the screen in any direction within the locked screen area with two fingers.
Accessibility Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings → Manage gestures. Select a gesture, and then assign a feature to it.
Accessibility Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area. Or, you can set the device to read text in other reading units, such as lines or paragraphs. Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu 1 2 3 4 Select some text to read.
Accessibility Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, TalkBack pauses. When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods. To change the method of resuming TalkBack, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings → Resume from suspend. Then, select an option.
Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings. Alternatively, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings. • Speech volume: Adjust the volume level for voice feedback.
Accessibility • Focus speech audio: Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud. • Sound volume: Adjust the volume that sound is played when you touch the screen to control it. This feature is available when Sound feedback is selected. • Explore by touch: Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger. Move your finger anywhere on the screen to find the item you want.
Accessibility Using the rapid key input feature Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard. You can use this feature to enter characters instead of releasing your finger and double-tapping on the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Rapid key input. Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated.
Accessibility Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard, tap the text input field, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly. When you touch the keyboard with your finger, the device reads aloud the character buttons under your finger. When you hear the character you want, release your finger from the screen to select it. The character is entered and the device reads the text aloud.
Accessibility Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is read aloud, use the following actions: • Deleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. • Selecting text using selection mode: Activate selection mode to select and listen to the text. To activate selection mode, open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control → Start selection mode. Scroll to the left or right to listen to the text before or next to the currently-selected text.
Accessibility Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision → Font size. Magnifying the screen Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area.
Accessibility Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the contrast between black and white. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Negative colours.
Accessibility Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have new messages or notifications. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Flash notification. Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media sounds. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Turn off all sounds.
Accessibility Google caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the switch at the top of the screen to activate it. Use the following options: • Language: Select a display language for the caption. • Text size: Change the font size. • Caption style: Change the caption style. Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset. To adjust the sound balance, connect a headset to the device.
Accessibility Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon. Control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon without exploring the screen. When this feature is launched, Single tap mode is activated. 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction.
Accessibility Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap the screen to select items under the cursor. Use the following options: • / : Select an item or scroll left or right on the screen. • / : Scroll up or down the screen.
Accessibility Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay, and then select an option. Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. Use this mode when you want to allow others only limited access to and control of your media or data.
Accessibility Using single tap mode Set the device to control notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it. When an alarm sounds, tap the button to stop the alarm instead of dragging the button. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility, and then tick Single tap mode. Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Export the current accessibility settings in a file.
Accessibility Viewing accessibility services View accessibility services installed on the device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility, and view the list of accessibility services available in SERVICES. Using other useful features • Using S Voice: You can use S Voice to perform various functions using voice commands. Launch S Voice, send messages and view tasks. • Searching by voice: Use voice commands to search for webpage content.
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. • The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again.
Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app.
Troubleshooting • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
Troubleshooting Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
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