GT-N8000 user manual
Using this manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung mobile device. This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.
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Contents Assembling . ...................................................... 12 Unpack .................................................................................................. 12 Install the SIM or USIM card ......................................................... 12 Charge the battery ........................................................................... 13 Insert a memory card (optional) ................................................ 15 Getting started . ................................
Web .................................................................... 67 Internet ................................................................................................. 67 Game Hub . .......................................................................................... 72 Play Books ............................................................................................ 72 Play Movies . ........................................................................................
Camera ................................................................................................ 105 Video Player ...................................................................................... 115 Gallery . ................................................................................................ 118 Paper Artist ........................................................................................ 122 Video Editor . ....................................................................
S Voice . ................................................................................................ 157 World Clock ....................................................................................... 158 Settings . .......................................................... 159 Access the Settings menu . ......................................................... 159 Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................... 159 Bluetooth ..........
Troubleshooting ............................................. 177 Index ................................................................
Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: ●● Mobile device ●● Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider. ●● You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. ●● The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
To install the SIM or USIM card, 1 2 Open the cover of the SIM card slot. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. ●● The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for standard SIM cards.
Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot charge the battery with the USB cable. ●● When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. ●● If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the USB power adapter connected.
2 Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet. ●● You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. ●● While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device. ●● While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card. Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. ●● Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.
››Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → OK. Open the memory card cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device. Remove the memory card. Close the memory card cover. Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and select Power off → OK. ●● Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Get to know your device ››Device layout 6 1 2 3 3 7 4 8 9 5 14 10 11 15 12 13 Getting started 19
Number Function 1 Power/Reset/Lock key 2 Volume key 3 Speaker 4 Memory card slot 5 Multifunction jack 6 SIM card slot 7 Front camera lens 8 Ambient light sensor 9 Mouthpiece 10 Headset jack1 11 Internal antenna 12 Rear camera lens 13 S Pen slot 14 IrLED 15 Flashbulb 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.
››Keys Key Function Power/ Reset2/ Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press and hold); Lock the touch screen; Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds.) Volume Adjust the device’s volume. ››Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition Call on hold Missed call Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated New text or multimedia message New email message New Google Mail New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Smart stay activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required S Pen removed Battery power level3 10:00 AM Current time 3.
Use the S Pen and the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. ●● Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction. ●● Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Control your touch screen with the following actions: ●● Tap: Touch once with your finger or the supplied S Pen to select or launch a menu, option, or application. ●● Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a list of options. ●● Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists. ●● Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.
Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen. 1 2 3 4 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Select a dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.
System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function 1 Capture the current screen; Capture the current screen and open the drawing pad (tap and hold). This can be changed to another feature. ► p. 163 2 Return to the previous screen. 3 Return to the Home screen; Access the Google search widget or Google Now (tap and hold). 4 Open the list of recent application.
››Add a widgets on the Home screen Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. ●● Some widgets connect to web services. Using a webbased widget may result in additional charges. ●● The widgets available may vary depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Widgets to open the widget panel. Scroll left or right on the widget panel. Tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home Screen.
››Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets. 1 2 3 On the Home screen, place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to switch to Edit mode. Add, remove, or reorganise panels: ●● To add a new panel, select . ●● To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. ●● To set a panel for the default Home screen, select .
To display two different Multi Window applications side by side in full screen, select Dual view. You can switch the positions of the two applications by tapping and holding an application’s title bar, and then dragging it on the other application. ●● To arrange launched Multi Window applications in overlaid windows, select Cascade view. ●● Configure Multi Window applications 1 2 3 Select on the system bar to open the Multi Window panel. Select Edit.
››Use the notifications panel From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on the notifications panel. You can view the device’s current status and use the following options: ●● Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. ●● GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. ●● Sound: Activate or deactivate Silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in Silent mode. ●● Screen rotation: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.
Access applications 1 From the Home screen, select 2 3 4 to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another screen. You can also select one of dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen. Select an application. To view the widgets panel, select Widgets. to return to the previous screen; Select to Select return to the Home screen. ››Access recent applications 1 2 Select to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application.
Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. ››Change the language of the display 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Language and input → Language. Select a language you want. ››Set the current time and date 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Date and time. Select your time zone, set the time and date, and change other options.
››Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following: ●● Open the notifications panel at the right side of the system bar and select Sound. ●● Press and hold the Power key and select . ●● Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad and . tap and hold ››Select a wallpaper for the Home screen 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold anywhere on the Home Screen. Select Set wallpaper → Home screen. ●● Gallery: Photos you took or images downloaded from the Internet.
››Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor, which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically. You can also manually set the brightness of the display. The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power. Set your device to adjust the brightness automatically 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → Display → Brightness.
››Set a screen lock You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. ●● Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen. ●● If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. ●● Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Set a face and voice recognition unlock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Open the application list and select Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice. Select Next → Set it up → Continue. Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure. When your face is captured correctly, select Continue. Select . Say a word or phrase to use as an unlock command 4 times. Select Done. For higher security, select Adapt Voice. Complete the setup of the secondary unlock PIN or pattern.
Set an unlock pattern 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue. Draw the pattern again to confirm and select Confirm. Complete the setup of the backup PIN. If you forget your unlock pattern, you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN.
››Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. 1 Open the application list and select Settings → Security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card. 2 Enter your PIN and select OK. Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. ●● If you enter an incorrect PIN several times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.
3 4 5 6 7 8 Enter your email address and password for your Samsung account and select Sign in. Drag the slide bar to the right next to Save. Select Alert message. Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients and select OK. Add recipients: ●● Select Create and enter phone numbers manually, including the country code and the + symbol. ●● Select phone numbers from your contact list by selecting Contacts. Select Save.
››Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. 3 Access the keypad settings. Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode, enter text by voice. 4 Clear your input. 5 Start a new line. 6 Attach an item. 7 Insert a space.
››Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. 1 2 3 4 5 Tap and hold a word. Drag or to select the text you want. Select Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard. In another application, tap and hold the text input field. Select → Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text input field.
Using special features Your device can be used as a powerful notepad, thanks to multiple features that help you input text, capture drawings, and use motion controls or voice commands. Learn basic S Pen actions Your device is supplied with a specialised S Pen. With the S Pen, you can perform the following actions: Tap: Tap an item or area on the screen to select an item, open a menu, or launch an application. ●● Tap and hold: Tap and hold the S Pen on an item for more than two seconds.
Learn advanced S Pen actions With the S Pen, you can also perform the following advanced actions. Back While pressing the S Pen button, draw to return to the previous screen. Menu While pressing the S Pen button, draw to open a list of options available on the current screen. Screen capture While pressing the S Pen button, tap and hold the screen to capture a screenshot. After capturing a screenshot, you can draw on it, write on it, or crop it.
Text selection Samsung UserManual While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen to the left or right on the text to select. Quick command While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen up to launch the Quick Command feature. On the Quick Command screen, draw a gesture command to launch the assigned application or feature. ► p. 64 Replace the tip of S Pen If the tip is worn down or seems the S Pen is not working properly, replace the tip as new one.
Learn motions Built-in motion recognition provides you with enhanced controls. You can perform actions by moving your device or performing gestures with your hands. To use some of these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. Open the application list, select Settings → Motion, and then drag the slider to the right of the top right of the screen.
››Pan Tap and hold an item on the screen, and then pan the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the home screen or application list. When an image is zoomed in, slide the device in any direction to scroll through the image. ››Pick up Pick up the device to see if you have missed calls or new messages. While viewing call logs, message logs, contact lists, or while using ChatON, pick up and hold the device near your face to make a voice call.
Use Handwriting mode From the Samsung keypad, you can switch to Handwriting mode to enter text more easily. To switch to Handwriting mode, tap and hold , and then select without lifting from screen. Write your text on the handwriting panel. To switch to the Samsung keypad, select . The above screens may differ depending on your region or service provider. ››Handwriting Tutorial ●● When you have written one character, write the next one. Write each letter to the right of the previous character.
●● Write characters upright (do not slant). -- E.g. Recognised -- E.g. Not recognised ●● Do not write characters on top of one another. -- E.g. Recognised -- E.g. Not recognised ●● Most of the languages can recognise not only individual characters but characters written together that make up words. (This is referred to as supporting words and phrases.) The languages that do and do not support words and phrase should be listed in this guide.
-- Languages that support words and phrases: English UK, English US, Čeština, Български, Dansk, Deutsch, Ελληνικά, Español, Eesti, Suomi, Français, Hrvatski, Magyar, íslenska, Italiano, Қазақ, 한국어, Lietuvių, Latviešu, Norsk, Nederlands, Polski, Português, Română, Русский, Slovenčina, Slovenščina, Srpski, Svenska, Türkçe, Українська -- Supporting recognition of individual characters -- Supporting recognition of words and phrases ●● In some languages, cursive writing can be recognised.
-- E.g. A language that supports cursive writing: English -- E.g. A language that does not support cursive writing: 한국어 ●● When writing more than one line, make sure you leave enough space. -- E.g. Recognised -- E.g.
Use S Note With S Note, you can create notes by inserting various multimedia contents into notes and add a note shortcut to the home screen. S Note provides various templates to help you create notes easily. ●● Note/Idea note: You can create a simple note from an empty page. ●● Meeting note: You can create a record of meetings, conferences, or lectures. ●● Magazine: You can create a multimedia note by inserting multimedia files. ●● Diary: You can create a photo diary.
››Create a note 1 2 3 Open the application list and select S Note. Select → a template. Enter text or draw a sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Switch between View and Edit modes. 2 Draw a sketch; Change the pen settings (double-tap). ► p. 54 3 Use productivity tools. ► p. 55 4 Enter text with the keyboard; Change the text settings (double-tap). ► p.
4 Add a photo or sound clip. You can record the sketching and tracing process. 1 2 3 4 5 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Undo your last action. 2 Redo your last action. 3 Add a multimedia file, such as text or a photo. 4 Add a sound clip by recording voices or other sounds. 5 Mark the note as important. To add a page, select . ●● To draw only with the S Pen, select .
››Change the pen or text attributes While creating a note, you can change following attributes: ●● To change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour, double-tap . 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Change the pen type. 2 Change the line thickness. 3 Change the pen colour. 4 Save the current settings as a pen profile. 5 Open a small window to predraw the pen setting. 6 Delete the preset pen profile.
●● To change the text attributes, double-tap . 1 2 3 4 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Select an option. 2 View or change the current attributes. 3 Change the text colour. 4 Add a new colour with the Color Picker. ››Use productivity tools 1 2 3 Open the application list and select S Note. Select → a template. and select a tool. Double-tap ●● Formula match: Convert a handwritten formula to a well-organised formula.
››Tutorial for handwritten formulas and figures ●● Write a formula on a single line. If you write a long formula or a formula on more than one line, the device will convert the formula incorrectly. ●● Unclosed parenthesis or missing figure in the square root will temporarily result in incorrect formula conversion. The formula will be complete when you finish writing the formula.
●● When you draw an arrow, draw the body of the arrow first. ●● When you draw the head of an arrow, draw it in one stroke. The above screens may differ depending on your region or service provider. ››View notes 1 2 3 Open the application list and select S Note. Select to search for a note (if necessary). Select a note. While viewing the note, use the following options: ●● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together.
To switch to Edit mode, select or tap the screen. To send the note to others, select → Share via. ●● To export the note, select → Export. Your note will be exported as an image file or a PDF file to My Files → sdcard0 → S Note Export. ●● To manage the note with multiple pages, select → Edit pages. ●● To save the note as an event, select → Create event. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected template. ●● To add a shortcut of the note to the home screen, select → Set as shortcut.
››Synchronise notes You can synchronise your notes with the web server. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select S Note. Select → Sync → an option. Select notes to sync, and then select Sync. To synchronise all notes, select Sync all. Enter your email address and password, and then select Login. Select Sync now. ››Manage notes with folders Create a folder 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select S Note. Select → Create folder. Enter a name and select OK. Select the new folder.
Use the quick note pad From any screen, you can create a quick note of text and sketches. 1 2 While pressing the S Pen button, double-tap the screen to open the quick note pad. Enter text or draw a sketch. 1 2 3 4 5 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number 3 Function 1 Draw a sketch; Change the pen settings, such as the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour (double-tap). 2 Enter text with the keyboard.
Use S Planner Your device provides you with a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules and tasks more conveniently and effectively. You can create and view events, add items, and change view modes. To launch S Planner, open the application list and select S Planner. 1 2 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Select today’s date. 2 Set which calendars to display.
››Create an event or task The tasks and notes you create cannot be synchronised with Google Calendar™. To create an event, 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select S Planner → . If alert messages about the calendar sync appear, select Done. Select Add event, and then enter details. ●● To search for and add a location view, select . ●● To add a note, select Notes → an option. ●● To add a image, select Images → an option. When you are finished, select Save.
››Change the view mode To switch the calendar’s view mode, select a view mode tab. You can also tap the screen with two fingers, and then pinch or spread them to change the view mode. 1 2 Open the application list and select S Planner. Select a view mode at the top of the screen. ●● Year: Monthly blocks for the current year. ●● Month: Daily blocks for the current month. ●● Week: Hourly blocks for the days in one full week. ●● Day: Hourly blocks for one full day. ●● List: A list of all the events.
››Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon appears at the specified time. 1 2 Select the event notification from the notifications panel. Select an event or task to view more details. To snooze or dismiss the event alarm, check the box next to the event or task name and select Snooze or Dismiss. Learn Quick Command feature Learn how to make a call, send a message, or do a search using gestures.
››Change gesture commands 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → S Pen → Quick Command settings. Select a gesture command to change. Select to change an application or a feature preset, or draw a new gesture to change the existing one, and then select Done. If a new gesture command is the same with any of existing gesture commands, it cannot be effective. S Pen Air View When you hold the S Pen near the screen, a pointer appears on the screen.
Capture screen area 1 While pressing the S Pen button, select an area by 2 drawing. Select an application from the list of applications that appear on the bottom of screen to associate it with the selected area. The selected area is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. ●● The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.
Web Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. ●● You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. ●● The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider. ●● Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider. ››Browse web pages 1 2 Open the application list and select Internet to launch your homepage.
Number Function 1 Close the current tab. 2 Move backward or forward to web pages in history. 3 Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to . 4 Open a new tab. 5 Access a list of web browser options. 6 Switch to Multi Window mode. 7 Open a list of saved bookmarks and recent internet history. 8 Search for information. 9 Bookmark the current web page.
To search for text on the web page, select → Find on page. ●● To switch to the desktop view, select → Desktop view. ●● To save the current web page and read it offline later, select → Save for offline reading. You can view the saved pages by selecting → Saved pages. ●● To view the items downloaded from the web, select → Downloads. ●● To print the web page using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.
››Open multiple pages You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Internet. to open a new tab. Select Access another web page on the new tab. To switch back and forth between currently open tabs, select the title of a tab. ››Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark. Add a bookmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Internet.
To edit the bookmark, select Edit bookmark. To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select Add shortcut. ●● To send the web address of the web page to others, select Share link. ●● To copy the web address of the web page, select Copy link URL. ●● To delete the bookmark, select Delete bookmark. ●● To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, select Set as homepage. ●● ●● Create a bookmark folder 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Internet. Select → → .
Game Hub Learn to access games. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Game Hub. Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider. Play Books Browse and download book files with Google Play Books. You can read book files on your device. Open the application list and select Play Books. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Play Movies Browse and rent movies with Google Play Movies.
Play Store Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. ●● This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ●● Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the internal memory. ››Download and install an application 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Play Store.
YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ››Watch videos 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select YouTube. Select a video. Tap a video screen and select to display a full screen. Control playback with the virtual keys. ››Upload videos 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select YouTube. Select → Sign in, and then select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube.
Maps Learn to use Google Maps™ to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. ●● This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ●● You must activate location services to find your location and search the map. ► p. 145 ››Search for a specific location 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Maps. The map will display your current location. Select . Enter a keyword for the location. To search for a location by voice, select .
››Get directions to a specific destination 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Maps. Select . Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list or starred places, or point the location on the map, select → an option. Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Go. The route is indicated on the map. Depending on the selected travel method, you may see multiple routes. When you are finished, select → Clear Map.
Local Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Local. Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details. While viewing information, use the following options: ●● To view the place on the map, select . ●● To view the route to the place, select .
1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Navigation. If you are launching this application for the first time, select Accept. Enter your destination by using one of the following methods: ●● Speak your destination such as “Navigate to destination.” ●● Enter your destination with the virtual keypad. ●● Select your destination from addresses of your contacts. ●● Select your destination from the list of your starred places. Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation service.
S Suggest Find and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung. Open the application list and select S Suggest. Google Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet. ››Search for a keyword 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Google. Enter a keyword and select in keypad. To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. Select a search result.
Learning Hub Learn to access learning material. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Learning Hub. Select a category. Search for and access video lectures or books.
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. ››Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls. Make a call 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad, and enter an area code and a phone number. Select to make a voice call. For a video call, select Video call. To end the call, select End.
Answer a call 1 When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. 2 To end the call, select End call. Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. To send a message when you reject incoming calls, select Reject call with message. First set a text message to be sent to callers.
Insert a pause Learn to insert a pause between numbers when entering a PIN or account number on an automatic answering system. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad, and then enter an area code and a phone number. Select → Add 2-sec pause or Add wait. Enter additional numbers. Select to dial the number. ●● For a 2-second pause, the additional numbers will be sent to the system automatically after 2 seconds. ●● For a waiting pause, select Yes when the pop-up window appears.
››Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: ●● To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or down. ●● To place a call on hold, select Hold. To retrieve a held call, select Unhold. ●● To dial a second call, select Add call, and then dial a new number. ●● To answer a second call, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle when a call waiting tone sounds. The device asks whether to end or hold the first call.
››Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: ●● To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select Switch camera. ●● To open the dialling screen, select Keypad. ●● To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute. ●● To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset, select Headset. ●● To hide your image from the other party, select → Hide me.
››View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. ››Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and create auto reject lists, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings → Call rejection. Select Auto reject mode, and then select an option.
››Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings → Call forwarding → a call type. Select a condition.
››Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings → Additional settings → Call barring → a call type. Select a condition. Enter a call barring password and select OK. Your setting will be sent to the network.
››Customise call settings 1 2 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → an option. Change the following options: Option Function Call rejection Set to reject all calls or from specified phone numbers automatically. You can add phone numbers to the auto reject list. Set reject messages Add or edit the message that will be sent when you reject a call. ●● Device ringtone: Select a ringtone when a call comes in.
Option Function ●● Answer calls using voice: Set to Answering/ ending calls answer or reject an incoming call with voice commands. ●● The power key ends calls: Set to end a call when you press the Power key. ●● Automatic answering: Set whether or not the device answers calls automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected). ●● Automatic answering timer: Select the length of time that the device waits before answering calls.
Option Function ●● Caller ID: Display your caller ID to Additional settings other parties for outgoing calls. ●● Call barring: Set to restrict calls by call type. ●● Call waiting: Set the device to alert you to incoming calls during a call. ●● Auto redial: Set to automatically redial a call that was not connected or that was cut off. ●● Fixed Dialling Numbers: Activate FDN mode to prevent calls to phone numbers that are not in the FDN list on the SIM or USIM card.
Option Function Voicemail settings Enter the voicemail server number. You can obtain this number from your service provider. Ringtone Set the device to alert you when voicemail arrives. Vibrate Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received. Accounts Set to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services. Use Internet calling Set the device to use IP call services. IP call services are provided only via Wi-Fi.
3 4 Select Enter message and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, select → Insert smiley. to send the message. Select ››Send a multimedia message 1 2 Open the application list and select Messaging → . Add recipients of your message. ●● Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, separating them with a semicolon or a comma. ●● Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists by selecting . When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimedia message.
››Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers can leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to your messages, 1 2 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad, . and then tap and hold Follow the instructions from the voice mail server. You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server. Contact your service provider for the number.
››Send an email message 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Google Mail → . Select the recipient field and enter an email address. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text. ●● To attach a photo, select . ●● To remove an attached photo, select to the right of an attachment’s name. Select SEND to send the message.
To reply to the message, select . ●● To reply to the message including all recipients, select . ●● To forward the message to other people, select . ●● To add a star to the message, select . ●● To view an attachment, select VIEW. To save it to your device, select SAVE. ●● To add a label to the message, select → Change labels. ●● To make the message as unread, select → Mark unread. ●● To mark the message as important, select → Mark as important. ●● To hide the message, select → Mute.
Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. ››Set up an email account 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts). Follow the on-screen instructions. To add more email accounts, select → Settings → Add account and repeat steps 2-4.
5 6 → files to attach. Select to send the message. Select To send the message at a specified time and date, select . If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the outbox until you are online and in your service area. ››View an email message When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved email offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline.
To make the message as unread, select → Mark as unread. ●● To move the message to another folder, select → Move. ●● To save the message, select → Save email. The message → will be saved in My Files sdcard0 → Saved Email. ●● To view the messages by category, select → Sort by. ●● To change the view mode, select → View mode. ●● To print the message using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.
››Add friends to your friend list 1 2 Open the application list and select Talk → . Enter an email address of the friend and select DONE. When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list. ››Start a chat 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Talk. Select a friend from the friends list. The chat screen opens. Enter and send your message. ●● To add more friends to a chat, select → Add to chat. ●● To switch between active chats, select a friend from the friends list.
Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. 1 Open the application list and select Messenger. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. 2 Enter and send your message. Google+ Learn to access the Google’s social network service.
Entertainment Music Player Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, aac, ogg, wma, flac, m4a. ●● You can also play music files in the following formats if you open them from My files or the web browser: mid, xmf, rtttl, imy, rtx, ota, amr, wav, mxmf. ●● Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device.
››Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Music Player. Select a music category → a music file. Tap the music player field. Control playback with the virtual keys. During playback, select to access the following options: ●● To add music files to a playlist, select Add to playlist. ●● To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select Via Bluetooth. You cannot use this option when you connect a headset to your device.
››Create a playlist 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Music Player. Select → New playlist. Enter a title for your new playlist and select OK. To add music files to the playlist, select next to the music files. To delete music files from the playlist, select next to the music files. Select Done. ››Customise music player settings 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Music Player. Select → Settings.
Music Hub You can access the online music store, and search for and buy your favourite songs. You can also add a music file to your wish list and play downloaded music files. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Music Hub. Select , and then enter a keyword to search for. Select one from the list of search results.
3 4 1 5 6 2 Number Function 1 Use camera shortcuts. ●● : Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. ●● : Change the flash setting. ●● : Change the shooting mode. ●● : Apply a special effect. ●● : Adjust the exposure value. You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options. ► p. 114 2 Change the camera settings. 3 View the storage location. 4 Switch to the camcorder. 5 Capture a photo. 6 View photos you have taken.
3 4 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After taking photos, select the image viewer to view the captured photos. ●● To view more photos, scroll left or right. You can also tap the screen and scroll through the thumbnails of photos at the bottom of the screen.
To rotate the photo anti-clockwise, select → Rotate left. To rotate the photo clockwise, select → Rotate right. ●● To crop a section from the photo, select → Crop. ●● To edit the photo with the image editor, select → Edit. ●● To set the photo as your wallpaper or a contact image, select → Set as. ●● To send the photo to a person whose face is tagged in the photo, select → Buddy photo share. ●● To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers.
››Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select options: to access the following Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Self portrait Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. Flash Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed. Shooting mode Change the shooting mode. Effects Apply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones.
Option Function ISO Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging sensor. Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Outdoor visibility Activate Outdoor visibility to select an appropriate lighting condition. Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. GPS tag Set the camera to include location information for your photos. ●● To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
››Record a video 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Camera. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 6 Number Function 1 Use camcorder shortcuts. ●● : Switch to the front camera lens and record a video of yourself. ●● : Change the flash setting. ●● : Change the recording mode (for attaching to a message or for saving normally). ●● : Apply a special effect. ●● : Adjust the exposure value.
Number Function 4 Switch to the camera. 5 Record a video. 6 View videos you have recorded. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key. 4 5 6 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.
To start a slide show, select → Slideshow → Start slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slide show. ●● To change the name of a file, select → Rename. ●● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, select → Scan for nearby devices. ●● To view video details, select → Details. ●● ››Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select options: to access the following Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options.
Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. Resolution Change the resolution option. White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions. Outdoor visibility Activate Outdoor visibility to select an appropriate lighting condition. Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Set the camcorder to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you record a video with the front camera.
Video Player Learn to use the video player. ●● Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software. ●● If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error may occur when you try to open the file. ●● Playback quality may vary by content type. ●● Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. ››Play a video 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Video Player. Select a video. Control playback with the following keys.
Number Function 3 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. 4 Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (double-tap); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). 5 Select a sound effect. 6 Switch to the floating screen mode; Capture a screenshot; Access video player options; Switch to Multi Window mode. 7 Adjust the volume. 8 Pause playback; Select playback. 9 Insert a bookmark. 10 Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold).
To trim a segment of the video, select → Trim. ●● To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select → Via Bluetooth. ●● To export the current video to Video editor, select → Video editor. ●● To view your bookmarks, select → Bookmarks. This option appears only if you have bookmarked during playback by selecting . ●● To view video details, select → Details. ●● To set the video player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time, select → Video auto off.
Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory. ●● Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented. ●● Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device. ●● If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. ●● Playback quality may vary by content type.
To add the photo to the favourites list, select . To send the photo to others, select → an option. ●● To delete the photo, select → OK. ●● To start a slide show, select → Slideshow → Start slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slide show. ●● To register the faces in the photo as face tags, select → Face tag. ► p. 120 ●● To add a note to the image, select → Add photo note. Tap in the image to edit the note. ●● To add the photo to the clipboard, select → Copy to clipboard.
››Create a new photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Gallery. Select → New album. You can also select to create a new album after selecting a folder. Enter a name and select OK. Select a folder in the left panel, and then select images to move or copy in the right panel. Tap and hold images you selected and then drag them to the new album. Select Save → Move or Copy. Web photo albums on Google or social networks are automatically synchronised with the device.
3 4 5 Select → Face tag → On. Recognised faces appear in the frame. Select a recognised face → Add name. Select the person’s name from the contact list. The contact is linked to the face in the image. When the face tag appears with a name, select the face tag and use the available options. ››Play a video 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder → a video (indicated by the icon). Select to begin playback. Control playback with the keys. ► p.
Paper Artist Learn to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Open the application list and select Paper Artist. ●● The edited image will be saved in Gallery → Paper Pictures. ●● This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Video Editor You can edit videos and apply various effects. ››Create a video 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Video Editor. Select (if necessary). Select a frame theme. Select Add media.
6 7 8 9 Select → a transition effect option. When you are finished, select → Export. Select a resolution option. Enter a name for the video and select OK. ››Trim a segment of a video 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Video Editor. Tap an item to edit in the timeline. Move the start bracket to the point where trimming should begin. Move the end bracket to the point where the trimming should end. Select → Save. ››Split a video 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Video Editor.
››Add a caption to a video 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Video Editor. Drag the thumbnail to place in the black dotted line at the desired point. Select Text → a text option. Enter text. Select → Save. ››Insert a drawing in a video 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Video Editor. Drag the thumbnail to place in the black dotted line at the desired point. Select Pen → an option, and then draw on the screen. ●● To undo your last action, select .
››Insert narration to a video 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Video Editor. Drag the thumbnail to place the black dotted line at the desired point, and then select Record. Select to start voice recording. Select to stop voice recording. To pause voice recording, select . Select → Save.
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. ››Create a contact 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts → . Select a memory location. Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. You can also create a contact from the dialling screen.
››Find a contact 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts. Scroll up or down the contact list. You can also find a contact by entering a few letters in the text input field at the top of the contact list. Select a contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: ●● To edit the contact information, select . ●● To delete the contact, select → OK. ●● To call the contact, select or . ●● To send a message, select . ●● To send an email message, select .
Export contact files 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Export to SD card or Export to USB storage. Select OK to confirm. ››Copy or move contacts Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select contacts and select Done.
››Create your namecard 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts. Select Set up my profile at the top of the contact list. Enter your personal details and select Save. You can send your namecard to others by selecting → Share namecard via. ››Create a group of contacts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Groups → . Enter a name and customise the settings for the group. Select Add member. Select members from the contact list and select Done.
Connectivity PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, and use the Samsung Kies program. Do not disconnect the USB cable from a PC while the device is transferring or accessing data. Doing so may result in data loss or damage to the device. For best results, connect the USB cable directly to a USB port on a PC.
››Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1 2 Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. ››Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a PC and access media files stored on your device. 1 2 3 Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Select the right side of the system bar, and then select Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP).
Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. 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.
››Add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Settings → Wi-Fi → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the network and select a security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Select Save. ››Connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. Connect with a WPS button 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Settings → Wi-Fi.
››Set the static IP settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Settings → Wi-Fi. Select a network under Wi-Fi networks, and then check the check box next to Show advanced options. Select the drop-down menu under IP settings. Select Static. Change the IP settings for the network such as IP address, Gateway, Network prefix length, DNS. Select Connect. ››Customise Wi-Fi settings 1 2 Open the application list select Settings → Wi-Fi → → Advanced.
Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an access point. This feature is activated only when Wi-Fi feature is on. ››Connect your device to another device 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Settings → Wi-Fi. Drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi network. Select Wi-Fi Direct. Select Scan → a device. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, the devices are connected.
AllShare Cast Learn to connect your device to a large screen by using an AllShare Cast dongle, and then share your contents. ●● This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ●● Some files may be buffered while playing depending on the network connection. ●● If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency band (5 GHz or 2.4 GHz), AllShare Cast dongles may not be found or connected.
AllShare Play You can play and send any file between registered devices, or registered web storage via AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Samsung account, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about using AllShare Play, select → FAQ. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
››Play a file on a nearby device Supported file formats may differ depending on connected devices as a media player. ●● Some files may be buffered while playing depending on the network connection. ●● 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select AllShare Play. Select a registered device or storage that contains media files. Select a media category and select the check box on a file. Select . Select a device to use as a media player. Control playback with the keys on your device.
››Manage contents on a registered device or 1 2 3 storage Open the application list and select AllShare Play. Select a registered device or storage. View and manage your files. ››Customise AllShare Play settings 1 2 3 Open the application list and select AllShare Play. Select → Settings. Change the following options: Option Function Registered storage View registered storages that have been added to AllShare Play. Registered devices View or edit devices that have been added to AllShare Play.
Group Play You can share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi AP. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ››Share a file 1 2 In the application list, select Group Play. Select a media type under Start to share with other devices. If your device has not connected to a Wi-Fi AP, make the network connection by selecting Not connected. 3 4 Select the files to share, and then select Done.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection. You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms.
››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Bluetooth. Drag the Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Bluetooth feature. ››Find and pair with another devices 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Select a device. Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK.
››Receive data via Bluetooth 1 Open the application list and select Settings → Bluetooth, and then check the check box next to your device name. To select the length of time that your device will be visible, select → Visibility timeout. 2 When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Select Accept to confirm the connection between two devices. 3 Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder.
Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices. Hide my device Set to prevent other devices from locating your device. Security Select the security type. Password View or edit the network key to prevent unauthorised access to the network. Show password Set to show your password as you enter them. Show advanced Select a broadcast channel. options 5 6 When you are finished, select Save.
››Share your device’s mobile network via USB 1 2 3 Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Open the application list and select Settings → More settings → Tethering and portable hotspot. Select USB tethering. To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering. The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s operating system. GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.
››Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map. 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Location services. Change the following options: Option Function Use wireless networks Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location.
3 4 5 6 7 8 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape orientation. Select an option next to Set Up Smart Remote Now: Select Choose Brand → the brand of your TV. Select Test Power On/Off → Yes to check the connection between your device and TV. Select Done. To add other devices, select Add New Device. Control your TV or other devices with the icons on your device. ››Customise remote control settings 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Smart Remote. Select .
VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. ●● Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections. If you are not sure about the connection information to enter, ask your service provider. ●● To use this feature, you must activate the screen lock feature.
Option Function IPSec user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. IPSec CA certificate Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. IPSec server certificate Select a server certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you.
Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. ››Set a new alarm 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Alarm → . Set alarm details. Check the check box next to Smart alarm to activate simulated nature sound prior to the main alarm. When you are finished, select Save. ››Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, ●● To stop the alarm, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle.
Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. 1 2 Open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Downloads. Select a download category. To open a downloaded file, select the log.
Dropbox Learn to use the Dropbox cloud storage service to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically synchronise with the web server and any other PCs that have Dropbox installed. If you are a new user, create an account. ››Activate Dropbox 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Dropbox → Start. Enter an email address and password, and then select Log in. Select Next → Turn on.
My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored on your device. ››Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG Video MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, WEBM Music MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP4, 3GP, M4A, WMA, WAV, IMY, MID, XMF, OTA Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device.
››Create a folder 1 2 3 Open the application list and select My Files. Select . Enter a name and select Done. ››Copy or move files 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select My Files. Check the check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select or . Locate a folder and select . ››Send files 1 2 3 Open the application list and select My Files. Check the check box next to files to send. Select → an option. ››Delete files 1 2 3 Open the application list and select My Files.
Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device. ››Create a new document 1 Open the application list and select Polaris Office. If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration. 2 3 Select → a document type. Enter contents in the document. ●● To undo your last action, select . ●● To redo your last action, select . ●● To insert an object such as image, hyperlink, and table, select .
To save the document for other name, select → Save as. ●● To search or replace text on the document, select → Find & Replace. ●● To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. You can also select → Zoom. ●● To print the file using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Available options may vary depending on a document type.
Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Voice Search. Say a keyword into the microphone. The device searches for webpages related to the keyword. Select a search result. S Voice Learn to use the voice command feature provided by S Voice. You can dial a number, send a message, write a memo, or complete other tasks simply by speaking to your device.
World Clock Learn to view the time in another region. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select World Clock. Select . Enter a city name and select a city from the list. You can select a city in the world map view. Select . To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4. To apply the summer time to the clocks, tap and hold a clock and select DST settings.
Settings Access the Settings menu 1 Open the application list and select Settings. 2 Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. ●● Mobile data: Set to use data connections on any mobile network.
Auto sync data: Set the device to synchronise Contacts, S Planner, Email, Internet, and images with social network sites automatically. ●● Show Wi-Fi usage: Set to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. ●● Mobile hotspots: Set the device to restrict or warn against large downloads or stop background applications from using the other device’s mobile hotspot. ●● More settings Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks.
››Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot: Set to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. ●● USB tethering: Set to use your device as a wireless modem by making a USB connection with a PC. ●● Help: View information about using the tethering features. ●● ››VPN Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). ››Nearby devices File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device.
Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. ●● Volume: Adjust the volume for various sounds on your device. ●● Vibration intensity: Adjust the vibration intensity. ●● Device ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. ●● Device vibration: Set the device to vibration with custom vibration pattern when you receive a incoming call.
Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. ●● Wallpaper: Change the wallpaper settings. -- Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. -- Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. -- Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen. ●● Screen mode: Select a display mode. ●● Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.
Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. Power saving mode Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for Power saving mode.
Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services Change the settings for location services. ●● Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding your location. ●● Use GPS satellites: Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location. ●● Location and Google search: Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services. Lock screen Change the Lock screen mode.
-- Ripple effect: Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen. -- Help text: Set 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 the S Voice application or perform a specified function. ●● Popup Note on lock screen: Set to launch S Note by double-tapping the screen when the touch screen is turned off.
Remote controls: Set to allow remote control of your device via the Internet when your device is lost or stolen. ●● SIM Change Alert: Activate the Find my mobile feature. ●● Find my mobile web page: Access the SamsungDive website (www.samsungdive.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website. ●● Set up SIM card lock: -- Lock SIM card: Set to lock the SIM or USIM card. To use your device with the SIM or USIM card, you must enter the PIN.
Language and input Change the settings for languages and text input. ››Language Select a display language. ››Default Select a text input method. ››Google voice typing Activate the Google voice input feature to enter text by voice. To change the voice input settings, select . ●● Choose input languages: Select input languages for Google voice recognition. ●● Block offensive words: Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs.
Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice. ●● Auto capitalisation: Set to capitalise the first letter of a sentence automatically. ●● Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. ●● Character preview: Set the device to show a preview image of each letter you tap. ●● Key-tap vibration: Set the device to vibrate when you tap a key. ●● Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when you tap a key.
››Text-to-speech output Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, select . ●● Speech rate: Select a speed for the TTS feature. ●● Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. ●● Driving mode: Activate Driving mode to provide audible notifications for incoming calls, messages, or event details. ●● ››Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
Add account Add your email or SNS accounts. Motion Change the settings that control the motion recognition feature on your device. ●● Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up your device. ●● Tilt to zoom: Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out when viewing images or browsing webpages. ●● Pan to move icon: Set to move an item to another page when you tap and hold the item, and then slide the device to the left or right.
Options after detaching pen: Set to show a pop-up window and emit an alert sound when the S Pen is no longer near the device. ●● Air view: Set to show the S Pen pointer when the S pen is hovering over the screen. ●● Sound and haptic feedback: Set the device to emit a sound and vibrate when the Air View feature is activated. ●● Quick Command settings: Configure the settings for Quick Command. ●● S Pen help: Access help information for using the S Pen.
Automatic time zone: Set to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. ●● Select time zone: Select a time zone. ●● Use 24-hour format: Set to show the time in 24-hour format or 12-hour format. ●● Select date format: Select a date format. ●● Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with physical challenges. Change the settings to improve accessibility to the device’s interface and features.
Text-to-speech output: -- Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, select . -- Speech rate: Select a speed for the TTS feature. -- Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. -- Driving mode: Activate Driving mode to provide audible notifications for incoming calls, messages, or event details. ●● Enhance web accessibility: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible.
Allow mock locations: Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing. ●● Select debug app: Select applications to debug and prevent errors when you pause debugging. ●● Wait for debugger: Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready. ●● Show touches: Set to show the pointer when you touch the screen. ●● Show pointer location: Set to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer when you touch the screen.
Enable traces: Set to capture traces of application and system performance. ●● Do not keep activities: Set to end a running application when you launch a new application. ●● Limit background processes: Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background. ●● Show all ANRs: Set the device to alert you to unresponsive applications that are running in the background. ●● About device View information about your device, such as model number and version.
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: 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.
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: ●● Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices. ●● Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. ●● Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
Incoming calls are not connected ●● ●● Ensure that your device is turned on. Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. ●● Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. ●● If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. ●● Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.
Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application.
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.
Index access codes 177 alarms camera capturing photos 105 customising camcorder 113 customising camera 108, 109 recording videos 111 creating 150 deactivating 150 stopping 150 AllShare Cast 136 AllShare Play 137 auto rejection 86 battery connectivity AllShare Play 137 Bluetooth 141 GPS connections 145 mobile network sharing 143 PC connections 130 VPN connections 148 Wi-Fi 132 charging 13 Bluetooth activating 142 receiving data 143 sending data 142 brightness, display 34 call forwarding 87 call log
file manager messages copying or cutting files 154 deleting files 154 opening files 153 supported file formats 153 accessing voice mail 94 sending email 97 sending multimedia 93 sending text 92 setting email accounts 97 find my mobile 38 fixed dialling number mode 87 game hub 72 Google 79 Google Latitude 76 Google Mail 94 Google Maps 75 Google Now 79 Google Talk 99 Group Play 140 Learning Hub 80 Local 77 map multimedia messages sending 93 viewing 93 music hub 105 music player creating playlists 104 p
Samsung Apps 78 Samsung Kies 130 silent mode 33 SIM/USIM card voice calls answering 82 making 81 using options 84 voice mail 94 VPN connections installing 12 locking 38 connecting to 149 creating 148 S Note 51 S Pen 42 S Pen Air View 65 S Planner 61 S Suggest 79 text input 39 text messages web browser adding bookmarks 70 browsing web pages 67 Wi-Fi activating 132 finding and connecting to networks 132 using WPS 133 sending 92 viewing 93 world clock 158 YouTube time and date, set 32 touch screen
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (EU). 03/2013. Rev. 1.