GT-N8000 user manual
Using this manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung mobile device. This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best of the web and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.
Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider. ●● Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system. ●● Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.
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Contents Assembling . ...................................................... 11 Unpack .................................................................................................. 11 Install the SIM or USIM card ......................................................... 11 Charge the battery ........................................................................... 12 Insert a memory card (optional) ................................................ 14 Getting started . ................................
Play Books ............................................................................................ 62 Play Store . ............................................................................................ 62 YouTube ................................................................................................ 63 Video Hub ............................................................................................ 64 Maps .............................................................................
Personal information . .................................... 109 Contacts . ............................................................................................ 109 Connectivity .................................................... 113 PC connections . .............................................................................. 113 Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................... 115 Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................
Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 140 Data usage . ....................................................................................... 140 More settings . .................................................................................. 141 Sound .................................................................................................. 143 Display .................................................................................
Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: ●● Mobile device ●● Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider. ●● You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. ●● The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
To install the SIM or USIM card, 1 2 Open the cover of the SIM card slot. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. ●● Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. ●● The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for standard SIM cards.
Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot charge the battery with the USB cable. ●● When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device. ●● If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the USB power adapter connected.
2 Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet. ●● You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. ●● While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device. ●● While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card. Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. ●● Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.
››Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → OK. Open the memory card cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device. Remove the memory card. Close the memory card cover. Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and select Power off → OK. ●● Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Get to know your device ››Device layout 6 1 2 3 3 7 4 8 9 5 14 10 11 15 12 13 Getting started 18
Number Function 1 Power/Reset/Lock key 2 Volume key 3 Speaker 4 Memory card slot 5 Multifunction jack 6 SIM card slot 7 Front camera lens 8 Ambient light sensor 9 Mouthpiece 10 Headset jack1 11 Internal antenna 12 Rear camera lens 13 S Pen slot 14 IrLED 15 Flashbulb 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.
››Keys Key Function Power/ Reset2/ Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the device options (press and hold); Lock the touch screen; Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds.) Volume Adjust the device’s volume. ››Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition Call on hold Missed call Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated New text or multimedia message New email message New Google Mail New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming (outside of normal service area) Smart stay activated Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required Battery power level3 10:00 AM Current time 3.
Use the S Pen and the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. ●● Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction. ●● Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Control your touch screen with the following actions: ●● Tap: Touch once with your finger or the supplied S Pen to select or launch a menu, option, or application. ●● Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a list of options. ●● Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists. ●● Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.
Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen. 1 2 3 4 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Select a dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.
System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function 1 Capture the current screen; Capture the current screen and open the drawing pad (tap and hold). 2 Return to the previous screen. 3 Return to the Home screen; Access the task manager (tap and hold). 4 Open the list of recent application; Access the application list (tap and hold).
››Add a widgets on the Home screen Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. ●● Some widgets connect to web services. Using a webbased widget may result in additional charges. ●● The widgets available may vary depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Widgets to open the widget panel. Scroll left or right on the widget panel. Tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home Screen.
2 3 Add, remove, or reorganise panels: ●● To add a new panel, select . ●● To remove a panel, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it to the rubbish bin. ●● To set a panel for the default Home screen, select . ●● To change the order of panels, tap and hold the panel’s thumbnail image, and then drag it to a new location. to return to the previous screen.
Access applications 1 From the Home screen, select 2 3 4 to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another screen. You can also select one of dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen. Select an application. To view the widgets panel, select Widgets. to return to the previous screen; Select to Select return to the Home screen. ››Access recent applications 1 2 Select to view the applications you have accessed recently. Select an application.
Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. ››Change the language of the display 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Language and input → Language. Select a language you want. ››Set the current time and date 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Date and time. Select your time zone, set the time and date, and change other options.
››Select a wallpaper for the Home screen 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold anywhere on the Home Screen. Select Set wallpaper for → Home screen. ●● Gallery: Photos you took or images downloaded from the Internet. ●● Live wallpapers: Animated images included with the device. ●● Wallpapers: Wallpaper images included with the device. Select an item. Select Set wallpaper. If you selected an item from Gallery, move or resize the blue frame by dragging it, and then select Done.
››Set a screen lock You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature. ●● Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen. ●● If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. ●● Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Set an unlock pattern 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Settings → Security → Screen lock → Pattern. See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue. Draw the pattern again to confirm and select Confirm. Complete the setup of the backup PIN. If you forget your unlock pattern, you can deactivate the screen lock feature with a backup PIN.
››Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. 1 Open the application list and select Settings → Security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card. 2 Enter your PIN and select OK. Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. ●● If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.
4 5 6 7 8 Drag the slide bar to the right next to Save. Select Alert message. Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients and select OK. Add recipients: ●● Select Create and enter phone numbers manually, including the country code and the + symbol. ●● Select phone numbers from your contact list by selecting Contacts. Select Save. Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, inputting handwriting on the screen, or speaking words into the microphone.
››Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. 3 Access the keypad settings. Tap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode, enter text by voice. 4 Clear your input. 5 Start a new line. 6 Attach an item. 7 Insert a space.
››Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. 1 2 3 4 5 Tap and hold a word. Drag or to select the text you want. Select Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the clipboard. In another application, tap and hold the text input field. Select → Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text input field.
Using special features Your device can be used as a powerful notepad, thanks to multiple features that help you input text, capture drawings, and use motion controls or voice commands. Learn basic S Pen actions Your device is supplied with a specialised S Pen. With the S Pen, you can perform the following actions: Tap: Tap an item or area on the screen to select an item, open a menu, or launch an application. ●● Tap and hold: Tap and hold the S Pen on an item for more than two seconds.
Back While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen to the left to return to the previous screen. Menu While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen down to open a list of options available on the current screen. Screen capture While pressing the S Pen button, tap and hold the screen to capture a screenshot. After capturing a screenshot, you can draw on it, write on it, or crop it. The edited image will be saved in My Files → sdcard → Pictures → Screenshots.
Replacing the tip of S Pen If the tip is worn down or seems the S Pen is not working properly, replace the tip as new one. If the S Pen is not working properly after replacing the tip, make sure the tip is fully inserted until it reach the end. 1 2 Grab the tip with the tip extractor tool, and then pull it out. Insert a new tip into the S Pen where you just removed until it reach the end. Learn motions Built-in motion recognition provides you with enhanced controls.
››Tilt While holding the device with two hands, tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. ››Pan Tap and hold an item on the screen, and then pan the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the home screen or application list. When an image is zoomed in, slide the device in any direction to scroll through the image.
Use Handwriting mode From the Samsung keypad, you can switch to Handwriting mode to enter text more easily. To switch to Handwriting mode, tap and hold , and then select without lifting from screen. Write your text on the handwriting panel. To switch to the Samsung keypad, select ››Handwriting Tutorial ●● . When you have written one character, write the next one. Write each letter to the right of the previous character.
●● Write characters upright (do not slant). -- E.g. Recognised -- E.g. Not recognised ●● Do not write characters on top of one another. -- E.g. Recognised -- E.g. Not recognised ●● Most of the languages can recognise not only individual characters but characters written together that make up words. (This is referred to as supporting words and phrases.) The languages that do and do not support words and phrase should be listed in this guide.
-- Languages that support words and phrases: English UK, English US, Čeština, Български, Dansk, Deutsch, Ελληνικά, Español, Eesti, Suomi, Français, Hrvatski, Magyar, íslenska, Italiano, Қазақ, 한국어, Lietuvių, Latviešu, Norsk, Nederlands, Polski, Português, Română, Русский, Slovenčina, Slovenščina, Srpski, Svenska, Türkçe, Українська -- Supporting recognition of individual characters -- Supporting recognition of words and phrases ●● In some languages, cursive writing can be recognised.
-- E.g. A language that supports cursive writing: English -- E.g. A language that does not support cursive writing: 한국어 ●● When writing more than one line, make sure you leave enough space. -- E.g. Recognised -- E.g.
Use S Note With S Note, you can create notes by inserting various multimedia contents into notes and add a note shortcut to the home screen. S Note provides various templates to help you create notes easily. ●● Note/Idea note: You can create a simple note from an empty page. ●● Meeting note: You can create a record of meetings, conferences, or lectures. ●● Magazine: You can create a multimedia note by inserting multimedia files. ●● Diary: You can create a photo diary.
Number 4 Function 1 Switch between View and Edit modes. 2 Draw a sketch; Change the pen settings (double-tap). ► p. 47 3 Use productivity tools. ► p. 48 4 Enter text with the keyboard; Change the text settings (double-tap). ► p. 47 5 Erase your text or sketch; Change the eraser thickness or clear your input (double-tap). Add a photo or sound clip. 1 Number 2 3 4 5 Function 1 Undo your last action. 2 Redo your last action. 3 Add a multimedia file, such as text or a photo.
To add a page, select . ●● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. When zoomed in, drag with two fingers to scroll through the screen. When you are finished, select Save. ●● 5 ››Change the pen or text attributes While creating a note, you can change following attributes: ●● To change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour, double-tap . 4 5 6 1 2 3 Number Function 1 Change the pen type. 2 Change the line thickness.
●● To change the text attributes, double-tap . 1 2 3 Number Function 1 Select an option. 2 View or change the current attributes. 3 Change the text colour. ››Use productivity tools 1 2 3 Open the application list and select S Note. Select → a template. and select a tool. Double-tap ●● Formula match: Convert a handwritten formula to a well-organised formula. ●● Shape match: Convert shapes you have drawn. ●● Handwriting-to-Text: Convert a handwritten note.
››Tutorial for handwritten formulas and figures ●● Write a formula on a single line. If you write a long formula or a formula on more than one line, the device will convert the formula incorrectly. ●● Unclosed parenthesis or missing figure in the square root will temporarily result in incorrect formula conversion. The formula will be complete when you finish writing the formula.
●● When you draw an arrow, draw the body of the arrow first. ●● When you draw the head of an arrow, draw it in one stroke. ››View notes 1 2 3 Open the application list and select S Note. Select to search for a note (if necessary). Select a note. While viewing the note, use the following options: ●● To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together.
To hide or show the menu bar, select or . To switch to Edit mode, select or tap the screen. ●● To send the note to others, select → Share via. ●● To export the note, select → Export. Your note will be exported as an image file or a PDF file to My Files → sdcard → S Note Export. ●● To manage the note with multiple pages, select → Edit pages. ●● To save the note as an event, select → Create event. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected template.
››Synchronise notes You can synchronise your notes with the web server. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select S Note. Select → Sync → an option. Select notes to sync → Sync. To synchronise all notes, select → Sync all. Enter your email address and password, and then select Login. Select Sync now. ››Manage notes with folders Create a folder 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select S Note. Select → Create folder. Enter a name and select OK. Select the new folder.
Use the quick note pad From any screen, you can create a quick note of text and sketches. 1 2 While pressing the S Pen button, double-tap the screen to open the quick note pad. Enter text or draw a sketch. 1 Number 3 2 3 4 5 Function 1 Draw a sketch; Change the pen settings, such as the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour (double-tap). 2 Enter text with the keyboard. 3 Erase your text or sketch; Change the eraser thickness or clear your input (double-tap). 4 Undo your last action.
Use S Planner Your device provides you with a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules and tasks more conveniently and effectively. You can create and view events, add items, and change view modes. To launch S Planner, open the application list and select S Planner. 1 Number 2 Function 1 Select today’s date. 2 Set which calendars to display. ››Create an event or task The tasks and notes you create cannot be synchronised with Google Calendar™.
3 4 Select Add event, and then enter details. ●● To search for and add a location view, select . ●● To add a note, select Notes → Add link to S Note. ●● To add a image, select Images → Take picture or Images. When you are finished, select Save. To create a task, 1 2 3 Open the application list and select S Planner → . Select Add task, and then enter details. ●● To add a note, select Notes → Add link to S Note. ●● To add a image, select Images → Take picture or Images.
››View an event or task 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select S Planner. Select to search for an event or task (if necessary). To limit the range of your search, select All → an option. Select a date on the calendar. ●● To select today’s date, select Today. ●● To move to a specific day by entering a date manually, select → Go to, enter the date by selecting or , and then select Set. Select an event or task to view its details.
Web Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. ●● You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. ●● The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your region or service provider. ●● Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider. ››Browse web pages 1 2 Open the application list and select Internet to launch your homepage.
Number Function 1 Close the current tab. 2 Move backward or forward to web pages in history. 3 Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to . 4 Open a new tab. 5 Open another applications; Not all applications support this feature. 6 Access a list of web browser options. 7 Open a list of saved bookmarks and recent internet history. 8 Search for information. 9 Bookmark the current web page.
To open a new tab, select → New tab. To open a new tab without saving cookies, select → New incognito tab. ●● To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select → Add shortcut to home. ●● To send the web address of the web page to others, select → Share page. ●● To search for text on the web page, select → Find on page. ●● To switch to the desktop view, select → Desktop view. ●● To save the current web page and read it offline later, select → Save for offline reading.
››Open multiple pages You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Internet. to open a new tab. Select Access another web page on the new tab. To switch back and forth between currently open tabs, select the title of a tab. ››Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark. Add a bookmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Internet.
To edit the bookmark, select Edit bookmark. To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select Add shortcut to home. ●● To send the web address of the web page to others, select Share link. ●● To copy the web address of the web page, select Copy link URL. ●● To delete the bookmark, select Delete bookmark. ●● To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, select Set as homepage. ●● ●● Create a bookmark folder 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Internet. Select → → .
Play Books Browse and download book files with Google Play Books. You can read book files on your device. In the application list, select Play Books. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Play Store Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications.
››Uninstall an application 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Play Store. Select . Select the item you want to delete. Select Uninstall → OK. YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ››Watch videos 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select YouTube. Select a video. Tap a video screen and select to display a full screen. Control playback with the virtual keys.
Video Hub Learn to access videos. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Video Hub. Select a category. Search for and access videos. Maps Learn to use Google Maps™ to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. ●● This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ●● You must activate location services to find your location and search the map. ► p.
To access a list of other options, select . ●● To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. You can also double-tap the screen. To return to the original size, double-tap the screen. ●● To add a star to the location, select the balloon of the location name → . ●● ››Get directions to a specific destination 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Maps. Select . Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location.
Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude™. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Latitude. The device automatically joins Latitude. Select → an option. Select a friend you want to add, or enter an email address and select Add friends. Select Yes. When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations. Select a friend from the list.
4 While viewing information, use the following options: ●● To view the place on the map, select . ●● To view the route to the place, select . ●● To view the phone number of the place, select . Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. ●● Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information.
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Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. ››Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls. Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call.
Answer a call 1 When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. 2 To end the call, select End call. Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. To send a message when you reject incoming calls, select Reject call with message. First set a text message to be sent to callers.
Insert a pause Learn to insert a pause between numbers when entering a PIN or account number on an automatic answering system. 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad, and then enter an area code and a phone number. Select → Add 2-sec pause or Add wait. Enter additional numbers. Select to dial the number. ●● For a 2-second pause, the additional numbers will be sent to the system automatically after 2 seconds. ●● For a waiting pause, select Yes when the pop-up window appears.
››Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: ●● To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or down. ●● To place a call on hold, select Hold. To retrieve a held call, select Unhold. ●● To dial a second call, select Add call, and then dial a new number. ●● To answer a second call, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle when a call waiting tone sounds. The device asks whether to end or hold the first call.
››Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: ●● To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select Switch camera. ●● To open the dialling screen, select Keypad. ●● To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute. ●● To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset, select Headset. ●● To hide your image from the other party, select → Hide me.
››Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and create auto reject lists, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings → Call rejection. Select Auto reject mode, and then select an option. ●● All numbers: Reject all calls. ●● Auto reject numbers: Reject calls for the certain number.
2 3 Select a condition. Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select Enable. Your setting will be sent to the network. ››Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the FDN list. To activate FDN mode, 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings → Additional settings → Fixed Dialling Numbers → Enable FDN.
››Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. This feature is available only for voice calls. Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad → → Call settings → Call settings → Additional settings → Call waiting. Your setting will be sent to the network. ››View call logs You can view logs of your calls and messages filtered by their types. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Phone → Logs. Select → View by → an option.
Option Function ●● Call vibrations: Set the device to Call alert vibrate when the other party answers or ends a call. ●● Call status tones: Set the device to alert you to the call status during a call. ●● Alerts on call: Set the device to alert you to events during a call. The power key Set to end a call when you press the ends calls Power key. ●● Automatic answering: Set whether or not the device answers calls automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected).
Option Function Call forwarding Set to send incoming calls to a specified number. ●● Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. ●● Call barring: Set to restrict calls by call type. ●● Call waiting: Set the device to alert Additional settings you to incoming calls during a call. ●● Auto redial: Set to automatically redial a call that was not connected or that was cut off.
Option Function Vibrate Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received. Accounts Set to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services. Use Internet calling Set the device to use IP call services. IP call services are provided only via Wi-Fi. Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area.
››Send a multimedia message 1 2 Open the application list and select Messaging → . Add recipients of your message. ●● Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, separating them with a semicolon or a comma. ●● Select phone numbers or email addresses from the lists by selecting . When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimedia message. 3 Select Enter message and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, select → Insert smiley. and add an item.
››Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers can leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to your messages, 1 2 Open the application list and select Phone → Keypad, . and then tap and hold Follow the instructions from the voice mail server. You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server. Contact your service provider for the number.
4 5 Select the text field and enter your email text. ●● To attach a photo, select . ●● To remove an attached photo, select to the right of an attachment’s name. Select SEND to send the message. If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the message thread until you are online and inside your service area. ››View an email message 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Google Mail. Select to update the message list. Select an email message.
To hide the message, select → Mute. To move the message to the inbox folder, select All Mail and drag the message to Inbox. ●● To register the message to the spam list, select → Report spam. ●● To reload the messages, select → Refresh. ●● To add a label to a message, select → Manage labels. ●● To customise the email settings, select → Settings. ●● Available options may vary depending on the account. Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account.
››Send an email message 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Email → . Add recipients of your message. ●● Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a semicolon or a comma. ●● Select email addresses from the lists by selecting . Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text input field and enter your email text. → files to attach. Select to send the message.
To reply to the message including all recipients, select . To forward the message to other people, select . ●● To delete the message, select . ●● To display different applications on the same screen at the same time, select Multiscreen → an option. While using this feature, you can switch the position of the applications by tapping and holding the application titles. ●● To add a star to the message, select . ●● To make the message as unread, select → Mark as unread.
Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Talk™. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ››Set your status 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Talk. Add your Google account (if necessary). Customise your status, image, and message to display. ››Add friends to your friend list 1 2 Open the application list and select Talk → . Enter an email address of the friend and select DONE.
ChatON Learn to use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number. 1 Open the application list and select ChatON. If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. 2 Enter and send your message. Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. 1 Open the application list and select Messenger.
Entertainment Music Player Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, aac, ogg, wma, flac, m4a. ●● You can also play music files in the following formats if you open them from My files or the web browser: mid, xmf, rtttl, imy, rtx, ota, amr, wav, mxmf. ●● Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device.
3 4 Tap the music player field. Control playback with the virtual keys. During playback, select to access the following options: ●● To add music files to a playlist, select Add to playlist. ●● To listen to music via a Bluetooth headset, select Via Bluetooth. You cannot use this option when you connect a headset to your device. ●● To send the music file to others or share it, select Share via. ●● To set the music file as various tones, select Set as.
››Customise music player settings 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Music Player. Select → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Change the playback speed. Lyrics Set to display lyrics during playback. Music auto off Set the music player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time. Music menu Select music categories to display on the music library screen.
Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. ●● The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period. ●● The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions. ››Capture a photo 1 2 Open the application list and select Camera. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 6 Number Function 1 Use camera shortcuts. ●● : Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. ●● : Change the flash setting.
Number Function 3 View the storage location. 4 Switch to the camcorder. 5 Capture a photo. 6 View photos you have taken. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key. 3 4 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
To register the faces in the photo as face tags, select → Face tag. ► p. 105 ●● To add the photo to the clipboard, select → Copy to clipboard. ●● To rotate the photo anti-clockwise, select → Rotate left. ●● To rotate the photo clockwise, select → Rotate right. ●● To crop a section from the photo, select → Crop. ●● To edit the photo with the image editor, select → Edit. ●● To set the photo as your wallpaper or a contact image, select → Set picture as.
››Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select options: to access the following Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Self portrait Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. Flash Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed. Shooting mode Change the shooting mode. Scene mode Change the scene mode.
Option Function ISO Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging sensor. Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Outdoor visibility Activate Outdoor visibility to select an appropriate lighting condition. Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Image quality Select a quality level for your photos. GPS tag Set the camera to include location information for your photos.
››Record a video 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Camera. Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 6 Number Function 1 Use camcorder shortcuts. ●● : Switch to the front camera lens and record a video of yourself. ●● : Change the flash setting. ●● : Change the recording mode (for attaching to a message or for saving normally). ●● : Apply a special effect. ●● : Adjust the exposure value.
Number Function 5 Record a video. 6 View videos you have recorded. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key. 4 5 6 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.
››Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video, select options: to access the following Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently used options. Self recording Switch between the front and rear camera lenses. Flash Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off. Recording mode Change the recording mode. Exposure value Adjust the exposure value to change the brightness.
Option Function Set the camcorder to flip the image Save as flipped automatically when you record a video with the front camera. Storage Select a memory location for saving recorded videos. Reset Reset camcorder settings. ››Edit the shortcut icons You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently-used options. 1 2 3 From the preview screen, select → Edit shortcuts. Tap and hold an icon from the option list and drag it to the shortcut area.
››Play a video 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Video Player. Select a video. Control playback with the following keys. 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 Number 10 Function 1 Mute the video. 2 Change the ratio of the video screen. 3 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. 4 Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (double-tap); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). 5 Select a sound effect.
Number Function 7 Adjust the volume. 8 Pause playback; Select playback. 9 Insert a bookmark. 10 Skip to the next file; Scan forwards in the file (tap and hold). to resume While playing a video, use the following options: ●● To display different applications on the same screen at the same time, select Multiscreen → an option. While using this feature, you can switch the position of the applications by tapping and holding the application titles. ●● To switch to the floating screen mode, select .
To change the video player settings, select → Settings. ●● To view video details, select → Details. ●● To set the video player to turn off automatically after a specific period of time, select → Video auto off. ●● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, select → Scan for nearby devices. ●● ››Customise video player settings 1 2 During playback, select → Settings. Change the following options: Option Function Play speed Change the playback speed.
Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory. ●● Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented. ●● Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device. ●● If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. ●● Playback quality may vary by content type.
To view the photo on a DLNA certified device, select . This option appears only if one or more DLNA certified devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. ●● To send the photo to others, select → an option. ●● To delete the photo, select → OK. ●● To start a slide show, select → Start slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slide show. ●● To display different applications on the same screen at the same time, select Multiscreen → an option.
››Tag a face in an image Learn to tag faces in your images to make calls, send messages, and upload messages to social networks with the face tag shortcuts. Face recognition may fail depending on face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing. 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Gallery. Select an image. Select → Face tag → On. Recognised faces appear in the frame. Select a recognised face → Add name.
During playback, select to access the following options: ●● To send the video to others or share it, select Share via. ●● To divide the video into segments, select Chapter preview. You can search for a segment and skip directly to that point. ●● To trim a segment of the video, select Trim. ●● To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select Via Bluetooth. ●● To export the current video to Video maker, select Video maker. ●● To view your bookmarks, select Bookmarks.
To rearrange images or videos, tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. ●● To trim a segment of an image or video, tap an item, and then drag the brackets to the left or right. ●● To add a caption to an image or video, drag the thumbnail to place the black dotted line at the desired point, and then select on the preview screen. Select → a transition effect option. When you are finished, select → Export. Select a resolution option. Enter a name for the video and select OK.
››Apply an effect to a video 1 2 3 4 Launch the video editor and open a video file. Select the thumbnail. Select Effect → an effect option. Save the edited video. ››Insert a drawing in a video 1 2 3 4 Launch the video editor and open a video file. Select the thumbnail. Drag the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to place the black dotted line. Select on the preview screen, and then draw on the screen with the following tools: Icon Function Undo your last action. Redo your last action.
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. ››Create a contact 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts → . Select a memory location. Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. You can also create a contact from the dialling screen.
Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: ●● To edit the contact information, select . ●● To delete the contact, select → OK. ●● To call the contact, select or . ●● To send a message, select . ●● To send an email message, select . ●● To set the contact as your favourites, select . ››Import or export contacts You can import or export files (in vcf format) to or from your device’s USB storage or a memory card. Import contact files 1 2 3 4 5 Open the application list and select Contacts.
››Copy or move contacts Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Import from SIM card. Select contacts and select Done. Copy contacts from your device to the SIM or USIM card 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Export to SIM card. Select contacts and select Done → OK.
››Create a group of contacts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Groups → . Enter a name and customise the settings for the group. Select Add member. Select members from the contact list and select Done. When you are finished, select Save. ››Set a speed dial number 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Contacts. Select → Speed dial setting. Select a location number → a contact.
Connectivity PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, and use the Samsung Kies program. Do not disconnect the USB cable from a PC while the device is transferring or accessing data. Doing so may result in data loss or damage to the device. For best results, connect the USB cable directly to a USB port on a PC.
››Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1 2 Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. ››Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a PC and access media files stored on your device. 1 2 3 Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Select the right side of the system bar, and then select Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP).
Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
››Add a Wi-Fi network manually 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Settings → Wi-Fi → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the network and select a security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Select Save. ››Connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network. Connect with a WPS button 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select Settings → Wi-Fi.
››Set the static IP settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select Settings → Wi-Fi. Select a network under Wi-Fi networks, and then check the check box next to Show advanced options. Select the drop-down menu under IP settings. Select Static. Change the IP settings for the network such as IP address, Gateway, Network prefix length, DNS. Select Connect. ››Customise Wi-Fi settings 1 2 Open the application list select Setting → Wi-Fi → → Advanced.
Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an access point. ››Connect your device to another device 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → More settings → Wi-Fi Direct. Drag the Wi-Fi Direct switch to the right. Select Scan → a device. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, the devices are connected. ››Send data via Wi-Fi 1 2 Select a file or item from an appropriate application.
AllShare Cast Learn to connect your device to a large screen by using an AllShare Cast dongle, and then share your contents. ●● This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. ●● Some files may be buffered while playing depending on the network connection. ●● If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency band (5 GHz or 2.4 GHz), AllShare Cast dongles may not be found or connected.
AllShare Play You can play and send any file between registered devices, or registered web storage via AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Samsung account, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about using AllShare Play, select → FAQ. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
››Play a file on a nearby device Supported file formats may differ depending on connected devices as a media player. ●● Some files may be buffered while playing depending on the network connection. ●● 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the application list and select AllShare Play. Select a registered device or storage that contains media files. Select a media category and select the check box on a file. Select . Select a device to use as a media player. Control playback with the keys on your device.
››Manage contents on a registered device or 1 2 3 storage Open the application list and select AllShare Play. Select a registered device or storage. View and manage your files. ››Customise AllShare Play settings 1 2 3 Open the application list and select AllShare Play. Select → Settings. Change the following options: Option Function Registered Storage View registered storages that have been added to AllShare Play. Registered Devices View or edit devices that have been added to AllShare Play.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection. You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms.
››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Open the application list, select Settings, and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right. ››Find and pair with another devices 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Settings → Bluetooth → Scan. Select a device. Select OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK. When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.
››Receive data via Bluetooth 1 Open the application list and select Settings → Bluetooth, and then check the check box next to your device name. To select the length of time that your device will be visible, select → Visible time-out. 2 When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Select Accept to confirm the connection between two devices. 3 Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder.
Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices. Hide my device Set to prevent other devices from locating your device. Security Select the security type. Password View or edit the network key to prevent unauthorised access to the network. Show password Set to show your password as you enter them. Show advanced Select a broadcast channel. options 4 5 When you are finished, select Save.
››Share your device’s mobile network via USB 1 2 3 Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Open the application list and select Settings → More settings → Tethering and portable hotspot. Select USB tethering. To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering. The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC’s operating system. GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.
››Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map. 1 2 Open the application list and select Settings → Location services. Change the following options: Option Function Use wireless networks Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location.
3 4 5 6 7 8 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape orientation. Select an option next to Set Up Smart Remote Now: Select Choose Brand → the brand of your TV. Select Test Power On/Off → Yes to check the connection between your device and TV. Select Done. To add other devices, select Add New Device. Control your TV or other devices with the icons on your device. ››Customise remote control settings 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Smart Remote. Select .
VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. ●● Your device should already be configured with internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections. If you are not sure about the connection information to enter, ask your service provider. ●● To use this feature, you must activate the screen lock feature.
Option Function IPSec user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. IPSec CA certificate Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. IPSec server certificate Select a server certificate that the VPN server will use to identify you.
Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. ››Set a new alarm 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Alarm → . Set alarm details. Check the check box next to Smart alarm to activate simulated nature sound prior to the main alarm. When you are finished, select Done. ››Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, ●● To stop the alarm, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle.
Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. 1 2 Open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Downloads. Select a download category. To open a downloaded file, select the log.
Dropbox Learn to use the Dropbox cloud storage service to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically synchronise with the web server and any other PCs that have Dropbox installed. If you are a new user, create an account. ››Activate Dropbox 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Dropbox → Start. Enter an email address and password, and then select Log in. Select Next → Turn on.
Search You can search for applications and data in your device and specific data on the web. 1 2 3 Open the application list and select Search. Enter a keyword and select . To search for data by voice, select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone. Select a search result. My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored on your device.
››Open a file 1 2 3 Open the application list and select My Files. Select a folder. ●● To move up one level in the file directory, select . ●● To return to the top level of the file directory, select Select a file to open. . ››Create a folder 1 2 3 Open the application list and select My Files. Select . Enter a name and select Done. ››Copy or move files 1 2 3 4 Open the application list and select My Files. Check the check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select or .
Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device. ››Create a new document 1 Open the application list and select Polaris Office. If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration. 2 3 Select → a document type. Enter contents in the document. ●● To undo your last action, select . ●● To redo your last action, select . ●● To insert an object such as image, hyperlink, and table, select .
To display different applications on the same screen at the same time, select Multiscreen → an option. While using this feature, you can switch the position of the applications by tapping and holding the application titles. ●● To save the document for other name, select → Save as. ●● To search or replace text on the document, select → Find&Replace. ●● To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart or pinch them together. You can also select → Zoom.
PS Touch Experience core Photoshop features, such as layers, selection tools, adjustments, filters and more to create professional looking images from your device. With PS Touch, you can easily combine multiple images, edit specific elements and apply filter effects, and you can access your content using Adobe Creative Cloud service. Open the application list and select PS Touch. To use Adobe Creative Cloud service, you need an Adobe ID. World Clock Learn to view the time in another region.
Settings Access the Settings menu 1 Open the application list and select Settings. 2 Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation. ●● Mobile data: Set to use data connections on any mobile network.
More settings Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks. ››Flight mode Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network features. ››Mobile networks Use packet data: Set to use data connections on any mobile network. ●● Data roaming: Set to use data connections when you are roaming. ●● Access Point Names: Select an access point name (APN) for mobile networks. You can add or edit APNs.
››Wi-Fi Direct Activate the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. ››AllShare Cast Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others. ››VPN Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). ››Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. ››Nearby devices File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device.
Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. ●● Silent mode: Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds, except for media sounds and alarm ringtones. ●● Volume: Adjust the volume for various sounds on your device. ●● Vibration intensity: Adjust the vibration intensity. ●● Device ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. ●● Device vibration: Set the device to vibration with custom vibration pattern when you receive a incoming call.
Screen timeout: Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the display backlight. ●● Smart stay: Set to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. ●● Auto-rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. ●● Font style: Change the font type for the display text. ●● Font size: Change the font size for creating or showing items in applications. ●● Screen mode: Select a display mode.
Pan to move icon: Set to move an item to another page when you tap and hold the item, and then slide the device to the left or right. ●● Pan to browse images: Set to scroll through an image by sliding the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in. ●● Sensitivity settings: Adjust the reaction speed for each motion. ●● Learn about motions: View the tutorial for controlling motions. ●● Power saving Activate Power saving mode.
Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Applications manager View and manage the applications on your device. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Location services Change the settings for location services. ●● Use wireless networks: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding your location. ●● Use GPS satellites: Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location.
-- Shortcuts: Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen. -- Information ticker: Set to show news or stock information on the locked screen. -- Clock: Set to show the clock on the locked screen. -- Dual Clock: Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen. -- Weather: Set to show the weather information and change the settings for the weather display. -- Ripple effect: Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen. -- Help text: Set to show the help text on the locked screen.
SIM Change Alert: Activate the Find my mobile feature. SamsungDive web page: Access the SamsungDive website to register your Samsung account. ●● Set up SIM card lock: -- Lock SIM card: Set to lock the SIM or USIM card. To use your device with the SIM or USIM card, you must enter the PIN. -- Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. ●● Make passwords visible: Set to show your passwords as you enter them.
››Default Select a text input method. ››Google voice typing Activate the Google voice input feature to enter text by voice. To change the voice input settings, select . ●● Select input languages: Select input languages for Google voice recognition. ●● Block offensive words: Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. ››Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select . ●● Input language: Select input languages to use with the keypad.
Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when you tap a key. ●● Tutorial: View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ●● Reset settings: Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the factory defaults. ●● ››Voice search The following options are available for Google voice recognition: ●● Language: Select a language for Google voice recognition. ●● SafeSearch: Select a level for filtering out explicit text and images from voice search results.
Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. ●● Back up my data: Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server. ●● Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. ●● Automatic restore: Set to restore your settings and application data when you must reinstall an application. ●● Factory data reset: Reset your settings to the factory defaults and delete all your data.
Date and time Change the settings to control how time and date appears on your device. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset. Automatic date and time: Set to receive time information from the network and update the time and date automatically. ●● Set date: Set the current date manually. ●● Set time: Set the current time manually. ●● Automatic time zone: Set to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones.
Accessibility shortcut: Add a shortcut to accessibility settings that appears when you press and hold the Power key. ●● Screen timeout: Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the display backlight. ●● TalkBack: Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. ●● Install web scripts: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible. ●● Negative colours: Reverse the display colours to improve visibility.
Strict mode: Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations. ●● Show pointer location: Set to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer when you touch the screen. ●● Show touches: Set to show the pointer when you touch the screen. ●● Show screen updates: Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated. ●● Show CPU usage: Set to list all active processes. ●● Force GPU rendering: Set to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance.
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: Password When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. PIN When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu.
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: ●● Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices. ●● Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. ●● Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
Incoming calls are not connected ●● ●● Ensure that your device is turned on. Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. ●● Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. ●● If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. ●● Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.
Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application.
Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. ●● Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. ●● Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). ●● If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Index access codes 155 alarms camera AllShare Cast 119 AllShare Play 120 auto rejection 74 battery connectivity capturing photos 91 customising camcorder 98 customising camera 93, 94 recording videos 96 creating 132 deactivating 132 stopping 132 AllShare Play 120 Bluetooth 123 GPS connections 127 mobile network sharing 125 PC connections 113 VPN connections 130 Wi-Fi 115 charging 12 Bluetooth activating 124 receiving data 125 sending data 124 contacts copying 111 creating 109 importing or exporti
multimedia messages file manager copying or cutting files 136 deleting files 136 opening files 136 supported file formats 135 sending 80 viewing 80 music hub 90 music player find my mobile 33 fixed dialling number mode 75 Google Latitude 66 Google Mail 81 Google Maps 64 Google Talk 86 map creating playlists 89 playing music 88 navigation 67 PC connections mass storage 114 Samsung Kies 113 Windows Media Player 114 phonebook creating contacts 109 finding contacts 109 getting directions 65 searching
text input 34 text messages browsing web pages 57 Wi-Fi activating 115 finding and connecting to networks 115 using WPS 116 sending 79 viewing 80 time and date, set 29 touch screen world clock 139 YouTube locking 23 using 22 uploading videos 63 watching videos 63 unpack 11 video calls answering 70 making 69 using options 73 video editor 106 video maker 106 video player 105 videos playing 99, 105 recording 96 voice calls answering 70 making 69 using options 72 voice mail 81 VPN connections con
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (EU). 08/2012. Rev. 1.
