Samsung GT-I9500 Manual de Usuario (Lollipop)

GT-I9500
User Manual
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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.
• Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com.
• Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work
properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
• Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
• Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider
other than Samsung.
• Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customize the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
• Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
• You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.
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• 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 Center. 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. These actions are violations
of your Samsung license agreement and will void your warranty.
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Trademarks
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is
an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into
DivX videos.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-onDemand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in
your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your
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DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
38 Applications screen
39Help
39 Entering text
41 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
43 Setting up accounts
43 Transferring files
45 Securing the device
46 Upgrading the device
7 Device layout
8Buttons
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
47Phone
52Contacts
55Messages
57Email
59Gmail
60Hangouts
60Google+
61Photos
Basics
19 Indicator icons
20 Using the touch screen
24 Control motions
27 Palm motions
28 Air Gesture
30 Air View
31 Samsung Smart Pause
31 Increasing touch screen sensitivity
32 Activating Multi Window
33Notifications
35 Home screen
37 Using applications
Web & network
62Internet
63Chrome
64Bluetooth
65 Screen Mirroring
66 Samsung Link
67 Group Play
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69NFC
70 S Beam
71WatchON
104Calculator
104 S Health
112 S Translator
112 Voice Recorder
114 S Voice
116Google
117 Voice Search
117 My Files
118Downloads
118TripAdvisor
118KNOX
119 Optical Reader
Media
72Music
74Camera
82Gallery
86 Story Album
90Video
91YouTube
92Flipboard
Travel & local
Application & media stores
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120Maps
Play Store
Galaxy Apps
Play Books
Play Movies & TV
Play Music
Play Games
Play Newsstand
Settings
121 About Settings
121CONNECTIONS
124 MY DEVICE
136ACCOUNTS
136MORE
139 Google Settings
Utilities
96 S Memo
98 S Planner
100Dropbox
101Cloud
101Drive
102Clock
Troubleshooting
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Device layout
Light sensor
Proximity/Gesture
sensor
Notification light
Front camera
Earpiece
Power button
Touch screen
Home button
Back button
Menu button
Microphone
Multipurpose jack
IrLED
Microphone for
speakerphone
Headset jack
GPS antenna
Flash
Rear camera
Volume button
Back cover
NFC antenna (on the
battery)
Speaker
Main antenna
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The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or
take videos.
• 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.
Power
Menu
Home
• Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if
it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
• Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
• Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.
• Tap and hold to launch Google search.
• Press to return to the Home screen.
• Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.
Back
• Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
• Press to adjust the device volume.
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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. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
• Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
• Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
• Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
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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-colored contacts facing downwards.
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3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.
• 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 Center 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.
4 Insert the battery.
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5 Replace the back cover.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Pull out the battery.
3 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
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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.
• If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
• If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications
that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid
disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use
these applications after fully charging the battery.
Charging with the charger
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into
the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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• 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.
• If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Center.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
Checking the battery charge status
When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:
Charging
Fully charged
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Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing 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.
• Decrease the backlight time.
• Decrease the brightness of the display.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
• Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.
• Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
• The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
• Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
• When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the SD card folder.
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1 Remove the back cover.
2 Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.
3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
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 → MORE → Storage → Unmount SD card.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3 Replace the back cover.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
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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 → MORE → Storage → Format SD card →
FORMAT SD CARD → DELETE ALL.
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.
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn the device on and off.
• Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
• Press and hold the Power button and tap Airplane mode to disable the wireless
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.
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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.
To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any
direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound
volume when playing music or video.
Switching to silent mode
Use one of the following methods:
• Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
• Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound.
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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.
Icon
Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Call in progress
Missed call
Air gesture feature activated
Smart screen feature activated
Synced with the web
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Vibration mode activated
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Icon
Meaning
Flight mode activated
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.
• To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
• The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
• Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.
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Finger gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a
character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
Tapping and holding
Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
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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 or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
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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.
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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 → MY DEVICE → Motions and gestures → Motion, and then drag the
Motion switch to the right.
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control
motions properly.
Rotating the screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the
device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect
Screen rotation.
• Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
• Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The
calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
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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.
Holding to ear
While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to
make a call.
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Panning to browse
When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device
in any direction to browse the image.
Turning over
Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback.
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Tilting
Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or
out.
Palm motions
Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.
Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen,
tap Apps → Settings → MY DEVICE → Motions and gestures → Palm motion, and then
drag the Palm motion switch to the right.
Sweeping
Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery →
Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.
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Covering
Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media
playback.
Air Gesture
Use this feature to control functions without touching the screen.
Before using this feature, make sure the air gesture feature is activated. On the Home screen,
tap Apps → Settings → MY DEVICE → Motions and gestures → Air gesture, and then drag
the Air gesture switch to the right.
The device may not recognize your gestures if you perform them too far from the
device or while wearing dark-colored clothes, such as gloves.
Quick glance
When the screen is turned off, move your hand above the sensor to view notifications, missed
calls, new messages, time and date, and more.
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Air browse
Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, songs, or memos.
Air move
Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the left or right
across the sensor to move the icon to another location.
While using the daily or weekly calendar, tap and hold an event, and then move your other
hand to the left or right to move the event to another day or week.
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Air call-accept
When a call comes in, move your hand to the left, and then to the right across the sensor to
answer the call.
Air View
Use this feature to perform various functions while your finger is hovering over the screen.
On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → MY DEVICE → Air view, and then drag the Air
view switch to the right.
Point at an item with your finger to preview the content or view information in a pop-up
window. When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds, the device magnifies the
area.
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Samsung Smart Pause
Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.
On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → MY DEVICE → Smart screen, and then tick
Smart pause.
During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback,
look at the screen again.
Increasing touch screen sensitivity
Use this feature to let the device adjust its touch sensitivity automatically.
On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → MY DEVICE → Display, and then tick Increase
touch sensitivity.
• Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen. Other types of
material may not be recognized.
• For best results, tap the screen firmly while wearing gloves.
• Unintended touch inputs may occur without gloves in glove mode.
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Activating Multi Window
Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time.
• Only applications on the Multi Window panel can run.
• This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
To use Multi Window, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → MY DEVICE → Display, and
then tick Multi window.
Using the Multi Window panel
To show the Multi Window panel, tap and hold . The Multi Window panel appears at the
right side of the screen. Select one application, and then drag another application to a new
again.
location. To hide the Multi Window panel, tap and hold
Drag the circle between the application windows up or down to adjust the size of the
windows.
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Using Multi Window applications
While using Multi Window applications, select an application window, tap the circle between
the application windows, and then use one of the following:
• : Switch locations between Multi Window applications.
• : Share items between application windows. Drag an item to share from one window
to another. Some applications may not support this feature.
• : Maximize the window to fit the screen.
• : Close the application.
Sharing files
Drag an item you want to share to the other window. Some applications may not support this
feature.
Creating a paired window
Use this feature to save the combination of currently-running Multi Window applications.
On the Multi Window panel, tap
→ Create.
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. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel,
drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the
status bar, and then tap to use the following options:
• Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
• Location: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
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• Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode.
• Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
• Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
• Mobile data: Activate or deactivate the data connection.
• Multi window: Set to use Multi Window.
• Mobile hotspot: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.
• Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.
• S Beam: Activate or deactivate the S Beam feature.
• NFC: Activate or deactivate the NFC feature.
• Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
• Reading mode: Activate or deactivate reading mode. In reading mode, the device helps
protect your eyes when reading at night. To select which applications will be used for, tap
Settings → MY DEVICE → Display → Reading mode.
• Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.
• Smart pause: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature.
• Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
• Airplane mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
• Air view: Activate or deactivate the air view feature.
• Air gesture: Activate or deactivate the air gesture feature.
• Hands-free mode: Activate or deactivate hands-free mode.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap
tap and hold an item, and then drag it to another location.
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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.
The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Changing the Home screen mode
The Home screen has standard and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your
favorite contacts, applications, and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen.
To switch to easy mode, on the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → MY DEVICE → Home
screen mode → Easy mode → APPLY.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel
preview.
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.
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Rearranging panels
Adding a new panel
Pinch on the screen, scroll to the last page, and then tap
.
Moving a panel
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Removing a panel
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the
top of the screen.
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively,
on the Applications screen, tap Settings → MY DEVICE → Display → Wallpaper.
2 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap From Gallery.
3 Tap SET AS WALLPAPER or SAVE.
Using widgets
Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your
Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.
• Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in
additional charges.
• The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.
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Adding widgets to the Home screen
→ Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then
On the Home screen, tap
tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by
dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of
the widget.
Using the setting shortcut widget
→ Widgets → Settings, and then tap and hold Settings
On the Home screen, tap
Shortcut to open a list of setting options. Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen
as a shortcut.
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.
Press and hold the Home button, tap , and then tap END next to an application to close
it. To close all running applications, tap END ALL. Alternatively, press and hold the Home
button, and then tap .
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Applications screen
The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications
installed.
On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Applications screen.
To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging applications
This feature is available only in the customizable grid view.
→ Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to
Tap
another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Organizing 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 Done. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap
to save the arrangement.
Rearranging panels
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Installing applications
Use application stores, such as Galaxy Apps, to download and install applications.
Uninstalling applications
Tap
→ Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
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Disabling applications
Tap
→ Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it.
To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → MORE → Application
manager, scroll to TURNED OFF, select the application, and then tap TURN ON.
• Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the
device cannot be disabled.
• When you use this feature, disabled applications disappear from the Applications
screen but are still stored in the device.
Help
Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure
important settings.
Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select a category to view tips.
To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap
To search for keywords, tap
.
.
Entering text
Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.
Changing the keyboard type
Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Select keyboard, and then select the type
of keyboard to use.
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Using the Samsung keyboard
Set options for the Samsung
keyboard.
Delete a preceding character.
Enter uppercase.
Break to the next line.
Enter punctuation marks.
Enter a space.
Entering uppercase
Tap
before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.
Changing the keyboard type
Tap and hold , and then tap
to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap
and hold the tab and move the floating keyboard to another location.
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.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Entering text by voice
Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays
what you speak.
If the device does not recognize your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an
alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list.
To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.
Copying and pasting
Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or
Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold 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. 121)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
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Joining Wi-Fi networks
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi
switch to the right.
Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and
then tap CONNECT. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the
device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is
available.
Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap CONNECT.
Activating Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint
With Passpoint, the device automatically searches for available Wi-Fi networks and connects
to one. If you move to a new area it will connect to another available Wi-Fi network without
requiring a password.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi →
and then tick Passpoint.
→ Advanced,
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.
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Setting up accounts
Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Galaxy Apps requires
a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with
the device.
Adding accounts
Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to
set up a Google account.
To sign in with or sign up for a Google account, on the Applications screen, tap Settings →
ACCOUNTS → Add account → Google. Then, enter your email address to sign in or tap Or
create a new account, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account
setup. More than one Google account can be used on the device.
Set up a Samsung account as well.
Removing accounts
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → ACCOUNTS, select an account name under My
→ Remove account.
accounts, select the account to remove, and then tap
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.
• Music: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, wma, ogg, oga, aac, and flac
• Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png
• Video: 3gp, mp4, avi, wmv, flv, and mkv
• Document: doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf, and txt
If the applications cannot play files in divx or ac3 format, install applications that
support them.
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Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal
information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung
website.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch,
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
Connecting with Windows Media Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.
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.
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Securing the device
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by
using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
Setting a pattern
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → MY DEVICE → 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 → MY DEVICE → Lock screen → Screen lock →
PIN.
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Setting a password
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → MY DEVICE → Lock screen → Screen lock →
Password.
Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password
again to verify it.
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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 Center 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. Samsung Kies automatically
recognizes the device and shows available updates in a dialog box, if any. Click the Update
button in the dialog box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how
to upgrade.
• Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is
upgrading.
• While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer.
Doing so may interfere with the update process.
Upgrading over the air
The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air
(FOTA) service.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → MORE → About device → Software updates →
Update now.
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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.
• Favorites: Make a call from the list of favorite contacts.
• Contacts: Make a call from the contacts list.
Speed dial numbers
For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.
Number prediction
When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to
make a call.
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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:
• : Select an equalizer option for use during a call.
• : Deactivate the noise reduction feature that removes background noise so that the
other party can hear you more clearly.
• : Increase the volume.
• Hold: Hold a call. Tap Unhold to retrieve the held call.
• Add call: Dial a second call.
• Keypad: Open the keypad.
• End call: End the current call.
• Speaker: Activate the speakerphone. Keep the device away from your ears when using
the speakerphone.
• Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
• Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
• Swap: Switch between two calls.
• Merge: Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls. Repeat this to add more
parties. This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active.
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• → Contacts: Open the contacts list.
• → Memo: Create a memo.
• → Message: Send a message.
Adding contacts
To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add
to Contacts.
Sending a message
Tap
→ Send message to send a message to the number on display.
Viewing call logs
Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls.
To filter a call log, tap All logs, and then select an option.
Fixed dialing 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.
→ Settings → Call → Additional settings → Fixed dialing numbers → Turn on
Tap
FDN, and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card. Tap FDN list and add
numbers.
Call barring
The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made. For example, international
calling can be disabled.
→ Settings → Call → Additional settings → Call barring, select a call type, select a
Tap
call barring option, and then enter a password.
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Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag
outside the large circle.
If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is
answered, the first call is put on hold.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag
outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To
→ Settings → Call → Rejection messages.
create the rejection message, tap
Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers
→ Settings → Call → Call rejection → Auto reject mode → Auto reject numbers,
Tap
and then tap Auto reject list. Tap , enter a number, assign a category, and then tap SAVE.
Missed calls
If a call is missed,
missed calls.
appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of
Call waiting
Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to
suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call. This service is not available for video
calls.
To make use of this service, tap
waiting.
→ Settings → Call → Additional settings → Call
Call forwarding
The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.
→ Settings → Call → Additional settings → Call forwarding, and then select a call
Tap
type and condition. Enter a number and tap TURN ON.
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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: Switch between the front and rear camera.
• Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
• End call: End the current call.
• → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party.
• → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party.
• → Record video: Take a video of the other party’s images.
• → Keypad: Open the keypad.
• → Speaker off: Deactivate the speakerphone feature.
• → Switch to headset: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
• → Enable dual camera: Use the front and rear cameras so that the other party can
see you and your surroundings.
Video calling with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes. After
3 minutes the device will turn off the rear camera for optimal performance.
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Contacts
Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and
others.
Tap Contacts on the Applications screen.
Managing contacts
Creating a contact
Tap
and enter contact information.
• : Add an image.
• /
: Add or delete a contact field.
Editing a contact
Select a contact to edit, and then tap
.
Deleting a contact
Tap
→ Delete.
Setting a speed dial number
→ Speed dial, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove
Tap
a speed dial number, tap .
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.
• Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
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Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
• : Add to favorite contacts.
• /
: Make a voice or video call.
• : Compose a message.
• : Compose an email.
Displaying contacts
By default, the device shows all saved contacts on the device, the SIM or USIM card, or
another account.
→ Settings → Contacts → Contacts to display, and then select a location where
Tap
contacts are saved.
Moving contacts
Moving contacts to Google
Tap
→ Move device contacts to → Google.
Moving contacts to Samsung
Tap
→ Move device contacts to → Samsung account.
Importing and exporting contacts
Importing contacts
→ Settings → Contacts → Import/Export contacts → Import from SIM card,
Tap
Import from SD card, or Import from device storage.
Exporting contacts
→ Settings → Contacts → Import/Export contacts → Export to SIM card, Export
Tap
to SD card, or Export to device storage.
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Sharing contacts
Tap
→ Share name card, select contacts, tap DONE, and then select a sharing method.
Favorite contacts
Tap
to add contacts to favorites.
Tap
, and then take one of the following actions:
• Search: Search for contacts.
• Remove from Favorites: Remove contacts from favorites.
• Help: Access help information about using contacts.
Contact groups
Tap Contacts →
.
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:
• Search: Search for contacts.
• Delete group: Select user-added groups, and then tap DONE. Default groups cannot be
deleted.
• Change order: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another
position, and then tap DONE.
• Help: Access help information about using contacts.
Sending a message or email to group members
→ Send message or email → Message or Email → GROUPS. Select a
Tap Contacts →
group, select members, and then tap DONE.
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Business card
Create a business card and send it to others.
Tap Set my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address,
and then tap SAVE. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the
business card, and then tap to edit.
Tap
→ Share name card, and then select a sharing method.
Messages
Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).
Tap Messages 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.
Use the following methods to make a multimedia message:
• Tap
• Tap
, and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.
→ Add subject to enter a subject.
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Sending scheduled messages
→ Schedule message. Set a time and date, and then
While composing a message, tap
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. The time and date
may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update
the information.
Translating and sending messages
→ Translate, drag the
To use the translating feature, while composing a message, tap
Translate switch to the right, set a language pair, and then tap OK.
Tap to translate the message, and then tap DONE. The translated message will replace the
message of the source language.
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.
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Email
Use this application to send or view email messages.
Tap Email on the Applications screen.
Setting up email accounts
Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time.
Enter the email address and password. Tap NEXT for a private email account, such as Google
Mail, or tap MANUAL SETUP for a company email account. After that, follow on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap
→ Settings → Manage accounts →
.
Sending messages
Tap , tap the email account to use, and then tap
recipients, subject, and message, and then tap .
at the bottom of the screen. Enter
Tap
to add a recipient from the contacts list.
Tap
to attach images, videos, contacts, events, and others.
Tap →
message.
to insert images, events, contacts, location information, and others into the
Sending scheduled messages
→ Schedule email. Tick Schedule email, set a time and
While composing a message, tap
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. The time and date
may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update
the information.
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Reading messages
Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new
messages, tap .
Tap a message to read.
Delete the message.
Open attachments.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Forward the message.
Reply to all recipients.
Go to the previous or next
message.
Reply to the message.
Tap
to open attachments, and then tap DOWNLOAD to save it.
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Gmail
Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.
Tap Gmail on the Applications screen.
• This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
• This application may be labeled 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
→ Save draft to save the message for later delivery.
Tap
→ Discard to start over.
Tap
→ Settings to change the Google Mail settings.
.
Reading messages
Delete this message.
Keep this message for long-term
storage.
Mark the message as unread.
Access additional options.
Reply to this message.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Preview attachment.
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Labels
Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is
launched, it displays messages labeled Inbox.
Tap
to view messages in other labels.
To add a label to a message, select the message, tap
label to assign.
→ Change labels and then select the
Hangouts
Use this application to chat with others.
Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results
to start chatting.
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 Home to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.
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Photos
Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.
Tap Photos on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select an image or video.
While viewing it, use one of the following icons:
• : Share the image or video with others.
• : Modify the image.
• : Delete the image or video.
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Internet
Use this application to browse the Internet.
Tap Internet on the Applications screen.
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go.
Tap
to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.
To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next
to the web address.
Opening a new page
Tap
→ New tab.
To go to another webpage, tap
, scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it.
Searching the web by voice
Tap the address field, tap
keywords that appear.
→ , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, tap
→
.
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one.
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History
Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the
→ Clear history.
history, tap
Links
Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.
To view saved links, use Downloads. (p. 118)
Sharing webpages
→ Share via.
To share a webpage address with others, tap
To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share via.
Chrome
Use this application to search for information and browse webpages.
Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria.
Opening a new page
Tap
→ New tab.
To go to another webpage, tap
→ Recent tabs → a webpage.
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Searching the web by voice
Tap the address field, tap
keywords that appear.
→ , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested
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
→ Recent tabs. Select a webpage to open.
→ Bookmarks.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use
Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.
• Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via the Bluetooth feature.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
• Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth
feature.
To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS →
Bluetooth, and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right.
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Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → Bluetooth → SCAN, and
detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the autogenerated 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. After
that, accept the Bluetooth authorization request on the other device to receive the image.
The transferred file is saved in the Download folder. If a contact is received, it is added to the
contacts list automatically.
Screen Mirroring
Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or
HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that
support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature.
• This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
• Miracast-enabled devices that do not support High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP) may not be compatible with this feature.
• Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network
connection.
• To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.
• If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be
discovered or connected.
• If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best
experience.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → Screen Mirroring. Select
a device, open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device. To
connect to a device using a PIN, tap and hold the device name to enter the PIN.
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Samsung Link
Use this application to play content saved on remotely located devices or web storage
services over the Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another
device or web storage service.
To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more
devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type.
Tap Samsung Link on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
When opening this application, all the content from your registered devices and storage
services will appear. You can browse and play them. To start sharing files, scroll left or right to
select a media category, and then select a file.
Sending files
Send files to other devices or upload them to web storage services.
Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category.
→ Select, select files, and then tap .
Then, tap
Sharing files
Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category. Then
→ Select, select files, tap , and then select a sharing method.
tap
Playing files on a remote device
Tap to select a device or web storage and scroll left or right to select a media category. Then
→ Select, select files, tap
→ Change Player or tap , and then select a device.
tap
• 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.
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Managing contents on a web storage service
Select a web storage service, and then view and manage your files.
To transfer files between your device and a web storage service, tap
and then tap .
→ Select, select files,
To register web storage services to the device, tap → Add storage, and then select a web
storage service.
Group Play
Use this application to view content on multiple devices by sharing the device’s screen. Create
or join a Group Play session, and then share images or documents or listen to music. You can
also enjoy online games.
Tap Group Play on the Applications screen.
• This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
• While using this application, you cannot access the Internet through the Wi-Fi
network.
Join a Group Play session.
Create a Group Play session.
Set whether or not to require a
group password.
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Creating a group for Group Play
When you create a Group Play session, other devices can join the session and view the
device’s screen.
When you use a password for a Group Play session, other devices must enter the password to
join the session. To use a password, tick Set group password.
Tap CREATE GROUP, set a password, and then use the following features:
• Share music: Connect two or more devices and use them to achieve a surround sound
effect when sharing music.
• Share images: Select images to share.
• Share video: Connect two or more devices to share a video or combine the devices
into a larger display. Each device displays parts of the video at the same time, which can
be played together, to create a large display showing the whole video. To activate this
while sharing a video.
feature, tap
• Share documents: Select documents to share.
• Play games and more: Play online games with friends.
Joining Group Play
Join a Group Play session created by another device.
• Tap JOIN GROUP, select a Group Play session to join, and then enter the password for the
group if necessary. Select a media category and the content that is currently being shared
will appear on the device.
• Activate the NFC feature, and touch the back of your device to the back of another device
that is opening a session. (p. 69)
Using additional features in a Group Play session
While sharing content with other devices, use the following features:
• : Change the speaker settings for each connected device.
• →
: Adjust the volume.
• →
: Set the device to use all connected devices as stereo speakers.
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• : Combine connected devices’ screens to show a larger display.
• : Spilt the combined screen.
• : Adjust the volume.
• : Write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create.
• : View all shared images in mosaic layout. This feature is available when you selected
more than two images.
• /
: Select more images or documents.
• : View the group participants.
NFC
Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information
about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for
transportation or events after downloading the required applications.
The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid
damaging the NFC antenna.
If the screen is locked, your device will not read NFC tags or receive data.
To activate the NFC feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS →
NFC. Drag the NFC switch to the right.
Reading information from an NFC tag
Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from
the tag will appear.
Making a purchase with the NFC feature
Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile
payment service. To register or get details about the service, contact your service provider.
Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.
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Sending data via Android Beam
Use the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled
devices.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → NFC. Drag the Android Beam
switch to the right.
Select an item, find the location of the NFC antenna on the other device, touch the other
device’s antenna with your device’s antenna, and then tap your device’s screen.
S Beam
Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.
Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright
laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of
copyrighted data.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → S Beam. Drag the S Beam
switch to the right.
Select an item, find the location of the NFC antenna on the other device, touch the other
device’s antenna with your device’s antenna, and then tap your device’s screen.
If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail.
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WatchON
Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favorite shows and movies.
Tap WatchON on the Applications screen.
You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is
facing the TV.
Connecting to a TV
Connect to a TV to display the device’s screen onto a large surface and control the TV
remotely with the device.
Select a country, region, and broadcast service. Follow the on-screen instructions to register
the TV to the device. The steps vary depending on the options you choose.
To connect to other devices, tap
→ Settings → Living room → ADD DEVICE.
Watching TV
Select a TV program and then tap WATCH ON TV. The selected program will show up on the
connected TV.
Tap and open the control panel to control the TV.
Setting program reminders
Tap On TV at the top of the screen and select a time for a TV program you want to watch.
Select a program and tap REMIND ME.
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Music
Use this application to listen to music.
Tap Music 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 used.
Playing music
Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
Play music on DLNA-enabled
devices.
Adjust the volume.
Set the file as your favorite song.
Turn on shuffle.
Change the repeat mode.
Open the playlist.
Restart the currently-playing
song or skip to the previous
song. Tap and hold to move
backwards quickly.
Skip to the next song. Tap and
hold to move forwards quickly.
Pause and resume playback.
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→ Settings → Smart volume.
To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap
When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device
volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent
damage to your hearing.
Smart volume may not be activated for some files.
→ Settings →
To set a personalized sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap
Adapt Sound → On. When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the adapt sound
option is not applied to music playback. If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower, the
option is reapplied.
Setting a song as ringtone
→ Set as → From the beginning or
To use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap
Auto recommendations → Phone ringtone → DONE.
Creating playlists
Make an own selection of songs.
→ Create playlist. Enter a title and tap CREATE. Tap
Tap PLAYLISTS, and then tap
select songs to include, and then tap DONE.
,
Playing music by mood
Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically created by the device.
→ Music square and select a cell of mood. Or select multiple cells by dragging your
Tap
finger.
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Camera
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 82)
Tap Camera on the Applications screen. Alternatively, from the locked screen, drag
anywhere on the screen.
• The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
• Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in
some modes that require high resolutions.
Camera etiquette
• Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.
• Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
• Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
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
View more options.
Indicates which
shooting mode is in
use.
Switch to dual
camera mode.
Start taking a video.
Switch between the
front and rear
camera.
Change the
shooting mode.
Open Gallery to
view photos and
videos.
Select among
various effects that
are available.
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Shooting mode
Several photo effects are available.
Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.
• Auto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal
mode for the photo.
• Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.
• Best photo: Take a series of photos, and then save the best one.
• Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to
create the best possible image.
Tap
to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain
still while taking photos. When Gallery opens, tap the yellow frame on each face, and
choose the best individual pose for the subject. After choosing a pose for each individual,
tap to merge the images into a single photo, and save it.
• Sound & shot: Use this to take a photo with sound.
Tap
to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo.
While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.
• Drama: Use this to take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that
shows trails of the movement.
To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in other
shooting conditions.
– – Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
– – Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction.
– – Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects.
– – Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colors.
– – Avoid taking photos of a subject that is too close or too far away to fit within the
viewfinder or that is too long such as a bus or a train.
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• Animated photo: Use this to create animated photos from a video.
• Rich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio.
• Eraser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background.
Tap
to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving
subject. To restore the original photo, tap Show moving objects, and then tap the
highlighted area.
To get the best shot, follow these tips.
– – Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
– – Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colors.
– – When taking photos of a subject that is moving very little or moving a great deal, the
camera may not recognize all of the movements.
– – If there are multiple subjects moving in the background, the camera may not
recognize all of the movement.
• Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
To get the best shot, follow these tips.
– – Move the camera slowly in one direction.
– – Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame.
– – Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognizable backgrounds, such as
empty skies or plain walls.
• Sports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.
• Night: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.
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Panoramic photos
A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.
Tap MODE → Panorama.
Tap
and move the camera in one direction. When two panorama guide frames are
aligned, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop
.
shooting, tap
If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops shooting.
Applying filter effects
Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.
Tap
and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode.
Taking videos
Taking a video
Tap
to take a video. To pause recording, tap
. To stop recording, tap
.
While recording, use the following actions:
• To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the center of the screen,
tap .
• To capture an image from the video while recording, tap
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Recording mode
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.
• Slow motion: Use this mode to take a video of a moving subject. The device will play the
video in slow motion.
• Fast motion: Use this mode to take a video of a moving subject. The device will play the
video in fast motion.
Zooming in and out
Use one of the following methods:
• Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.
• Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting
video.
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Dual Camera mode
When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video of captured by
the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful
landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously.
Tap
to switch to dual camera mode. Tap
to take a photo or tap
to take a video.
Tap to resize it or
move the location.
Select among
various styles that
are available.
• You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up
to 10 minutes in HD.
• While taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.
Share shot
Tap
→
, and then select one of the following:
• Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct or NFC.
• Buddy photo share: Set the device to recognize a person’s face that you have tagged in a
photo and send it to that person.
• Remote viewfinder: Set the device to control the camera remotely.
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Controlling the camera remotely
Set the device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely.
→ → Remote viewfinder, and then connect the device and the camera using
Tap
to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder.
Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. Tap
Configuring settings for Camera
→ to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available
Tap
in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the
mode used.
• Photo size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it
takes up more memory.
• Burst shot: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.
• Face detection: Set the device to recognize people’s faces and help you take photos of
them.
• Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are
calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in the center of the scene. Spot
measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
• 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.
• Anti-shake / Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps
focus when the camera is moving.
• Auto night detection: Set the device to automatically detect darker conditions and
adjust the brightness of the photo without the flash.
• Save as: Set the device to save both the rich tone photo and original photo, or only the
rich tone photo.
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• Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. Activate this feature when taking
photos to create albums in Story Album.
• To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.
• Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
• Review pics/videos: Briefly display photos taken.
• Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom
function.
• Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.
• White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
• Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the
camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
• Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
• Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
• Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands.
• Contextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag
Buddy in Gallery and Story Album.
• Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene.
• Storage: Select the memory location for storage.
• Reset: Reset the camera settings.
Shortcuts
Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.
Tap
→ Edit quick settings.
Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen.
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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 how they are encoded.
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. Likewise,
capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder. Select a folder to open
it.
In a folder, images are displayed by creation date. Select an image to view it in full screen.
Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.
Zooming in and out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image:
• Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.
• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to
return.
Viewing images using the motion feature
Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → MY DEVICE → Motions and gestures →
Motion, drag the Motion switch to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature.
To stop using a motion feature, turn off the switch for the feature.
To set the sensitivity for each motion feature, select a feature, tap ADVANCED SETTINGS, and
then use the adjustable slide bar.
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Playing videos
Video files show the
icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap
.
Trimming segments of a video
Select a video, and then tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the
end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.
Editing images
When viewing an image, tap
and use the following functions:
• Favorite: Add the image to favorites.
• Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.
• Photo Frame: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved
in the Photo frame folder.
• Photo note: Use this to write a note on the back of the image. Tap
to edit the note.
• Print: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
• Rename: Rename the file.
• Buddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image.
• Rotate left: Rotate anticlockwise.
• Rotate right: Rotate clockwise.
• Crop: Resize the white frame to crop and save the image in it.
• Detect text: Launch Optical Reader to extract text from the image.
• Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.
• Details: View image details.
• Settings: Change the Gallery settings.
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Modifying images
When viewing an image, tap
and use the following functions:
• Rotate: Rotate the image.
• Crop: Crop the image.
• Color: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image.
• Effect: Apply effects to the image.
• Portrait: Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or make background blurry.
• Sticker: Attach stickers.
• Drawing: Draw on the image.
• Frame: Apply frames to the image.
Favorite images
When viewing an image, tap
→ Favorite to add the image to the favorites list.
Making image collages
→ Select item, select two to four images by ticking, and then tap
In a folder, tap
Create collage. Select a style at the bottom of the screen, and then tap .
To add images, tap
→ Add picture.
To delete images, tap
.
To change the split type, tap .
Deleting images
Use one of the following methods:
• In a folder, tap
→ Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap
• When viewing an image, tap
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Sharing images
Use one of the following methods:
• In a folder, tap
to others.
→ Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap
• When viewing an image, tap
to send them
to send it to others or share it via social network services.
Setting as wallpaper
When viewing an image, tap
contact.
→ Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a
Tagging faces
→ Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognized
Tap
face on an image. 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.
Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin color, facial
expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.
Using Tag Buddy
→ Settings → Tag buddy, and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right to
Tap
display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and person’s name) when opening an image.
Organizing with folders
Create a folder to organize images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files
from one folder to another.
To create a new folder, tap . Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or
videos. Tap and hold any selected image or video, drag it to the new folder, and then tap
DONE. Tap COPY to copy or MOVE to move.
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Story Album
Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organizing the
images neatly and automatically.
Tap Story Album on the Applications screen.
Creating story albums
Create story albums by selecting images from Gallery or images sorted by tag information.
Tap
, and then select an option.
Select images from Gallery.
Select images by tag
information.
Creating albums from Gallery
Tap From Gallery, select a folder, select images, and then tap DONE. Enter a title for the
album, select a theme and a cover image, and then tap CREATE.
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Creating albums by tag information
Create albums by sorting photos by tag information, such as the location where an image
was taken, subjects, or time.
Tap By tag information, and then set the following tag options:
• Location: Specify a location. The device sorts images from the location. To use location
tags, activate the GPS tag setting in Camera before taking photos. (p. 81)
• People: Select people from tagged images. The device sorts images taken with the
people. To use people tags, add tags to images in Gallery. (p. 85)
• Time: Specify a period of time. The device sorts images taken during the period you set.
After the setting is finished, tap FIND PICTURES. Enter a title for the album, select a theme
and a cover image, and then tap CREATE.
Viewing story albums
Select a story album. The cover image appears on the first page. Scroll left or right to view
images in the story album.
On a page of the album, tap
depending on the page.
and use the following functions. The available options vary
• Edit title: Rename the album.
• Add content: Add more content to the current page.
• Remove content: Delete content on the current page.
• Edit: Change the layout of the current page.
• Change theme: Change the theme for the page layout.
• Change cover image: Change the cover image of the album.
• Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current album.
• Share via: Send the album to others.
• Export: Export the album to other storage locations.
• Print: Print the album by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
• Order photo book: Place an order for a printed album.
• Delete page: Delete the page.
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Editing images
Tap the image of the page in an album.
Delete the image.
Add a caption.
Send the image to others.
Select among various effects
that are available.
Tap
, and then use the following functions:
• Slideshow: Start a slideshow or change the slideshow settings.
• Set as cover: Set the image as an album cover image.
• Rotate left: Rotate the image anticlockwise.
• Rotate right: Rotate the image clockwise.
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Creating albums with recommended photos
When you take multiple photos in a location, the device suggests creating a new album
based on the location. This feature helps you create photo albums conveniently when you
have daily events or travel.
Setting your home city
Set your home city to let the device recognize whether you at home or travelling. The device
suggests creating event or travel albums based on your location. For example, when taking
photos outside of the home city, the device suggests creating a travel album.
Tap
→ Settings → Home city, select a setting method, and then tap SAVE.
Setting a minimum number of photos
→ Settings, and then drag the switch next to an album type to the right. Select the
Tap
album type, and then set the minimum number of photos.
When you take photos that meet the criteria you set, the device will suggest creating an
album.
The device will recommend creating story albums when you surpass the preset
specified number of photos in a single day.
Creating an event or travel album
Tap → By tag information. Select an album, enter a title for the album, and then tap
CREATE.
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Video
Use this application to play video files.
Tap Video on the Applications screen.
• 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 is lost.
• Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software.
• Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded.
Playing videos
Select a video to play.
Scan DLNA-enabled
devices.
Adjust the volume.
Move forwards or
backwards by
dragging the bar.
Skip to the next
video. Tap and hold
to move forwards
quickly.
Change screen ratio.
Reduce the size of
the video screen.
Restart the current
video or skip to the
previous video. Tap
and hold to move
backwards quickly.
Pause and resume
playback.
To customize the control panel location, during playback, tap
controller.
This feature is available only in landscape orientation.
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Deleting videos
Tap
→ Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap
.
Sharing videos
During playback, tap
→ Share via, and then select a sharing method.
Using Popup Video player
Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching
videos, tap to use the pop-up player.
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move
the player, drag the player to another location.
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.
Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen.
Sharing videos
Select the video to view, tap
, and then select a sharing method.
Uploading videos
Tap
→ Uploads →
, select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap
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Flipboard
Use this application to access your personalized magazines.
Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
To start your Flipboard, flick up on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build
Your Flipboard.
Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to
read.
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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 search for apps by keyword.
Select an application to view information. To download it, tap INSTALL. If there is a charge
for the application, tap the price, and follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase
process.
• When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon
appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications
panel and tap the icon to update the application.
• To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, on the
Applications screen, tap Settings → MORE → Security → Unknown sources.
Uninstalling applications
Uninstall the applications purchased from Play Store.
→ My apps & games, select an application to delete in the list of installed
Tap
applications, and then tap UNINSTALL.
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Galaxy Apps
Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more
information, visit apps.samsung.com.
Tap Galaxy Apps 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 SEARCH to search for a keyword.
Select an application to view information. To download it, tap INSTALL. If there is a charge for
the application, tap the price, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase
process.
When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears
at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and
tap the icon to update the application.
Play Books
Use this application to read and download book files.
Tap Play Books on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Play Movies & TV
Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.
Tap Play Movies & TV on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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.
Play Games
Use this application to download and play games.
Tap Play Games on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Play Newsstand
Use this application to purchase or subscribe to newspapers or magazines.
Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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S Memo
Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.
Tap S Memo on the Applications screen.
Composing memos
Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images
or voice memos.
Tap
to write or draw on the screen, or tap
to enter text with the keyboard.
Erase the memo.
Enter a memo.
Undo and redo the last action.
Jot down or draw a memo.
Make a voice recording to insert.
Insert a multimedia file.
Append another page to the
current memo.
Switch to view mode.
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When jotting down a memo, tap
color.
once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen
When erasing the handwritten memo, tap
tap Clear all to clear the memo.
, and then tap
to change the eraser size or
Save the current setting as a pen
profile.
Change the pen type.
Change the line thickness.
Change the pen color.
View more colors.
→ Change background.
To change the sheet background, tap
To add tags, tap
→ Add tag.
Inserting multimedia files or a voice recording
Tap
to insert multimedia files. Tap
to insert a voice recording.
Browsing memos
Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.
To search for a memo, tap
To delete memos, tap
→ Search.
→ Delete.
To sort memos by date, title, tag, or others, tap
To change the view mode, tap
→ List view.
To create a memo by importing a file, tap
→ Import.
To export memos to other storage locations, tap
To create a folder, tap
→ Sort by.
→ Export.
→ Create folder.
To change the order of memos, tap
→ Change order.
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→ Move.
To move memos to another folder, tap
To copy memos, tap
→ Copy.
To change the S Memo settings, tap
→ Settings.
To access help information for S Memo, tap
→ Help.
To back up or restore memos to or from a storage location, tap
→ Backup and restore.
Viewing a memo
Tap the memo thumbnail to open it.
→ Delete.
To delete memos, tap
→ Share via.
To send the memo to others, tap
To export memos to other storage locations, tap
To add the memo as your favorites list, tap
To save the memo as an event, tap
→ Export.
→ Add to Favorites.
→ Create event.
To set the memo as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact, tap
→ Set as.
To print the memo by connecting the device to a printer, tap
not be compatible with the device.
→ Print. Some printers may
To edit the memo, tap
.
To play the voice recording, tap
.
S Planner
Use this application to manage events and tasks.
Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.
Creating events or tasks
Tap
, and then use one of the following methods:
• Add event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting.
• Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority setting.
• Add memo: Create a handwritten memo to attach to the date.
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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 VIEW MORE OPTIONS
to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or
where it takes place.
Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap
next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the
map that appears.
Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos, and then compose a new memo or select one of
the existing memos.
Attach an image. Tap Images, and then take a photo or select one of the existing images.
Syncing with Google Calendar
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → ACCOUNTS → Google under My accounts → a
Google account → Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen,
→ Sync now.
tap S Planner →
To display synced event or tasks, tap
→ Calendars, and then tick the Google account.
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Changing calendar type
Tap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month,
week, and others.
Searching for events or tasks
Tap
→ Search, and then enter a keyword to search for.
To view today’s events or tasks, tap TODAY at the top of the screen.
Deleting events or tasks
Select a date or event, and then tap
.
Sharing events or tasks
Select an event or task, tap
, and then select a sharing method.
Dropbox
Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When
you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other
computers that have Dropbox installed.
Tap Dropbox on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Sign in to your Dropbox account. If you do not have it, create a Dropbox account.
Once Dropbox is activated, tap Turn on Camera Upload to upload photos and videos taken
with the device’s camera to Dropbox automatically. To view the uploaded photos or videos,
tap . To share or delete files or create albums, tap , and then select files.
To upload files to Dropbox, tap →
To open files in Dropbox, select a file.
While viewing images or videos, tap
favorites list, tap .
→ Upload here → Photos or videos or Other files.
to add it to the favorites list. To open files in the
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Cloud
Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or
Dropbox.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → ACCOUNTS → Cloud.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Syncing with the Samsung account
Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files.
Backing up or restoring data
Tap Backup or Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.
Syncing with Dropbox
Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
Once you sign in, tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever
you make some changes.
Drive
Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google
Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device
automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed.
Access your files without transferring or downloading.
Tap Drive on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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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 , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap
DONE.
• Location alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location.
• Snooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset
time.
• Smart alarm: Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time.
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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
, 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 and hold the clock, and then tap Delete.
Stopwatch
Tap START to time an event. Tap LAP to record lap times.
Tap RESET to clear lap time records.
Timer
Set the duration, and then tap START.
Drag
outside the large circle when the timer goes off.
Desk clock
Tap
to view in full screen.
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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 calculation history, tap
To clear history, tap
to hide the keypad.
→ Clear history.
S Health
Use this application to monitor your health by managing intake or burnt calories.
Tap S Health on the Applications screen.
Starting S Health
When opening this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions, and then
enter your physical statistics to complete the setup. Then, the S Health menu screen appears
on the screen.
Access to the S Health home
screen.
Manage calories.
View the comfort level of your
current place.
Manage weight.
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Based on your physical statistics, the device calculates your basal metabolic rate
(BMR) and recommends a daily caloric intake. The recommendation may not be
accurate for all ages, body compositions, or nutritional needs.
Checking your health information
View your information on the S Health home screen.
On the S Health menu screen, tap Main screen.
Access the S Health menu
screen.
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Using the Walking mate
Set a target number of steps and track your daily steps and burned calories.
On the S Health home screen, tap
→ Pedometer.
View the logs of your daily steps.
Access the S Health menu
screen.
View and manage accessory
device connections.
Move to a specific date of step
count records.
Step counts
Target number of steps
How many calories you have
burned
How far you have walked
View your step count on a graph.
Tap
and use the following functions:
• Daily step goal: Change the target number of steps.
• Share via: Send the current page to others.
• Help: Access help information about using S Health.
• You may experience a brief delay while the walking mate monitors your steps and
then displays your step count.
• If you use the walking mate while travelling by car or train, vibration may affect
your step count.
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Using the Exercise mate
Set an exercise goal and monitor your calories burned.
On the S Health home screen, tap
→ Exercise.
View the logs of your daily
exercise.
Access the S Health menu
screen.
View and manage accessory
device connections.
Set an exercise goal.
Activate or deactivate the audio
guide.
Select music to listen to while
exercising.
Start exercising.
GPS signal status
To set an exercise goal, tap SET WORKOUT GOAL, select an option, and then set and confirm
the details for your goal. Tap START when you start to exercise.
Tap
→ Help to access help information about using S Health.
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Using the Food tracker
Set a calorie goal and record your daily caloric intake.
On the S Health home screen, tap
→ Food.
View the logs of your daily
caloric intake.
Access the S Health menu
screen.
Move to a specific date of caloric
intake records.
Calories intake
Enter mealtime information.
View your caloric intake on a
graph.
Tap
to enter the caloric intake. Enter the mealtime information, and then tap SAVE.
Tap
and use the following functions:
• Daily calorie goals: Change your daily caloric intake goal.
• Share via: Send the current page to others.
• Help: Access help information about using S Health.
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Checking the comfort level of the current place
View the temperature and humidity of a place and compare the comfort level to preset
conditions.
On the S Health home screen, tap
→ Thermo-hygrometer.
Access the S Health menu
screen.
Current comfort level
Tap
and use the following functions:
• Adjust comfort range: Change the range of the ideal temperature or humidity.
• Share via: Send the current page to others.
• Help: Access help information about using S Health.
• Measure the temperature and humidity in a stable indoor environment.
• The temperature and humidity may vary depending on the ambient environment,
device temperature, or your physical contact with the device.
• Measurements may take some time if there are sudden changes in temperature or
humidity.
• For accurate measurements, use an external thermo-hygrometer.
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Managing weight
Record your weight changes and manage the weight data.
On the S Health home screen, tap
→ Weight.
View the logs of your daily
weight.
Access the S Health menu
screen.
View and manage accessory
device connections.
Move to a specific date of weight
data records.
Weight data
Height data
Enter weight data.
View your weight changes on a
graph.
Tap UPDATE to enter the weight data. Enter a value, and then tap SAVE. Whenever you
change the weight data, the device applies the data to your profile.
You can connect a measuring device and record your weight. Tap → SCAN, select a
measuring device, and then follow the on-screen instructions to connect the measuring
device.
Tap
and use the following functions:
• Share via: Send the current page to others.
• Help: Access help information about using S Health.
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Configuring settings for S Health
On the S Health home screen, tap
→ Settings, and then select one of the following:
• Edit profile: Edit your physical statistics.
• Accounts: Manage S Health data by signing in to your Samsung account.
• Password: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health.
• Unit settings: Set unit options.
• Notification: Set the device to display new events.
• My accessories: View and manage accessory device connections.
• Compatible accessories: View accessories that are compatible with the device or
manage connected accessories.
• Reset data: Reset S Health data.
• Check for updates: Check the current version of S Health.
• Terms and Conditions: View the terms and conditions, including personal information
and data retention policies.
• About S Health: View information about S Health.
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S Translator
Use this application to translate text into other languages.
Tap S Translator on the Applications screen.
Using S Translator
Set the source and target languages, enter text in the input field, and then tap
To add a language pair to your favorites list, tap
To send a language pair to others, tap
.
.
.
Starting a conversation with the translator
Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken
translation.
Tap Speak for your language, and then speak into the microphone. The device will translate
in the target language field to let the device read the translation out
what you say. Tap
loud.
Then, tap Speak for the language of the person you are talking with and let the person reply
in the source language field
in their language. The device will translate what they say. Tap
to let the device read it back to you.
Voice Recorder
Use this application to record or play voice memos.
Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen.
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Recording voice memos
Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap
pause recording. Tap to finish recording.
to
Recording elapsed time
Change the recording quality.
Display the list of voice memos.
Start recording.
To set the device to remove background noise, tap
On.
→ Settings → Noise reduction →
Playing voice memos
Select a voice memo to play.
• : Trim the voice memo.
• : Adjust the playback speed.
• : Pause playback.
• /
: Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards.
• /
: Skip to the previous or next voice memo.
→ Share via, and then select a sharing method.
To send a voice memo to others, tap
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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.
• Delete: Select voice memos to delete.
• Settings: Change the voice recorder settings.
Saving files with contextual tags
In the list of voice memos, tap
→ Settings → Contextual filename → On.
S Voice
Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.
Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Here are several examples of spoken commands:
• Open music
• Launch calculator
• Call Lulu mobile
• Dial Lulu work
• Check schedule
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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 recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands
depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
Hands-free mode
In hands-free mode, the device will read content aloud when you have incoming calls,
messages, and notifications so you can use the device without hands while driving. For
example, the device will read aloud the caller’s name or phone number when a call comes in.
To activate hands-free mode, say “Hands-free mode on” or tap
mode.
→ Turn on Hands-free
Deactivate hands-free mode when not in use to prevent the device from reading
→ Turn off Hands-free mode.
content aloud. To deactivate hands-free mode, tap
Using wake-up commands on the locked screen
On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands.
To activate this feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → MY DEVICE → Lock
screen, and then tick Wake up in lock screen.
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Google
Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents
on the device as well.
Tap Google on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Searching the device
Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a
keyword.
Search scope
To select what applications to search, tap
items to search for.
→ Settings → Phone search, and then tick the
Now cards
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 → Now cards, and then drag the Show cards switch to the left
settings, tap
or right.
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Voice Search
Use this application to search webpages by speaking.
Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Speak a keyword or phrase when Listening... appears on the screen.
My Files
Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.
Tap My Files on the Applications screen.
Viewing files
Select a category, and then select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap
To return to the root directory, tap .
In a folder, tap
.
, and then use one of the following options:
• Select all: Select all files to apply the same option to them at once.
• Create folder: Create a folder.
• Search: Search for files.
• View by: Change the view mode.
• Sort by: Sort files or folders.
• Settings: Change the file manager settings.
Adding shortcuts to folders
Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap
a shortcut name, select a folder, and then tap SET HERE.
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Downloads
Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.
Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Select a file to open it with an appropriate application.
To sort the files by size, tap SORT BY SIZE.
To sort the files by date, tap SORT BY DATE.
TripAdvisor
Use this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel. You can also book
for a room and share your reviews with others.
Tap TripAdvisor on the Applications screen.
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
KNOX
Use this application to separate personal and work data and to access enterprise applications
securely from your device.
Tap KNOX on the Applications screen.
• This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
• To secure your data, KNOX and associated data are deleted when the password is
entered incorrectly several times.
• You may incur additional charges when downloading this application via the
mobile network. To avoid additional charges, contact your service provider.
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Optical Reader
Use this application to scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or
QR codes.
Tap Optical Reader on the Applications screen.
To select languages to recognize, tap
→ Language settings.
Scanning text
Aim the pointer at an image, document, or QR code.
• Text: View the definition of extracted words.
• Business cards: Make calls or send messages from the scanned contact information.
• QR codes: View information for QR codes.
• Some QR codes may not be recognized.
• The following types of text may not be recognized: handwriting, small fonts,
graphic fonts, cursive text, or text in images.
Extracting and translating text
Tap , and then select the languages to translate. Tap
to capture an image of the text.
and then tap
, aim the rear camera at some text,
To capture a large text image that does not fit within the viewfinder, tap
image in multiple sections.
• Tap the underlined word to translate it.
• Tap
to extract the text from the image.
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to capture the
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
Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. Once the location is found, select a
location to view the detailed information. Refer to the help for more information.
Getting directions for a destination
Tap to set starting and ending locations, and then select a travel method. The device
shows the routes to get to the destination.
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About Settings
Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.
Tap Settings on the Applications screen.
CONNECTIONS
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: Customize 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.
• Help: Access help information for Wi-Fi.
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
On the Settings screen, tap CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi →
during sleep.
→ Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on
When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections.
When this happens, the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use
them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid data-usage bills, set this option to
Always.
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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 CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi →
notification to activate this feature.
→ Advanced and tick Network
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 CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi →
→ Wi-Fi Direct.
Bluetooth
Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
To use more options, tap
.
• Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible.
• Received files: View received files via the Bluetooth feature.
• Help: Access help information for Bluetooth.
Data usage
Keep track of your data usage amount, and customize the settings for the limitation.
• Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.
• Set mobile data limit: Set a limit for the mobile data usage.
To use more options, tap .
• Restrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using
a mobile network.
• Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.
• Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the
background from using them.
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More networks
Customize settings to control networks.
Airplane mode
This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
Default messaging app
Select the default application to use for messaging.
Printing
Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available
printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services.
Mobile networks
• Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.
• Data roaming: Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or
your home network is not available.
• Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs).
• Network mode: Select a network type.
• Network operators: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming.
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
• Mobile 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.
• Bluetooth tethering: Use the Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile network
connection with computers via Bluetooth.
• Help: Learn more about USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth tethering.
VPN
Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).
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NFC
Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.
• Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and
contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.
• Tap and pay: Set the default payment method.
S Beam
Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices
that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.
Nearby devices
• Device name: View the device name.
• Content to share: Set the device to share your content with other devices.
• Allowed devices: View the list of devices that can access your device.
• Denied devices: View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device.
• Download to: Select a memory location for saving media files.
• Receive files from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices.
Screen Mirroring
Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others.
MY DEVICE
Lock screen
Change settings for the locked screen.
• Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending
on the screen lock feature selected.
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• Lock screen widgets: These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock
option.
– – Clock or personal message: Set the device to show a clock or personal message on
the locked screen. The following options may vary, depending on your selection.
For a personal message:
– – Edit personal information: Edit the personal message.
For a clock:
– – Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock.
– – Clock size: Change the size of the clock.
– – Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock.
– – Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock.
• Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen.
• Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen.
• Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognize 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.
Display
Change the settings for the display.
• Wallpaper:
– – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.
– – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen.
– – Home and lock screen: Select a background image for the Home screen and the
locked screen.
• Notification panel: Customize the items that appear on the notifications panel.
• Multi window: Set the device to use Multi Window.
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• Screen mode:
– – Adapt display: Use this mode for optimizing the display according to the display
settings.
– – Dynamic: Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid.
– – Standard: Use this mode for normal surroundings.
– – Professional photo: Use this mode to make the display tone look like real colors.
– – Cinema: Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a dark room.
• Reading mode: Select which applications will use reading mode. In reading mode, the
device helps protect your eyes when reading at night.
• Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.
• Auto rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.
• Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s
backlight.
• Daydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a
desktop dock or charging.
• 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.
• Show battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life.
• Edit after screen capture: Set the device to edit the screenshot after capturing it.
• Auto adjust screen tone: Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the
display.
• Increase touch sensitivity: Set the device to automatically adjust its touch sensitivity.
Depending on the type of material you wear while touching the device, some
commands may not be recognized.
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LED indicator
• Charging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the
battery.
• Low battery: Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low.
• Notifications: Set the device to turn on the notification light when you have missed calls,
messages, or notifications.
• Voice recording: Set the device to turn on the notification light when you record voice
memos.
Sounds and notifications
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
• Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.
• Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
• Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.
• Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern.
• Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and
missed calls.
• Application notifications: Change the notification settings for each application.
• Adapt Sound: Personalize the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while
listening to music.
Home screen mode
Select a Home screen mode (standard or easy).
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Call
Customize the settings for calling features.
• Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone
numbers to the reject list.
• Rejection messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call.
• Answering/ending calls:
– – Pressing the Home key: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the
Home button.
– – Voice control: Set the device to recognize voice commands for controlling your
device.
– – Pressing the Power key: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button.
• Call alerts:
– – Vibrate when answered: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a
call.
– – Vibrate when call ends: Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call.
– – Call connect tone: Activate or deactivate the call connection tone.
– – Minute minder: Activate or deactivate the minute minder tone.
– – Call end tone: Activate or deactivate the call disconnection tone.
– – Notify during calls: Set the device to alert you to events during a call.
• Call accessories:
– – Automatic answering: Set the device to answer 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.
– – Outgoing call conditions: Set the device to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth
headset, even when your device is locked.
– – Outgoing call types: Select the type of outgoing calls to make you use a Bluetooth
headset.
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• Additional settings:
– – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.
– – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number.
– – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically
before a phone number.
– – Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls.
– – Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress.
– – Auto redial: Activate auto redial for calls that were not connected or that were cut off.
– – Fixed dialing numbers: Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers
in the FDN list. Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card.
• Ringtones and keypad tones:
– – Ringtones: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls.
– – Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern.
– – Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
– – Dialing keypad tone: Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the
keypad.
• Personalize call sound: Select a type of call sound to use with a headset.
• Noise reduction: Set the device to remove background noise so that the other party can
hear you more clearly.
• Increase volume in pocket: Set the device to raise the ringtone volume when the device
is in an enclosed, such as a bag or pocket.
• Hide my video: Select an image to be shown to the other party.
• Use call fail options: Choose to try a voice call when a video call fails to connect.
• Service provider: Select or set your voicemail service provider.
• Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number
from the service provider.
• Alert sound: Select a ringtone to alert you to new voicemails.
• Vibrate: Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received.
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Hands-free mode
Set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in hands-free mode.
Safety assistance
Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. Press and hold the Volume
up button and the Volume down button for 3 seconds to send the message.
• Edit emergency message: Edit the message that will be sent when you are in an
emergency.
• Send emergency pictures: Set the device to take photos and send them along with the
message to the recipients.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
• Message interval: Set an interval for resending the message.
• Emergency contacts: Select or edit the recipients for the message.
Power saving mode
Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode.
• CPU performance: Set the device to limit some system resource usage.
• Screen output: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display.
• Turn off haptic feedback: Set the device to turn off the vibration when touching keys.
• Learn about power saving: Discover how to reduce battery consumption.
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Accessories
Change the accessory settings.
• Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or
removed from a desktop dock.
• Audio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is
connected to a desktop dock.
• Desk Home screen display: Set the device to show the desk clock when your device is
connected to a desktop dock.
• Automatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped
open.
• Show in-call screen: Set the device to automatically turn on the screen when you move
the device away from your ear during a call.
• Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to
HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting.
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access
and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device.
• Answering/ending calls:
– – Pressing the Home key: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the
Home button.
– – Voice control: Set the device to recognize voice commands for controlling your
device.
– – Pressing the Power key: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button.
• Single tap mode: Set this to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button
instead of dragging it.
• Manage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with
other devices.
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Language and input
Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the
selected language.
Language
Select a display language for all menus and applications.
Default
Select a default keyboard type for text input.
Samsung keyboard
Change the Samsung keyboard settings.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
• Select input languages: Select languages for text input.
• Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and
show word suggestions. You can also customize the word prediction settings.
• Auto replace: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the
space bar.
• Auto capitalize: Set the device to automatically capitalize 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.
• Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
• Vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.
• Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.
• Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
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Google voice typing
Change the voice input settings.
• Language: Select input languages for text input.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input.
• Block offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognizing offensive
words in voice inputs.
Voice input
Select a voice recognition engine.
To change the voice input settings, tap
.
• Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.
• Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current
action.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input.
• Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results.
• Bluetooth headset: Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset,
when one is connected to the device.
Text-to-speech options
• Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for
speech synthesis engines, tap .
• Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
• Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example.
• Default language status: View the status of the default language for the text-to-speech
feature.
Pointer speed
Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
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Motions and gestures
Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion
recognition on your device.
• Air gesture:
– – Learn about sensor and icon: View information about the gesture sensor and the
indicator that appears while using the air gesture feature.
– – Quick glance: When the screen is turned off, move your hand above the sensor to
view notifications, missed calls, new messages, time and date, and more.
– – Air browse: Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images,
songs, or memos.
– – Air move: Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the
left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another location.
– – Air call-accept: When a call comes in, move your hand to the left, and then to the right
across the sensor to answer the call.
• Motion:
– – Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device
near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.
– – Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages
when you pick up the device.
– – Zoom: Set the device to zoom in or out while viewing images in Gallery or browsing
webpages, when you tap and hold two points with your fingers and then tilt the
device back and forth.
– – Browse an image: Set the device to scroll through an image by moving the device in
any direction when the image is zoomed in.
– – Mute/pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls, alarms, and music by placing the
device face down.
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• Palm motion:
– – Capture screen: Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep
your hand to the left or right across the screen.
– – Mute/pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media
playback by using palm motions.
Smart screen
• Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are
looking at the display.
• Smart rotation: Set the interface not to rotate according to the orientation of your face.
• Smart pause: Set the device to pause video playback when you look away from the
screen.
Air view
Preview content or view information in a pop-up window by pointing at an item with your
finger.
• Information preview: View information in a pop-up window by pointing at items with
your finger.
• Progress preview: While playing music or videos, preview a scene or view the elapsed
time by pointing at the progress bar with your finger.
• Speed dial preview: View contact information of speed dial numbers in a pop-up
window by pointing at a speed dial number with your finger.
• Webpage magnifier: While browsing the Internet, magnify the content by pointing at
the screen.
• Sound and vibration feedback: Set the device to sound and vibrate when pointing at
items with your finger.
Voice control
Change settings to control options by voice commands.
If Vibrate when ringing is activated, the device will not be able to recognize voice
commands when a call comes in.
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Settings
ACCOUNTS
Add account
Add email or SNS accounts.
Cloud
Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud
storage.
Backup and reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data.
• Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google
server.
• Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
• Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and application data when the
applications are reinstalled on the device.
• Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
MORE
Customize settings for location services, security, and other options.
Location
Change location settings and activate permissions to allow applications to use your location
information.
• Mode: Select a method to collect your location data.
• My places: Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS, Wi-Fi,
or Bluetooth features to find your current location.
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Security
Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
• Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow
device administrators to apply new policies to the device.
• Unknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen,
download applications only from Play Store.
• Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the
password each time you turn on the device.
Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an
hour to encrypt your data.
• Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device
will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the
device.
• Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely
via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
– – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
– – Google location service: Set the device to allow location data collection and to
determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile network.
• SIM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate
the device when lost or stolen.
• Go to website: 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.
• Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.
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Settings
• Security policy updates:
– – Automatic updates: Set the device to check and download security updates
automatically.
– – Preferred networks: Select a network connection option to check and download
security updates automatically.
– – Check for updates: Check for security updates.
• Send security reports: Set the device to send security reports automatically when the
device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Storage type: Set a storage type for credential files.
• Trusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various
applications.
• Install from device storage: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.
Application manager
View and manage the applications on your device.
Default applications
• Home: Select a default Home screen mode.
• Messages: Select the default application to use for messaging.
Battery
View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
• Show power on status bar: Set the device to display the remaining battery life.
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Storage
View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Date and time
Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.
If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date
is reset.
• Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across
time zones.
• Set date: Set the current date manually.
• Set time: Set the current time manually.
• Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network
when you move across time zones.
• Select time zone: Set the home time zone.
• Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format.
• Select date format: Select a date format.
About device
Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software.
Google Settings
Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google.
Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen.
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Troubleshooting
Before contacting a Samsung Service Center, please attempt the following solutions. Some
situations may not apply to your device.
When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it
prompts you to enter one of the following codes:
• Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set
for the device.
• 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.
• PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly
several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.
• PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with
the SIM or USIM card. For details, contact your service provider.
Your device displays network or service error messages
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move
to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly.
• You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for
more details.
Your device does not turn on
• When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Charge the
battery completely before turning on the device.
• The battery may not be inserted properly. Insert the battery again.
• Wipe both gold-colored contacts and insert the battery again.
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The touch screen responds slowly or improperly
• If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch
screen may not function properly.
• If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen,
or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may
malfunction.
• The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
• Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
• Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version.
• If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Center.
Your device freezes or has fatal errors
If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and
turn on the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and
hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to reboot.
If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Applications screen,
tap Settings → ACCOUNTS → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → RESET DEVICE →
DELETE ALL. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make back-up copies of
all important data stored on the device.
If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Center.
Calls are not connected
• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialing.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.
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.
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Sound echoes during a call
Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.
A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio
quality is poor
• Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You
may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station.
Move to another area and try again.
• When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to
issues with the service provider’s network.
The battery icon is empty
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved
chargers)
• Ensure that the charger is connected properly.
• If the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may
turn off. Wipe both gold-colored contacts and try charging the battery again.
• The batteries in some devices are not user-replaceable. To have the battery replaced, visit
a Samsung Service Center.
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
• When you expose the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge
may be reduced.
• Battery consumption increases when you use messaging features or some applications,
such as games or the Internet.
• The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.
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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 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. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying
these tips, contact a Samsung Service Center.
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
• The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the
photography techniques you use.
• If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images
may be out of focus.
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
If you receive error messages or files do not play, when opening multimedia files on your
device, try the following:
• Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.
• Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is
DRM-protected, ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the file.
• Ensure that your device supports the file type.
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• Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos
captured by other devices may not work properly.
• Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized by your network service
provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet,
such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly.
Another Bluetooth device is not located
• Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
• Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect
to.
• 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 Center.
A connection is not established when you connect the device to a
computer
• Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.
• Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer.
• If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher
installed on your computer.
• Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on
your computer.
Your device cannot find your current location
GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi
or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations.
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Data stored on the device has been lost
Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you
cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data
stored on the device.
A small gap appears around the outside of the device case
• This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of
parts may occur.
• Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
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