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  • Page 1 GT-I9515 User Manual www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications 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. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • W i-Fi...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Google Mail Using the touch screen Hangouts Control motions Google+ Palm motions Photos Air Gesture ChatON Air View Samsung Smart Pause Samsung Smart Scroll Web & network Increasing touch screen sensitivity Internet Activating Multi Window Chrome Notifications Bluetooth Home screen...
  • Page 6 Media 125 My Files 126 Downloads Music 126 TripAdvisor Camera 126 KNOX Gallery 127 Optical Reader Story Album 128 Samsung Wallet Video YouTube Flipboard Travel & local 129 Maps Application & media stores Play Store Settings 100 Samsung Apps 100 Play Books 130 About Settings 101 Play Movies &...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Light sensor Proximity/Gesture sensor Notification light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Multipurpose jack IrLED Microphone for speakerphone Headset jack GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume button Back cover NFC antenna (on the battery) Speaker...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And

    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. • O nly microSIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.

  • Page 11: Battery

    SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se 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.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • Page 14 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started 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: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...

  • Page 16: Removing The Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →...

  • Page 18: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode.

  • Page 19: Basics

    Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected...

  • Page 20: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. •...

  • Page 21: Finger Gestures

    Basics Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
  • Page 22 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 or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 23 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, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 24: Control Motions

    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 → My device → Motions and gestures → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right.
  • Page 25 Basics Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Holding to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
  • Page 26 Basics Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback.

  • Page 27: Palm Motions

    Basics Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →...

  • Page 28: Air Gesture

    Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Air Gesture Use this feature to control functions without touching the screen. Before using this feature, make sure the air gesture feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps →...
  • Page 29 Basics Air jump While viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down. Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, songs, or memos.
  • Page 30 Basics Air move Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another location. While using the daily or weekly calendar, tap and hold an event, and then move your other hand to the left or right to move the event to another day or week.

  • Page 31: Air View

    Point at an item with your finger to preview the content or view information in a pop-up window. When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds, the device magnifies the area. Samsung User Manual Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.

  • Page 32: Samsung Smart Scroll

    Basics Samsung Smart Scroll Use this feature to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right.

  • Page 33: Activating Multi Window

    Basics Activating Multi Window Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time. • O nly applications on the Multi Window panel can run. • W hen launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played.

  • Page 34: Sharing Files

    Basics Using Multi Window applications While using Multi Window applications, select an application window, tap the circle between the application windows, and then use one of the following: • : Open a list of recently-used applications in the selected window. •...

  • Page 35: Notifications

    Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 36: Home Screen

    Basics • S mart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. • S mart pause: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature. • S mart scroll: Activate or deactivate the smart scroll feature. • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. •...
  • Page 37 Basics Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: • A pps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen. •...

  • Page 38: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the On the Home screen, tap following: • G allery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.

  • Page 39: Locked Screen

    Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device →...

  • Page 40: Applications Screen

    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 → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 41: Using Applications

    Basics Disabling applications → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select the application, and then tap Enable. • D ownloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled.

  • Page 42: Help

    To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

  • Page 43: Changing The Keyboard Type

    Basics Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. Tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location. To switch to the fixed keyboard, tap Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language...

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.
  • Page 45 Basics Joining Wi-Fi networks On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Accounts

    Basics Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.
  • Page 47 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. Transfer files between your device and the computer.

  • Page 48: Securing The Device

    Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a face unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face unlock.

  • Page 49: Setting A Pin

    Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

  • Page 50: Upgrading The Device

    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.

  • Page 51: Communication

    Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call. Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • K eypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . •...

  • Page 52: Finding Contacts

    Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .

  • Page 53: Adding Contacts

    Communication → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • • → Memo: Create a memo. → Message: Send a message. • • → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a •...

  • Page 54: Receiving Calls

    Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.

  • Page 55: Video Calls

    Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap During a video call The following actions are available: • S witch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. •...
  • Page 56 Communication Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • C apture image: Capture the other party’s image. • R ecord video: Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission.

  • Page 57: Contacts

    Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.
  • Page 58 → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.

  • Page 59: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Communication Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts → Import/Export, and then select an import option. Exporting contacts → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites.

  • Page 60: Contact Groups

    Communication Contact groups Tap Groups. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Managing groups , and then take one of the following actions: • C reate: Make a new group. •...

  • Page 61: Messaging

    Communication Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messaging on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Sending messages , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients:...

  • Page 62: Email

    Communication Translating and sending messages → Translate, drag the To use the translating feature while composing a message, tap Translate switch to the right, set a language pair, and then tap OK. to translate the message, and then tap Done. The translated message will replace the message of the source language.

  • Page 63: Reading Messages

    Communication Sending scheduled messages → Scheduled email. Tick Scheduled email, set a time While composing a message, tap and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

  • Page 64: Google Mail

    Communication Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 65 Communication Reading messages Keep the message for long-term Delete the message. storage. Mark the message as unread. Reply to all recipients or forward Add this email address to the this message to others. contacts list. Reply to the message. Mark the message as a reminder. Preview attachment.

  • Page 66: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting.

  • Page 67: Chaton

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by → Settings → Contact selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap sync →...

  • Page 68: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.

  • Page 69: Chrome

    Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads.

  • Page 70: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections →...

  • Page 71: Screen Mirroring

    Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto- generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth.

  • Page 72: Samsung Link

    Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type.

  • Page 73: Group Play

    Web & network Managing contents on a web storage service Select a web storage service, and then view and manage your files. To transfer files between your device and a web storage service, tap , select files, and then To register web storage services to the device, tap → Add storage, and then select a web storage service.
  • Page 74 Web & network Creating a group for Group Play When you create a Group Play session, other devices can join the session and share the content. When you use a password for a Group Play session, other devices must enter the password to join the session.

  • Page 75: Nfc

    Web & network • : Combine connected devices’ screens to show a larger display. • : Spilt the combined screen. • : Adjust the volume. • : Write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create. •...

  • Page 76: Beam

    Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.

  • Page 77: Watchon

    Web & network WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.

  • Page 78: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.

  • Page 79: Setting A Song As Ringtone

    Media → Settings → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.

  • Page 80: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 88) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. Alternatively, from the locked screen, drag anywhere on the screen. •...

  • Page 81: Shooting Mode

    Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
  • Page 82 Media • E raser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the original photo, tap Show moving objects, and then tap the highlighted area.

  • Page 83: Applying Filter Effects

    Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap While recording, use the following actions: •...

  • Page 84: Recording Mode

    Media Recording mode → to change the recording mode. • N ormal: Use this mode for normal quality. • L imit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging. • S low motion: Use this mode to take a video of a moving subject. The device will play the video in slow motion.
  • Page 85 Media Dual Camera mode When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously. to switch to dual camera mode.
  • Page 86 Media Controlling the camera remotely Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely. → → Remote viewfinder, and then connect the device and the camera using Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. Tap to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder. Configuring settings for Camera →...
  • Page 87 Media • L ocation tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. Activate this feature when taking photos to create albums in Story Album. • T o 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.

  • Page 88: Gallery

    Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders.

  • Page 89: Playing Videos

    Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap Trimming segments of a video Select a video and tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.

  • Page 90: Modifying Images

    Media Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • R otate: Rotate the image. • C rop: Crop the image. • C olour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • E ffect: Apply effects to the image. •...

  • Page 91: Setting As Wallpaper

    Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images, and then tap • I n a folder, tap to send them to others. • W hen viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services. Setting as wallpaper →...

  • Page 92: Story Album

    Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. Creating story albums Create story albums by selecting images from Gallery or images sorted by tag information. , and then select an option.
  • Page 93 Media Creating albums by tag information Create albums by sorting photos by tag information, such as the location where an image was taken, subjects, or time. Tap By tag information, and then set the following tag options: • L ocation: Specify a location. The device sorts images from the location. To use location tags, activate the GPS tag setting in Camera before taking photos.
  • Page 94 Media • E xport: Export the album to other storage locations. • P rint: Print the album by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • O rder photo book: Place an order for a printed album. •...

  • Page 95: Setting Your Home City

    Media Creating albums with recommended photos When you take multiple photos in a location, the device suggests creating a new album based on the location. This feature helps you create photo albums conveniently when you have daily events or travel. Setting your home city Set your home city to let the device recognise whether you at home or travelling.

  • Page 96: Video

    Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play.

  • Page 97: Youtube

    Media Deleting videos → Delete, select videos, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.

  • Page 98: Flipboard

    Media Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick up on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard.

  • Page 99: Application & Media Stores

    Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.

  • Page 100: Samsung Apps

    Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 101: Play Movies & Tv

    Application & media stores Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies & TV on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.

  • Page 102: Utilities

    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. to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard.
  • Page 103 Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.

  • Page 104: Viewing A Memo

    Utilities → List view. To change the view mode, tap → Import. To create a memo by importing a file, tap → Export. To export memos as another file format, tap → Create folder. To create a folder, tap → Change order. To change the order of memos, tap →...

  • Page 105: S Planner

    Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks , and then use one of the following methods: • A dd event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
  • Page 106 Utilities Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears. Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos, and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos.

  • Page 107: Dropbox

    Utilities Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. 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.

  • Page 108: Cloud

    To open files in the favourites list, tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud.

  • Page 109: Drive

    Utilities Drive Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed. Access your files without transferring or downloading.

  • Page 110: Setting Alarms

    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. • L ocation alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •...

  • Page 111: Calculator

    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 outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock to view in full screen.

  • Page 112: S Health

    Utilities S Health Use this application to monitor your health by managing intake or burnt calories. Tap S Health on the Applications screen. Starting S Health When opening this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions, and then enter your physical statistics to complete the setup.
  • Page 113 Utilities To edit the profile, tap Settings → Edit profile. Based on your physical statistics, the device calculates your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and recommends a daily caloric intake. The recommendation may not be accurate for all ages, body compositions, or nutritional needs. Checking your health information View your information on the S Health home screen.
  • Page 114 Utilities Using the Walking mate Set a target number of steps and track your daily steps and burned calories. On the S Health home screen, tap → Walking mate. View the logs of your daily steps. Access the S Health menu Receive pedometer records from screen.

  • Page 115: Using The Exercise Mate

    Utilities Using the Exercise mate Set an exercise goal and monitor your calories burned. On the S Health home screen, tap → Exercise mate. View the logs of your daily exercise. Access the S Health menu screen. Move to a specific date of How many calories you have exercise records.
  • Page 116 Utilities To set an exercise goal and start exercising, tap Go to workout. Set details, such as exercise type or goal, and then tap Start. View a map of places you have exercised. Move to the previous screen. View and manage accessory device connections.
  • Page 117 Utilities Using the Food tracker Set a calorie goal and record your daily caloric intake. On the S Health home screen, tap → Food tracker. View the logs of your daily caloric intake. Access the S Health menu screen. Move to a specific date of caloric Calories intake intake records.
  • Page 118 Utilities Checking the comfort level of the current place View the temperature and humidity of a place and compare the comfort level to preset conditions. On the S Health home screen, tap → Comfort level. Access the S Health menu screen.

  • Page 119: Managing Weight

    Utilities Managing weight Record your weight changes and manage the weight data. On the S Health home screen, tap → Weight. View the logs of your daily weight. Access the S Health menu View and manage accessory screen. device connections. Move to a specific date of weight data records.

  • Page 120: S Translator

    On the S Health home screen, tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • E dit profile: Edit your physical statistics. • A ccounts: Manage S Health data by signing in to your Samsung account. • S ecurity: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health.

  • Page 121: Voice Recorder

    Utilities Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation. Tap Speak for your language, and then speak into the microphone. The device will translate what you say. Tap in the target language field to let the device read the translation out loud.

  • Page 122: Playing Voice Memos

    Utilities Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Pause playback. • / : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. • : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. →...

  • Page 123: Voice

    Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • T his application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...

  • Page 124: Google

    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. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword.

  • Page 125: My Files

    Utilities My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Viewing files Select a category, and then select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap To return to the root directory, tap In a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options:...

  • Page 126: Downloads

    Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a file to open it with an appropriate application. To sort the files by size, tap Sort by size.

  • Page 127: Optical Reader

    Utilities Optical Reader Use this application to scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes. Tap Optical Reader on the Applications screen. → Language settings. To select languages to recognise, tap Scanning text Aim the pointer at an image, document, or QR code. •...

  • Page 128: Samsung Wallet

    You can also add credit or debit card information for mobile payments. Tap Samsung Wallet on the Applications screen. To start Samsung Wallet, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions. You may incur additional charges when downloading this application via the mobile...

  • Page 129: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword.

  • Page 130: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.

  • Page 131: Data Usage

    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. To use more options, tap •...

  • Page 132: More Networks

    Settings More networks 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. Default messaging app Select the default application to use for messaging. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device.

  • Page 133: Nearby Devices

    Settings Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. • A ndroid Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. • T ap and pay: Set the default payment method. S Beam Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.

  • Page 134: My Device

    Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • M ultiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. •...
  • Page 135 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • W allpaper: – 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.

  • Page 136: Led Indicator

    Settings • D isplay battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. • E dit after screen capture: Set to edit the screenshot after capturing it. • A uto adjust screen tone: Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display.

  • Page 137: Home Screen Mode

    Settings • S creen lock sound: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen. • H aptic feedback: Set the device to vibrate when touching keys. • S amsung applications: Change the notification settings for each application. •...
  • Page 138 Settings • C all alerts: – Answer vibration: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call. – Call end vibration: Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call. – Call connect tone: Activate or deactivate the call connection tone. –...

  • Page 139: Blocking Mode

    Settings • R ingtones and keypad tones: – Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. – Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern. – Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. –...

  • Page 140: Safety Assistance

    Settings Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. Press and hold the both sides of the Volume button for 3 seconds to send the message. • E dit emergency message: Edit the message that will be sent when you are in an emergency.
  • Page 141 Settings • S how in-call screen: Set the device to automatically turn on the screen when you move the device away from your ear during a call. • A udio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices.
  • Page 142 • S amsung Subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. • A ssistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel.

  • Page 143: Language And Input

    Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.

  • Page 144: Google Voice Typing

    • V ibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

  • Page 145: Pointer Speed

    Settings • W ake up command: Set the device to start voice recognition by saying a wake up command while using S Voice. • C heck missed events: Set the device to check missed calls, messages, or events when S Voice is launched by pressing the headset button.

  • Page 146: Motions And Gestures

    Settings Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • A ir gesture: – Learn about sensor and icon: View information about the gesture sensor and the indicator that appears while using the air gesture feature. –...

  • Page 147: Smart Screen

    Settings Smart screen • S mart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. • S mart rotation: Set the interface not to rotate according to the orientation of your face. •...

  • Page 148: Accounts

    Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.

  • Page 149: More

    • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.
  • Page 150 Settings • G o to website: Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website. • S et up SIM card lock: –...

  • Page 151: Application Manager

    Settings Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Default applications • H ome: Select a default Home screen mode. • M essage: Select the default application to use for messaging. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. •...

  • Page 152: Google Settings

    Settings • A utomatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. • U se 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. •...

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 154 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 155 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
  • Page 156 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
  • Page 157 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 158 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
  • Page 159 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 02/2014. Rev.1.1...

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