Samsung SM-T700 - Manuals

Read me first 6 Instructional icons Warning : situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution : situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note : notes, usage tips, or additional information

7 Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not b...

Getting started 8 Device layout Microphone Touch screen Recent apps button Speaker Multipurpose jack Light sensor Home button Back button Power button Volume button IrLED Memory card slot Front camera Rear camera GPS antenna Flash Headset jack Push clip Push clip Speaker

Getting started 9 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contac...

Getting started 10 Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appe...

Getting started 11 • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device...

Getting started 12 Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the d...

Getting started 13 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → General → Storage → Unmount SD card . 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot. 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pu...

Getting started 14 Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.To turn off the device, press and hold th...

Getting started 15 Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger i...

16 Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your...

Basics 17 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

Basics 18 Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.

Basics 19 Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 20 Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The Classic Home screen panel displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more, and the Content Home screen panel displays Conten...

Basics 21 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the...

Basics 22 Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen. Icon Meaning Wi-Fi c...

Basics 23 Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details.To open the notifications panel, d...

Basics 24 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Adjust the volume. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. View all quick setting buttons. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hol...

Basics 25 Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel.To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notificati...

Basics 26 • Bluetooth : Refer to Bluetooth for more information. • Adapt display : When you activate this feature, the display is automatically optimised for various apps. • U. power saving : Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information. • Multi window : Refer to Multi window for more infor...

Basics 27 Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.Select an app to vi...

Basics 28 Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps.On the Classic Home screen, tap the GALAXY Essentials widget or the GALAXY Gifts widget, and then tap next to an app.To download all apps in the list, tap Download all . Managing apps Uninstalling or disablin...

Basics 29 Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Break to the next line. Suggested...

Basics 30 Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice. Ensure that the Wi-Fi network i...

Basics 31 • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Change the keyboard settings. • : Enter emoticons. • : Change the keyboard type. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging . Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desire...

Basics 32 My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap at the bottom left of the Classic Home screen. View files by categories. View the download history. Vi...

Basics 33 Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options: • Select : Select files or folders to apply options. • Sort by : Sort files or folders. • Add to favourite folders : Add a shortcut to a folder in FAVOURITE FOLDERS . • Delete :...

Basics 34 Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Power saving → Power saving mode , and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting pane...

Basics 36 Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen, tap Help . To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help . Some apps may not include help information.

37 Network connectivity Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options. • Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU ...

Network connectivity 38 Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the Wi-Fi networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the list. Enter the network name in Network SSID , select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connec...

Network connectivity 39 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . To search the web by voice, tap . Open the homepage. Close the tab. Move to the previously-visited page. Bookmark the current webpage. Open a new tab. Read an article in reading mode. Access additional options. View your...

Network connectivity 40 Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap Edit → → OK . To delete webpages, tap Edit , tap and hold a webpage, select webpages to delete, and then tap .

41 Motions & usability features Motions Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Motions , and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it. Covering screen with hand Cover the scr...

Motions & usability features 42 Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again.Tap Mute/Pause → Smart pause . Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Motions , and then tap the Palm swipe to cap...

Motions & usability features 43 Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously. Launching Multi window 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device →...

Motions & usability features 44 3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the app icon when the screen turns blue. 4 Tap and hold another app icon on the Multi window tray, and then drag it to a new location.App icons marked with can...

Motions & usability features 45 Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app ...

Motions & usability features 47 Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window tray. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Multi window , and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mul...

Motions & usability features 48 Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Toolbox , and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. app...

49 Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Classic Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Classic Home screen.To add widgets, open the Classic Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold a w...

Personalising 50 Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done . To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour.To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then ...

Personalising 51 Managing the Content Home screen The Content Home screen displays Content widgets. You can access an app directly by selecting a Content widget on the Content Home screen. Adding a widget or panel 1 Pinch your fingers together on the Content Home screen. 2 On the Widgets screen, sel...

Personalising 52 Adjusting widget size 1 On the Content Home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize. 2 Adjust the size of the widget by dragging the frame around it. 3 Tap to save the change. Moving a widget 1 On the Content Home screen, tap and hold a widget. 2 Tap and hold a widget and t...

Personalising 53 Removing a panel 1 Pinch your fingers together on the Content Home screen. 2 On the Widgets screen, tap and hold the panel to remove. 3 Drag the panel to Remove that appears at the top of the screen. At least one panel must remain on the Content Home screen. Managing the Apps screen...

Personalising 54 Creating folders 1 On the Apps screen, tap → Create folder . 2 Enter a folder name. 3 Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap Done . The new folder is added to the folder panel of the Apps screen. Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder and tap the exi...

Personalising 55 Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Classic Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the Classic Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers . Alternatively, open the Apps screen, tap Se...

Personalising 56 Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock , and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code...

Personalising 57 Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the foll...

Personalising 58 Registering fingerprints 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager . 2 If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap . 3 Place your finger on the...

Personalising 59 Managing registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager . Then, scan a registered fingerprint or tap Alternative password , enter the current alternative password, and the...

Personalising 60 Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from Samsung Apps . On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Verif...

Personalising 61 Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content 1 On the Apps ...

Personalising 62 Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Private mode , and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it. 2 ...

Personalising 63 Adding restricted profiles 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Users . 2 Tap → Restricted profile . 3 Set an unlock code, and then select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access. Switching users Tap at the top of the locked screen. Select the accou...

Personalising 64 Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the account settings.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Users and select an account under USERS & PROFILES . Then, select or deselect apps and content to allow or restrict the account’s acces...

Personalising 65 Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices) from a computer to your device. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch . 1 Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For mor...

66 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . 2 Tap and enter contact inform...

Contacts 67 3 Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. 4 Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the busi...

Contacts 68 Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Groups . Creating a new group Tap , enter a group name, and then tap Save . Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap → Add member . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done . Deleting a group Tap → Delete groups , select ...

Contacts 69 Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • Tap the search field at the top of th...

70 Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the...

Camera 71 • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos a...

Camera 73 Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto . Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MO...

Camera 75 Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery . On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Panorama . To get the best shot, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within t...

Camera 76 Dual Camera 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.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Dual ...

Camera 77 Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Picture size : Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes...

79 Gallery Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail.To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Access additional options. Delete the image. M...

Gallery 80 Viewing content stored on other devices Search for photos and videos that are stored on other devices and view it on your device.Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Accessing content on a nearby device Tap and select a device in NEARBY DEVICES to access content. You can view the photos and vi...

Gallery 81 Accessing additional options On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Tap and use the following options. The available options may differ depending on the selected file. • More info : View more information about the file. • Copy to clipboard : Copy the file to the c...

Gallery 82 Editing photos or videos Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Photo studio . 3 Select an image to edit. 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Decorate the image by adding stickers. Draw on the image. Insert a fram...

Gallery 83 Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Collage studio . 3 Select images to combine and tap Done . 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Delete the image. Change the collage style. Add images. Delete th...

Gallery 85 Video editor Edit or create videos with multiple images and videos. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video editor . 3 Select videos to edit and tap Done . You can also select images to create a video...

Gallery 86 Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video trimmer . 3 Select a video to edit. 4 Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, tap Done . End bracket Current position Start bracket 5...

Gallery 87 Gallery settings 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Settings . 3 Use the following options: • Tags : – Tag buddy : Tag photos with information, such as date and location. To edit tags, tap the information on an image, tap , edit the details, and then tap Done . – Face tag : Assign ...

88 Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. View a list of recommended songs based on the song that is currently playing. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Access addit...

Multimedia 89 To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced , and then tick Smart volume . 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. Smart...

Multimedia 90 Playing music by mood Use this feature to play music that suits your mood.Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap Music square . Songs are automatically categorised by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells. Song categories are based on available inf...

Multimedia 91 Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Open the playlist. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Search for other devices to play the file. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the ...

Multimedia 92 Using the pop-up video player Use this feature to use other apps without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up video player.Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to anothe...

93 Useful apps and features Kids Mode Starting Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content.Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Classic Home screen, tap Kids Mode → Install...

Useful apps and features 95 Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area.You can interact with characters, background objects, and more. Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps. You can change kids m...

Useful apps and features 96 S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history.Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder . Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword.To get more refine...

Useful apps and features 97 S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Access additional options. Search for events or tasks. Create events or tasks. Go to today's date. Change the view mode. Tap and use the following: • Go to : Move to a s...

Useful apps and features 98 Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again.If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 3 Select either event or task and enter detai...

Useful apps and features 99 Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync . To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added...

Useful apps and features 100 S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings → Wake-up , and then deselect Op...

Useful apps and features 101 Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode.Tap the microphone icon or say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to resume voice recognition. Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command ...

Useful apps and features 102 Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account. ...

Useful apps and features 103 Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Open attachments. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options. Reply to th...

Useful apps and features 104 Accessing additional options While composing a message, tap and access additional options. • Schedule sending : Send the message at a scheduled time. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the mes...

Useful apps and features 105 Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm . Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save . To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in t...

Useful apps and features 106 WatchON About WatchON Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and select TV programmes and control channels with your device.Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. Connecting to a TV 1 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. 2 Select a...

Useful apps and features 107 Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. 1 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Setup . 3 Select the TV brand. 4 Ensure that the device’s infrared po...

Useful apps and features 108 Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. 1 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. 2 Select a category at the bottom of the screen. 3 Select a T...

Useful apps and features 109 WebEx About WebEx Use this app to host and attend teleconferences. You can use various features, such as content sharing and HD video meeting. Before using this app • Ensure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Ensure that you have a WebEx account. • This a...

Useful apps and features 110 3 The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen. You cannot use this app if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing that WebEx is not available in the region. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account. Some features are not available whe...

Useful apps and features 113 Inviting people to a meeting Invite others to a meeting by sending an invitation email. You can also share a session number or the session’s phone number with others to invite them to a meeting. Inviting people by email 1 Tap → Invite by email . 2 Enter an email address ...

Useful apps and features 116 Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings 1 Tap WebEx on the Apps screen. 2 Sign in to your WebEx account. 3 Select a meeting in My Meetings and tap Join . 4 Tap → Connect using Internet . 5 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top of the screen. Y...

Useful apps and features 117 Joining a meeting from an invitation email When someone invites you to a meeting, you will receive an invitation email. 1 Open the invitation email and tap the link in the email. 2 WebEx launches and the sign in screen appears. 3 Sign in to your WebEx account.If you are ...

Useful apps and features 118 Running an audio meeting 1 Tap → Connect using Internet . 2 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top of the screen.To mute your sound, tap . The icon changes to .To stop the audio meeting, tap → Leave audio conference . Chatting with participants 1 Tap to ...

Useful apps and features 119 Stopping the screen sharing feature Tap → Stop sharing . The device stops sharing the screen and displays the meeting screen. Changing the presenter The meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter. 1 Tap and select a participant to designate as the pr...

Useful apps and features 120 Closing or exiting the meeting Tap → End meeting or Leave meeting . When the network connection fails during a meeting If the meeting is still running, reconnect to the meeting.If the meeting has ended, restart the meeting. Businessweek+ Use this app to get the latest ne...

Useful apps and features 121 Opening and viewing articles When the download has completed, tap the cover of the issue and flick through pages.While viewing an article, you can use one of the following options: • : Access the downloaded issues list. • : Play the available video or audio clip. • : Acc...

Useful apps and features 123 Composing notes You can create a note using images, voice recordings, and other attachments. Select an option for composing a note.While composing a note, use the following options: • : Set a reminder to the note. • : Attach files or use additional options. • : Take a ph...

Useful apps and features 124 Editing subscriptions On the Flipboard main screen, tap → My Flipboard to view your subscriptions. To delete subscriptions or to change their location, tap and hold an item. Then, drag the item to the rubbish bin or to a new location.To add more subscriptions, tap , sele...

Useful apps and features 125 Searching documents Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. Tap Open to browse a document. Retrieve new documents and folders. Create a folder. Select documents or folders. Change the view mode. Sort documents and folders. To search for recently-used documents, tap ...

Useful apps and features 126 Reading documents Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. Tap a document in Recent Documents or in a folder. Tap or , and then use one of the following functions: Word processor • Find : Search for text. • Zoom : Change the view size. • Document Info : View document...

Useful apps and features 127 • Print : Print the document by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Send : Send the document to others or share it. • Edit : Edit the document. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. • Help...

Useful apps and features 128 PDF • Search : Search for text. • Send : Send the document to others or share it. • Properties : View document details such as title, date, and author. • Zoom : Change the view size. • Hide comments : Hide or show comments on the document. • Vertical page scrolling / Con...

Useful apps and features 130 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, open the app’s main screen, tap → Help . Some apps may not...

132 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or re...

Connecting with other devices 133 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth , tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan . The detected devices are listed.To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. 2 Sel...

Connecting with other devices 134 Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → → Album → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth . ...

Connecting with other devices 135 Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery . 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Dire...

Connecting with other devices 136 Quick Connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. • Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content. • ...

Connecting with other devices 137 Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.Tap and select the device from the list of detected devices. Disconnecting devices To deactivate the Quick Connect feature, tap at the top of the screen. Alternatively,...

Connecting with other devices 138 SideSync 3.0 About SideSync 3.0 Use this app to control a smartphone’s screen with a virtual smartphone screen on your tablet. • On your tablet, view messages or use the smartphone’s chat room. • On your tablet, watch a video playing on the smartphone on a larger di...

Connecting with other devices 141 Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use apps in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messages, or chat with others. • Some features, such as Camera and Screen Mirroring , may not work in the virtual smartphone screen. • The sm...

Connecting with other devices 142 Moving the virtual smartphone screen Tap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location. Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. 2 When the frame ...

Connecting with other devices 143 Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen It is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen at the same time. When you are using the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet, the smartphone screen turns ...

Connecting with other devices 144 Copying files between devices Copying files from the smartphone to the tablet 1 Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartphone screen. 2 Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the tablet’s screen. 3 My Files is launched on the t...

Connecting with other devices 145 Remote PC Starting Remote PC Use this app to view and control your computer’s screen on your device by connecting your device and computer via a Wi-Fi or local area network. You can also easily view and transfer files between your device and computer. Before using t...

Connecting with other devices 146 3 Tap Sign in , enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap Sign in again. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. Registering a computer 1 On your computer, launch the web browser and visit re...

Connecting with other devices 147 Connecting the device and a computer remotely 1 Tap Remote PC on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Check Connection (Refresh) . View the name of the computer. Connect the device and the computer remotely. 3 Tap ON computer . 4 Enter the password for the connection and tap OK ....

Connecting with other devices 148 Controlling the computer on the device After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device. You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device. Scroll through the screen. Access additional options....

Connecting with other devices 149 Transferring files between your device and the computer 1 Tap → Remote Explorer . 2 Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manager panel. Then, drag it to the device’s file manager panel. You can also move a file vice versa. The computer's file manager The devic...

Connecting with other devices 150 Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen ...

Connecting with other devices 151 Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllS...

Connecting with other devices 152 Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print image or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Printing , select a printer type, a...

153 Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → About device → Software upd...

Device & data manager 154 Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device...

Device & data manager 155 Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.Samsung Kies launch...

Device & data manager 156 Using a Samsung account 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account , and then sign in to your Samsung account. 2 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 3 Tap General → Cloud → Backup , tick the items to back up, and then tap Back u...

157 Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network ...

Settings 159 Location Change settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Location , and then tap the Location switch to activate it. • Mode : Select a method to collect your location data. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS : View which apps request your current l...

Settings 160 • Denied devices : View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device. • Download to : Select a memory location for saving media files. • Download from other devices : Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins...

Settings 161 Display Change the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Device → Display . • Font : – Font style : Change the font type for display text. – Font size : Change the font size. • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Screen rotation : Set the content to rotate automatic...

Settings 162 Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings.On the Settings screen, tap Device → Wallpaper . • Home screen : Select a background image for the Classic Home screen. • Lock screen : Select a background image for the locked screen. • Home and lock screens : Select a background image for the Cl...

Settings 164 Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.On the Settings screen, tap Device → Motions . • Mute/Pause : – Covering screen with hand : Set the device to pause media playback when you touch the screen with your p...

Settings 166 General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap General → Accounts . Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.On the Settings screen, tap General → Cloud . Backup and reset Change the settings for managing ...

Settings 167 Default 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. • Select input languages : Select languages for text input. • Predictive text : Activate pre...

Settings 168 Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages : Select languages for text input. • Block offensive words : Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition : Download and install ...

Settings 169 Mouseover Activate the Mouseover feature. Perform various functions while the pointer of the mouse or trackpad connected to your device is moving over the screen. • Preview and icon labels : Set the device to display a preview of the content or pop-up information when the pointer points...

Settings 170 Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.On the Settings screen, tap General → Battery . • Display battery percentage : Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Re...

Settings 171 Security Change settings for securing the device.On the Settings screen, tap General → Security . • Encrypt device : Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because ...

Settings 172 • Storage type : Set a storage type for credential files. • Trusted credentials : Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps. • Install from device storage : Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage. • Clear credentials : Erase the credential c...

Settings 173 Contacts Change settings for using contacts.On the Settings screen, tap Applications → Contacts . • Import/Export : Import or export contacts. • Contacts to display : Select which contacts to display. • Only contacts with phones : Set the device to display contacts that only have a phon...

177 Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. You can use the following features: • TalkBack • Changing the font size • Magnifying the screen • Notification reminders • Reversi...

Accessibility 178 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Negative colours • Interaction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility , and th...

Accessibility 179 When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more.When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device ...

Accessibility 180 • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next...

Accessibility 181 Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shor...

Accessibility 182 Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area. Or, you can set the device to read text in other read...

Accessibility 183 Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, TalkBack pauses.When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the sc...

Accessibility 185 • Explore by touch : Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger. Move your finger anywhere on the screen to find the item you want. When you hear the item you want, release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly to open it. You can move to th...

Accessibility 186 Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated. Use this feature to make sure that you are entering the right password.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision , and then tick Speak...

Accessibility 187 Entering additional characters Tap and hold a button on the keyboard. If additional characters are available via the button, a pop-up window appears above the keyboard showing the characters. To select a character, drag your finger on the screen until you hear the character you wan...

Accessibility 188 Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is read aloud, use the following actions: • Deleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. • Selecting text using selection mode: Activate selection mode to select and listen to t...

Accessibility 189 Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Access...

Accessibility 190 Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the ...

Accessibility 191 Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have new messages or notifications.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Hearing , and then tick Flash notification . Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media soun...

Accessibility 192 Google caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC) , and then tap the switch at the top of the screen to activate it. Use the following options: • Language : Select a display language for the caption. • Text size : Change the ...

Accessibility 193 Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon. Control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon without exp...

Accessibility 194 Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor . A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap...

Accessibility 195 Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay , and then select an option. Interaction control Activate interaction control mo...

Accessibility 196 Using single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it. When an alarm sounds, tap the button to stop the alarm instead of dragging the button.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility , and then t...

Accessibility 197 Viewing accessibility services View accessibility services installed on the device.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility , and view the list of accessibility services available in SERVICES . Using other useful features • Using S Voice: You can use S Voice to per...

198 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: • Password: When the device lock f...

Troubleshooting 199 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the scr...

Troubleshooting 201 Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If the device overheats or feels...

Troubleshooting 202 • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content cir...

Troubleshooting 203 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outsid...

Read me first 6 Instructional icons Warning : situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution : situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note : notes, usage tips, or additional information

7 Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not b...

Getting started 8 Device layout Microphone Touch screen Recent apps button Speaker Multipurpose jack Light sensor Home button Back button Power button Volume button IrLED Memory card slot Front camera Rear camera GPS antenna Flash Headset jack Push clip Push clip Speaker

Getting started 9 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contac...

Getting started 10 Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appe...

Getting started 11 • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device...

Getting started 12 Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the d...

Getting started 13 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → General → Storage → Unmount SD card . 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot. 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pu...

Getting started 14 Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.To turn off the device, press and hold th...

Getting started 15 Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger i...

16 Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your...

Basics 17 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

Basics 18 Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.

Basics 19 Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 20 Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The Classic Home screen panel displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more, and the Content Home screen panel displays Conten...

Basics 21 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the...

Basics 22 Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen. Icon Meaning Wi-Fi c...

Basics 23 Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details.To open the notifications panel, d...

Basics 24 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Adjust the volume. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. View all quick setting buttons. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hol...

Basics 25 Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel.To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notificati...

Basics 26 • Bluetooth : Refer to Bluetooth for more information. • Adapt display : When you activate this feature, the display is automatically optimised for various apps. • U. power saving : Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information. • Multi window : Refer to Multi window for more infor...

Basics 27 Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.Select an app to vi...

Basics 28 Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps.On the Classic Home screen, tap the GALAXY Essentials widget or the GALAXY Gifts widget, and then tap next to an app.To download all apps in the list, tap Download all . Managing apps Uninstalling or disablin...

Basics 29 Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Break to the next line. Suggested...

Basics 30 Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice. Ensure that the Wi-Fi network i...

Basics 31 • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Change the keyboard settings. • : Enter emoticons. • : Change the keyboard type. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging . Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desire...

Basics 32 My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap at the bottom left of the Classic Home screen. View files by categories. View the download history. Vi...

Basics 33 Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options: • Select : Select files or folders to apply options. • Sort by : Sort files or folders. • Add to favourite folders : Add a shortcut to a folder in FAVOURITE FOLDERS . • Delete :...

Basics 34 Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Power saving → Power saving mode , and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting pane...

Basics 36 Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen, tap Help . To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help . Some apps may not include help information.

37 Network connectivity Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options. • Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU ...

Network connectivity 38 Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the Wi-Fi networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the list. Enter the network name in Network SSID , select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connec...

Network connectivity 39 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . To search the web by voice, tap . Open the homepage. Close the tab. Move to the previously-visited page. Bookmark the current webpage. Open a new tab. Read an article in reading mode. Access additional options. View your...

Network connectivity 40 Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap Edit → → OK . To delete webpages, tap Edit , tap and hold a webpage, select webpages to delete, and then tap .

41 Motions & usability features Motions Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Motions , and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it. Covering screen with hand Cover the scr...

Motions & usability features 42 Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again.Tap Mute/Pause → Smart pause . Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Motions , and then tap the Palm swipe to cap...

Motions & usability features 43 Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously. Launching Multi window 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device →...

Motions & usability features 44 3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the app icon when the screen turns blue. 4 Tap and hold another app icon on the Multi window tray, and then drag it to a new location.App icons marked with can...

Motions & usability features 45 Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app ...

Motions & usability features 47 Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window tray. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Multi window , and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mul...

Motions & usability features 48 Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Toolbox , and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. app...

49 Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Classic Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Classic Home screen.To add widgets, open the Classic Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold a w...

Personalising 50 Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done . To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour.To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then ...

Personalising 51 Managing the Content Home screen The Content Home screen displays Content widgets. You can access an app directly by selecting a Content widget on the Content Home screen. Adding a widget or panel 1 Pinch your fingers together on the Content Home screen. 2 On the Widgets screen, sel...

Personalising 52 Adjusting widget size 1 On the Content Home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize. 2 Adjust the size of the widget by dragging the frame around it. 3 Tap to save the change. Moving a widget 1 On the Content Home screen, tap and hold a widget. 2 Tap and hold a widget and t...

Personalising 53 Removing a panel 1 Pinch your fingers together on the Content Home screen. 2 On the Widgets screen, tap and hold the panel to remove. 3 Drag the panel to Remove that appears at the top of the screen. At least one panel must remain on the Content Home screen. Managing the Apps screen...

Personalising 54 Creating folders 1 On the Apps screen, tap → Create folder . 2 Enter a folder name. 3 Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap Done . The new folder is added to the folder panel of the Apps screen. Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder and tap the exi...

Personalising 55 Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Classic Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the Classic Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers . Alternatively, open the Apps screen, tap Se...

Personalising 56 Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock , and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code...

Personalising 57 Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the foll...

Personalising 58 Registering fingerprints 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager . 2 If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap . 3 Place your finger on the...

Personalising 59 Managing registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager . Then, scan a registered fingerprint or tap Alternative password , enter the current alternative password, and the...

Personalising 60 Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from Samsung Apps . On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Finger Scanner → Verif...

Personalising 61 Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content 1 On the Apps ...

Personalising 62 Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Private mode , and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it. 2 ...

Personalising 63 Adding restricted profiles 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Users . 2 Tap → Restricted profile . 3 Set an unlock code, and then select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access. Switching users Tap at the top of the locked screen. Select the accou...

Personalising 64 Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the account settings.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Users and select an account under USERS & PROFILES . Then, select or deselect apps and content to allow or restrict the account’s acces...

Personalising 65 Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices) from a computer to your device. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch . 1 Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For mor...

66 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . 2 Tap and enter contact inform...

Contacts 67 3 Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. 4 Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the busi...

Contacts 68 Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Groups . Creating a new group Tap , enter a group name, and then tap Save . Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap → Add member . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done . Deleting a group Tap → Delete groups , select ...

Contacts 69 Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • Tap the search field at the top of th...

70 Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the...

Camera 71 • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos a...

Camera 73 Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto . Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MO...

Camera 75 Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery . On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Panorama . To get the best shot, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within t...

Camera 76 Dual Camera 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.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Dual ...

Camera 77 Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Picture size : Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes...

79 Gallery Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail.To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Access additional options. Delete the image. M...

Gallery 80 Viewing content stored on other devices Search for photos and videos that are stored on other devices and view it on your device.Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Accessing content on a nearby device Tap and select a device in NEARBY DEVICES to access content. You can view the photos and vi...

Gallery 81 Accessing additional options On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Tap and use the following options. The available options may differ depending on the selected file. • More info : View more information about the file. • Copy to clipboard : Copy the file to the c...

Gallery 82 Editing photos or videos Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Photo studio . 3 Select an image to edit. 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Decorate the image by adding stickers. Draw on the image. Insert a fram...

Gallery 83 Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Collage studio . 3 Select images to combine and tap Done . 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Delete the image. Change the collage style. Add images. Delete th...

Gallery 85 Video editor Edit or create videos with multiple images and videos. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video editor . 3 Select videos to edit and tap Done . You can also select images to create a video...

Gallery 86 Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video trimmer . 3 Select a video to edit. 4 Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, tap Done . End bracket Current position Start bracket 5...

Gallery 87 Gallery settings 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Settings . 3 Use the following options: • Tags : – Tag buddy : Tag photos with information, such as date and location. To edit tags, tap the information on an image, tap , edit the details, and then tap Done . – Face tag : Assign ...

88 Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. View a list of recommended songs based on the song that is currently playing. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Access addit...

Multimedia 89 To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced , and then tick Smart volume . 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. Smart...

Multimedia 90 Playing music by mood Use this feature to play music that suits your mood.Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap Music square . Songs are automatically categorised by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells. Song categories are based on available inf...

Multimedia 91 Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Open the playlist. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Search for other devices to play the file. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the ...

Multimedia 92 Using the pop-up video player Use this feature to use other apps without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up video player.Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to anothe...

93 Useful apps and features Kids Mode Starting Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content.Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Classic Home screen, tap Kids Mode → Install...

Useful apps and features 95 Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area.You can interact with characters, background objects, and more. Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps. You can change kids m...

Useful apps and features 96 S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history.Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder . Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword.To get more refine...

Useful apps and features 97 S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Access additional options. Search for events or tasks. Create events or tasks. Go to today's date. Change the view mode. Tap and use the following: • Go to : Move to a s...

Useful apps and features 98 Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again.If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 3 Select either event or task and enter detai...

Useful apps and features 99 Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync . To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added...

Useful apps and features 100 S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings → Wake-up , and then deselect Op...

Useful apps and features 101 Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode.Tap the microphone icon or say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to resume voice recognition. Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command ...

Useful apps and features 102 Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account. ...

Useful apps and features 103 Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Open attachments. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options. Reply to th...

Useful apps and features 104 Accessing additional options While composing a message, tap and access additional options. • Schedule sending : Send the message at a scheduled time. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the mes...

Useful apps and features 105 Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm . Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save . To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in t...

Useful apps and features 106 WatchON About WatchON Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and select TV programmes and control channels with your device.Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. Connecting to a TV 1 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. 2 Select a...

Useful apps and features 107 Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. 1 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Setup . 3 Select the TV brand. 4 Ensure that the device’s infrared po...

Useful apps and features 108 Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. 1 Tap WatchON on the Apps screen. 2 Select a category at the bottom of the screen. 3 Select a T...

Useful apps and features 109 WebEx About WebEx Use this app to host and attend teleconferences. You can use various features, such as content sharing and HD video meeting. Before using this app • Ensure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Ensure that you have a WebEx account. • This a...

Useful apps and features 110 3 The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen. You cannot use this app if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing that WebEx is not available in the region. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account. Some features are not available whe...

Useful apps and features 113 Inviting people to a meeting Invite others to a meeting by sending an invitation email. You can also share a session number or the session’s phone number with others to invite them to a meeting. Inviting people by email 1 Tap → Invite by email . 2 Enter an email address ...

Useful apps and features 116 Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings 1 Tap WebEx on the Apps screen. 2 Sign in to your WebEx account. 3 Select a meeting in My Meetings and tap Join . 4 Tap → Connect using Internet . 5 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top of the screen. Y...

Useful apps and features 117 Joining a meeting from an invitation email When someone invites you to a meeting, you will receive an invitation email. 1 Open the invitation email and tap the link in the email. 2 WebEx launches and the sign in screen appears. 3 Sign in to your WebEx account.If you are ...

Useful apps and features 118 Running an audio meeting 1 Tap → Connect using Internet . 2 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top of the screen.To mute your sound, tap . The icon changes to .To stop the audio meeting, tap → Leave audio conference . Chatting with participants 1 Tap to ...

Useful apps and features 119 Stopping the screen sharing feature Tap → Stop sharing . The device stops sharing the screen and displays the meeting screen. Changing the presenter The meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter. 1 Tap and select a participant to designate as the pr...

Useful apps and features 120 Closing or exiting the meeting Tap → End meeting or Leave meeting . When the network connection fails during a meeting If the meeting is still running, reconnect to the meeting.If the meeting has ended, restart the meeting. Businessweek+ Use this app to get the latest ne...

Useful apps and features 121 Opening and viewing articles When the download has completed, tap the cover of the issue and flick through pages.While viewing an article, you can use one of the following options: • : Access the downloaded issues list. • : Play the available video or audio clip. • : Acc...

Useful apps and features 123 Composing notes You can create a note using images, voice recordings, and other attachments. Select an option for composing a note.While composing a note, use the following options: • : Set a reminder to the note. • : Attach files or use additional options. • : Take a ph...

Useful apps and features 124 Editing subscriptions On the Flipboard main screen, tap → My Flipboard to view your subscriptions. To delete subscriptions or to change their location, tap and hold an item. Then, drag the item to the rubbish bin or to a new location.To add more subscriptions, tap , sele...

Useful apps and features 125 Searching documents Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. Tap Open to browse a document. Retrieve new documents and folders. Create a folder. Select documents or folders. Change the view mode. Sort documents and folders. To search for recently-used documents, tap ...

Useful apps and features 126 Reading documents Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. Tap a document in Recent Documents or in a folder. Tap or , and then use one of the following functions: Word processor • Find : Search for text. • Zoom : Change the view size. • Document Info : View document...

Useful apps and features 127 • Print : Print the document by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Send : Send the document to others or share it. • Edit : Edit the document. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. • Help...

Useful apps and features 128 PDF • Search : Search for text. • Send : Send the document to others or share it. • Properties : View document details such as title, date, and author. • Zoom : Change the view size. • Hide comments : Hide or show comments on the document. • Vertical page scrolling / Con...

Useful apps and features 130 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, open the app’s main screen, tap → Help . Some apps may not...

132 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or re...

Connecting with other devices 133 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth , tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan . The detected devices are listed.To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. 2 Sel...

Connecting with other devices 134 Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → → Album → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth . ...

Connecting with other devices 135 Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery . 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Dire...

Connecting with other devices 136 Quick Connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. • Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content. • ...

Connecting with other devices 137 Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.Tap and select the device from the list of detected devices. Disconnecting devices To deactivate the Quick Connect feature, tap at the top of the screen. Alternatively,...

Connecting with other devices 138 SideSync 3.0 About SideSync 3.0 Use this app to control a smartphone’s screen with a virtual smartphone screen on your tablet. • On your tablet, view messages or use the smartphone’s chat room. • On your tablet, watch a video playing on the smartphone on a larger di...

Connecting with other devices 141 Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use apps in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messages, or chat with others. • Some features, such as Camera and Screen Mirroring , may not work in the virtual smartphone screen. • The sm...

Connecting with other devices 142 Moving the virtual smartphone screen Tap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location. Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. 2 When the frame ...

Connecting with other devices 143 Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen It is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen at the same time. When you are using the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet, the smartphone screen turns ...

Connecting with other devices 144 Copying files between devices Copying files from the smartphone to the tablet 1 Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartphone screen. 2 Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the tablet’s screen. 3 My Files is launched on the t...

Connecting with other devices 145 Remote PC Starting Remote PC Use this app to view and control your computer’s screen on your device by connecting your device and computer via a Wi-Fi or local area network. You can also easily view and transfer files between your device and computer. Before using t...

Connecting with other devices 146 3 Tap Sign in , enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap Sign in again. If a Samsung account is not registered, follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung account. Registering a computer 1 On your computer, launch the web browser and visit re...

Connecting with other devices 147 Connecting the device and a computer remotely 1 Tap Remote PC on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Check Connection (Refresh) . View the name of the computer. Connect the device and the computer remotely. 3 Tap ON computer . 4 Enter the password for the connection and tap OK ....

Connecting with other devices 148 Controlling the computer on the device After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device. You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device. Scroll through the screen. Access additional options....

Connecting with other devices 149 Transferring files between your device and the computer 1 Tap → Remote Explorer . 2 Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manager panel. Then, drag it to the device’s file manager panel. You can also move a file vice versa. The computer's file manager The devic...

Connecting with other devices 150 Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen ...

Connecting with other devices 151 Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllS...

Connecting with other devices 152 Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print image or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connections → Printing , select a printer type, a...

153 Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → About device → Software upd...

Device & data manager 154 Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device...

Device & data manager 155 Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.Samsung Kies launch...

Device & data manager 156 Using a Samsung account 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account , and then sign in to your Samsung account. 2 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 3 Tap General → Cloud → Backup , tick the items to back up, and then tap Back u...

157 Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network ...

Settings 159 Location Change settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Location , and then tap the Location switch to activate it. • Mode : Select a method to collect your location data. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS : View which apps request your current l...

Settings 160 • Denied devices : View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device. • Download to : Select a memory location for saving media files. • Download from other devices : Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins...

Settings 161 Display Change the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Device → Display . • Font : – Font style : Change the font type for display text. – Font size : Change the font size. • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Screen rotation : Set the content to rotate automatic...

Settings 162 Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings.On the Settings screen, tap Device → Wallpaper . • Home screen : Select a background image for the Classic Home screen. • Lock screen : Select a background image for the locked screen. • Home and lock screens : Select a background image for the Cl...

Settings 164 Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.On the Settings screen, tap Device → Motions . • Mute/Pause : – Covering screen with hand : Set the device to pause media playback when you touch the screen with your p...

Settings 166 General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap General → Accounts . Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.On the Settings screen, tap General → Cloud . Backup and reset Change the settings for managing ...

Settings 167 Default 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. • Select input languages : Select languages for text input. • Predictive text : Activate pre...

Settings 168 Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages : Select languages for text input. • Block offensive words : Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition : Download and install ...

Settings 169 Mouseover Activate the Mouseover feature. Perform various functions while the pointer of the mouse or trackpad connected to your device is moving over the screen. • Preview and icon labels : Set the device to display a preview of the content or pop-up information when the pointer points...

Settings 170 Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.On the Settings screen, tap General → Battery . • Display battery percentage : Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Re...

Settings 171 Security Change settings for securing the device.On the Settings screen, tap General → Security . • Encrypt device : Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because ...

Settings 172 • Storage type : Set a storage type for credential files. • Trusted credentials : Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps. • Install from device storage : Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage. • Clear credentials : Erase the credential c...

Settings 173 Contacts Change settings for using contacts.On the Settings screen, tap Applications → Contacts . • Import/Export : Import or export contacts. • Contacts to display : Select which contacts to display. • Only contacts with phones : Set the device to display contacts that only have a phon...

177 Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. You can use the following features: • TalkBack • Changing the font size • Magnifying the screen • Notification reminders • Reversi...

Accessibility 178 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Negative colours • Interaction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility , and th...

Accessibility 179 When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more.When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device ...

Accessibility 180 • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next...

Accessibility 181 Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shor...

Accessibility 182 Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area. Or, you can set the device to read text in other read...

Accessibility 183 Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, TalkBack pauses.When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the sc...

Accessibility 185 • Explore by touch : Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger. Move your finger anywhere on the screen to find the item you want. When you hear the item you want, release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly to open it. You can move to th...

Accessibility 186 Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated. Use this feature to make sure that you are entering the right password.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Vision , and then tick Speak...

Accessibility 187 Entering additional characters Tap and hold a button on the keyboard. If additional characters are available via the button, a pop-up window appears above the keyboard showing the characters. To select a character, drag your finger on the screen until you hear the character you wan...

Accessibility 188 Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is read aloud, use the following actions: • Deleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. • Selecting text using selection mode: Activate selection mode to select and listen to t...

Accessibility 189 Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Access...

Accessibility 190 Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the ...

Accessibility 191 Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have new messages or notifications.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Hearing , and then tick Flash notification . Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media soun...

Accessibility 192 Google caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC) , and then tap the switch at the top of the screen to activate it. Use the following options: • Language : Select a display language for the caption. • Text size : Change the ...

Accessibility 193 Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon. Control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon without exp...

Accessibility 194 Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor . A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap...

Accessibility 195 Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay , and then select an option. Interaction control Activate interaction control mo...

Accessibility 196 Using single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it. When an alarm sounds, tap the button to stop the alarm instead of dragging the button.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility , and then t...

Accessibility 197 Viewing accessibility services View accessibility services installed on the device.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Device → Accessibility , and view the list of accessibility services available in SERVICES . Using other useful features • Using S Voice: You can use S Voice to per...

198 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: • Password: When the device lock f...

Troubleshooting 199 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the s...

Troubleshooting 201 Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launc...

Troubleshooting 202 • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content cir...

Troubleshooting 203 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outsid...