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Some contents in this manual ma y differ fr om your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider . ww w .samsung .com English (EU). 05/2012. Rev . 1.0 T o install Samsung Kies (PC S ync) Download the latest v ersion of Samsung Kies from 1. the Samsung website ( ww w .samsung .c om/kie s ) and install it on your comput er ...
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Using this manual 2 U sing this manual Thank you f or choosing this Samsung mobile device . This device will pr ovide you with high-quality mobile communication and ent er tainment based on Samsung ’ s exc eptional technology and high standards . This manual has been specially designed to guide y ou through the functions and featur es of your dev ...
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Using this manual 3 Applications and their functions may vary by region ● or hardwar e specifications. Samsung is not liable f or per formance issues caused by thir d-par ty applications. Samsung is not liable for per formance issues or ● incompatibilities caused by edit ed registry settings or modified operating syst em soft ware . Att empting ...
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Using this manual 4 Instruc tional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons used in this manual: W arning —situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution —situations that c ould cause damage to your device or other equipmen t Note —notes, usage tips, or additional inf ormation ► Refer to —pages with r ...
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Using this manual 5 T rademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are r egister ed ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. The Andr oid logo , Google ● ™ , Google Maps ™ , Google Mail ™ , Y ouT ube ™ , Google Play ™ Store , Google Latitude ™ , and Google T alk ™ are trademarks of Google, Inc. Bluetooth ● ® is a regist ered trademark of ...
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Using this manual 6 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX ® is a digital video format cr eated b y DivX, LL C, a subsidiar y of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified ® device that play s DivX video . V isit ww w .divx.c om for mor e information and software tools t o conv ert your files into DivX videos . ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND This DivX Certi ...
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Contents 7 Assembling ........................................................ 11 Unpack ................................................................................................. 1 1 Device lay out ..................................................................................... 1 2 Keys ................................................. ...
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Contents 8 Entertainment .................................................... 69 Camera ................................................................................................. 6 9 Video P layer ........................................................................................ 7 9 Galler y ............................................ ...
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Contents 9 Y ou T ube ............................................................................................. 11 2 Video Hub ......................................................................................... 11 4 C onnectivit y ..................................................... 115 USB connections ................................... ...
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Contents 10 Data usage ........................................................................................ 14 2 More settings ................................................................................... 14 3 Sound .................................................................................................. 14 5 Display ............ ...
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Assembling 11 Assembling Unpack Check your pr oduct box for the f ollowing items: Mobile device ● Battery ● Quick star t guide ● Use only Samsung-appro ved software. P irat ed or illegal soft ware ma y cause damage or malfunctions that are not cov ered by y our manufacturer's warranty . The items supplied with y our device and av ailable ...
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Assembling 12 Device la y out F ron t view › 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 2 3 6 4 5 Number F unction 1 Ser vice light 2 Earpiece 3 V olume key 4 Home key 5 Option key 6 Multifunction jack 7 F ront camer a lens 8 Pr oximity/Light sensor 9 T ouch screen 10 Back key 1 1 Microphone ...
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Assembling 13 Rear view › 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 Number F unction 12 Microphone 1 13 GPS antenna 2 14 Flash 15 P ow er/Reset/Lock key 16 Rear camera lens 17 Headset jack 18 Speaker 19 Back cov er 20 Main antenna 1. Active only when y ou use the speakerphone featur e or recor d videos. 2. Do not touch or co ver the area ar ound the antenna wit ...
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Assembling 14 Keys Key F unction P ow er/ Reset 1 / Lock T ur n on the device (press and hold); Acc ess the device options (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds); T urn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on. Option Open the list of options available on the current scr een; On the Home screen, launch the sear ch a ...
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Assembling 15 Inser t the SIM or USIM card and the battery When you subscribe to a c ellular ser vice, y ou will rec eive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as y our personal identification number (PIN) and optional ser vices. T o use UMTS or HSDP A services, y ou can purchase a Univ ersal Subscriber Identity M ...
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Assembling 16 Inser t the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured 2 contacts facing downw ards . Do not inser t a memor y card into the SIM car d slot. If the memor y card becomes lodged in the SIM car d slot, you must take y our device to a Samsung Ser vice Cen tre to hav e the memor y card r emoved . Inser t the batter y . 3 Replace the back cov ...
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Assembling 17 Charge the ba tter y Before using the devic e for the first time or when the ba tter y has been unused for an extended period, y ou must charge the battery . Y ou can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a comput er with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-appro ved chargers and cables . Unapprov ed charge ...
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Assembling 18 Charge with a tr av el adapter › Plug the small end of the trav el adapter int o the 1 multifunction jack . Connecting the trav el adapter improperly ma y cause serious damage to the device . Any damage caused b y misuse is not cov ered by the w arranty . Plug the large end of the tra vel adapt er into an electrical 2 socket. If the ...
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Assembling 19 When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the tra vel 3 adapter from the devic e, and then fr om the electrical socket. Do not remov e the battery while the device is connected to the trav el adapter . Doing so may damage the device. T o sav e energy , unplug the tr av el adapter when not in use. The travel adapt er does not hav ...
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Assembling 20 Charge with a USB cable › Before char ging , ensure tha t your comput er is turned on. Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the 1 multifunction jack . Plug the large end of the USB cable int o a USB por t on a 2 computer . Depending on the type of the USB cable you are using , it may take some time bef ore charg ing ...
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Assembling 21 Inser t a memor y card (optional) Y our device ac cepts microSD ™ or microSDHC ™ memor y cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB (depending on the memor y card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approv ed industr y standards f or memor y cards , but some brands may not be fully compa tible with your device . Using an incompa tibl ...
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Assembling 22 Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it 3 locks in place. Replace the back cov er . 4 Remov e a memor y card › Ensure that the devic e is not currently acc essing the memor y ca rd. In the application list, select 1 Settings → S torage → Unmount SD card → OK . Remove the back co ver . 2 Push the memory card gen ...
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23 Getting star ted Getting star ted T urn on or off y our device Pr ess and hold the P ow er key . 1 Enter the PIN supplied with y our SIM or USIM card and 2 select OK (if necessar y). If you are turning on your devic e for the first time , follo w the on-screen instructions to set up your device . Y ou must sign in to Google or crea te a Google a ...
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24 Getting star ted Use the t ouch screen Y our device ’ s t ouch screen lets y ou easily select items or per form functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen. Do not press the touch scr een with your fingertips, ● or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so ma y damage the touch screen or cause it t o malfunction. Do not all ...
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25 Getting star ted Contr ol your t ouch screen with the f ollowing actions: Ta p T ouch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application. T ap and hold T ap an item and hold it for mor e than 2 seconds. Dra g T ap an item and mov e it to a new location. Double -tap T ap an item twice quickly . ...
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26 Getting star ted Flick Brisk ly scroll up , do wn, left, or right to move thr ough lists or screens . Pinch Place two of y our fingers far apar t, and then pinch them together . Y our device turns off the touch scr een when you do ● not use it for a specified period. T o turn on the screen, press the P o wer key or the Home key . Y ou can set ...
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27 Getting star ted Use motions Built-in motion rec ognition allows y ou to perform ac tions by moving your devic e or making gestures with your hands. T o use these functions, you must first activate the motion recog nition featur e. In the application list, select Settings → Motion . Pick up Pick up the devic e after not using it for a while or ...
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28 Getting star ted T ilt While holding the device with two hands, tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out when viewing images or brow sing webpages . Pan t o mov e While holding an item, slide the device to the left or right to mov e the item to another page on the Home screen or the applica ...
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29 Getting star ted Shake Shake your device t o search f or ● Bluetooth devices . Shake your device t o update ● the list of email messages or information fr om Y ahoo New s , Y ahoo F inance , or Ac cuW eather . Updates will not w ork for widgets on the Home screen. Double -tap Double -tap the device to mov e to the top of a list of con tacts ...
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30 Getting star ted Hand sweep Sweep y our hand to the left or right across the scr een to capture a screenshot. Y ou cannot capture a screenshot while using some applications. Palm t ouch T o u c h t he s cr e e n w i th y o ur p al m to pause media playback or mut e the FM r adio . Rotate While the screen is locked , tap and hold the screen, and ...
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31 Getting star ted Lock or unlock the t ouch screen and the ke ys When you do not use the devic e for a specified period, y our device turns off the touch screen and locks the t ouch screen and the keys automatically t o prev ent unintended opera tions. T o lock the touch scr een and the keys manually , pr ess the P ow er key . T o unlock them, tu ...
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32 Getting star ted Get to know the Home screen F rom the Home scr een, you can view y our device ’ s sta tus and access applications . The Home screen has multiple panels . Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen. Y ou can also select one of the dots at the bottom of the scr een to mov e directly to the corresponding panel . I ...
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33 Getting star ted Icon Definition New message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of ser vice area) Silent mode activated (vibrat e) Silent mode activated (mute) Fligh t mode activated Error occurred or caution r equired Battery power level Use the notifica tions panel › T o open the notifications panel, tap the indica tor icons ar ea and drag it ...
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34 Getting star ted Mobile data ● : Activate or deactivate the data c onnection. Bluetooth ● : Activate or deactivate the Bluet ooth featur e. ► p . 12 6 Driving mode ● : Activate or deactivate Driving mode . Sync ● : Activate or deactivate aut o-syncing of applications. The options available ma y vary depending on your region or service ...
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35 Getting star ted C ustomise the quick acc ess panel › Y o u c an cu s t o mi s e t he q ui c k a c c e ss pa n e l a t t h e b ot t o m of the Home screen by adding or r emoving application shor tcuts. T o remo ve an application ic on, tap and hold the icon, and ● then drag it to the rubbish bin. T o add an application shortcut, tap and hold ...
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36 Getting star ted Use widgets › Widgets ar e small applications that pr ovide con venien t functions and information on your Home scr een. Some widgets connect to web ser vices. U sing a web- ● based widget may result in additional char ges. The widgets available ma y vary depending on your ● region or service provider . Add a widget t o th ...
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37 Getting star ted Ac c ess applications Launch applications and take full advantage of f eatures on your device . Y ou can reorganise the application list t o match your pr efer ences, or do wnload applications from the Internet to enhance y our device ’ s functionality . On the Home screen, select 1 Apps to acc ess the application list. Scroll ...
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38 Getting star ted Organise applications › Y ou can change the order of applica tions in the application list or group them in to categories . In the application list, press the Option key and select 1 Edit . T ap and hold an application icon. 2 Organise applications: 3 T o mov e the application, drag it to a new location. ● T o add the applic ...
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39 Getting star ted Ac cess r ecen tly-used applications › Pr ess and hold the Home key to view the applications y ou 1 have ac cessed rec ently . Select an application. 2 Launch multiple applications Y our device allo ws you t o multitask by running multiple applications at the same time . T o launch multiple applications, pr ess the Home key wh ...
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40 Getting star ted C ustomise y our devic e Get more from y our device by chang ing settings to match your pr efer ences. Change the display language › In the application list, select 1 Settings → Language and input → Language . Select a language. 2 T urn on or off the touch tones › In the application list, select S ettings → Sound → T ...
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41 Getting star ted Selec t a wallpaper for the Home scr een › In the application list, select 1 Settings → W allpaper → Home screen . Select an image folder 2 → an image. Change the display f ont › In the application list, select 1 Settings → Displa y → Fon t style . Select a font 2 → Ye s . Adjust the brigh tness of the display ? ...
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42 Getting star ted Adjust the brigh tness manually In the application list, select 1 Settings → Displa y → Brightness . Clear the tick box next to 2 Aut omatic brightness . Drag the slider to the left or right. 3 Select 4 OK . › Lock y our devic e Y ou can lock your devic e by activating the screen lock f eatur e. If you for get your passw o ...
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43 Getting star ted Adjust the device t o fit your face inside the figur e . 3 When your fac e is captured corr ectly , select 4 Con tinue . Select 5 . Say a wor d or phrase to use as an unlock c ommand 6 4 times. Select 7 Done . Complete the setup of the sec ondar y unlock PIN or 8 pattern. Set an unlock pattern In the application list, select 1 S ...
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44 Getting star ted Set an unlock password In the application list, select 1 Settings → Security → Screen lock → P assw ord . Enter a new passw ord (alphanumeric) and select 2 Con tinue . Enter the passw ord again and select 3 OK . Lock y our SIM or USIM car d › Y ou can lock your devic e with the PIN that is supplied with your SIM or USIM ...
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45 Getting star ted Activat e the F ind m y mobile fea ture › When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card into your lost or stolen device , the F ind m y mobile featur e will send the contact number to your specified r ecipients automatically , so that you can locat e and reco ver y our device . T o use this featur e, y ou must crea te a Samsung ...
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46 Getting star ted Enter t ext Y ou can enter t ext by speaking words into the micr ophone, by selecting characters on the vir tual keypad, or by writing on the screen. T ext entr y is not suppor ted in some languages. T o enter text, you must change the input language to one of the suppor ted languages. Change the te xt input method › F rom a t ...
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47 Getting star ted Y ou can also use the f ollowing keys: Number F unction 1 Change the case. 2 Switch t ext input modes. 3 Acc ess the keypad settings. T ap and hold to switch to Handwriting mode , enter t ext by voice , or access the clipboar d. 4 Clear your input. 5 Star t a new line. 6 Inser t a space. When P redictive text (XT9) mode is ac ti ...
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48 Getting star ted When entering te xt with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the follo wing modes: Mode F unction ABC 1. Select to switch to ABC mode . 2. Select a corresponding vir tual key until the appropriate char acter appears. Number 1. Select t o switch t o Number mode. 2. Select a number . Y ou can enter numbers b y tapping and holding a vir tu ...
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Communication 49 C ommunica tion Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options av ailable during a call, or customising and using call-relat ed featur es. T o prev ent accidental inputs , turn on the pro ximity ● sensor to lock the touch scr een when you hold the device near your fac e. ► p . 5 7 Stat ...
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Communication 50 Answ er a call › During an incoming call, select 1 and then drag your finger outside of the large circle . T o mute the ringtone , press the Volume key . Select 2 End call to end the call. Rejec t a call › During an incoming call, select and then drag your finger outside of the large circle . T o send a message to the caller wh ...
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Communication 51 Use a headset › Connect a headset to your devic e to answer and c ontrol calls conv eniently . T o answer a call , press the headset button. ● T o reject a call, pr ess and hold the headset button. ● T o place a call on hold or r etrieve a held call, pr ess and hold ● the headset button. T o end a call, pr ess the headset b ...
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Communication 52 T o turn off the microphone so that the other part y cannot ● hear you, select Mute . T o con verse with the other part y via a Bluetooth headset, ● select Headset . ● T o make a multipar ty call (confer ence call), make or answer a second call, and then select Merge when connected to the second part y . Repeat this t o add m ...
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Communication 53 T o select an image to be shown to the other part y , pr ess the ● Option key and select Outgoing image . T o open the keypad, pr ess the Option key and select ● Ke ypad . T o con verse with the other part y via a Bluetooth headset, ● press the Option key and select Switch t o headset . T o deactivate the speakerphone featur ...
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Communication 54 Set auto rejection › Use auto r ejection to reject calls from specified numbers automatically . In the application list, select 1 Phone . Pr ess the Option key and select 2 Call settings → C all rejection . Drag the 3 Aut o reject mode switch to the right. Select 4 Aut o reject mode → an option. Option F unction All numbers R ...
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Communication 55 Enter the PIN2 supplied with y our SIM or USIM card and 4 select OK . Select 5 FDN list and add contacts. Set call diver ting › Call diverting is a network feature tha t sends incoming calls to a specified number . Y ou can set this f ea ture separat ely for several c onditions. In the application list, select 1 Phone . Pr ess th ...
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Communication 56 Set call waiting › Call waiting is a network f eature that alerts you to an incoming call while you ar e on another call. This featur e is available only f or voic e calls. In the application list, select 1 Phone . Pr ess the Option key and select 2 Call settings → Additional settings → C all waiting . Y our setting will be s ...
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Communication 57 Change the follo wing options: 3 Option F unction Call rejection Set to reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically . Y ou can add phone numbers to the auto reject list. Set reject messages Add or edit the message that will be sent when you r eject a call. Call alert → Call vibrations Set the device to vibrat e when t ...
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Communication 58 Option F unction Acc essor y settings for call → A u t o m a ti c answering timer Select the length of time that the device waits bef ore answ ering calls. Acc essor y settings for call → Outgoing call conditions Set to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth headset, even when your device is locked . Acc essor y settings for cal ...
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Communication 59 Option F unction Additional settings → Noise reduction Set to remov e backgr ound noise so that the other par ty can hear you mor e clearly . Additional settings → F ix ed Dialling Numbers Activate FDN mode to pr even t calls to phone numbers that ar e not in the FDN list on the SIM or USIM card . Additional settings → Auto a ...
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Communication 60 Option F unction Acc ounts Set to accept IP calls and set up your acc ounts for IP call services. Use Internet calling Set whether to use IP call ser vices for all calls or only f or IP calls. Messages Learn to cr eate and send t ext (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages that y ou hav e sent or receiv ed. ...
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Communication 61 › Send a multimedia message In the application list, select 1 Messaging → . Add r ecipients: 2 Enter phone numbers or email addr esses manually and ● separate them with a semic olon or a comma. Select phone numbers or email addresses from your ● call, message , or contact lists by selecting . When you ent er an email addres ...
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Communication 62 Listen to a v oic email message › If you have set y our device to div ert missed calls to the voicemail server , callers may leave v oicemail messages when you miss calls . In the application list, select 1 Phone → K eypad , and then tap and hold . F ollow the instructions from the v oicemail server . 2 Y ou must sav e the voic ...
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Communication 63 Pr ess the Option key and select 5 A ttach file , and then attach a file. T o send the message, select 6 . If you are offline or outside y our ser vice area, the message will be held in the message thread until y ou are online and inside y our ser vice area. V iew an email message › In the application list, select 1 Google Mail . ...
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Communication 64 T o change the email settings, pr ess the Option key and ● select S ettings . T o view an attachment, select ● VIEW . T o sa ve it t o your device, select SA VE . Email Learn to send or view email messages via y our personal or company email ac count. Set up an email accoun t › In the application list, select 1 Email . Enter ...
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Communication 65 Select the subjec t field and enter a subject. 3 Select the tex t field and enter y our email text. 4 Select 5 and attach a file. T o send the message, select 6 . If you are offline or outside y our ser vice area, the message will be held in the message thread until y ou are online and inside y our ser vice area. V iew an email mes ...
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Communication 66 T o print the message via W i-F i or USB , pr ess the Option key ● and select Print . Y our device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. T o creat e a new message, pr ess the Option key and select ● Compose . T o sav e the email addresses of the r ecipients to the ● phonebook as a group of c ontacts, press the Option ...
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Communication 67 Add a c ontact to your friend list › In the application list, select 1 T alk → . Enter a friend’ s email address , and then select 2 DONE . When your friend acc epts the invitation, he or she is added to your friend list. Star t a con v ersation › In the application list, select 1 T alk . Select a contac t from the friend l ...
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Communication 68 Messenger Learn to send and r eceiv e instant messages from friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging ser vice. This f eature ma y be unavailable depending on y our region or service provider . In the application list, select 1 Messenger . If you are launching this application f or the first time, follo w the ...
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Entertainment 69 Ent er tainment Camer a Learn how t o take and view photos and videos. Y ou can take photos at r esolutions up to 3264 x 2448 pix els (8 megapixels) and recor d videos at resolutions up t o 1920 x 1080 pixels . The camera turns off automatically when y ou do not ● use it for a specified period. The memory capacit y may differ dep ...
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Entertainment 70 Number F unction 1 Change the camera settings. 2 View phot os you hav e taken. 3 T ake a photo . 4 Use camera shortcuts. ● : Change the focus mode . ● : Change the shooting mode. ► p . 7 2 ● : Change the flash setting: Y ou can tur n on or off the flash manually , or set the camera to use the flash when needed . ● : Switc ...
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Entertainment 71 After taking a photo, select the image viewer to view it . T o view more phot os, scr oll left or right. ● T o zoom in or out, plac e two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together . T o return to the original size , double -tap the screen. T o send the photo to others or shar e it, select ● . ...
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Entertainment 72 T o change the name of a file, pr ess the Option key and ● select Rename . T o search f or devices that ha ve media sharing activated , ● select S can for nearb y devices . T o view photo details , press the Option key and select ● Details . › Change the shooting mode Y ou can take photos with various shooting modes . T o c ...
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Entertainment 73 Option F unction Buddy photo share Set the device to rec ognise a person ’ s fac e you hav e tagged in a photo and send it to that person. F ace recognition ma y fail depending on face angle, fac e size , skin colour , facial expression, light conditions , or accessories the subject is wearing. C ustomise camera settings › Befo ...
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Entertainment 74 Option F unction Resolution Select a resolution option. White balance Adjust the colour balanc e accor ding to the lighting conditions . ISO Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging sensor . Metering Select a t ype of exposure metering . Outdoor visibility Set to improv e the contr ast of the display in bright sunlight. Anti-Shake Act ...
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Entertainment 75 Option F unction Save as flipped Set the camera to flip the image automatically when y ou take a photo with the front camera. Storage Select a memor y location for sa ving captured photos . Reset Reset camera settings. › Record a video In the application list, select 1 Camer a . Drag the slider to switch t o the camcorder . 2 Aim ...
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Entertainment 76 Number F unction 3 Record a video . 4 Use camcor der shor tcuts. ● : Change the flash setting. ● : Change the recor ding mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or f or saving normally). ● : Switch t o the front camera t o recor d a video of yourself . Y ou can add or remo ve shortcuts to frequently-used options . ► p . ...
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Entertainment 77 After recor ding a video , select the image viewer to view it. T o view more videos , scroll left or right. ● T o play the video , select ● . T o send the video to others or shar e it, select ● . T o star t a slide show , selec t ● → S tar t . T ap the scr een to stop the slide show . T o delete the video , select ● . T ...
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Entertainment 78 Option F unction Resolution Select a resolution option. White balance Adjust the colour balanc e accor ding to the lighting conditions . Outdoor visibility Set to improv e the contr ast of the display in bright sunlight. Anti-Shake Activate the anti-shake f eatur e to reduc e blur caused by the device ’ s vibr ation or movemen t. ...
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Entertainment 79 V ideo Pla y er Learn to use the video pla yer . Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device ’ s software . If a file size exc eeds the memor y available , an error ● may occur when y ou tr y to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type . ● Some files may not play pr operly depending on how ...
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Entertainment 80 Number F unction 1 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar . 2 Change the ratio of the video screen. 3 Restar t playback; Sk ip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). 4 Adjust the v olume. 5 P ause playback; Select to resume playback. 6 Reduce the size o ...
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Entertainment 81 C ustomise video play er settings › During playback, press the Option key and select 1 Settings . Change the follo wing options: 2 Option F unction Video brightness Adjust the brightness of the displa y . Auto pla y next Set the video player to pla y the next file automatically . Play speed Change the pla yback speed . SoundAlive ...
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Entertainment 82 V iew an image › In the application list, select 1 Galler y . Select a folder 2 → an image. While viewing an image, use the f ollowing options: T o view more images , scroll left or right. ● T o zoom in or out, plac e two fingers on the screen and ● slowly spread them apart or pinch them together . T o return to the origina ...
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Entertainment 83 T o print the image via W i-F i or USB , pr ess the Option key ● and select Print . Y our device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. T o change the name of a file, pr ess the Option key and ● select Rename . T o search f or devices that ha ve media sharing activated , ● select S can for nearb y devices . T o view i ...
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Entertainment 84 Play a video › In the application list, select 1 Galler y . Select a folder 2 → a video (indicated by the icon). Select 3 to begin pla yback. Contr ol playback with the keys . 4 ► p . 7 9 During playback, press the Option key to access the f ollowing options: T o search f or devices that ha ve media sharing activated , ● se ...
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Entertainment 85 Music play er Learn to list en to your fa vourite music while on the go . Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device ’ s software . If a file size exc eeds the memor y available , an error ● may occur when y ou tr y to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type . ● Some files may not play pr ...
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Entertainment 86 Contr ol playback with the f ollowing keys: 3 Number F unction 1 Activate Shuffle mode . 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar . 3 Select a sound effect. 4 Restar t playback; Sk ip to the previous file (tap within 2 seconds); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). 5 Adjust the v olume. 6 Change ...
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Entertainment 87 Y ou can contr ol the music play er with a headset. On the Home screen, pr ess and hold the headset button to launch the music player . T hen, pr ess the headset button to start or pause playback . During playback, press the Option key to access the f ollowing options: T o add music files to the quick list (f or saving as a playlis ...
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Entertainment 88 C ustomise music play er settings › In the application list, select 1 Music play er . Pr ess the Option key and select 2 Settings . Change the follo wing options: 3 Option F unction SoundAlive Select a sound effect. Play speed Change the pla yback speed . Music menu Select music categories to show on the music librar y screen. L ...
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Entertainment 89 F M Radio Learn to list en to music and news on the F M radio . T o listen to the F M radio , y ou must connect a headset, which ser ves as the radio antenna. Listen to the F M r adio › Plug a headset into y our device . 1 In the application list, select 2 FM Radio . The F M radio scans and sav es available sta tions automaticall ...
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Entertainment 90 Number F unction 4 Add the curren t radio station to the favourit es list. 5 Adjust the v olume. 6 Acc ess ser vices f or the current station, such as downloading music files or calling the station. T his option may be una vailable depending on your r egion. 7 F ine -tune the frequency . Record a song fr om the F M radio › Plug a ...
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Entertainment 91 Add a r adio station t o the fav ourites list › Plug a headset into y our device . 1 In the application list, select 2 FM Radio . Select 3 to turn on the F M radio . Scroll to a radio station. 4 Select 5 to add the station to the fa vourites list. C ustomise F M radio settings › In the application list, select 1 FM Radio . Pr e ...
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92 Personal inf ormation P ersonal inf orma tion C ontacts Learn to cr eate and manage a list of y our personal or business contacts. Y ou can save names , phone numbers, email addresses , and more f or your con tacts. › Crea te a c ontact In the application list, select 1 Con tacts → C ontacts → . Select a memor y location. 2 Enter con tact ...
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93 Personal inf ormation F rom the c ontact view , use the f ollowing options: T o make a voic e call, select ● . T o make a video call, select ● . T o send a text or multimedia message, select ● . T o send an email message, select ● . T o set a fav ourite number , selec t ● . T o edit the contact information, select ● . Set a speed dia ...
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94 Personal inf ormation Crea te a gr oup of con tacts › By creating gr oups of contacts, y ou can manage multiple contacts and send a message to an entire g roup . In the application list, select 1 Con tacts → Gr oups . Pr ess the Option key and select 2 New . Enter a name and customise the settings f or the gr oup . 3 Add members to the g rou ...
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95 Personal inf ormation Impor t or expor t a contact › Y ou can import or expor t files (in vcf format) to or fr om your device ’ s USB st orage or a memor y card . Impor t contact files In the application list, select 1 Con tacts → C ontacts . Pr ess the Option key and select 2 Impor t/Expor t → Import from SD card or Import from USB stor ...
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96 Personal inf ormation Select an event type at the top of the screen. 3 T o creat e an event fr om a memo , select Quick add . This featur e is available only f or English and Kor ean. Enter the details of the ev ent and select 4 S ave . › Change the view mode In the application list, select 1 S Planner . Select 2 . Select a view mode. 3 Y ear ...
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97 Personal inf ormation Stop an ev ent or task alarm › If you set a reminder f or a calendar event or task, an alarm will sound at the specified time. T ap the indicator icons ar ea and drag it down war ds to 1 open the notifications panel. Select the event notification. 2 Select an event to view more details . 3 T o snooze the ev ent alarm, sel ...
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98 Personal inf ormation Enter y our memo text or draw a sketch with the f ollowing 4 tools: T ool F unction Brow se the memo . Draw a sketch; Change the pen settings (double -tap). Enter text with the keypad. Erase your t ext or sketch; Change the eraser thickness or clear your input (double -tap). Undo your last action. Redo your last action. Add ...
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99 Personal inf ormation While viewing the memo , use the f ollowing options: T o view more memos , scroll left or right. ● T o edit the memo , tap the screen or select ● . T o delete the memo , select ● . T o mark the memo as impor tant, select ● . T o send the memo to others or shar e it, press the Option ● key and select Share via . T ...
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100 Personal inf ormation V oice rec order Learn to oper ate y our device ’ s v oice rec order . Record a v oic e memo › In the application list, select 1 V oic e rec order . Select 2 to start recording . T o pause rec ording , select . Speak into the micr ophone. 3 When you ar e finished, select 4 . Y our memo is sav ed automatically . Play a ...
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101 Personal inf ormation C ustomise v oice r ecor der settings › In the application list, select 1 V oic e rec order → . Change the follo wing options: 2 Option F unction Storage Select a memor y location for sa ving voice memos . Default name Enter a pr efix for naming v oice memos. Recording quality Select a qualit y level for v oice memos . ...
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Web and GPS-based services 102 W eb and GPS-based ser vic es Y ou may incur additional char ges for ac cessing the Internet and downloading media files. F or details , contact your service provider . Internet Learn to ac cess and bookmark your favourite w ebpages. This f eature ma y be labelled differ ently depending on ● your r egion or ser vice ...
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Web and GPS-based services 103 Number F unction 1 Reload the current webpage . W hile the device is loading webpages , this icon changes to . 2 View w ebpage details. 3 Enter a w eb address or a keyword . 4 View y our bookmarks, saved pages , and recen t Internet histor y . 5 View thumbnails of active br owser windows . While bro wsing a webpage , ...
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Web and GPS-based services 104 T o sav e the current w ebpage for r eading offline, pr ess the ● Option key and select S av e for offline r eading . Y ou can view the saved pages b y selecting → Sav ed pages . T o change the brightness and colour settings , press the ● Option key and select Brightness and colours . T o view your do wnload his ...
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Web and GPS-based services 105 T o view your bookmarks, select → Bookmarks . F ro m the bookmar k list, tap and hold a bookmark to access the follo wing options: T o open the webpage in the curr ent window , selec t ● Open . T o open a new window , selec t ● Open in new window . T o edit bookmark details, selec t ● Edit bookmark . T o add t ...
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Web and GPS-based services 106 V iew y our rec ent history › In the application list, select 1 Internet → → History . Select a webpage to access . 2 F lipboard Learn to ac cess your personalised new s magazine. This f eature ma y be unavailable depending on y our region or service provider . In the application list, select 1 Flipboar d . Sele ...
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Web and GPS-based services 107 Latitude Learn to shar e your location with y our friends and view their locations with the Google Latitude ™ location ser vice . This f eature ma y be unavailable depending on y our region or service provider . In the application list, select 1 Latitude . The device joins Latitude aut omatically . Select 2 → an o ...
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Web and GPS-based services 108 Search for a loca tion › In the application list, select 1 Maps . The map will show y our current location. Select 2 . Enter a keyword f or the location and select 3 . T o search f or a location by v oice , select . Select the location to view its details. 4 While viewing the map , use the f ollowing options: T o zo ...
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Web and GPS-based services 109 Select a travel method and select 4 GET DIRECTIONS . The rout e is indicated on the map . Depending on the selected travel method , you ma y see multiple routes . When you ar e finished, pr ess the Option key and select 5 Clear Map . More Ser vices Acc ess more services to download and install additional applications ...
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Web and GPS-based services 110 Places Learn to sear ch for business and a ttractions. This f eature ma y be unavailable depending on y our region or service provider . In the application list, select 1 Places . If you want to sear ch for businesses or a ttractions near a 2 specific location, select your location → En ter an address . Select a cat ...
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Web and GPS-based services 111 Play Mo vies Brow se and rent mo vies with Google Play Movies . Y ou can watch mo vies on your device . In the application list, select Play Movies . This f eature ma y be unavailable depending on y our region or service provider . Play S tor e Y our device ’ s functionality can be extended by installing additional ...
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Web and GPS-based services 112 Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows y ou to easily download a wide r ange of applications and updates f or your devic e. With fully optimised applications from Samsung Apps , your devic e becomes even smar ter . Explore the useful applications on offer and enhanc e your mobile lif e. In the application list, select 1 Sam ...
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Web and GPS-based services 113 Play a video › In the application list, select 1 Y ou T ube . Select a video. 2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape view . 3 Contr ol playback with the f ollowing keys: 4 Number F unction 1 P ause or resume pla yback. 2 Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging the bar . 3 View the video quali ...
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Web and GPS-based services 114 Upload a video › In the application list, select 1 Y ou T ube . Select 2 A C C OUNT . Y ou can rec ord and upload a video b y selecting . Select your Google account if it is linked to Y ou T ube. 3 Alternatively , you can select Add acc ount and set up an account t o sign in to Y ou T ube. Select 4 → a video . If ...
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Connectivity 115 C onnectivit y USB connections Learn to c onnect your device to a comput er with a USB cable. Do not disconnect the USB cable from a c omputer while the device is transf erring or accessing data. Doing so may result in da ta loss or damage to the device . F or best r esults, connect the USB cable directly to a USB por t on a comput ...
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Connectivity 116 › C onnec t as a media device Y ou can connect your device t o a computer and ac cess media files stored on y our device . Connect your device t o a computer with a USB cable . 1 T ap the indicator icons ar ea and drag it down war ds to 2 open the notifications panel. Select 3 Connected as a media devic e → Media devic e (MTP) ...
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Connectivity 117 Wi - Fi Learn to use y our device ’ s wir eless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wir eless local area network ( WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 standards . Y ou can connect to the Internet or other network devices anywhere an acc ess point or wireless hotspot is a vailable. Y our device uses a non-harm ...
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Connectivity 118 Add a W i-F i AP manually › In the application list, select 1 Settings → W i-F i → Add network . Enter an SSID f or the AP and select a securit y type. 2 Set the security settings according to the security type 3 you selected, and then select S ave . C onnec t to a Wi-F i AP with a pr otected setup › Y ou can connect to a s ...
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Connectivity 119 Set the static IP settings › In the application list, select 1 Settings → W i-F i . Select an AP 2 → Sho w advanc ed options . Select the 3 IP settings drop- down menu. Select 4 Static . Change the IP settings. 5 Select 6 Connect . C ustomise Wi-F i settings › In the application list, select 1 Settings → W i-F i → Adv a ...
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Connectivity 120 W i-F i Dir ect Learn to use the Wi-F i Direct fea ture to c onnect t wo devices via W i-F i without r equiring an AP . C onnec t your de vice t o another device › In the application list, select 1 Settings → Mor e settings → W i-F i Direct . Drag the 2 W i-F i Direct switch to the right. Select 3 Scan . Select a device. 4 Wh ...
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Connectivity 121 AllShar e Pla y Learn to use the AllShar e Pla y ser vice that enables you t o play conten ts saved on v arious devices over the Internet. Y ou can play and send an y file on any device t o another device or w eb storage server via AllShare Pla y . T o use the AllShare P lay service, you must sign in t o your Google and Samsung acc ...
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Connectivity 122 Play a file on a r emote devic e › Suppor ted file formats ma y differ depending on ● connected devices as a media play er . Some files may be buffer ed while playing depending ● on the network connection. In the application list, select 1 AllShare Pla y . Select a device or web storage that con tains media files. 2 Select a ...
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Connectivity 123 Manage cont ents on a w eb storage server › In the application list, select 1 AllShare Pla y . Select a web storage ser ver . 2 View and manage y our files. 3 C ustomise AllShar e Pla y settings › In the application list, select 1 AllShare Pla y . Pr ess the Option key and select 2 Settings . Change the follo wing options: 3 Op ...
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Connectivity 124 Mobile network sharing Learn to shar e your devic e ’ s mobile network connection with other devices. › Share y our devic e ’ s mobile network via W i-Fi Learn to use y our device as a wir eless access point f or other devices. This f eature ma y be unavailable depending on y our region or service provider . In the applicatio ...
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Connectivity 125 Select 4 S ave . On another device, loca te your devic e ’ s name and connect 5 to your mobile network. Y ou can restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices. Select Allow ed devic e list , creat e a device list, and then select your device ’ s name t o change the sharing mode to Only allow ed devices . › Share y our ...
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Connectivity 126 Bluetooth Learn to ex change data or media files with other devic es via Bluetooth. Samsung is not responsible f or the loss, int erception, ● or misuse of data sent or rec eived via the Bluetooth featur e. Alway s ensure that y ou share and r eceive da ta with ● devices that ar e trusted and properly secur ed. If there are obs ...
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Connectivity 127 › F ind and pair with another devic e In the application list, select 1 Settings → Bluet ooth → Scan . Select a device. 2 Select 3 OK to match the Bluet ooth PIN between two devices. A lternately , enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK . When the owner of the other device ac cepts the connection or enters the same PIN, pairing ...
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Connectivity 128 › Receiv e data via Bluetooth In the application list, select 1 Settings → Bluet ooth and then select the tick box next to your device . T o select the length of time that your device will be visible, pr ess the Option key and select Visible time- out . When prompt ed, select 2 OK to match the Bluet ooth PIN or enter the Blueto ...
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Connectivity 129 Activat e location ser vices › Y ou must activate location services to receiv e location information or sear ch the map . In the application list, select 1 Settings → L ocation services . Change the follo wing options: 2 Option F unction Use wireless networks Set to use W i-F i and/or mobile networks to find your location. Y ou ...
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Connectivity 130 VPN connections Learn to cr eate virtual private networks ( VPNs) and connect to them securely o ver the Internet. Y our device should alr eady be configur ed with ● Internet access. If you ha ve tr ouble accessing the Internet, you must edit the connections. If you ar e not sure what inf ormation to ent er , ask your VPN adminis ...
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Connectivity 131 Option F unc tion IPSec CA certificate Select a cer tificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will use to identify y ou. Y ou can impor t certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. IPSec ser ver certificate Select a ser ver certificate that the VPN ser ver will use to identify y ou. Y ou can ...
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132 T ools T ools Calcula tor Learn to perform calculations with your device . P er form a calculation › In the application list, select 1 Calculat or . Use the keys on the scr een to per form basic calculations . 2 Rotate the device to the landscape view t o use the scientific calculator . If you have pr even ted the display from r otating when ...
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133 T ools Set the details of the alarm. 3 Drag the Smart alarm switch to the right to activate simulated natur e sounds prior to the main alarm. When you ar e finished, select 4 S ave . T o deactivate an alarm, select the clock icon next to the alarm. T o delet e an alarm, press the Option key and select Delete . Stop an alarm › When the alarm s ...
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134 T ools Use the c ountdo wn timer › In the application list, select 1 Clock → T imer . Set the length of time to count down. 2 Select 3 Start to begin the countdown. When the timer expires , select 4 and then drag your finger outside of the large circle t o stop the alarm. Use the desk clock › The desk clock display s the current time , da ...
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135 T ools Downloads Learn to manage logs of files y ou hav e downloaded from the web or email . In the application list, select 1 Downloads . Select a download categor y . 2 T o open a downloaded file , select the log. 3 T o delete a log , select the tick box and select . Dropbo x Learn to use the Dr opbox cloud st orage service to save and share ...
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136 T ools Upload files to y our Dropbo x f older › In the application list, select 1 Dropbo x . Select 2 → Phot os or videos or Other files . Select files. 3 Select 4 Dropbo x → a folder . Select 5 Upload . The files in the f older will be added to the web server and your comput er at home. V iew a file › In the application list, select 1 ...
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137 T ools Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device ’ s software . If a file size exc eeds the memor y available , an error ● may occur when y ou tr y to open the file. V iew a file › In the application list, select 1 My files . Select a folder . 2 T o mov e up one level in the file dir ector y , select ● . T o return ...
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138 T ools NFC Y our device allo ws you t o read near field communica tion (NFC) tags that contain information about pr oducts. Y ou can also use this featur e to make pa yments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the r equired applications. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoi ...
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139 T ools Send data via Android Beam › With the Andr oid Beam fea ture , you can send data, such as webpages and con tacts, to NFC-enabled devices. In the application list, select 1 Settings → Mor e settings → Android Beam . Drag the 2 Android Beam switch t o the right. Open a webpage or select an item from an appr opriate 3 application. T o ...
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140 T ools T ouch the back of your devic e to the back of the other 5 device. T ap your device ’ s scr een. 6 The data on y our device will be sent and display ed on the screen of the other device . If the two devices tr y to send data simultaneously , the file transfer ma y fail. Search Learn to sear ch for da ta in your device or inf ormation o ...
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141 T ools SIM T oolkit Use a variety of additional ser vices offer ed by y our ser vice provider . Depending on your SIM or USIM card , this application may be labelled diff erently . I n the application list, select SIM T oolkit . S V oic e Learn to use the v oice command f eatur e provided b y S V oice. Y ou can dial a number , send a message, w ...
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Settings 142 Settings Ac c ess the setting options In the application list, select 1 Settings . Select a setting categor y , and then select an option. 2 Wi - Fi Activate the Wi-F i fea ture to c onnect to a W i-F i AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth f eatur e to ex change inf ormation over shor t ...
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Settings 143 More settings Change the settings to contr ol connections with other devices or networks. › F light mode Activate F light mode to disable all wir eless functions on your device. Y ou can use only non-network fea tures . Kies via W i-F i › Connect your device t o Samsung Kies via Wi-F i. VPN › Set up and manage vir tual private ne ...
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Settings 144 Android Beam › Activate the Andr oid Beam featur e to send data, such as webpages and con tacts, to NFC-enabled devices. S Beam › Activate the S Beam f eature t o send data, such as music, videos, images , and documents, t o devices that support NFC and W i-F i Dir ect. W i-F i Direct › Activate the Wi-F i Direct featur e to conn ...
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Settings 145 Mobile networks › Use pack et data ● : Set to use data connections on any mobile network. Data roaming ● : Set to use data connections when you are roaming . Ac cess P oin t Names ● : Select an access point name (APN) f or mobile networks. Y ou can add or edit APNs. T o r eset y our APN settings to the factor y defaults, press ...
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Settings 146 Ke ytones ● : Set the device to sound when you en ter numbers on the dialling screen. T ouch sounds ● : Set the device to sound when you select an application or option. Screen lock sound ● : Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. Haptic feedback ● : Set the device to vibrat e when you pr ess the Opti ...
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Settings 147 Display batt ery p erc entage ● : Set to view the remaining battery life. Gyrosc ope calibration ● : Calibrat e the gyroscope so y our device can correctly rec ognise rota tion. Place the device on a stable sur face during calibration. ● The calibration pr ocess may fail if the devic e vibrates or moves during calibra tion. Calib ...
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Settings 148 Motion Change the settings that contr ol the motion recog nition featur e on your devic e. Motion activation ● : Set to use the motion recog nition featur e. Direct call ● : Set to make a voice call b y picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call , message, or con tact details. Smar t alert ● : Set the devi ...
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Settings 149 P o w er saving Activate P o wer sa ving mode and change the settings for P ow er saving mode . CPU pow er saving ● : Set the device to limit some system resour ce usage. Screen pow er saving ● : Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display . Background c olour ● : Set the device to decrease the brightness of the back ...
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Settings 150 Bat ter y View the amoun t of battery power consumed by y our device . Application manager View and manage the applica tions on your device . Ac c ounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync f eatur e or manage accounts f or synchronisa tion. Loca tion ser vices Change the settings for location services. Use wir eless networks ...
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Settings 151 Security Change the settings for securing your devic e and the SIM or USIM card . Screen lock ● : Activate the scr een lock featur e . Lock screen options ● : The settings are applied only when y ou set the swipe lock option. Shortcuts - : Set to show and edit applica tion shor tcuts on the locked screen. Information tick er - : Se ...
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Settings 152 Owner information ● : Enter y our information that is sho wn on the locked screen. Encrypt device ● : Set a password t o encr ypt data saved on the device. Y ou must enter the passw ord each time y ou turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour t o encr ypt your data. En ...
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Settings 153 Set up SIM card lock ● : Lock SIM card - : Set to lock the SIM or USIM card . T o use your device with the SIM or USIM car d, y ou must enter the PIN. Change SIM PIN - : Change the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card . Make passw ords visible ● : Set to show your passw ords as you ent er them. Device administr at ors ● : V iew ...
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Settings 154 Google voic e typing › Activate the Google voic e input fea ture to ent er text by voic e. T o change the voic e input settings, select . Selec t input languages ● : Select input languages for Google voice r ecognition. Block offensiv e wor ds ● : Se t t o p r e v en t th e de v ic e f r om recog nising offensiv e wor ds in voice ...
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Settings 155 Character previe w ● : Set the device to show a pr eview image of each letter you tap . Ke y-tap vibr ation ● : Set the device to vibrat e when you tap a key . Ke y-tap sound ● : Set the device to sound when you tap a key . T utorial ● : V iew the tutorial f or using the Samsung keypad. Reset settings ● : Reset the Samsung ke ...
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Settings 156 The f ollowing options are a vailable f or Samsung voice recog nition: Language ● : Select a language for voice r ecognition. Launch S V oice ● : Set to launch the S V oic e application b y pressing the Home key twice. Use location da ta ● : Set to use your location inf ormation for voice sear ch results . Hide offensiv e wor ds ...
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Settings 157 Check missed ev ents ● : Set to view missed calls, messages , or events when y ou launch the S V oice application by pressing the headset button. Home address ● : Enter y our home address to use y our location information in the S Voic e application. Log in to F acebook ● : Enter y our F ac ebook acc ount information. Log in to T ...
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Settings 158 Back up and reset Change the settings for managing settings and da ta. Back up my da ta ● : Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server . Backup accoun t ● : Set up or edit your Google backup account. Aut omatic rest ore ● : Set to restor e your settings and application data when you must r einstall an ...
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Settings 159 Aut omatic dat e and time ● : Set to receiv e time information from the network and update the time and da te automatically . Aut omatic time zone ● : Set to receiv e time zone inf ormation from the network when you mo ve acr oss time zones . Set date ● : Set the current date manually . Set time ● : Set the current time manuall ...
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Settings 160 Screen timeout ● : Select the length of time that the device waits befor e turning off the display backlight. T alkBack ● : Activate T alkBack , which provides v oice feedback. Install web scripts ● : Set applications to install web scripts to make their web con tent more ac cessible . Negativ e colours ● : Reverse the display ...
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Settings 161 Show point er location ● : Set to show the coor dinates and traces of the point er when you touch the scr een. Show touches ● : Set to show the pointer when y ou touch the screen. Show scr een updates ● : Set to flash areas of the scr een when they are updat ed. Show CPU usage ● : Set to list all active processes . F orc e GPU ...
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T roubleshooting 162 T roubleshooting When y ou turn on your devic e or while y ou are using the device , it prompts y ou to en ter one of the follo wing codes: Code T ry this to solve the pr oblem: P asswor d When the device lock f eature is enabled , you must ent er the password y ou set f or the device. PIN When using the device f or the first t ...
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T roubleshooting 163 The touch scr een responds slo wly or improperly If your device has a touch scr een and the touch screen is not responding pr operly , try the following: Remove an y prot ective cov ers from the touch scr een. ● Pr otective co vers may pr even t the device from r ecognising your inputs and ar e not recommended f or touch scr ...
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T roubleshooting 164 Outgoing calls are not c onnected Ensure that y ou hav e pressed the Dial key . ● Ensure that y ou hav e accessed the corr ect cellular network . ● Ensure that y ou hav e not set call barring for the phone ● number you ar e dialling. Incoming calls are not c onnected Ensure that y our device is turned on. ● Ensure that ...
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T roubleshooting 165 The devic e beeps and the battery icon is empty Y our battery is low . Rechar ge or replace the ba ttery to continue using the device . The batt er y does not charge pr operly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dir ty . W ipe the gold-coloured ● contacts with a clean, soft cloth and tr y charging the battery ...
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T roubleshooting 166 Error messages appear when launching the F M radio The F M radio application on y our device uses the headset cable as an antenna. W ithout a headset c onnected, the F M radio will be unable to r eceive r adio stations. T o use the FM radio , first ensure tha t the headset is properly connected. Next, scan for and sav e the ava ...
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T roubleshooting 167 A connection is not established when you connect the device t o a computer Ensure that the USB cable y ou are using is compa tible with ● your device . Ensure that y ou hav e the proper drivers installed and ● updated on y our computer . If you are a W indo ws XP user , ensure that y ou have ● Windo ws XP Ser vice P ack 3 ...
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Safety information 168 Safety informa tion T o pr e ve nt in jury t o y our sel f a nd ot her s, o r d ama ge to y ou r d evi ce , r ead al l of the following inf ormation befor e using your device . W arning: P r ev ent electric shock , fire , and explosion Do not use damaged power c ords or plugs , or loose electric al sockets Do not touch the po ...
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Safety information 169 Never place batt eries or devices on or in heating devices, such as micr owav e • ovens , stoves , or radiators . Batteries may explode when o verheated . Never crush or puncture the battery . Av oid exposing the battery to high • external pressure , which can lead to an in ternal short circuit and overheating . Pro ...
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Safety information 170 If you use a hearing aid, c ontact the manufacturer for information about radio interference The radio frequency emitted by y our device may interfere with some hearing aids. Befor e using your device , contact the manufacturer to determine whether or not your hearing aid will be affected by radio fr equencies emitted by the ...
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Safety information 171 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do ” list or • flipping through your addr ess book takes attention aw ay from y our primar y responsibility of driving safely . Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Plac e calls when you are not mo ving or • before pulling in to traffic. T r y to pl ...
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Safety information 172 Do not store y our device in v ery hot or very cold areas. U se your device a t temperatur es from -20 °C to 50 °C Y our device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the internal • temperatur e can reach up to 80 °C. Do not expose your device to dir ect sunlight for extended periods of time • (on the da ...
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Safety information 173 Use caution when exposed t o flashing lights While using your device , leave some ligh ts on in the room and do not hold • the screen too close to y our eyes . Seiz ur es or bl ac kou ts can o ccu r whe n y ou a re e xpo sed t o f las hi ng lig ht s • whi le wa tc hin g vid eos or p la yin g F l ash -b ase d g ame s ...
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Safety information 174 When speaking on the device: Hold the device upright, as you w ould with a traditional phone. • Speak directly into the microphone . • Do not touch the device ’ s internal antenna. Doing so may result in r educed • call quality or cause the device to emit unintended levels of r adio frequency (RF) energy . Pr ...
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Safety information 175 Do not paint or put stickers on y our devic e P aint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper opera tion. If you are allergic t o paint or metal parts of the device, you may experience it ching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. When this happens, st op using the device and consult your ph ysician. When cleaning y ...
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Safety information 176 Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a car d while the device is transf erring or accessing • information, as this could r esult in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device. Pr otect cards from strong shocks , static electricity, and electrical noise from • other devices. Do not touch gol ...
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Safety information 177 Corr ect disposal of this product ( Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (A pp lic abl e i n the E ur ope an Un ion an d oth er Eu ro pe an co unt rie s with separate collection systems) Th is mar king on th e p ro du ct, ac ce sso rie s o r l it er atu r e i ndi ca te s that the product and its electronic accessories ...
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Safety information 178 Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong t o third parties and are protected by copyright, pat ent, trademark and/or other intellectual propert y laws . Such content and services are pro vided solely for yo ur per so nal no n-co mm er cia l u se . Y ou m ay no t u se an y co nt en t o r servi ...
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Index 179 alarms 13 2 AllShare Pla y 12 1 Android Beam 13 9 applications closing 3 9 downloading 3 8 launching 3 7 multitasking 39 organising 3 8 uninstalling 3 8 auto rejection 5 4 battery charging 1 7 inser ting 1 5 Bluetooth 12 6 calculator 13 2 calls barring 5 5 forwarding 5 5 making 49 making international calls 5 0 making multipar t y calls ( ...
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Index 180 messages accessing v oicemail 6 2 sending email 6 4 sending Google Mail 62 sending multimedia 6 1 sending text 6 0 viewing email 6 5 viewing Google Mail 63 viewing logs 5 6 viewing multimedia 6 1 viewing text 6 1 multipar ty calls (conferenc e calls) 5 2 music player 8 5 NFC 13 8 photos taking 69 viewing 8 2 Play St ore 11 1 power sa ving ...
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Index 181 tethering via Bluetooth 12 5 via USB 125 via W i-F i 12 4 text input copy and paste 4 8 with Google voice input 4 6 with Samsung keypad 4 6 timer 13 4 touch screen locking/unlock ing 3 1 using 2 4 touch tone 4 0 unpack 1 1 USB connections as camera device 11 6 as media device 11 6 as wireless modem 12 5 with Samsung Kies 115 with W indows ...
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