Samsung Electronics Co SMT235 Multi-band GSM/EDGE/UMTS/LTE Tablet with WLAN and Bluetooth User Manual 1
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Multi-band GSM/EDGE/UMTS/LTE Tablet with WLAN and Bluetooth Users Manual 1
Contents
- 1. Users Manual 1
- 2. Users Manual 2
Users Manual 1
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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.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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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
.
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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.
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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
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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.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
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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.
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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 Centre. For user-installed applications,
contact service providers.
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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 licence agreement and will void your warranty.
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.
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Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
7 Device layout
8 Buttons
9 Package contents
10 Installing the SIM or USIM card
11 Charging the battery
14 Inserting a memory card
16 Turning the device on and off
16 Holding the device
17 Locking and unlocking the device
17 Adjusting the volume
17 Switching to silent mode
Basics
18 Indicator icons
19 Using the touch screen
23 Control motions
24 Palm motions
25 Using Multi Window
29 Notifications
30 Home screen
32 Applications screen
33 Using applications
34 Help
34 Entering text
37 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
38 Setting up accounts
39 Transferring files
40 Securing the device
41 Upgrading the device
Communication
42 Phone
48 Contacts
52 Messages
53 Email
56 Google Mail
58 Hangouts
58 Google+
59 Photos
Web & network
60 Internet
61 Chrome
62 Bluetooth
Media
64 Music
66 Camera
71 Gallery
75 Video
76 YouTube
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Settings
96 About Settings
96 Connections
100 Device
107 Controls
110 General
114 Google Settings
Troubleshooting
Application & media stores
77 Play Store
78 Samsung Apps
78 Play Books
79 Play Movies & TV
79 Play Music
79 Play Games
79 Play Newsstand
Utilities
80 Memo
81 S Planner
83 Dropbox
84 Cloud
85 Drive
85 Hancom Viewer
88 Alarm
89 World Clock
89 Calculator
90 S Voice
91 Google
92 Voice Search
92 My Files
Travel & local
95 Maps
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Getting started
Device layout
Recent apps button
Home button
Touch screen
Front camera
Back button
Multipurpose jack
Volume button
Memory card slot
Microphone
Power button
Earpiece
SIM card slot
Main antenna
Speaker
GPS antenna
Headset jack
Rear camera
Microphone
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The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or
take videos.
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
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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
Power
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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Press and hold for 8 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal
errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
Recent apps
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Tap to open the list of recent applications.
Home
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press and hold to launch Google search.
Back
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
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Press to adjust the device volume.
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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
•
Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
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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
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.
Only microSIM cards work with the device.
1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot.
2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.
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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to
remove the memory card.
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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 Close the cover of the SIM card slot.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card
1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot.
2 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3 Close the cover of the SIM card slot.
Charging the battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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.
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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
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the brightness of the display.
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Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
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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.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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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.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
SD Memory card
folder.
1 Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
4 Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
→
Settings
→
General
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card
.
1 Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3 Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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.
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
→
Settings
→
General
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD card
→
Erase everything
.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
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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 on the device.
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Press and hold the Power button and tap
Flight mode
to disable the wireless
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Power off
.
Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
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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 when the touch screen is
turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.
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:
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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Mute
or
Vibrate
.
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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap
Sound
or
Vibrate
.
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Basics
Indicator icons
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the
device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
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
Smart screen feature activated
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
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Icon Meaning
Mute mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Using the touch screen
Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
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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
→
Settings
→
Controls
→
Motions
, and then drag the
Motions
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
.
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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
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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.
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
→
Settings
→
Controls
→
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 a palm to pause media playback.
Using Multi Window
Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.
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Only applications on the Multi Window tray can run.
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This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap
→
Settings
→
Device
→
Multi window
,
and then drag the
Multi window
switch to the right.
Using a split screen Multi Window
Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.
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Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window
1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen.
Alternatively, tap and hold .
The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen.
Multi Window tray
2 Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen.
Release the application icon when the screen turns blue.
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3 Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a
new location.
Sharing content between applications
You can easily share content between applications, such as
Email
and
Internet
, by dragging
and dropping them.
Some applications may not support this feature.
1 Launch
Email
and
Internet
in a split screen Multi Window.
Access the Multi Window
options
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2 Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .
Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:
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: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.
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: Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by
dragging and dropping them.
•
: Maximise the window.
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: Close the application.
3 Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email
window.
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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.
•
Sound
: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in 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 the device to use Multi Window.
•
Wi-Fi hotspot
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.
•
Sync
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
•
Smart stay
: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.
•
Power saving
: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
•
Blocking mode
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will
block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
Settings
→
Device
→
Blocking mode
.
•
Flight mode
: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
•
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 the item 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.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap , 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.
Rearranging panels
Adding a new panel
Pinch on the screen and tap .
Moving a panel
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
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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.
On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap
Set wallpaper
→
Home screen
, and
then select one of the following:
•
Gallery
: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the
Internet.
•
Live wallpapers
: See animated images.
•
Photos
: See images in
Photos
.
•
Wallpapers
: See wallpaper images.
Select an image, resize the frame if necessary, and then set it as wallpaper.
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.
On the Home screen, tap
→
Widgets
. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then
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.
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Applications screen
The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications
installed.
On the Home screen, tap to open the Applications screen.
To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging applications
This feature is available only in the customisable grid view.
Tap
→
Edit
, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to
another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Organising with folders
Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Tap
→
Edit
, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to
Create folder
. Enter a folder
name and then tap
OK
. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap
Save
to save the arrangement.
Rearranging panels
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Installing applications
Use application stores, such as
Samsung Apps
, to download and install applications.
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Uninstalling applications
Tap
→
Uninstall/disable apps
, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
Disabling applications
Tap
→
Uninstall/disable apps
, and then select an application to disable it.
To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap
→
Show disabled apps
, select the
applications, and then tap
Done
.
•
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.
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.
Some applications are grouped into folders. Tap a folder, and then tap an application
to open it.
Opening from recently-used applications
Tap to open the list of recently-used applications.
Select an application icon to open.
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Closing an application
Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Tap
→
Task manager
, and then tap
End
next to an application to close it. To close all
running applications, tap
End all
. Alternatively, tap
→
Close all
.
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
Choose input method
, and then select
the type of keyboard to use.
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Using the Samsung keyboard
Break to the next line. Delete a preceding character.
Enter punctuation marks.
Enter uppercase.
Set options for the Samsung
keyboard.
Enter a space.
Enter uppercase.
Move the cursor.
Suggested keywords
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 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.
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Handwriting
Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as
characters are entered. Select a suggested word.
Use handwriting gestures to perform actions, such as editing or deleting characters and
inserting spaces. To view the gesture guides, tap and hold , and then tap
→
Help
→
Using handwriting gestures
.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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 recognise 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, place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted, and
then tap
Paste
.
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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. 96)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the notifications panel, and then tap
Wi-Fi
to turn it on or off.
•
Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all
European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
•
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
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
.
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
Samsung 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
→
General
→
Accounts
→
Add account
→
Google
. After that, tap
New
to sign up, or tap
Existing
, 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
→
General
→
Accounts
, select an account name
under
MY ACCOUNTS
, select the account to remove, and then tap
Remove account
.
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Transferring files
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice
versa.
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
→
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
→
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
→
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 Centre to reset it.
Upgrading the device
The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically
recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update
button in the dialogue 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
→
General
→
About device
→
Software update
→
Update now
.
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Communication
Phone
Use this application to make or answer a call.
Tap
Phone
on the Applications screen.
Making calls
Making a call
Use one of the following methods:
•
Phone
: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap .
•
Groups
: Make a call from the list of contact groups.
•
Favourites
: Make a call from the list of favourite contacts.
•
Contacts
: Make a call from the contacts list.
Speed dial numbers
For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.
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:
•
: Adjust the volume.
•
Add call
: Dial a second call.
•
End call
: End the current call.
•
Speaker
: Activate the speakerphone. Keep the device away from your ears when using
the speakerphone.
•
Keypad
: Open the keypad.
•
Mute
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•
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.
•
→
Enable extra volume
: Increase the volume.
•
→
Hold
: Hold a call. Tap
Unhold
to retrieve the held call.
•
→
Contacts
: Open the contacts list.
•
→
Memo
: Create a memo.
•
→
Message
: Send a message.
•
→
Transfer
: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the
conversation.
•
→
Manage conference call
: Have a private conversation with one party during a
multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call.
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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.
Fixed dialling number
The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes. Those
prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card.
Tap
→
Call settings
→
Call settings
→
Additional settings
→
Fixed Dialling Numbers
→
Enable 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.
Tap
→
Call settings
→
Call settings
→
Additional settings
→
Call barring
, select a call
type, select a 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 create the rejection message, tap
→
Call settings
→
Call settings
→
Set up call reject
messages
.
Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers
Tap
→
Call settings
→
Call settings
→
Call rejection
→
Auto reject mode
→
Auto reject
numbers
→
Auto reject list
. Tap , enter a number, assign a category, and then tap
Save
.
Missed calls
If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of
missed calls.
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
→
Call settings
→
Call settings
→
Additional settings
→
Call waiting
.
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Call forwarding
The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.
Tap
→
Call settings
→
Call settings
→
Additional settings
→
Call forwarding
, and then
select a call type and condition. Enter a number and tap
Enable
.
Video calls
Making a video call
Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap .
During a video call
The following actions are available:
•
: Adjust the volume.
•
: 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.
•
→
Keypad
: Open the keypad.
•
→
Speaker off
: Deactivate the speakerphone feature.
•
→
Animated emotions
: Apply emotional icons to your image.
•
→
Theme view
: Apply decorative icons to your image.
•
→
Enable cartoon view
: Change the view mode to the cartoon view.
Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options:
•
Capture image
: Capture the other party’s image.
•
Record video
: Take a video of the other party’s images.
It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior
permission.
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Tap and hold your image to access the following options:
•
Hide me
: Hide your image from the other party.
•
Outgoing image
: Select an image to show it to the other party.
Swapping images
Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.
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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Contacts
Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and
others.
Tap
Contacts
on the Applications screen.
Managing contacts
Tap
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 .
Setting a speed dial number
Tap
→
Settings
→
Speed dial setting
, select a speed dial number, and then select a
contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap
Remove
.
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Searching for contacts
Tap
Contacts
.
Use one of the following search methods:
•
Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•
Use the index at the left 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.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•
: Add to favourite contacts.
•
/ : Make a voice or video call.
•
: Compose a message.
•
: Compose an email.
Displaying contacts
Tap
Contacts
.
By default, the device shows all saved contacts.
Tap
→
Settings
→
Contacts to display
, and then select a location where contacts are
saved.
Moving contacts
Tap
Contacts
.
Moving contacts to Google
Tap
→
Merge accounts
→
Merge with Google
.
Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
Moving contacts to Samsung
Tap
→
Merge accounts
→
Merge with Samsung
.
Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
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Importing and exporting contacts
Tap
Contacts
.
Importing contacts
Tap
→
Settings
→
Import/Export
, and then select an import option.
Exporting contacts
Tap
→
Settings
→
Import/Export
, and then select an export option.
Sharing contacts
Tap
→
Share namecard via
→
Multiple contacts
, select contacts, tap
Done
, and then
select a sharing method.
Favourite contacts
Tap
Favourites
.
Tap to add contacts to favourites.
Tap , and then take one of the following actions:
•
Search
: Search for contacts.
•
Remove from Favourites
: Remove contacts from favourites.
•
List view
/
Grid view
: View contacts in grid or list form.
•
Help
: Access help information about using contacts.
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Contact groups
Tap
Groups
.
Creating a group
Tap , set details for the group, add contacts, and then tap
Save
.
Adding contacts to a group
Select a group, and then tap
→
Add member
. Select contacts to add, and then tap
Done
.
Managing groups
Tap , and then take one of the following actions:
•
Search
: Search for contacts.
•
Delete groups
: Select user-added groups, and then tap
Done
. Default groups cannot be
deleted.
•
Edit group
: Change the group settings.
•
Add member
: Add members to the group.
•
Remove from group
: Remove members from the group.
•
Send message
: Send a message to a group’s members.
•
Send email
: Send an email to a group’s members.
•
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 a group’s members
Select a group, tap
→
Send message
or
Send email
, select members, and then tap
Done
.
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Business card
Tap
Contacts
.
Create a business card and send it to others.
Tap
Set up 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 namecard via
→
Selected contact
, 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 , and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.
•
Tap
→
Add subject
to enter a subject.
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Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap
→
Scheduling
. Set a time and date, and then tap
OK
. 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.
Viewing incoming messages
Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.
Select a contact to view the person’s message.
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 for a private email account, such as Google
Mail, or tap
Manual setup
for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap
→
Settings
→
Add account
.
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Sending messages
Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the top of the screen. Enter recipients,
subject, and message, and then tap .
Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list.
Tap
+Me
to add yourself as a recipient.
Tap to add more recipients.
Tap to attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.
Tap
→
to insert images, events, contacts, location information, and others into the
message.
Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap
→
Schedule sending
. Tick
Schedule sending
, set a time
and date, and then tap
Done
. The device will send the message at the specified time and
date.
•
If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network,
or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
•
This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. 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.
Open attachments.
Go to the previous or next
message.
Delete the message.
Compose a message.
Reply to the message.
Access additional options.
Add this email address to the
contacts list.
Forward the message.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap
Save
to save it.
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Google Mail
Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.
Tap
Google Mail
on the Applications screen.
•
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service
provider.
Sending messages
In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap
SEND
.
Tap
→
Save draft
to save the message for later delivery.
Tap
→
Attach file
to attach images, videos, music, and others.
Tap
→
Discard
to start over.
Tap
→
Settings
to change the Google Mail settings.
Tap
→
Send feedback
to report your opinions for application development.
Tap
→
Help
to access help information for the Google Mail.
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Reading messages
Preview attachment.
Delete the message.
Keep the message for long-term
storage.
Reply to the message.
Mark the message as unread.
Move the message to another
mailbox.
Reply to all recipients or print
the message.
Forward the message to others.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Access additional options.
Labels
Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is
launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox.
Tap
→
Refresh
to manually retrieve new messages.
Tap to view messages in other labels.
To add a label to a message, select the message, tap
→
Change labels
, and then select the
label to assign.
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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
All
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 one of the following categories:
•
CAMERA
: View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device.
•
HIGHLIGHTS
: View images or videos grouped by date or album. Tap to view all of the
images or videos in the group.
Then, select an image or video.
While viewing it, use one of the following icons:
•
: Modify the image.
•
: Share the image or video with others.
•
: Delete the image or video.
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Web & network
Internet
Use this application to browse the Internet.
Tap
Internet
on the Applications screen.
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap
Go
.
Tap to access additional options 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, scroll left or right on the title field, and then tap the title to select
it.
Searching the web by voice
Tap the address field, tap
→
, speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested
keywords that appear.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, tap
→
→
Save
.
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one.
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History
Tap
→
Bookmarks
→
History
to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited
webpages. To clear the history, tap .
Saved pages
To view saved webpages, tap
→
Bookmarks
→
Saved pages
.
Links
Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.
To view saved links, on the Applications screen, tap
My Files
→
Download history
.
Sharing webpages
To share a webpage address with others, tap
→
Share via
.
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, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the title to select it.
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Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, tap
→
Save
.
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap
→
Bookmarks
, and then select one.
Searching the web by voice
Tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
Syncing with other devices
Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged
in with the same Google account.
To view open tabs on other devices, tap
→
Other devices
. Select a webpage to open.
To view bookmarks, tap
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 auto-
generated passkey on both devices to confirm.
Sending and receiving data
Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is
Gallery
. Open
Gallery
,
select an image, tap
→
Bluetooth
, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After that,
accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image.
When another device sends you data, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request made by
another device. Received files are saved in the
Download
folder. If a contact is received, it is
added to the contacts list automatically.