GT-I8260 User Manual www.samsung.
About this manual This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features. • Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
About this manual • Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers. • Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss.
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Table of Contents Getting started 34 Transferring files 35 Securing the device 37 Upgrading the device 7 Device layout 8 Buttons 9 Package contents 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery 13 Charging the battery 15 Inserting a memory card 17 Turning the device on and off 18 Holding the device 18 Locking and unlocking the device 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Switching to silent mode Communication 38 Phone 43 Contacts 47 Messaging 48 Email 50 Google Mail 51 Talk 52 Google+ 52 Messenger 53
Table of Contents Settings 68 Video Player 69 YouTube 70 FM Radio Travel & local 89 About Settings 89 Wi-Fi 90 Bluetooth 90 Data usage 91 More settings 92 Home screen mode 92 Blocking mode 93 Sound 93 Display 94 Storage 94 Power saving mode 94 Battery 95 Application manager 95 Location services 95 Lock screen 96 Security 97 Language and input 101 Backup and reset 101 Add account 102 Motion 102 Date and time 103 Accessibility 104 Developer options 105 About device 105 Google Settings 8
Getting started Device layout Front camera Earpiece Proximity sensor Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone Headset jack GPS antenna Speaker Flash Rear camera Volume button Back cover Main antenna 7
Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Buttons Button Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer.
Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. 1 Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
Getting started • Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna. • Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards. 3 Insert the battery. 2 1 4 Replace the back cover.
Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
Getting started Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.
Getting started • 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 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. • Close unnecessary applications with the task manager. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
Getting started 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 3 Push the memory card into the slot. 4 Replace the back cover. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card. 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the memory card. 3 Replace the back cover.
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 Apps → Settings → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Basics Icon Meaning Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. To learn how to control motions properly, tap Apps → Settings → Motion → Learn about motions. (p. 102) Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).
Basics Shaking • Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices, or computers in Kies via Wi-Fi. • Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or AccuWeather. Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screen. Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel.
Basics • Blocking mode: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap Settings → Blocking mode. • Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.
Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item. Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap → Edit page → . Moving a panel Tap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications. Select an application icon to open. Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Basics Organising with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience. → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to Create folder. Enter a folder Tap name and then tap OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement. Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Basics Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings. Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select an item to view tips. To reset help pop-ups if you have hidden them, tap Show help tip pop-ups, and then select items by ticking. Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
Basics Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. Use handwriting gestures to perform actions, such as editing or deleting characters and inserting spaces.
Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. to copy or To paste it into a text entry field, place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap → Paste. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p.
Basics Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.
Basics Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.
Basics Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed. 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Basics Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer.
Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call. Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • Keypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . • Logs: Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages. • Favourites: Make a call from the list of favourite contacts. • Contacts: Make a call from the contacts list. Speed dial numbers For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.
Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap . During a call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • Hold: Hold a call. Or press and hold the headset button.
Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. To filter a call log, tap → View by, and then select an option. Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes. Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card.
Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject call with message. To create → Call settings → Set reject messages. the rejection message, tap Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers → Call settings → Call rejection, drag the Auto reject mode switch to the right, and Tap then tap Auto reject list.
Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap call. to make a video During a video call The following actions are available: • Switch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Keypad: Open the keypad.
Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.
Communication Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap . Deleting a contact Tap → Delete. Setting a speed dial number → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To Tap remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove. Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger along it.
Communication Syncing with Samsung Contacts Tap → Merge with Samsung. Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Samsung Contacts, and vice versa. Importing contacts → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from SD card, or Import from Tap USB storage. Exporting contacts → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB Tap storage.
Communication Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Create: Make a new group. • Search: Search for contacts. • Change order: Tap and hold position, and then tap Done. next to the group name, drag it up or down to another • Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted.
Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messaging on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages Tap , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap . Use the following methods to add recipients: • Enter a phone number. • Tap , select contacts, and then tap Done.
Communication Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s message. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password.
Communication Sending scheduled messages → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a While composing a message, tap time and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent. • This feature is based on the time and date set on the device.
Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap Tap → Attach picture to attach images. Tap → Attach video to attach videos.
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. Tap to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk. Tap Talk on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Communication Switching between chats Scroll left or right. Deleting chat history Chats are automatically saved. To delete the chat history, tap → Clear chat history. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap All Circles to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.
Communication ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number. Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Select a buddy to start chatting. To sync contacts on the device with ChatON, tap More → Settings → Contact sync.
Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Tap to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page Tap → New window. To go to another webpage, tap , scroll left or right, and tap the page to select it.
Web & network History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap → Saved pages. Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, tap → Downloads. Sharing webpages → Share page.
Web & network Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same Google account. To view open tabs on other devices, tap To view bookmarks, tap → Other devices. Select a webpage to open. . Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances.
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is Gallery. Open Gallery, select an image, tap → Bluetooth, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices.
Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music Player on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Adjust the volume. Change the repeat mode. Turn on shuffle. Open Music square. Select a sound effect. Open the playlist.
Media Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs. → Create playlist. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap Add music, Tap Playlists, and then tap select songs to include, and then tap Done. To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap → Add to playlist. Playing music by mood Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device. When a new → Library update. song is added, tap Music square → Tap Music square and select a cell of mood.
Media Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in to take the photo. focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap Switch between the front and rear camera. Indicates which storage is in use. Switch between still and video mode. Change the flash setting. Change the shooting mode. Select among various effects that are available. Open the image viewer to display photos. Change the camera settings.
Media • Autumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery. • Text: Use this setting for books or posters. • Candlelight: Use this setting for images of bright light against a dark background. • Firework: Use this setting for high-contrast scenes. • Backlight: Use this setting for subjects with bright lights behind them. • Night: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions. Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap → Shooting mode.
Media Panoramic photos A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots. Tap → Shooting mode → Panorama. Tap and move the camera in one direction. When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop . shooting, tap Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap recording, tap . Manual focus is not available in video mode. 62 to take a video.
Media Recording mode Indicates which storage is in use. Switch between the front and rear camera. Change the flash setting. Switch between still and video mode. Change recording mode. Select among various effects that are available. Open the video player to play videos. Change the camera settings. Tap to change recording mode. • Normal: Use this mode for normal quality. • Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging.
Media Configuring settings for Camera Tap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Edit shortcuts: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options. • GPS tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
Media • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. • 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.
Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image.
Media Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Delete: Delete the image. • Face tag: Register the faces in the image as face tags. • Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. • Rotate left: Rotate anticlockwise. • Rotate right: Rotate clockwise. • Crop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it. • Edit: Launch the Photo editor application. • Set as: Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image.
Media Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap contact. → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a Tagging faces → Face tag → On. A yellow frame appears around the When viewing an image, tap recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages. Video Player Use this application to play video files.
Media Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.
Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap . FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio.
Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available Tap stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap screen. to return to the FM radio Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.
Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword. Select an application to view information. To download it, tap INSTALL.
Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit www.samsungapps.com. Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category. Tap To search for an application, tap search field. to select a category.
Application & media stores Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Tap , enter a memo, and then tap Save. To change the background colour, tap → . To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap → . Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To edit the memo, tap . To search for a memo, tap To delete memos, tap → Search. → Delete. To send memos to others, tap → Send.
Utilities Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos. Tap and use the following: • : Delete the memo. • : Change the background colour. • : Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. • : Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.
Utilities To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.
Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Google under Accounts → a Google account → Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → → Sync. To display synced events or tasks, tap account, and then tap Done. → Settings → Calendars, select the Google Changing calendar type Tap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others.
Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • Location alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location.
Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag the alarm after a specified length of time. outside the large circle to repeat Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete. World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings. Deleting clocks Tap → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Delete. Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event.
Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen → Scientific calculator. rotation is disabled, tap To see the calculation history, tap To clear the history, tap to hide the keypad. → Clear history. To change the character size for the history, tap → Text size. Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos.
Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar up or down. • : Stop playback. • : Pause playback. To send a voice memo to others, tap then select a sharing method. → Share via, select a voice memo, tap Done, and Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method.
Utilities Here are several examples of spoken commands: • Open music • Launch calculator • Call Lulu mobile • Dial Lulu work • Check schedule 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.
Utilities Searching with images To search with an image, tap and then tap . → Search with camera. Aim the rear camera at an image, This feature is available only for English. Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now → Settings → Google Now.
Utilities Viewing files Select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap directory, tap . In a folder, tap . To return to the root , and then use one of the following options: • Select all: Select all files or folders to apply the same option to them at once. • Create folder: Create a folder. • Search: Search for files or folders. • View by: Change the view mode. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Settings: Change the file manager settings.
Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Tap , enter an address, and then tap . Select a location to view the detailed location information. To search for nearby locations, tap . Once the location is found, tap and use one of the following functions: • Clear Map: Clear the map.
Travel & local Getting directions for a destination 1 Tap 2 Tap . , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • My current location: Use current location for starting location. • Contacts: Select from the contacts list. • Point on map: Pinpoint by tapping on the map. • My Places: Select from the list of favourite places. 3 Select a travel method, such as driving, public transit, or walking, and then tap GET DIRECTIONS.
Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving. Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap . • Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi → activate this feature. → Advanced and tick Network notification to Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
Settings To use more options, tap . • Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Restrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network. • Auto sync data: Set the device to sync contact, calendar, email, bookmark, and social network image data automatically. • Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.
Settings Tethering and portable hotspot • Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Use the portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share the device’s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network. • USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile network connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer.
Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Device ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. • Device vibration: Add or select a vibration pattern. • Default notifications: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. • Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
Settings • Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. • Font style: Change the font type for display text. • Font size: Change the font size. • Touch key light duration: Set the duration for the touch button backlight. • Display battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.
Settings Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services Change settings for location information permissions. • Use wireless networks: Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile network. • Use GPS satellites: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location.
Settings – – Weather: Set the device to show the weather information on the locked screen and change the settings for the weather display. – – Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen. – – Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked. – – Set wake-up command: Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function. • Owner information: Enter your information that is shown on the locked screen.
Settings • SIM Change Alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • Find my mobile web page: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website. • Set up SIM card lock: – – Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. – – Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data.
Settings Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • Block offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Download offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .
Settings • Advanced: – – Auto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. – – Auto spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. – – Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. – – Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.
Settings • Show body of message: Set the device to display the text of a new message received while in driving mode. • Wake up command: Set the device to start voice recognition by saying a wake up command while using S Voice. • Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked. • Set wake-up command: Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function.
Settings Text-to-speech output • Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Driving mode: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
Settings Motion Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. • Shake to update: Set the device to search for Bluetooth devices by shaking it. • Turn over to mute/pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls, alarms, music, and the FM radio by placing the device face down.
Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • Auto-rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Speak passwords: Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback.
Settings • Enhance web accessibility: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible. • Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. • Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. • Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. Developer options Change the settings for application development. • Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your backup data.
Settings • Transition animation scale: Select a speed for switching between screens. • Animator duration scale: Select how long pop-up windows will be shown. • Disable hardware overlays: Set the device to hide hardware overlays. • Force GPU rendering: Set the device to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance. • Strict mode: Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations. • Show CPU usage: Set the device to list all active processes.
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. • PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu.
Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 6-8 seconds. The device reboots automatically. If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything.
Troubleshooting 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. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact’s phone number.
Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged. • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device.
Troubleshooting Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 07/2013. Rev. 1.
