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1. Begin taking videos Open Gallery to view 5 4 photos and videos Open the effects panel 17 Camera Taking videos Tap amp to take a video To stop recording tap The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution When using a memory card with a slow writing speed the device may not be able to save the video properly It may stop recording or recorded video frames may become corrupted e Memory cards with slowing writing speeds do not support high resolution video To record high resolution video use memory cards with faster write soeeds micro SDHC Class10 or higher The video frame size may appear smaller depending on video resolution and frame rate e You can take videos up to 20 25 minutes at one time If the zoom function is activated when taking videos the device may record the noise of the zoom operating To decrease the zoom noise activate the quiet zoom feature p 46 Taking photos while taking videos Press the Shutter button to take photos while taking a video o Photos taken while taking a video are resized automatically depending on the recorded video resolution Photos taken while taking a video may be lower in quality than those taken normally Photos taken while taking a video may look different from the moving images Viewing photos and videos To view taken photos or videos tap the image viewer p 67 Camera Zooming in and
2. Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the GPS tag setting 45 Camera Voice control Activate or deactivate the voice control to take photos AF lamp Use this to activate the AF assist light in low light conditions Power on mode Select the default camera mode that launches when the device is turned on Storage Select the memory location for storage Reset Reset the camera settings WB Light Source Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range The settings are designed for specific lighting situations These settings are similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras Focus Select a focus mode Auto focus Normal is device controlled Macro is for very close objects Drive Use this to set frame rate or bracketing Focus area Select a focus area Face detection Select a face detection mode Normal measures exposure on a human face Smile shot recognises and helps taking people s smiling faces Blink detection detects closed eyes and automatically takes additional photos Quality Set the quality level for photos Higher quality images require more storage space Auto Contrast Use this for automatic contrast Automatic contrast defines contrast levels without manual input Metering Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted measures bac
3. e Main antenna HDMI port E p Tripod mount R Gp hy G Microphone ce Headset jack 1 Multipurpose jack Touch screen Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the voice search or take videos K Do not use a screen protector This causes sensor malfunctions Do not allow water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Power Shutter Zoom Function Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 6 8 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off In the camera application half press to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Press to take the photo On the Home screen press and hold to turn the camera on In the camera application turn left or right to zoom in or out Turn to adjust the device volume Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items Device Battery e Quick start guide Use only Samsung approved software Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions which are not covered by the warranty The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region
4. Tap Bi New tab To go to another webpage tap B and tap the page from the thumbnails 90 Web amp network Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap EI x enter details such as name and web address and then tap Save To open a bookmarked webpage tap Ej Bookmarks and then select one Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Ej Share To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text tap SHARE 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 Ej Other devices Select a webpage to open To view bookmarks tap 91 Web amp network Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices Z 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
5. EK GC100 User Manual About this manual This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung s high standards and technological expertise This user manual is specially designed to detail the device s functions and features Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use Descriptions are based on the device s default settings Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product Content may differ from the final product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice For the latest version of the manual refer to the Samsung website www samsung com Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Applications and their functions may vary by country region or hardware specifications Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright l
6. Kies via Wi Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi Fi network 115 Settings Blocking mode Select features and set the device to hide or show notification icons of them for specified periods Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device Volume Adjust the volume level for music and videos system sounds and notifications Default notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and alarms Keytones Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen Display Change the settings for the display Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock screen Select a background image for the locked screen Home and lock screens Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen Screen mode Select a display mode Brightness Set the brightness of the display 116 Settings Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Display battery percentage Set to display remaining battery power level
7. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format the USB storage and a memory card O Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it K The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory Power Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Auto power off Set the length of time the device waits before turning off K The device automatically turns off if the screen is not touched or the buttons are not pressed for a preset length of time For extended use select a longer time period This feature is disabled when playing videos or listening to music You can save battery power by turning on this feature Power saving mode CPU power saving Set the device to limit some system resource usage Screen power saving Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display Learn about power saving Discover how to reduce battery consumption Fast power on Activating this causes the device to start quickly for the next 24 hours 117 Settings Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Application manager View and manage the applications on your device Location services Use wireless networks Set to use Wi Fi and or mobile networks for finding the current location e Use GPS satellites Set
8. Turning Wi Fi on and off Open the notifications panel and then tap Wi Fi to turn it on or off Z 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 Wi Fi 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 61 Basics 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 Save Forgetting Wi Fi networks Any network that has ever been used including the current network can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it Select the network in the networks list and then tap Forget Setting up accounts Google applications such as Play Store require a Google account and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best exper
9. your device automatically sync with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider To activate Dropbox on the Applications screen tap Dropbox Follow on screen instructions to complete the setup To upload files to your Dropbox folder tap c Photos or videos or Other files To view a file tap and then select a file Clock Use this application to set alarms check the time in any location in the world measure the duration of an event set a timer or use as the desk clock Tap Clock on the Applications screen O ce Alarm World clock Stopwatch Create alarm PTE OO Turn this alarm on or off 102 Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm set a time for the alarm to go off select days for the alarm to repeat and then tap Save Snooze Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time Stopping alarms Drag J outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap EI Delete select alarms and then tap Delete World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and the
10. 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 your computer 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files 63 Basics Connect as a media device Connect the device to a computer and access media files stored on your device 1 Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Connect as a camera device Connect the device to a computer as a camera and access files in your device Use this USB connection mode when your computer does not support the media transfer protocol MTP or does not have the USB driver for your device installed 1 Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected as a media device Camera PTP 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer 64 Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the de
11. 21 22 Za 24 25 Pore 28 29 30 31 Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details such as how often the event repeats when it has an advance alert or where it takes place Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location in the Location field tap s81 next to the field and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears Attach an image Tap Images and then take a photo or select one of the existing images 100 Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar To manually sync for updating tap BB Sync Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year month week and others A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar Searching for events Tap EJ Search and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events tap Today at the top of the screen Deleting events Select a date or event and then tap Ej Delete Sharing events Select an event tap EA Share via and then select a sharing method 101 Utilities Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage When you save files to your Dropbox folder
12. AllShare Play on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sending files Select a device or web storage and a file and then tap Ey Sharing files Select a device or web storage and a file tap K and then use the following options e Group Cast Share screens with multiple other devices that are connected to the same Wi Fi network Send to Nearby Users Share files with nearby devices that have AllShare Play activated e Facebook Twitter Flickr Picasa Upload to a social network site Playing files on a remote device Select a device or web storage and a file and then tap ES Managing contents on a web storage server Select a web storage server and then view and manage files 93 Web amp network Group Cast Use this application to share images documents and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi Fi network Tap Group Cast on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sharing files 1 Tap Share picture Share document or Share music select the files to share and then tap RA 2 Enter a PIN code and tap Done Joining another Group Cast Tap another device under Join enter the PIN code and then tap OK 94 Application amp media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run o
13. Expert A S M P and select an ISO sensitivity K Selecting a higher ISO sensitivity may result in more image noise Using face detection In Camera mode tap EJ Camera Face detection and select one of the following Normal Measures exposure on a human face p 40 Smile shot Recognises and helps taking people s smiling faces p 40 Blink detection Detects closed eyes and automatically takes additional photos p 41 Z e When a face is detected the device tracks the face automatically e This feature may not be effective in the following conditions The subject is too far from the device The lighting is too bright or too dark The subject is not facing the device The subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask The subject s facial expression changes drastically The subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable e This feature may not be available in some modes and settings Depending the selected option some settings may not be available 39 Camera Detecting faces The device automatically detects multiple human faces In Camera mode tap 3 Camera Face detection Normal Aim the device at a human subject When the device detects a human face a white frame appears around the face Press the Shutter button to take a photo K The closer you are to the subjects the quicker the device detects faces Taking a smile shot The device automatically detects
14. Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Timer Use this for delayed time shots Detection display In Auto mode display scenes that are automatically detected on the screen when half pressing the Shutter button Share shot Send a photo directly to another device via Wi Fi Direct Buddy photo share Set the device to recognise a person s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing ChatOn photo share Send a photo directly to another device via ChatON Remote viewfinder Set to control the camera with your mobile device AF Shutter sound Adjust the shutter and auto focus sounds Beep Activate or deactivate beep sounds Description Display mode descriptions e Guide line Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Display brightness Set the brightness of the screen Auto screen off Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Review Briefly display photos taken Date time imprint Use this to imprint the date and or the time on the photos when taking them e GPS Tag Attach a GPS location tag to the photo Z To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions
15. a filter effect Not all of the following options are available in both Camera and Camcorder modes The available options vary by mode No effect No effect Sepia This effect red shifts the background scenery e Black and white This effect makes the image black and white e Negative This effect makes the image look like a negative exposure e Old photo This effect makes the image look like an old style photograph e Sunshine This effect makes the image look as if it was taken under bright sunlight e Vintage This effect gives the image a vintage look and feel e Retro This effect applies a sepia tone effect Faded colours This effect fades the colour of the image e Nostalgia This effect applies a warm and cheerful effect e Comic This effect makes the image look like a comic book drawing e Pastel sketch This effect makes the image look like a pastel sketch e Gothic noir This effect makes the image look like a black and white comic strip Impressionist This effect makes the image look like an impressionist painting K When applying filter effects photos resolution changes to 1920x1080 and videos resolution changes to 1280x720 44 Camera Configuring settings for Camera Tap EJ to configure settings for Camera The available options vary by mode Photo size Select a resolution for photos Use higher resolution for higher quality Higher resolution photos take up more memory
16. 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 Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth Scan and detected devices are listed Select the device you want to pair with and then accept the auto generated passkey on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth An example is Gallery Open Gallery select an image tap Kj Bluetooth and then select one of the paired Bluetooth devices After that accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder 92 Web amp network AllShare Play Use this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet You can play and send any file on any device to another device or web storage server To use this application you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts and register two or more devices as file servers The registration methods may vary depending on the device type To get more details tap K FAQ Tap
17. city and then drag the Current city switch to the left Switching between locations Scroll left or right Instagram Use this application to view and share photos Tap Instagram on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap Register to sign up or tap Sign in and then follow on screen instructions to complete the account setup 78 Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts including phone numbers email addresses and others Tap Contacts on the Applications screen Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information Add an image G Addor delete a contact field Editing a contact Tap KJ Deleting a contact Tap BA Delete Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling by dragging a finger along it e Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria 79 Communication Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions 8 Add to favourite contacts BX Compose a message Compose an email Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Samsung account Tap K Merge with Samsung If a contact is added or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Samsung accou
18. computer with a USB cable Allow mock locations Allow mock locations and service information to be sent toa Location Manager service for testing Select debug app Select applications to debug and prevent errors when you pause debugging e Wait for debugger Set to prevent the selected application from loading until the debugger is ready Show touches Set to show the pointer when you touch the screen Show pointer location Set to show the coordinates and traces of the pointer when you touch the screen Show layout boundaries Set to show boundaries Show GPU view updates Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated with the GPU Show screen updates Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated Window animation scale Select a speed for opening and closing pop up windows Transition animation scale Select a speed for switching between screens 127 Settings Animator duration scale Select how long pop up windows will be shown Disable hardware overlays Set to hide hardware overlays Force GPU rendering Set to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance Strict mode Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations Show CPU usage Set to list all active processes Profile GPU rendering Set to check the time of GPU rendering time Enable traces Set to capture traces of application and system performance Do not keep activitie
19. conditions and then tap Accept to agree to them Installing applications Browse applications by category Tap B to select a category To search for an application tap Q at the top of the screen and then enter a keyword in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Get Z When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application S Suggest Use this application to find and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung Tap S Suggest on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider 96 Application amp media stores Game Hub Use this application to access games Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen K The games available may vary depending on the region or service provider Select a game service and then search for and access games Play Books Use this application to read and download book files Tap Play Books on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a book file by scrolling left or right While reading a book file tap K to access additional options To purchase book files tap Play Movies Use this application to watch download and rent movies or TV sh
20. 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 Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take it to your local Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for 6 8 seconds The device reboots automatically If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Applications screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything The device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery no longer charges completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer t
21. manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature Deactivate the Wi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of applications Decrease the backlight time Decrease the brightness of the display Deactivate the fast power on feature Activate the automatic power off feature p 117 e Activate the smart network feature p 114 Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device O Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up K The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards e When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the extSdCard folder under the internal memory 1 Slide the latch and open the flap 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards 3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place 4 Replace the flap and slide the latch Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card fi
22. of subject moving at high speed Tap amp Smart Action freeze Press the Shutter button to take a photo of moving subjects K Use in bright daylight is recommended 30 Camera Rich tone Use this to take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas The device automatically takes several photos with various exposure values and then merges them into one photo Tap amp Smart Rich tone While holding the device steadily press the Shutter button to take multiple photos Without effect With effect Z This feature may be affected by device shake lighting movement of the subject and shooting environment The flash is disabled in this feature e When taking a photo of moving subjects an afterimage may appear Using a tripod is recommended 31 Camera Panorama Use this to take wide panoramic photos Tap amp Smart Panorama Press the Shutter button to take a photo and then move the device in any direction When the blue frame aligns with the preview screen the device automatically takes another shot in the panoramic sequence To stop shooting press the Shutter button again Photos are automatically combined into one panoramic image Z e Avoid the following for best results Moving the device too quickly or too slowly Moving the device too little to take the next photo Moving the device at irregular speeds Shaking the device Changing the device direction w
23. or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase e Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service e Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories refer to the Samsung website Some TVs may not be compatible with the device due to differing HDMI specifications Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery K Only microSIM cards work with the device 1 Slide the latch and open the flap O Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Getting started 3 Push the SIM or USIM card
24. out Turn the Zoom button left or right to zoom in or out K The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting a video Taking photos with the touch focus Focus on different areas within the same composition using the touch focus Tap or tap and drag the focus frame to the subject half press the Shutter button to focus on the selected area and then press the Shutter button to take the photo 19 Camera Reducing device shake Use the Optical Image Stabiliser OIS option to reduce or eliminate blurriness from device shake Tap amp Expert A S M P and then from the preview screen tap J Camera OIS anti shake to help focus when the device is moving To use this feature in Camcorder mode tap amp Expert and then from the preview screen tap EJ Camcorder OIS anti shake Before correction After correction SZ The Image Stabilisation function may not function properly in the following conditions V When moving the device to follow a moving subject Ifthe device is shaking too much When the shutter speed is slow for example when taking photos in low light conditions Ifthe battery power is low When taking close up photos e Using this function with a tripod may blur photos because of vibration from the OIS sensor Deactivate this feature wh
25. panel at the top of the screen tap Choose input method and then select the type of keyboard to use Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Tap s Portrait keyboard types and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard 4 On the 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Delete a preceding character Enter uppercase Break to the next line Enter numerals and Enter a space punctuation marks P Set options for the Samsung keyboard Entering uppercase Tap E before entering a character For all caps tap it twice Changing language keyboards Slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards 60 Basics Entering text by voice When Google voice typing is activated the voice recognition screen appears Speak a text into the microphone When you are done tap to return to the text To change the text tap the underlined and select a word or phrase among the dropdowns Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text drag fj or J to select more or less text and then tap Copy or 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 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 112
26. point on the screen and then move the device in any direction to browse the image 54 Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report 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 status and use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate the Wi Fi feature GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode Screen rotation 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 Blocking mode Activate or deactivate blocking mode In blocking mode your device will block all notifications Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode AllShare Cast Activate or deactivate the AllShare Cast feature Sync Activate or deactivate auto sync of applications K The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider 53 Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device s features It displays indicator icons widgets s
27. save the video Editing a video automatically Automatically make a video With media materials such as videos images or audio tracks inserted in the bottom pane tap Auto edit OK and then specify the total playtime of the video K To use Auto edit total playtime of the media materials must be at least 30 seconds 75 Media Music Player Use this application to listen to music Tap Music Player on the Applications screen 4 Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software version Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used Playing music Select a music category and then select a song to play 1 1 OC ita D Adjust the volume Change the repeat mode Turn on shuffle Open Music square Select a sound effect Return to library Restart the Skip to the next song currently playing song or Tap and hold to move skip to the previous song forwards quickly Tap and hold to move Barice and ee backwards quickly playback Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Playlists among the dropdowns and then tap EI Create playlist Enter a title and tap OK Tap Add music select songs to include and then tap Done To add the currently playing song to a playlist tap EJ Add to playlist Playing music by mood Play music grouped by mood The playlist is automatically created by the device When a new song is added tap Musi
28. tap Done 73 Media Video Editor Use this application to edit videos and apply various effects Tap Video Editor on the Applications screen 4 Some video files in Gallery may not be viewable depending on video resolution and codec Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Creating videos Select a frame theme and then tap the frame again to confirm To add media files tap Add media and then tap the icon corresponding to the desired media type at the left pane of the screen Tap and hold a file and drag it to the top pane of the screen Repeat file insertion as needed and then tap Done to finish To delete a frame tap and hold a frame and then drag it to the rubbish bin To rearrange frames tap and hold a frame and then drag it to a new location Tap je and add a transition effect between frames To save tap Ej Save To export the video as a file tap Ej Export Select a different frame theme lt Mi Video Editor Automatically make a video 00 00 00 00 00 00 l Add videos images or sounds to the timeline 74 Media Trimming segments of a video Select a frame move the start bracket to the desired starting point move the end bracket to the desired ending point and then save Splitting videos Select and drag the frame to the orange line tap and save Applying effects to a video Select a frame tap Effects select an effect option and then
29. text or others tap K Sort by To change the view mode tap K View by list To import memos from an online service tap Ej Import S Memo To sync memos with an online service tap E Sync To create a folder tap Ej Create folder To move memos to another folder tap Ej Move To copy memos tap EA Copy To change the settings tap EI Settings To view the tutorial for this application tap ER Tutorial Viewing amemo Tap the memo thumbnails to open it To send the memo to others tap EJ Share via To save the memo as an image file or a PDF file tap EJ Export To set the memo as a widget or wallpaper for the Home screen tap EI Set as To print the memo via a USB or Wi Fi connection tap Ej Print The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers 99 Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Applications screen Creating events or tasks Tap E and then use one of the following methods Quick add Create an event or task with a few keywords This feature is available only for English and Korean Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting To add an event or task more briefly tap a date to select it and tap it again Jul August 2012 Sep Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri un 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 ne Month 13 14 15 16 17 20
30. the best possible image Tap amp Smart Best face Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos To get the best shot hold the device steady and remain still while taking photos When Gallery opens tap the yellow frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for the subject After choosing a pose for each individual tap Done to merge the images into a single photo and save it Landscape Use this to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours Tap amp Smart Landscape Press the Shutter button to take a photo and the device automatically adjusts the photo and then saves it Dawn Use this to take photos of the dawn sky in subtle colours Tap Smart Dawn 28 Camera Snow Use this to take brighter photos of snow scenery Tap amp Smart Snow Macro Use this to take photos of very close subjects Tap amp Smart Macro Press the Shutter button to take a close up photo K MSP A i i WY p O Z 0 w t a6 xD bee a A CaO RAA A EN Ta l LA Kx q lp B K Hold the device steadily to prevent blurry photos gt Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is too close 29 Camera Food Use this to take photos of food in more colourful tones Tap Smart Food Party Indoor Use this to take crisp indoor photos Tap Smart Party Indoor Action freeze Use this to take photos
31. M radio by touching the screen with your palm Learn about hand motions View the tutorial for controlling hand motions 124 Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings Audio output Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices Some devices may not support the surround sound setting K Some devices may not support the surround sound setting Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date 4 If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format 125 Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities Access and alter the following settings to improve accessibility to the device Auto rotate screen Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Speak passwords Set
32. Tap the address field enter the web address and then tap Go Tap EM to share save or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage Opening a new page Tap BA New window To go to another webpage tap EJ scroll left or right and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap YJ speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap K Bookmark this page To open a bookmarked webpage tap g and select one 89 Web amp network History Tap Lk History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear the history tap K Clear history Tap x History Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages Saved pages To view saved webpages tap Saved pages Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page save or copy To view saved links tap EA Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Ej Share page To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Share Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Applications screen Viewing webpages Tap the address field enter the web address and then tap Go Opening a new page
33. a smiling face and releases the shutter In Camera mode tap EJ Camera Face detection Smile shot Aim the device at a human subject and press the Shutter button When the device detects a smiling face the device automatically takes the photo Face detected Smile detected 40 Camera Detecting eye blinking If the device detects closed eyes it automatically takes more photos in succession In Camera mode tap EJ Camera Face detection Blink detection Aim the device at a human subject When the device detects a human face a white frame appears around the face If the eyes are closed at the exact moment when the Shutter button is pressed the device automatically takes more photos in succession Adjusting the exposure value EV manually Photos or videos may be too bright or too dark depending on the intensity of the light source Adjust the exposure value to take better photos or videos Tap amp Expert A S P and adjust the exposure value Darker Neutral 0 Brighter e When taking a photo if the appropriate exposure value cannot be decided use the bracketed photo option to take multiple photos with different exposure values us Taking photos with higher exposure value may result in blurry photos due to longer shutter speed 41 Camera Changing metering methods The metering mode refers to the method the device measures the quantity of light The brightness and li
34. 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 Adjusting the volume Turn the Zoom button left or right 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 e Press and hold the Power button and then tap By e Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen and then tap Sound Camera Basic functions Use this application to take photos or videos Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device p 67 Tap Camera on the Applications screen K The device automatically shuts off when unused Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos Half press the Shutter button to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Press the Shutter button to take the photo Or tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Tap to take the photo Change the camera Tap or tap and drag the settings focus frame Display current mode Return to the Auto 0 Home screen G Take photos 008 Change the modes
35. as a reminder Keep this message for long term storage Delete this message Add a label to this message E s Mark the message as unread Forward this message to others About Samsung Add this email address to the contacts list Samsung jpg View details including Preview attachment the sent date amsun Reply to all recipients Download attachment Reply to this message 85 Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders but uses labels instead When Google Mail is launched it displays messages labelled Inbox Tap to manually retrieve new messages Tap to view messages in other labels To add a label to a message select the message tap 7 and then select the label to assign Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk Tap Talk on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Public profile Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability status image or status message Adding friends Tap M enter the email address of the friend to add and then tap Done Chatting with friends Select a friend from the friends list enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap gt To add a friend to chat tap Ej Add to chat To end the chat tap K End chat 86 Communication Switching between chats To s
36. aws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services To avoid additional charges select an appropriate data tariff plan For details contact your service provider This device supports most networks but not 2G networks Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice If you have questions about an application provided with the device contact a Samsung Service Centre For user installed applications contact service providers Modifying the device s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty About this manual Instructional icons AN Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment K Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of this manual 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 s
37. c square from the dropdowns and then Library update Tap Music square and select a cell of mood 76 Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap g and then enter a keyword Select one of the returned search results to watch a video Add the video to the playlist Send the URL to others You Tube gt Search for videos Pause or resume playback Rotate the screen to portrait orientation Change display quality Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Sharing videos Select the video to view tap and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube Tap fig a video enter information for the video and then tap Upload 77 Media Weather Use this application to get the latest weather forecasts for the current location or another region Tap Weather on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Adding locations To add a location enter a place name in the search box or tap Find current location Deleting locations Tap My city list tap Ej Delete select locations by ticking and then tap Done K To delete the current location tap My city list Ej Show current
38. cation of the device search for places or get directions Tap Maps on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Viewing maps Scroll in any direction to view a location or find your way To zoom in or out the map spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more tap EZ Searching for locations Tap E enter an address and then tap B Select a location to view the detailed location information To search for nearby locations tap Ej Once the location is found tap EM and use one of the following functions e Clear Map Clear the map e Make available offline Save the map of a specified area to view it offline e Settings Change the map settings Help View information about using the map To view current location tap 109 Travel amp local Get directions for a destination 1 Tap Ke 2 Tap 4 and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations My current location Use current location for starting location Contacts Select from the contacts list Point on map Pinpoint by tapping on the map My Places Select from the list of favourite places 3 Select a travel method such as driving public transit or walking and then tap GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAP VIEW to view deta
39. ccounts Tap Settings on the Applications screen Wi Fi Activate the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices To use options tap FE Advanced Change usage settings for Wi Fi feature WPS push button Connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS PIN Setting Wi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi Ej Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep When entering power saving mode the device automatically turns off Wi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid data usage bills set this option to Always Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi El Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature 112 Settings Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi Fi network without requiring an access point On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances 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 Set m
40. d the device automatically adjusts the photo and then saves it 33 Camera Night Use this to take photos in low light conditions without using the flash Tap amp Smart Night While holding the device steadily press the Shutter button to take multiple photos Photos are automatically merged into a single photo Z The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter soeed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod Fireworks Use this to take photos of fireworks Tap amp Smart Fireworks While holding the device steadily press the Shutter button to take a photo Z The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod Light trace Use this to take photos of the light trailing in low light conditions Tap amp Smart Light trace K The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod 34 Camera Expert Use this to take photos and videos with manual adjustment of ISO sensitivity exposure value aperture and the shutter speed Change the aperture Change the shutter speed Use manual camcorder Ka mode i Use manual mode to Use program mode Return to the previous screen Change the ISO sensitivity Display descriptions of Az Use aperture priorty modes and functions mode Change the ee Use shutter sp
41. 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 timezones and the network does not update the information Reading messages Select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Refresh Tap a message to read Reply to the message Forward the message lt e Reply gt Forward Delete Delete the message samsungusermanual About Samsung Mark the message as a reminder Message Attachment 1 Samsung Open attachments Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap next to an attachment to save it 84 Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen 4 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 Attach file to attach images Tap Ej Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap EI Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap EI Discard to start over Reading messages Mark the message
42. e 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 82 Communication Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a message thread 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 Next for a private email account such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap EI Settings Add account Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap Compose at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Send Tap 2 to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap Ej Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap Attach to attach images videos contacts events and others Tap i to insert images events contacts and location information into the message 83 Communication Sending scheduled messages Tap Ej 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 Z If the
43. ect Tap Photo Wizard on the Applications screen Undo and redo the last action Save changes Resize rotate or crop the image Make multi grid image Frame attach stickers or draw on the image Adjust the saturation or Apply effects to the image brightness of the image Correct red eye adjust and retouch face or make background blurry Tap El to finish Resizing images Tap Transform Resize Select a percentage at the bottom of the screen or drag the frame to resize and then tap Done Rotating images Tap Transform Rotate Select an option at the bottom of the screen or drag the screen to rotate and then tap Done Cropping photos Tap Transform Crop and then select one of the following options Square Rotate or resize the frame by dragging the frame or tap Square and select an option and then tap Done Lasso Draw an area and then tap Done 71 Media Changing colours Tap Colour select one of the colour effects that appear at the bottom of the screen drag the Slider to left or right if required and then tap Done Adjusting a portrait photo Tap Portrait select one of the portrait effects that appear at the bottom of the screen drag the slider to left or right if required and then tap Done Applying filter effects Tap Effect select one from among the filter effects that appear at the bottom of the screen drag the slider to left or right if required and th
44. ed is the time taken for the shutter to open and close Slow shutter speeds allow more light in but moving subjects may blur Faster shutter speeds allow less light in but moving subjects are clearer Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed 36 Camera Shooting options Customise the device to take unique photos or videos The available options vary by mode Selecting resolutions Select a higher resolution to increase the pixels the photo or video can include Selecting a higher resolution also increases the file size Setting the photo resolution In Camera mode tap EJ Camera Photo size and select a photo resolution Setting the video resolution In Camcorder mode tap EJ Camcorder Movie size and select a video resolution Setting the photo quality Select a higher photo quality for better photos Selecting a higher photo quality also increases the file size In Camera mode tap sj Camera Quality and select a quality Using the timer Use this for delayed time shots In Camera mode tap EJ Camera Timer and select a time and then press the Shutter button to start the timer To use this feature in Camcorder mode tap EJ Camcorder Timer K Press the Shutter button to cancel the timer 37 Camera Taking photos in low light conditions Preventing red eye in portrait photos When using the flash when taking a portrait photo in low light conditions a red glow may appea
45. eed priority mode exposure value Using the manual camcorder mode Use this to manually adjust camcorder settings such as exposure value Tap amp Expert and set exposure value K You can take videos up to 20 25 minutes at one time Using the manual mode Use this to manually adjust device settings such as the aperture or shutter speed Tap Expert M and set aperture shutter speed and ISO sensitivity Using the program mode Use this to manually set ISO sensitivity or exposure value to take photos The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically Tap amp Expert P and set ISO sensitivity and exposure value 35 Camera Using the aperture priority mode Use this to manually set the aperture value to take photos Shutter speed is set automatically Tap Expert A and set aperture ISO sensitivity and exposure value Using the shutter speed priority mode Use this to manually set the shutter speed to take photos Aperture is set automatically Tap Expert S and set shutter speed ISO sensitivity and exposure value About aperture The aperture is a hole that lets light into the device and widening or narrowing the aperture controls the amount of light that enters The photo is brighter when the aperture value is smaller and darker when the aperture value is larger Small aperture value Large aperture value About shutter speed The shutter spe
46. ehind the subject is too bright The subject is shiny or reflective e The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame HAHAHHAHAHA Using the focus lock Half press the Shutter button to focus When the subject is focused you can change the composition When you are ready press the Shutter button to take the photo 24 Camera When taking photos in low light conditions Turn the flash on to take photos in low light conditions p 38 Set ISO sensitivity options p 39 When subjects are moving rapidly Use the continuous shooting option to take photos of moving subjects p 27 Z To take several photos continuously use memory cards with faster write soeeds micro SDHC Class10 or higher 25 Camera Advanced functions Changing Camera settings Tap BJ to quickly change Camera settings The available options vary by mode EJ Configure Camera settings 9 Activate or deactivate the voice control to take photos Activate or deactivate the flash Use this to set delayed time shots Select a resolution for videos i Activate or deactivate the sharing options Auto Use this to take photos with scene modes selected automatically by the device The device determines the appropriate mode for the photo To use this mode tap Auto Z The device may not
47. en tap Done Decorating images Use this to decorate images with frames stickers drawings or attach several images into a single image Framing images Tap Decoration Frames select one of the frames that appear at the bottom of the screen and then tap Done Putting stickers on images Tap Decoration Sticker select one of the stickers that appear at the bottom of the screen and then tap Done Making multi grid images Tap Decoration Multi grid select one of the grid layouts that appear at the bottom of the screen add images and then tap Done Drawing on images Tap Decoration Drawing draw on the image and then tap Done 72 Media Video Player Use this application to play video files Tap Video Player on the Applications screen 4 Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Playing videos Select a video to play Adjust the volume Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Switch to floating Change screen ratio Bo screen mode Restart the current po Skip to the next video video or skip to the Tap and hold to move previous video forwards quickly er G 19 H Pause and resume ackwards quickly playback Deleting videos Tap Delete select videos by ticking and then tap Delete Sharing videos Tap EA Share via select a sharing method select videos by ticking then
48. en using a tripod The display may be blurry if the device is hit or dropped When this happens restart the device 20 Camera Learning icons The icons displayed on the shooting screen provide information about the status of the device The icons listed in the table below are the most common Icon Meaning ISO sensitivity 70 Exposure value MIPA Aperture Shutter speed Timer Flash Macro Metering White balance Continuous shooting Bracket mode 2 Voice control Geotagging ws Share shot x Buddy photo share ChatON photo share Remote viewfinder 21 Camera Tips for taking clearer photos Holding the device correctly K Make sure not to block the screen lens flash or microphone Make sure not to expose the lens to direct sunlight This may discolour the image sensor or cause it to malfunction 22 Camera Half pressing the Shutter button Press the Shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus The device adjusts the focus automatically and the focus frame turns green The focus frame turns red if not focused Reducing device shake Set the Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce device shake optically p 20 23 Camera Keeping the subject in focus Focusing on the subject may be difficult in the following conditions e When the contrast between the subject and background is low For example the subject is wearing clothing that is similar in colour to the background e The light b
49. f backlighting When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas the subject may appear too dark e Avoid shooting toward the sun e Set the flash option to Fill in e Adjust the exposure Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame 130 Troubleshooting When you cannot turn on the device Ensure that the battery is inserted p 9 Charge the battery When you cannot take photos or videos Your storage may be full Delete unnecessary files or insert anew memory card Format the memory card The memory card may be defective Purchase a new card Ensure that the device is turned on Charge the battery Ensure that the battery is inserted When the flash is not functional e Press the flash release to pop the flash up The flash option may be set to Off p 38 In some modes the flash is disabled When the flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire unexpectedly due to static electricity The device is not malfunctioning When the colours in the photo do not match the actual scene Select an appropriate white balance option to suit the light source p 42 131 Troubleshooting When the photo Is too bright Turn the flash off p 38 Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 39 e Adjust the exposure value p 41 When the photo is too dark Turn the flash on p 38 Adjust the ISO sensitivi
50. f the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading e 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 About device Software update Update 66 Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos Tap Gallery on the Applications screen Z Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders When another application such as Email saves an image the download folder is automatically created to contain the image Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it in full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image Double tap anywhere to zoom in Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch to zoom out or double tap to return Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview Select a video to watch it and Video Pla
51. ghting of the photos may vary depending on the selected metering method In Camera mode tap J Camera Metering and select a metering method To use this feature in Camcorder mode tap EJ Camcorder Metering e Multi The device divides the frame into several areas and then measures the light value of each area Spot The device measures the light value at the centre of the frame Center weighted The device measures the background light in the centre of the scene Selecting white balance settings The colours of photos or videos depend on type or quality of the light source Select white balance settings for realistic colours of photos or videos In Camera mode tap EJ Camera WB Light Source and select a white balance setting To use this feature in Camcorder mode tap EJ Camcorder WB Light Source e Auto WB Use this to automatically set white balance Daylight Use this for sunny days e Cloudy Use this for cloudy days or in shadows Fluorescent_H Use this under daylight fluorescent or 3 way fluorescent lights Fluorescent_L Use this under white fluorescent lights Tungsten Use this under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps Custom set Use this to set custom white balance K Use this to manually adjust the colour temperature Setting customised white balance Set a customised white balance by taking a photo of a white surface such as a piece of white paper under the light source of the s
52. hile taking a photo Taking photos in low light conditions Taking photos of moving subjects Taking photos where the brightness or colour of the light changes Photos are automatically saved and shooting is stopped under following conditions Changing the distance from the subject while shooting Moving the device too quickly Not moving the device 52 Camera Z In Panorama mode the zoom function is disabled If the lens is Zoomed in when selecting this mode the device automatically zooms out to default position In Panorama mode some device options are not available The device may stop taking photos due to composition or movement within the scene In Panorama mode the device may not take the last scene entirely if you stop moving the device at the exact position where you want the scene to end To take the entire scene move the device slightly beyond the position you want the scene to end Waterfall Use this to take photos of waterfalls Tap amp Smart Waterfall Z The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter soeed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod Silhouette Use this to take photos of dark shapes against a light background Tap amp Smart Silhouette K To maximise the silhouette effect take photos at a location that is bright Sunset Use this to take photos of the sunset Tap Smart Sunset Press the Shutter button to take a photo an
53. hortcuts 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 Apps tap and hold an application icon and then drag it into a panel preview Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding shortcuts widgets or folders On the Home screen tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen and then select one of the following categories Apps and widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder Page Create a new page Then select an item and drag it to the Home screen 56 Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Removing an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the bottom of the Home screen When the rubbish bin turns red release the item Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap BE Edit page and then tap E Moving a panel Tap Ej Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Tap EI Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom 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 K Set wallpaper Home screen and then select
54. ience 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 Add account Google After that tap New to sign up or tap Existing and then follow 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 select an account name under Accounts select the account to remove and then tap Remove account 62 Basics Transferring files Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Z The following file formats are supported by some applications Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device s software e Music mp3 m4a 3ga aac ogg oga Wav wma amr awb flac mid midi xmf mxmf imy rtttl rtx and ota Image bmp gif jog and png e Video 3gp mp4 avi wmv flv and mkv Document doc docx dot dotx xls xlsx xltx csv ppt pptx pps ppsx pot potx pdf hwo txt asc and rtf Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries contacts and calendars and syncs them with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website
55. ils Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a place category and then select a place from the list of search results e Map Pinpoint the place on the map Directions Search for a route to the place To add a place category tap Ej Add a search on the category list and then enter a keyword to search into the text field and then tap Done 110 Travel amp local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination Tap Navigation on the Applications screen e Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Specify the destination by using one of the following methods Speak the destination address Enter the destination address Set navigational directions to your home Select the destination from the map Once a route is found follow on screen instructions to navigate to the destination 111 Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device set application options and add a
56. in a folder for convenience Tap Ej Edit tap and hold an application drag it to Create folder and then enter a folder name 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 Uninstalling applications Tap EA Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Tap EA Edit tap and hold an application and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the bottom of the screen K Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth or other methods Tap Share app select applications and then select a sharing method The next steps vary depending on the method selected Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings Tap Help on the Applications screen Select an item to view tips 59 Basics Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the Google voice input to enter text Z 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
57. ing the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear If no results are returned from the applications the web browser appears displaying the search results Search scope To select what applications to search tap Ej Settings Phone search and then tick the items to search for Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time To change Google Now settings tap K Settings Google Now 106 Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen Select one of the suggested keywords that appear Task manager Use this application to check system status Tap and hold faq on any screen and then tap Task manager Active applications Tap Active applications to check what applications are currently running To close an application tap End next to it To close all running applications tap End all Downloaded Tap Downloaded to check what applications are installed To uninstall an applicati
58. into the slot until it locks in place 4 Insert the battery Z Make sure to properly align the battery s gold coloured contacts when inserting the battery 5 Replace the flap and slide the latch 10 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Slide the latch and open the flap 2 Pull out the battery Getting started Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time Use the charger to charge the battery A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device Z When the battery power is low the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device Charging with the charger Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Z The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstab
59. kground light in the centre of the scene Spot measures the light value at a specific location Multi averages the entire scene Sharpness Use this to sharpen or soften the edges of the photos Contrast Use this to increase or decrease the brightness Saturation Use this to increase or decrease the colours OIS anti shake Activate or deactivate anti shake Anti shake helps focus when the device is moving Movie size Select a resolution for videos Use higher resolution for higher quality Higher resolution videos take up more memory Smart scene Use this for taking videos with a scene mode selected automatically by the device Sound Use this to decrease zoom noise when taking videos 46 Camera Cleaning the device Use a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a lens cleaning paper and wipe gently J K Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover 47 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 UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or mu
60. le power supply while charging the touch screen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device e While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Getting started After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket O Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The device should remain close to the electric socket while charging Checking the battery charge status When you charge the battery while the device is off the following icons will show the current battery charge status 0 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 When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button Close unnecessary applications with the task
61. lect members and then tap Done Business card 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 is saved when setting up the device select the business card in ME and then tap EJ to edit Tap Ej Share namecard via and then select a sharing method 81 Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messaging on the Applications screen Z 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 Compose add recipients enter a message and then tap amp Use the following methods to add recipients Enter a phone number Tap B select contacts and then tap Done Use the following methods to make a multimedia message Tap 2 and attach images videos contacts notes events and others Tap EI Insert smiley to insert emoticons Tap BA Add subject to enter a subject Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap EA Scheduled message Set a time and date and then tap OK The device will send the message at the specified time and date Z 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 b
62. lp 60 61 62 63 65 66 Entering text Connecting to a Wi Fi network Setting up accounts Transferring files Securing the device Upgrading the device Media 67 70 71 73 74 76 71 78 78 Gallery Paper Artist Photo Wizard Video Player Video Editor Music Player YouTube Weather Instagram Communication 79 82 83 85 86 87 88 88 Contacts Messaging Email Google Mail Talk ChatON Google Messenger Table of Contents Web amp network 110 Local 89 Internet 111 Navigation 90 Chrome 92 Bluetooth 93 AllShare Play Settings 94 Group Cast 112 About Settings 112 Wi Fi 113 Bluetooth Application amp media stores 113 Data usage 95 Play Store 114 More settings 96 Samsung Apps 96 S Suggest 97 Game Hub 97 Play Books 97 Play Movies 116 Blocking mode 116 Sound 116 Display 117 Storage 117 Power 118 Battery 118 Application manager Utilities 118 Location services 118 Lock screen 98 SMemo 100 S Planner 102 Dropbox 119 Security 121 Language and input 123 Cloud 102 Clock 123 Backup and reset 104 sania 124 Add account 105 S Voice 124 Motion 106 Google 125 Accessory 125 Date and time 126 Accessibility 127 Developer options 128 About device 107 Voice Search 107 Task manager 108 My Files 108 Downloads Travel amp local 109 Maps Troubleshooting Getting started Device layout Power button Shutter button AF assist light Zoom button GPS antenna
63. ltimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required ee ROR new Ooh Tosi i Ho Battery power level 48 Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen O Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to contact water The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips 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 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 49 Basics Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return 50 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list s
64. n tap DST settings Deleting clocks Tap EA Delete select clocks and then tap Delete 103 Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Reset to clear lap time records Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag J outside the large circle when the timer goes off Desk clock Tap to view in full screen Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Applications screen To see calculation history tap B to hide the keypad To clear history tap Ej Clear history To change the character size for history tap Ej Text size 104 Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to send a message and more Tap S Voice on the Applications screen K This feature may be unavailable depending on the region or service provider Here are several examples of sooken commands Open music Launch calculator Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak 105 Utilities Google Use this application to search not only the Internet but also applications and their contents on the device as well Tap Google on the Applications screen Search
65. n the device Tap Play Store on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing applications Browse applications by category or tap 4 to search with a keyword Select an application to view information To download it tap Install If there is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process Z e When anew version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applications screen tap Settings Security Unknown sources Uninstalling applications Uninstall the applications purchased from Play Store Tap EA My Apps select an application to delete in the list of installed applications and then tap Uninstall 95 Application amp media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications For more information visit www samsungapps com Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider If a Samsung account is not registered follow on screen instructions to create a Samsung account To complete the subscription process read the terms and
66. nt and vice versa Syncing with Google Contacts Tap EA Merge with Google Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with Ef in the contacts list If a contact is added or deleted on the device it is also added to or deleted from Google Contacts and vice versa Importing contacts Tap EA Import Export Import from SIM card or Import from SD card Exporting contacts Tap B Import Export Export to SIM card or Export to SD card Sharing contacts Tap EI Import Export Share namecard via select contacts tap Done and then select a sharing method 80 Communication Favourite contacts Tap EH and then take one of the following actions e Search Search a contact Add to favourites Add contacts to favourites Remove from favourites Remove contacts from favourites e Grid view List view View contacts in grid or list form Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap bt Select contacts to add and then tap Done Managing groups Tap EH and then take one of the following actions e Create Make a new group Search Search for contacts e Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done Delete groups Select user added groups and then tap Delete Default groups cannot be deleted Sending a message or email to a group s members Select a group tap Ej Send message or Send email se
67. o your local ordinances for proper disposal instructions 133 Troubleshooting 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 device Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that your device supports the file type Another Bluetooth device is not located En
68. obile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Change the settings for the limit cycle To use more options tap B Data roaming Set to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network Auto sync data Set the device to sync contact calendar email bookmark and social network image data automatically Show Wi Fi usage Set to show your data usage via Wi Fi Mobile hotspots Search for and use another device s mobile network 113 Settings More settings Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Smart network This disables all data network functions on your device when the screen is turned off and disconnects applications such as SNS applications or Email When the screen in turned on all new notifications that were not received while the screen was off are retrieved K You can save battery power by turning on this feature Mobile networks Mobile data Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services Data roaming Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available Access Point Names Set up access point names APNSs Network operators Search for available networks and select a network for
69. on tap Uninstall next to it RAM Tap RAM to check how much memory is being used To close every application including ones running on background tap Clear memory 107 Utilities Storage Tap Storage to check how much of the flash memory and memory card is occupied Help Tap Help to view tips about how to extend battery life My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Select a folder to open it To go back to the parent folder tap Up To return to the root directory tap Home In a folder tap EH and then use one of the following options Create folder Create a folder e Search Search for files or folders View by Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folders Settings Change the file manager settings Select all Select all files in the folder Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications Tap Downloads on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider To see the files downloaded from the Internet tap Internet downloads otherwise tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications such as Email Select a file to open it with an appropriate application 108 Travel amp local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the lo
70. one of the following e Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or images downloaded from the Internet Live wallpapers See animated images Wallpapers See wallpaper images Then select an image and tap Set wallpaper Or select an image resize it by dragging the frame and then tap Done 5 7 Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications ranging from media to Internet applications Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen select an application icon to open it Opening from recently used applications Tap and hold the Home key to open the list of recently used applications Select an application icon to open Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Tap and hold the Home key tap Task manager and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Applications screen To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging applications Tap Ej 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 58 Basics Organising with folders Put related applications together
71. ows Tap Play Movies on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a category at the top of the screen and then select a movie TV programme or video to play or rent 97 Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings Tap S Memo on the Applications screen Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos Tap BA to write or draw on the screen or tap ER to enter text with the keyboard Jot down or draw a memo Switch to view mode amp ete ow en toon etl a al Mark the memo as Enter a memo important Make a voice recording to insert Erase the handwritten memo Undo and redo the last action a L Append another page to the current memo Insert a multimedia file When jotting down a memo tap BJ once more to change the pen type line thickness or pen colour When erasing the handwritten memo tap EJ once more to change the eraser size or clear the memo Kd Change the pen type Change the line thickness View more colours 98 Utilities To change the sheet background tap Ej Change background To add tags tap EI Add tag Browsing memos To search for a memo tap EI Search To delete memos tap Ej Delete To sort memos by date title
72. r in the subject s eyes In Camera mode tap Fj Camera Flash and select Red eye or Red eye fix to prevent red eye Before correction After correction Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in low light conditions or when more light is needed in the photos Press the flash release to pop the flash up and then tap J Camera Flash to set a flash option The available options vary by mode e Off Use this to turn the flash off e Auto Use this to automatically use the flash The flash fires when the subject or background is dark e Red eye Use this to prevent a red glow in the subject s eyes Fill in Use this to always use the flash Slow sync Use this to keep details of the background e Red eye fix Use this to correct a reg glow in the subject s eyes e Keep the flash retracted when not in use to avoid damage Forcing the flash to open may cause damage to the device e Flash options are not available in some modes S If light from the flash is reflected or if a substantial amount of dust is in the air tiny spots may appear in the photo 38 Camera Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation ISO Select a higher resolution to take better photos and reduce blurriness when taking photos in low light conditions without using the flash Tap
73. riting Customise settings for handwriting mode such as recognition time pen thickness or pen colour Voice input Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keyboard Auto capitalisation Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Key tap sound Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Voice search For Google voice recognition use the following options Language Select a language for the voice recognition Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Block offensive words Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Download offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input 122 Settings Text to speech output Preferred TTS engine Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap Ee Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature e Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Acti
74. roaming Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi Fi hotspot Use the portable Wi Fi hotspot to share the device s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through the Wi Fi network USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile network connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Help Learn more about USB and Wi Fi tethering 114 Settings VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Nearby devices File sharing Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device Shared contents Set to share your contents with other devices Device name Enter a media server name for your device Allowed devices list View the list of devices that can access your device Not allowed devices list View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device Download to Select a memory location for saving media files Upload from other devices Set to accept uploads from other device AllShare Cast Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others Z To save energy deactivate the AllShare Cast feature when not in use If you specify a Wi Fi frequency band AllShare Cast dongles may not be found or connected If you play videos or games on a TV select an appropriate TV mode to get the best experience from AllShare Cast
75. rst unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card OK 1 Slide the latch and open the flap 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out 3 Replace the flap and slide the latch A 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 Apps Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Getting started 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 Z Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals e Press and hold the Power button
76. s Set to end a running application when you launch a new application Limit background processes Set to limit the number of processes that can run in the background Show all ANRs Set the device to alert you to unresponsive applications that are running in the background About device Access device information and update device software 128 Troubleshooting a The subject s eyes appear red Red eyes occurs when the subject s eyes reflect light from the camera flash If the photo has already been took tap Red eye fix in the Photo Wizard Photos have dust spots If dust particles are present in the air you may capture them in photos when you use the flash Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place Set ISO sensitivity options p 39 Photos are blurred Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the device incorrectly e Half press the Shutter button to ensure the subject is focused Set the image stabilizer option 129 Troubleshooting a Photos are blurred when shooting at night As the device tries to let in more light the shutter speed slows This can make it difficult to hold the device steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in device shake Set Night in smart mode Turn on the flash Set ISO sensitivity options e Use a tripod to prevent your device from shaking d Subjects come out too dark because o
77. select a portrait mode depending on the subject s position or lighting The device may not select the appropriate mode depending on the shooting conditions such as device shake lighting or distance to the subject In this mode the device consumes more battery power due to constant changing of settings when selecting appropriate modes 26 Camera Smart Use this to take photos with predefined settings for various scenes Beauty face Use this to take photos with lightened faces for gentler images Tap Smart Beauty face Press the Shutter button to take a photo and the device automatically adjusts the photo and then saves it Best photo Use this to take multiple photos in a short time and then choose the best photos among them Tap Smart Best photo Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos When Gallery opens tap and hold thumbnails of photos to save and then tap Save Continuous shot Use this to take a series of photos of moving subjects Tap 6 Smart Continuous shot While holding the device steadily press and hold the Shutter button to take several photos continuously a 2 AA Z To take several photos continuously use memory cards with faster write speeds micro SDHC Class10 or higher 2 Camera Best face Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create
78. sure 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 134 Troubleshooting A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your computer If you are a Windows XP user ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2 0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur e Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly 135 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region or service provider www samsung com English EU 05 2013 Rev 1 3
79. the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback Accessibility shortcut Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button e TalkBack Activate Talkback which provides voice feedback Font size Change the font size Negative colours Reverse the display colours to improve visibility e Text to speech output Preferred TTS engine Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap E23 Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode Enhance web accessibility Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible Mono audio Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen 126 Settings Developer options Change the settings for application development Desktop backup password Set a password to secure your backup data Stay awake Set the screen to remain on while you are charging the battery Protect SD card Set to request a confirmation when reading data from a memory card USB debugging Activate USB debugging mode to connect your device to a
80. the following methods Ina folder tap K Select item select images by ticking and then tap Kq to send them to others e When viewing an image tap k to send it to others Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image tap Ej Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it toa contact Tagging faces When viewing an image tap K Face tag On A yellow frame appears around the recognised face Tap the face tap Add name and then select or add a contact When the face tag appears on an image tap the face tag and use available options such as sending messages or emails K Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing 69 Media Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen Use artistic tools to edit an image The edited image is saved in Gallery Paper Pictures folder ay A R Dd O O Y Share the image R Select an existing image Take a photo Save the image Change the brush thickness Apply frames to the image Change the pen thickness Change the eraser size gy em Em C Apply effects to the image Detail PentPe 70 Media Photo Wizard Use this application to embellish images by applying various effects such as the pop art eff
81. tions only from Play Store Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password 120 Settings Language and input Change the settings for text input Language Select a display language for all menus and applications Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Google voice typing To change the voice input settings select E23 Choose input languages Select input languages for Google voice recognition Block offensive words Set to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Download offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings select E23 Portrait keyboard types Select the default input method such as the QWERTY keyboard or traditional keyboard Input language Select languages for text input e Predictive text Set the device to predict words according to input and display word Suggestions Continuous input Set to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Keyboard swipe Enable or disable the keyboard sweeping feature for the text input mode Switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keyboard 121 Settings Handw
82. to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location Location and Google Search Set to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Lock screen Change settings for securing the device Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature e Lock screen options K The settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option Clock Set to show the clock on the locked screen Dual clock Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen 118 Settings Weather Set to show weather information on the locked screen Ripple effect Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen Help text Set to show the help text on the locked screen Wake up in lock screen Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked Set wake up command Set a wake up command to launch the S Voice application or perform a specified function Owner information Enter your information that is shown on the locked screen Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device 4 Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Encrypt Set to encrypt files when you save them to a memory card Full encryption Set to encrypt all files on a memor
83. torage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks e SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Android logo Google Google Maps Google Mail YouTube Google Play Store and Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation e HDMI the HDMI logo and the term High Definition m Th i Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners Table of Contents Getting started YO CO N O 14 16 16 16 Device layout Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Camera 17 26 37 45 47 Basic functions Advanced functions Shooting options Configuring settings for Camera Cleaning the device Basics 48 49 52 55 56 58 58 59 Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Notifications Home screen Using applications Applications screen He
84. ty p 39 e Adjust the exposure value p 41 When you turn on your device or while you are using the device it prompts you to enter one of the following codes Password When the device lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the device PIN When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages e When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details The lens barrel does not retract even when the power is off When you turn the power off while holding the lens barrel the lens barrel may not be able to retract into the body If this happens do not force the lens barrel into the body Take the device to your local Samsung Service Centre 132 Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device
85. ubject In Camera mode tap J Camera WB Light Source Custom set To use this feature in Camcorder mode tap EJ Camcorder WB Light Source Custom set Aim the lens at a piece of white surface and then press the Shutter button to set a customised white balance 42 Camera Taking photos continuously Use the continuous shooting option to take photos of fast moving subjects such as moving cars or gestures of subjects In Camera mode tap EJ Camera Drive and select an option Single shot Use this to take a single photo Continuous shot Use this to take a series of photos of moving subjects K e When taking photos with continuous shooting option the flash filter effects and face detection options are disabled Saving photos may take longer depending on memory card capacity and performance Taking bracketed photos Use the bracketed photo option to take several photos of the same subject with different exposure values In Camera mode tap EJ Camera Drive AE BKT to take several photos with different exposure values Z e When taking bracketed photos the flash filter effects and face detection options are disabled Saving photos may take longer depending on memory card capacity and performance e Using a tripod is recommended 43 Camera Taking photos or videos with filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos Tap ggg and select
86. uch as contacts J Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out 51 Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device Before using motions make sure the motion feature is activated On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Motion and then drag the Motion switch to the right 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 Z e Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape 52 Basics Sweeping Sweep a palm 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 Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback Move it away from the screen to resume 53 Basics Panning to move Tap and hold an item and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in tap and hold a
87. vate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Cloud Change settings for syncing data or managing your Samsung cloud and Dropbox cloud accounts Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data Back up my data Set to back up settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data 123 Settings Add account Add your email or SNS accounts Motion Change the settings that control motion recognition on your device Pan to move icon Set to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning 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 Set the sensitivity for each motion recognition Learn about motions Discover how to use each motion recognition Palm swipe to capture Set to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen Palm touch to mute pause Set to mute alarms music and the F
88. vice by using the security features The device requires a preset pattern PIN or password whenever unlocking it Setting a pattern On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup unlock PIN Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock PIN Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Setting a password On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Password Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it 65 Basics Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button and enter the pattern PIN or password K 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 K 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 O Do not turn of
89. witch between chats scroll left or right Deleting chat history Chats are automatically saved To delete chat history tap Ej Clear chat history ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number Tap ChatON on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions Select a buddy to start chatting To sync contacts on the device with ChatON tap Settings Sync contacts 87 Communication Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications screen K This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All circles to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google instant messaging service Tap Messenger on the Applications screen Z This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap gt 88 Web amp network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet Tap Internet on the Applications screen Viewing webpages
90. y card Exclude multimedia files Set to encrypt all files on a memory card except for media files If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device 119 Settings Remote controls Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account Add account Add or view your Samsung account Use wireless networks Set to allow location data collection and to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi Fi and mobile networks SIM Change Alert Activate the Find my mobile feature Find my mobile web page Access the SamsungDive website www samsungdive com You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the SamsungDive website Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device Change SIM PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data Make passwords visible By default the device hides passwords for security Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Choose to install applications from any source If not chosen download applica
91. yer launches 67 Media Editing images When viewing an image tap EI and use the following functions Edit Edit the image Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder Favourites Add to the favourites list Face tag Register faces in photos as face tags Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise e Crop Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it Set as Set the image as wallpaper or contact image Buddy photo share Set the device to recognise a person s face you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person Face recognition may fail depending on face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing Print Print via a USB or Wi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers Show on map View the shooting location on the map When taking a photo or video enable geotagging to attach GPS location tag with the photo or video If there is no GPS location tag to attach this option does not appear Rename Rename the file Scan for nearby devices Search for devices that have media sharing activated Details View image details 68 Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods Ina folder tap Select item select images by ticking and then tap E e When viewing an image tap Ei Sharing images Use one of

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