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  • Page 1 GT-N8000 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Built on the Google Android operating system, the Samsung mobile device gives you access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to enrich your mobile web experience.
  • Page 3 Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Using this manual...
  • Page 5 Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ● trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ The Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google ● ™ ™ ™ ™ Mail , YouTube , Google Play Store, and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.
  • Page 6 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com Certified for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ............12 Unpack ....................12 Install the SIM or USIM card ............12 Charge the battery ................13 Insert a memory card (optional) ..........15 Getting started ..........18 Turn your device on and off ............18 Get to know your device ............... 19 Use the S Pen and the touch screen ........
  • Page 8 YouTube ....................74 Video Hub ................... 74 Maps ...................... 75 Latitude ....................76 Local ....................... 77 Navigation ................... 77 Samsung Apps .................. 78 S Suggest ..................... 79 Google ....................79 Learning Hub ..................80 Communication ..........81 Calling ....................81 Messaging ...................
  • Page 9 Camera ....................105 Video Player ..................115 Gallery ....................118 Paper Artist ..................122 Video Editor ..................122 Personal information ........126 Contacts ..................... 126 Connectivity ........... 130 PC connections ................130 Wi-Fi ..................... 132 Wi-Fi Direct ..................135 AllShare Cast ..................136 AllShare Play ..................
  • Page 10 S Voice ....................157 World Clock ..................158 Settings ............159 Access the Settings menu ............159 Wi-Fi ..................... 159 Bluetooth ................... 159 Data usage ..................159 More settings ................... 160 Blocking mode ................162 Sound ....................162 Display ....................163 Storage ....................
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting ..........177 Index ............... 182 Contents...

  • Page 12: Assembling

    Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device ● Quick start guide ● Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with your device and available ●...

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. ● If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slot, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed. The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for ●...
  • Page 14 Charge the battery only with a charger. You cannot ● charge the battery with the USB cable. When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off.

  • Page 15: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB power adapter and USB cable from the device, and then from the power outlet.
  • Page 16 Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 17: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Settings → Storage Open the application list and select → Unmount SD card → Open the memory card cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and select Power off →...

  • Page 19: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Getting started...
  • Page 20 Number Function Power/Reset/Lock key Volume key Speaker Memory card slot Multifunction jack SIM card slot Front camera lens Ambient light sensor Mouthpiece Headset jack Internal antenna Rear camera lens S Pen slot IrLED Flashbulb 1. Connecting a headset to your device improperly can damage the headset jack or the headset.

  • Page 21: Indicator Icons

    › Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Power/ Access the device options (press and Reset hold); Lock the touch screen; Reset the Lock device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds.) Volume Adjust the device’s volume. › Indicator icons Icons shown on the bottom of the screen may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 22 Flight mode activated Music playback in progress Error occurred or caution required S Pen removed Battery power level Current time 10:00 AM 3. If you use a charger that is not approved by Samsung, this indicator will not appear. Getting started...

  • Page 23: Use The S Pen And The Touch Screen

    Samsung dealer. If your S Pen is not working properly, replace the tip of ● the S pen or take it to a Samsung Service Centre. For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular ● to the touch screen and avoid using it at sharp angles.
  • Page 24 Control your touch screen with the following actions: Tap: Touch once with your finger or the supplied S Pen to ● select or launch a menu, option, or application. Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than ●...

  • Page 25: Get To Know The Home Screen

    Get to know the Home screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Home screen. From the Home screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. Scroll left or right to a panel of the Home screen. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 26: System Bar

    System bar From the system bar, you can quickly navigate screens, access applications, view system information, and more. Number Function Capture the current screen; Capture the current screen and open the drawing pad (tap and hold). This can be changed to another feature.

  • Page 27: Move An Item On The Home Screen

    › Add a widgets on the Home screen Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web- ● based widget may result in additional charges. The widgets available may vary depending on your ●...
  • Page 28 › Add or remove a panel from the Home screen You can add or remove Home screen panels to organise widgets. On the Home screen, place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to switch to Edit mode. Add, remove, or reorganise panels: To add a new panel, select ●...
  • Page 29 To display two different Multi Window applications side ● by side in full screen, select Dual view. You can switch the positions of the two applications by tapping and holding an application’s title bar, and then dragging it on the other application. To arrange launched Multi Window applications in ●...

  • Page 30: Use The Notifications Panel

    › Use the notifications panel From the Home screen or while using an application, select the right side of the system bar, and then select an option on the notifications panel. You can view the device’s current status and use the following options: Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

  • Page 31: Access Applications

    Access applications From the Home screen, select to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another screen. You can also select one of dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen. Select an application. To view the widgets panel, select Widgets.

  • Page 32: Customise Your Device

    Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Change the language of the display Settings → Open the application list and select Language and input → Language. Select a language you want. ›...
  • Page 33 Set wallpaper. Select If you selected an item from Gallery, move or resize the blue frame by dragging it, and then select Done. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Getting started...

  • Page 34: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    › Adjust the brightness of the display Your device includes a light sensor, which can detect the level of ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display automatically. You can also manually set the brightness of the display. The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power.
  • Page 35 If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device ● to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security ● codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 36 Set a face and voice recognition unlock Settings → Lock Open the application list and select screen → Screen lock → Face and voice. Next → Set it up → Continue. Select Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure. Continue.
  • Page 37 Set an unlock pattern Settings → Lock Open the application list and select screen → Screen lock → Pattern. See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots and select Continue.

  • Page 38: Lock Your Sim Or Usim Card

    Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings →...

  • Page 39: Enter Text

    Enter your email address and password for your Samsung account and select Sign in. Save. Drag the slide bar to the right next to Alert message. Select Enter the text message that will be sent to the recipients and select OK.

  • Page 40: Enter Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    › Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys and you can use the following keys: The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Change case. Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.

  • Page 41: Copy And Paste Text

    › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold a word. Drag or to select the text you want. Copy to copy, or Cut to cut the text onto the Select clipboard.

  • Page 42: Using Special Features

    Using special features Your device can be used as a powerful notepad, thanks to multiple features that help you input text, capture drawings, and use motion controls or voice commands. Learn basic S Pen actions Your device is supplied with a specialised S Pen. With the S Pen, you can perform the following actions: Tap: Tap an item or area on the screen to select an item, ●...

  • Page 43: Learn Advanced S Pen Actions

    Learn advanced S Pen actions With the S Pen, you can also perform the following advanced actions. Back While pressing the S Pen button, draw to return to the previous screen. Menu While pressing the S Pen button, draw to open a list of options available on the current screen.

  • Page 44: Replace The Tip Of S Pen

    Text selection While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen to the left or right on the text to select. Samsung UserManual Quick command While pressing the S Pen button, drag the S Pen up to launch the Quick Command feature.

  • Page 45: Learn Motions

    Learn motions Built-in motion recognition provides you with enhanced controls. You can perform actions by moving your device or performing gestures with your hands. To use some of these functions, you must first activate the motion recognition feature. Open the application list, select Settings →...
  • Page 46 › Tap and hold an item on the screen, and then pan the device to the left or right to move the item to another page on the home screen or application list. When an image is zoomed in, slide the device in any direction to scroll through the image. ›...

  • Page 47: Use Handwriting Mode

    Use Handwriting mode From the Samsung keypad, you can switch to Handwriting mode to enter text more easily. To switch to Handwriting mode, tap and hold , and then select without lifting from screen. Write your text on the handwriting panel.
  • Page 48 Write characters upright (do not slant). ● E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised Do not write characters on top of one another. ● E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised Most of the languages can recognise not only individual ● characters but characters written together that make up words.
  • Page 49 Languages that support words and phrases: English UK, English US, Čeština, Български, Dansk, Deutsch, Ελληνικά, Español, Eesti, Suomi, Français, Hrvatski, Magyar, íslenska, Italiano, Қазақ, , Lietuvių, 한국어 Latviešu, Norsk, Nederlands, Polski, Português, Română, Русский, Slovenčina, Slovenščina, Srpski, Svenska, Türkçe, Українська Supporting recognition of individual characters Supporting recognition of words and phrases In some languages, cursive writing can be recognised.
  • Page 50 E.g. A language that supports cursive writing: English E.g. A language that does not support cursive writing: 한국어 When writing more than one line, make sure you leave ● enough space. E.g. Recognised E.g. Not recognised Using special features...

  • Page 51: Use S Note

    Use S Note With S Note, you can create notes by inserting various multimedia contents into notes and add a note shortcut to the home screen. S Note provides various templates to help you create notes easily. Note /Idea note: You can create a simple note from an ●...

  • Page 52: Create A Note

    › Create a note S Note. Open the application list and select → Select a template. Enter text or draw a sketch. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Switch between View and Edit modes. Draw a sketch;...
  • Page 53 Add a photo or sound clip. You can record the sketching and tracing process. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Undo your last action. Redo your last action. Add a multimedia file, such as text or a photo. Add a sound clip by recording voices or other sounds.
  • Page 54 › Change the pen or text attributes While creating a note, you can change following attributes: To change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour, ● double-tap The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Change the pen type.

  • Page 55: Use Productivity Tools

    To change the text attributes, double-tap ● The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Select an option. View or change the current attributes. Change the text colour. Add a new colour with the Color Picker. ›...
  • Page 56 › Tutorial for handwritten formulas and figures Write a formula on a single line. If you write a long formula ● or a formula on more than one line, the device will convert the formula incorrectly. Unclosed parenthesis or missing figure in the square root ●...

  • Page 57: View Notes

    When you draw an arrow, draw the body of the arrow first. ● When you draw the head of an arrow, draw it in one stroke. ● The above screens may differ depending on your region or service provider. › View notes S Note.
  • Page 58 Set as shortcut. To print the note using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● Print. Your device is compatible only with some → Samsung printers. → Save as. To save the note for other name, select ● To set the note as your wallpaper or a contact image, select ●...
  • Page 59 › Synchronise notes You can synchronise your notes with the web server. S Note. Open the application list and select Sync → → Select an option. Sync. Select notes to sync, and then select To synchronise all notes, select Sync all. Enter your email address and password, and then select Login.

  • Page 60: Use The Quick Note Pad

    Use the quick note pad From any screen, you can create a quick note of text and sketches. While pressing the S Pen button, double-tap the screen to open the quick note pad. Enter text or draw a sketch. The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 61: Use S Planner

    Use S Planner Your device provides you with a powerful planner to help you organise your schedules and tasks more conveniently and effectively. You can create and view events, add items, and change view modes. To launch S Planner, open the application list and select S Planner.

  • Page 62: Create An Event Or Task

    › Create an event or task The tasks and notes you create cannot be synchronised ™ with Google Calendar To create an event, S Planner → Open the application list and select If alert messages about the calendar sync appear, select Done.

  • Page 63: View An Event Or Task

    › Change the view mode To switch the calendar’s view mode, select a view mode tab. You can also tap the screen with two fingers, and then pinch or spread them to change the view mode. S Planner. Open the application list and select Select a view mode at the top of the screen.

  • Page 64: Learn Quick Command Feature

    › Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon appears at the specified time. Select the event notification from the notifications panel. Select an event or task to view more details. To snooze or dismiss the event alarm, check the box next to the event or task name and select Snooze or Dismiss.

  • Page 65: S Pen Air View

    › Change gesture commands Settings → S Pen → Open the application list and select Quick Command settings. Select a gesture command to change. Select to change an application or a feature preset, or draw a new gesture to change the existing one, and then select Done.

  • Page 66: Capture Screen Area

    Capture screen area While pressing the S Pen button, select an area by drawing. Select an application from the list of applications that appear on the bottom of screen to associate it with the selected area. Gallery → The selected area is saved in the ●...

  • Page 67: Web

    Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the ● web and downloading media files. For details, contact your service provider. The web browser menu may be labelled differently ● depending on your region or service provider. Available icons may vary depending on your region or ●...
  • Page 68 Number Function Close the current tab. Move backward or forward to web pages in history. Reload the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to Open a new tab. Access a list of web browser options. Switch to Multi Window mode.

  • Page 69: Search For Information By Voice

    ● Downloads. To print the web page using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some select Samsung printers. → Settings. To customise browser settings, select ● › Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 70: Add A Bookmark

    › Open multiple pages You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them. Internet. Open the application list and select Select to open a new tab. Access another web page on the new tab. To switch back and forth between currently open tabs, select the title of a tab.
  • Page 71 Edit bookmark. To edit the bookmark, select ● To add the bookmark shortcut to the Home screen, select ● Add shortcut. To send the web address of the web page to others, select ● Share link. Copy link To copy the web address of the web page, select ●...

  • Page 72: Game Hub

    Game Hub Learn to access games. Game Hub. Open the application list and select Select a game service. Search for and access games. The games available may vary depending on your region or service provider. Play Books Browse and download book files with Google Play Books. You can read book files on your device.

  • Page 73: Play Store

    Play Store Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Play Store provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 74: Youtube

    YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Watch videos YouTube. Open the application list and select Select a video. Tap a video screen and select to display a full screen.

  • Page 75: Maps

    Maps ™ Learn to use Google Maps to find your location, search the map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. You must activate location services to find your ●...

  • Page 76: Latitude

    › Get directions to a specific destination Maps. Open the application list and select Select Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list or starred → places, or point the location on the map, select option.

  • Page 77: Local

    Local Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Local. Open the application list and select Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details.

  • Page 78: Samsung Apps

    Follow the on-screen instructions to use the navigation service. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience.

  • Page 79: S Suggest

    S Suggest Find and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung. Open the application list and select S Suggest. Google Learn to search for data in your device or information on the Internet. › Search for a keyword Google. Open the application list and select Enter a keyword and select in keypad.

  • Page 80: Learning Hub

    Learning Hub Learn to access learning material. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Learning Hub. Open the application list and select Select a category. Search for and access video lectures or books.

  • Page 81: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
  • Page 82 Answer a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches the border of the circle. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone. End call. To end the call, select Reject a call When a call comes in, drag in any direction until it reaches...

  • Page 83: Call An International Number

    Insert a pause Learn to insert a pause between numbers when entering a PIN or account number on an automatic answering system. Phone Keypad, → Open the application list and select and then enter an area code and a phone number. →...

  • Page 84: Use Options During A Voice Call

    › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. Hold. To retrieve a held call, To place a call on hold, select ●...

  • Page 85: Use Options During A Video Call

    › Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: To switch between the front and rear camera lens, select ● Switch camera. Keypad. To open the dialling screen, select ●...

  • Page 86: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. › Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically.

  • Page 87: Set Call Forwarding

    › Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area.

  • Page 88: View Call Logs

    › Set call barring Call barring is a network feature that restricts certain types of calling or prevents others from making calls with your device. Phone → Keypad Open the application list and select → → Call settings → Call settings →...

  • Page 89: Customise Call Settings

    › Customise call settings Phone → Keypad → Open the application list and select Call settings → → an option. Change the following options: Option Function Set to reject all calls or from specified phone numbers automatically. You Call rejection can add phone numbers to the auto reject list.
  • Page 90 Option Function Answer calls using voice : Set to ● answer or reject an incoming call with voice commands. Answering/ ending calls The power key ends calls : Set to ● end a call when you press the Power key. Automatic answering : Set whether ●...

  • Page 91: Call Waiting

    Option Function Caller ID : Display your caller ID to ● other parties for outgoing calls. Call barring : Set to restrict calls by ● call type. Call waiting : Set the device to alert ● you to incoming calls during a call. Auto redial : Set to automatically ●...

  • Page 92: Messaging

    Option Function Enter the voicemail server number. Voicemail You can obtain this number from your settings service provider. Set the device to alert you when Ringtone voicemail arrives. Set the device to vibrate when Vibrate voicemails are received. Set to accept IP calls and set up your Accounts accounts for IP call services.

  • Page 93: Send A Multimedia Message

    Enter message and enter your message text. Select → Insert smiley. To insert emoticons, select Select to send the message. › Send a multimedia message Open the application list and select Messaging → Add recipients of your message. Enter phone numbers or email addresses manually, ●...

  • Page 94: Google Mail

    › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers can leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice mail inbox and listen to your messages, Phone →...

  • Page 95: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message Google Mail → Open the application list and select Select the recipient field and enter an email address. Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text field and enter your email text. To attach a photo, select ●...
  • Page 96 To reply to the message, select ● To reply to the message including all recipients, select ● To forward the message to other people, select ● To add a star to the message, select ● VIEW. To save it to your To view an attachment, select ●...

  • Page 97: Email

    Email Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or company email account. › Set up an email account Open the application list and select Email. Enter your email address and password. Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup Select (for other company email accounts).

  • Page 98: View An Email Message

    → Select files to attach. Select to send the message. To send the message at a specified time and date, select If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in the outbox until you are online and in your service area.

  • Page 99: Talk

    To print the message using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with select some Samsung printers. → Set as To filter messages from the sender, select ● priority sender. You can read messages from the sender in the specified inbox.

  • Page 100: Chaton

    › Add friends to your friend list Talk → Open the application list and select DONE. Enter an email address of the friend and select When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list. › Start a chat Talk.

  • Page 101: Messenger

    Messenger Learn to send and receive instant messages to friends and family with the Google+ messenger instant messaging service. Messenger. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 102: Entertainment

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: Download from the wireless web. p. 67 ► ● Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 130 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 143 ►...

  • Page 103: Play Music

    › Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, Music Player. Open the application list and select → Select a music category a music file. Tap the music player field. Control playback with the virtual keys. During playback, select to access the following options: Add to playlist.

  • Page 104: Create A Playlist

    › Create a playlist Music Player. Open the application list and select → New playlist. Select Enter a title for your new playlist and select To add music files to the playlist, select next to the music files. To delete music files from the playlist, select next to the music files.

  • Page 105: Music Hub

    Music Hub You can access the online music store, and search for and buy your favourite songs. You can also add a music file to your wish list and play downloaded music files. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 106 Number Function Use camera shortcuts. : Switch between the front and rear ● camera lenses. : Change the flash setting. ● : Change the shooting mode. ● : Apply a special effect. ● : Adjust the exposure value. ● You can add or remove shortcuts to frequently used options.
  • Page 107 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen. The focus frame moves to the place you tapped and changes to green when the subject is in focus. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After taking photos, select the image viewer to view the captured photos.

  • Page 108: Change The Shooting Mode

    → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Rename. → To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 109: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the following options: Option Function Edit shortcuts Edit shortcuts to frequently-used options. Switch between the front and rear camera Self portrait lenses. Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set Flash the camera to automatically use the flash when needed.
  • Page 110 Option Function Adjust the sensitivity of the imaging sensor. Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select an visibility appropriate lighting condition. Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Set the camera to include location information for your photos.

  • Page 111: Record A Video

    › Record a video Camera. Open the application list and select Drag the slider to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Use camcorder shortcuts. : Switch to the front camera lens and ●...
  • Page 112 Number Function Switch to the camera. Record a video. View videos you have recorded. To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and slowly spread them apart. To zoom out, pinch them together. You can also zoom in or out with the Volume key. Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen.

  • Page 113: Customise Camcorder Settings

    → Slideshow → To start a slide show, select ● Start slideshow. Tap the screen to stop the slide show. → Rename. To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...

  • Page 114: Edit The Shortcut Icons

    Option Function Select the length of the delay before the Timer camera starts recording a video. Resolution Change the resolution option. Adjust the colour balance according to White balance lighting conditions. Outdoor Activate Outdoor visibility to select an visibility appropriate lighting condition. Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen.

  • Page 115: Video Player

    Video Player Learn to use the video player. Some file formats are not supported depending on ● the device’s software. If a file size exceeds the memory available, an error ● may occur when you try to open the file. Playback quality may vary by content type.
  • Page 116 Number Function Scan forwards or backwards in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Restart playback; Skip to the previous file (double-tap); Scan backwards in the file (tap and hold). Select a sound effect. Switch to the floating screen mode; Capture a screenshot;...
  • Page 117 → Trim. To trim a segment of the video, select ● → To listen to audio via a Bluetooth headset, select ● Bluetooth. → To export the current video to Video editor, select ● Video editor. → Bookmarks. This To view your bookmarks, select ●...

  • Page 118: Gallery

    Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory. Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ● Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts will be decremented. Some file formats are not supported depending on ●...
  • Page 119 → Print. Your To print the photo via Wi-Fi or USB, select ● device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Rename. → To change the name of a file, select ● To search for devices that have media sharing activated, ●...
  • Page 120 › Create a new photo album Gallery. Open the application list and select → New album. Select You can also select to create a new album after selecting a folder. Enter a name and select Select a folder in the left panel, and then select images to move or copy in the right panel.

  • Page 121: Play A Video

    → Face tag → Select Recognised faces appear in the frame. → Add name. Select a recognised face Select the person’s name from the contact list. The contact is linked to the face in the image. When the face tag appears with a name, select the face tag and use the available options.

  • Page 122: Paper Artist

    Paper Artist Learn to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Open the application list and select Paper Artist. Gallery → Paper The edited image will be saved in ● Pictures. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ●...

  • Page 123: Trim A Segment Of A Video

    → Select a transition effect option. → Export. When you are finished, select Select a resolution option. Enter a name for the video and select › Trim a segment of a video Video Editor. Open the application list and select Tap an item to edit in the timeline.
  • Page 124 › Add a caption to a video Video Editor. Open the application list and select Drag the thumbnail to place in the black dotted line at the desired point. Text → Select a text option. Enter text. → Save. Select ›...
  • Page 125 › Insert narration to a video Video Editor. Open the application list and select Drag the thumbnail to place the black dotted line at the desired point, and then select Record. Select to start voice recording. Select to stop voice recording. To pause voice recording, select Save.

  • Page 126: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact Contacts. Open the application list and select Contacts →...

  • Page 127: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact Contacts. Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Scroll up or down the contact list. You can also find a contact by entering a few letters in the text input field at the top of the contact list. Select a contact’s name.

  • Page 128: Copy Or Move Contacts

    Export contact files Contacts. Open the application list and select Contacts. Select → Import/Export → Export to SD card or Select Export to USB storage. OK to confirm. Select › Copy or move contacts Copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device Contacts.

  • Page 129: Create A Group Of Contacts

    › Create your namecard Contacts. Open the application list and select Contacts. Select Set up my profile at the top of the contact list. Select Save. Enter your personal details and select You can send your namecard to others by selecting Share namecard via.

  • Page 130: Connectivity

    PC. Data transfers may fail when using a USB hub. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website. Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 131: Synchronise With Windows Media Player

    › Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and synchronise music files. › Connect as a media device You can connect your device to a PC and access media files stored on your device.

  • Page 132: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards. You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an access point or wireless hotspot is available. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
  • Page 133 › Add a Wi-Fi network manually Settings → Wi-Fi → Open the application list and select Add Wi-Fi network. Enter an SSID for the network and select a security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Save.

  • Page 134: Customise Wi-Fi Settings

    › Set the static IP settings Settings → Wi-Fi. Open the application list and select Wi-Fi networks, and then check Select a network under the check box next to Show advanced options. IP settings. Select the drop-down menu under Static. Select Change the IP settings for the network such as IP address, Gateway, Network prefix length, DNS.

  • Page 135: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Learn to use the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an access point. This feature is activated only when Wi-Fi feature is on. › Connect your device to another device Settings → Wi-Fi. Open the application list and select Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi Drag the...

  • Page 136: Allshare Cast

    AllShare Cast Learn to connect your device to a large screen by using an AllShare Cast dongle, and then share your contents. This feature may be unavailable depending on your ● region or service provider. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ●...

  • Page 137: Allshare Play

    AllShare Play. To use the AllShare Play service, you must sign in to your Samsung account, and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more details about using AllShare Play, →...
  • Page 138 › Play a file on a nearby device Supported file formats may differ depending on ● connected devices as a media player. Some files may be buffered while playing depending ● on the network connection. AllShare Play. Open the application list and select Select a registered device or storage that contains media files.
  • Page 139 Set to optimise the video quality for Video quality your device when playing videos settings saved on a computer. Lock AllShare Set to lock AllShare Play with the Play password for your Samsung account. Language Select a display language. About View AllShare Play information. Connectivity...

  • Page 140: Group Play

    Group Play You can share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi AP. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. › Share a file Group Play. In the application list, select Start to share with other Select a media type under devices.

  • Page 141: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, ● or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 142: Turn On The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    › Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Open the application list and select Bluetooth. Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Drag the Bluetooth feature. › Find and pair with another devices Settings → Open the application list and select Bluetooth →...

  • Page 143: Mobile Network Sharing

    › Receive data via Bluetooth Settings → Open the application list and select Bluetooth, and then check the check box next to your device name. To select the length of time that your device will be Visibility timeout. → visible, select When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).
  • Page 144 Option Function View and edit the device name that Network SSID will be shown to external devices. Set to prevent other devices from Hide my device locating your device. Security Select the security type. View or edit the network key to Password prevent unauthorised access to the network.

  • Page 145: Gps

    › Share your device’s mobile network via USB Connect your device to a PC with a USB cable. Settings → More Open the application list and select settings → Tethering and portable hotspot. USB tethering. Select To stop sharing the network connection, clear the check box next to USB tethering.

  • Page 146: Tv Connections

    › Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map. Settings → Location Open the application list and select services. Change the following options: Option Function Use wireless Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks networks for finding your location.
  • Page 147 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape orientation. Set Up Smart Remote Now: Select an option next to Choose Brand → Select the brand of your TV. Test Power On/Off → Yes to check the connection Select between your device and TV. Done.

  • Page 148: Vpn Connections

    VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. Your device should already be configured with ● internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections.
  • Page 149 Option Function Select a user certificate that the VPN IPSec user server will use to identify you. You can certificate import certificates from the VPN server or download them from the Internet. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server will IPSec CA use to identify you.

  • Page 150: Tools

    Tools Alarm Learn to set and control alarms for important events. › Set a new alarm Alarm → Open the application list and select Set alarm details. Check the check box next to Smart alarm to activate simulated nature sound prior to the main alarm. Save.

  • Page 151: Calculator

    Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. Open the application list and select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform a basic or scientific calculator. Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.

  • Page 152: Dropbox

    Dropbox Learn to use the Dropbox cloud storage service to save and share your files with others. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically synchronise with the web server and any other PCs that have Dropbox installed.

  • Page 153: My Files

    My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored on your device. › Supported file formats Your device supports the following file formats: Type Format Image BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG Video MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, ASF, MKV, FLV, WEBM MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP4, 3GP, M4A, WMA,...

  • Page 154: Create A Folder

    › Create a folder My Files. Open the application list and select Select Done. Enter a name and select › Copy or move files My Files. Open the application list and select Check the check box next to folders or files to copy or cut. Select Locate a folder and select ›...

  • Page 155: Polaris Office

    Polaris Office Learn to create or view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files on your device. › Create a new document Polaris Office. Open the application list and select If you are launching this application for the first time, register as an online user or skip the registration.

  • Page 156: Ps Touch

    To print the file using a Wi-Fi or USB connection, select ● → Print. Your device is compatible only with some Samsung printers. Available options may vary depending on a document type. › Manage documents online Polaris Office.

  • Page 157: Voice Search

    Voice Search Learn to search the Internet by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Voice Search. Open the application list and select Say a keyword into the microphone. The device searches for webpages related to the keyword. Select a search result.

  • Page 158: World Clock

    World Clock Learn to view the time in another region. World Clock. Open the application list and select Select Enter a city name and select a city from the list. You can select a city in the world map view. Select To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4.

  • Page 159: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. Open the application list and select Select a setting category, and then select an option. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

  • Page 160: More Settings

    Auto sync data : Set the device to synchronise Contacts, ● S Planner, Email, Internet, and images with social network sites automatically. Show Wi-Fi usage : Set to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. ● Mobile hotspots : Set the device to restrict or warn against ●...

  • Page 161: Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    Upload from other devices : Set to accept uploads from ● other device. › AllShare Cast Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others. › Kies via Wi-Fi Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. Settings...

  • Page 162: Blocking Mode

    Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in Blocking mode. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Volume : Adjust the volume for various sounds on your ●...

  • Page 163: Display

    Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. Wallpaper : Change the wallpaper settings. ● Home screen : Select a background image for the Home screen. Lock screen : Select a background image for the locked screen.

  • Page 164: Storage

    Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.

  • Page 165: Application Manager

    Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services Change the settings for location services. Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile ● networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites : Set to use the GPS satellite for finding ●...

  • Page 166: Security

    Ripple effect : Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen. Help text : Set to show the help text on the locked screen. Wake up in lock screen : Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked. Set wake-up command : Set a wake up command to launch the S Voice application or perform a specified...
  • Page 167 Remote controls : Set to allow remote control of your ● device via the Internet when your device is lost or stolen. SIM Change Alert : Activate the Find my mobile feature. ● Find my mobile web page : Access the SamsungDive ●...

  • Page 168: Language And Input

    : Download and ● install language data for offline voice input. › Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keypad settings, select Input language : Select input languages to use with the ● keypad. Predictive text: Activate XT9 mode to predict words based ●...
  • Page 169 Key-tap sound : Set the device to sound when you tap a ● key. Tutorial : View the tutorial for using the Samsung keypad. ● Reset settings : Reset the Samsung keypad settings to the ● factory defaults.

  • Page 170: Cloud

    Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. 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.

  • Page 171: Add Account

    Add account Add your email or SNS accounts. Motion Change the settings that control the motion recognition feature on your device. Smart alert : Set the device to alert you if you have missed ● calls or new messages when you pick up your device. Tilt to zoom : Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out ●...

  • Page 172: Accessory

    Options after detaching pen : Set to show a pop-up ● window and emit an alert sound when the S Pen is no longer near the device. Air view : Set to show the S Pen pointer when the S pen is ●...

  • Page 173: Accessibility

    Automatic time zone : Set to receive time zone information ● from the network when you move across time zones. Select time zone : Select a time zone. ● Use 24-hour format : Set to show the time in 24-hour ●...

  • Page 174: Developer Options

    Text-to-speech output ● Preferred TTS engine : Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, select Speech rate : Select a speed for the TTS feature. Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an example.
  • Page 175 Allow mock locations : Allow mock locations and service ● information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing. Select debug app : Select applications to debug and ● prevent errors when you pause debugging. Wait for debugger : Set to prevent the selected application ●...

  • Page 176: About Device

    Enable traces : Set to capture traces of application and ● system performance. Do not keep activities : Set to end a running application ● when you launch a new application. Limit background processes : Set to limit the number of ●...

  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 178: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key for 8-10 seconds.

  • Page 179: Audio Quality Is Poor

    The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to replace it with a new battery. Take your device to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 180 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting ●...

  • Page 181: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...
  • Page 182 Index access codes 177 camera capturing photos 105 alarms customising creating 150 camcorder 113 deactivating 150 customising camera 108, stopping 150 AllShare Cast 136 recording videos 111 AllShare Play 137 connectivity auto rejection 86 AllShare Play 137 Bluetooth 141 battery GPS connections 145 charging 13 mobile network...
  • Page 183 103 Google Maps 75 navigation 77 Google Now 79 PC connections mass storage 131 Google Talk 99 Samsung Kies 130 Group Play 140 Windows Media Player 131 Learning Hub 80 phonebook Local 77 creating contacts 126 finding contacts 127...
  • Page 184 Samsung Apps 78 voice calls answering 82 Samsung Kies 130 making 81 silent mode 33 using options 84 SIM/USIM card voice mail 94 installing 12 VPN connections locking 38 connecting to 149 S Note 51 creating 148 S Pen 42...
  • Page 185 Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com English (EU). 03/2013. Rev. 1.1...

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