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  • Page 1 GT-N5100 User Manual www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ • T he Android logo, Google , Google Maps , Google Mail , YouTube , Google Play ™...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Applications screen Help Device layout Entering text Buttons Connecting to a Wi-Fi network S Pen Setting up accounts Package contents Transferring files Installing the SIM or USIM card Securing the device Charging the battery Upgrading the device Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Holding the device...
  • Page 6 Paper Artist Video Player YouTube Travel & local Flipboard 107 Maps 108 Local Application & media stores 109 Navigation Play Store Samsung Apps Settings Game Hub Music Hub 110 About Settings Play Books 110 Wi-Fi Play Movies 111 Bluetooth Play Music...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 119 Language and input 121 Cloud 122 Backup and reset 122 Add account 122 Motion 122 S Pen 123 Accessory 123 Date and time 124 Accessibility 125 Developer options 126 About device Troubleshooting...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Front camera Microphone for Earpiece speakerphone Proximity/Light Power button sensor Volume button Touch screen IrLED Home button Back button Menu button Multipurpose jack Microphone Headset jack GPS antenna Main antenna Rear camera Memory card slot SIM card slot S Pen Speaker Speaker...

  • Page 9: Buttons

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

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • D evice • Q uick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 11: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

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

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 13 • W hile charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 14: Reducing The Battery Consumption

    Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.

  • Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

  • Page 16: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. •...

  • Page 18: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Getting started Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

  • Page 19: Basics

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

  • Page 20: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
  • Page 21 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 22 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 23: Control Motions

    Basics Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Page 24 Basics Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

  • Page 25: Page Buddy

    Basics Page Buddy Use this feature to use specific applications based on your actions. Pages related to your actions appear in the following conditions: • W hen you pull out the S Pen from the slot. • W hen you connect a headset or dock to the device. •...

  • Page 26: Using The S Pen

    • T he tip of the S Pen is not replaceable. If the tip gets dull, purchase a new S Pen. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Refer to the Samsung website for more information about the S Pen.
  • Page 27 Basics Opening a menu With the S Pen button pressed, draw to open a list of the screen’s available options. Undoing the last action With the S Pen button pressed, draw to undo the last action.
  • Page 28 Basics Capturing screenshots With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you hear a click. A screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The edited image is saved in the Gallery →...

  • Page 29: Selecting Text

    To select only the text you intend, drag across the middle of the text or drag the text selection icons. Samsung UserManual Launching Quick Command With the S Pen button pressed, drag the S Pen up the screen to launch Quick Command.

  • Page 30: Pen Air View

    Basics Selecting and capturing an image With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it. The selected area is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. Select an application to use with the selected area from the icons that appear at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 31: Quick Command

    Basics Quick Command Use this feature to make a call, send a message, or search for content by drawing gesture commands on the screen. With the S Pen button pressed, drag the S Pen up on the screen to launch Quick Command. Adding gesture commands →...

  • Page 32: Notifications

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

  • Page 33: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Changing the Home screen mode The Home screen has basic and easy modes.

  • Page 34: Setting Wallpaper

    Basics Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release it. Rearranging panels Adding a new panel → Edit page → Moving a panel →...

  • Page 35: Using Widgets

    Basics Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen. • S ome widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.

  • Page 36: Applications Screen

    Basics Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance. , and then tap End next to an application to close it. Press and hold the Home button, tap To close all running applications, tap End all. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button, and then tap Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications...

  • Page 37: Help

    Basics Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.

  • Page 38: Changing The Keyboard Type

    Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use. Using the Samsung keyboard Set options for the Samsung Delete a preceding character. keyboard. Break to the next line.

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Accounts

    Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.

  • Page 41: Transferring Files

    Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 42: Securing The Device

    Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device →...

  • Page 43: Setting A Pin

    Basics Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice. Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails.

  • Page 44: Upgrading The Device

    Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

  • Page 45: Communication

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

  • Page 46: Finding Contacts

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

  • Page 47: Adding Contacts

    Communication → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from • the conversation. → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a • multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call. Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Viewing call logs...

  • Page 48: Receiving Calls

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

  • Page 49: Video Calls

    Communication Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. → Call settings → Call settings → Call forwarding, and then select a call type and condition. Enter a number and tap Enable. Ending a call Tap End call to end a call.

  • Page 50: Swapping Images

    Communication → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. → Animated emotions: Apply emotional icons to your image. • • → Theme view: Apply decorative icons to your image. →...

  • Page 51: Contacts

    Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact...

  • Page 52: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    → Merge with Samsung. Contacts synced with Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is also added to or deleted from Samsung Contacts, and vice versa. Importing contacts →...

  • Page 53: Exporting Contacts

    Communication Exporting contacts → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage. Sharing contacts → Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts , and then take one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 54: Messaging

    Communication • A dd member: Add members to the group. • R emove member: Remove members from the group. • S end message: Send a message to a group’s members. • S end email: Send an email to a group’s members. •...

  • Page 55: Sending Messages

    Communication Sending messages , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap Use the following methods to add recipients: • E nter a phone number. • T ap , select contacts, and then tap Done. Use the following methods to make a multimedia message: •...

  • Page 56: Email

    Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.

  • Page 57: Google Mail

    Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Reply to the message. Compose a message. Forward the message. Delete the message. Add this email address to the contacts list.

  • Page 58: Reading Messages

    Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap SEND. Tap +CC/BCC to add more recipients. to attach images. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. → Attach video to attach videos. →...

  • Page 59: Talk

    Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk.

  • Page 60: Google

    Communication Switching between chats Scroll left or right. Deleting chat history → Clear chat history. Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 61: Chaton

    Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions.

  • Page 62: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the page to select it.

  • Page 63: Chrome

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

  • Page 64: Bluetooth

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

  • Page 65: Allshare Cast

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

  • Page 66: Allshare Play

    To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices as file servers. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To →...

  • Page 67: Group Play

    Web & network Using the Group Play feature Share screens with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. → Group Play. Enter a PIN and Select a media category, select files by ticking, and then tap tap Done to start Group Play. On another device, join Group Play with the PIN. Managing contents on a web storage server Select a web storage server, and then view and manage your files.

  • Page 68: Smart Remote

    Web & network Smart Remote Use this application to connect to a personal TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap Smart Remote on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a Wi-Fi network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.

  • Page 69: Media

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

  • Page 70: Camera

    Media Setting a song as ringtone → Set as → Call ringtone. To use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs. → Create playlist. Enter a title and tap OK. Select songs to include, and then tap Done.

  • Page 71: Taking Photos

    Media Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap to take the photo. Use this for delayed-time shots. Indicates which storage Switch between the is in use.

  • Page 72: Shooting Mode

    Media • S unset: Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts. • D awn: Use this setting for very subtle colours. • A utumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery. • T ext: Use this setting for books or posters. •...

  • Page 73: Taking Videos

    Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution. Recording mode Use this for delayed-time shots.

  • Page 74: Zooming In And Out

    Media to change recording mode. • N ormal: Use this mode for normal quality. • L imit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging. • L imit for Email: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via email. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: •...

  • Page 75: Configuring Settings For Camera

    Media Configuring settings for Camera to configure settings for 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. • E dit shortcuts: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options. •...
  • Page 76 Media • W hite balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. •...

  • Page 77: Gallery

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

  • Page 78: Editing Images

    • B uddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. • P rint: Print via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • R ename: Rename the file.

  • Page 79: Deleting Images

    Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap . • I n a folder, tap • W hen viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: →...

  • Page 80: Paper Artist

    Media Using Tag Buddy → Tag buddy to display a contextual tag (weather, location, When viewing an image, tap date, and person’s name) when opening an image. Paper Artist Use this application to make images look like illustrations with fun effects or frames. Tap Paper Artist on the Applications screen.

  • Page 81: Video Player

    Media Video Player Use this application to play video files. Tap Video Player on the Applications screen. • A void locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts is lost.

  • Page 82: Youtube

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

  • Page 83: Watching Videos

    Media Watching videos , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen. Search for videos. Send the URL to others. Pause or resume Add the video to the playback.

  • Page 84: Flipboard

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

  • Page 85: Application & Media Stores

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

  • Page 86: Samsung Apps

    Game Hub Use this application to access games. Tap Game Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Scroll left or right and select a game to download from Samsung Apps.

  • Page 87: Music Hub

    Application & media stores Music Hub Use this application to play music and purchase songs or albums from the Music Hub catalogue. Subscribe to the Music Hub premium service to: • s ync your personal music collection to the cloud storage server, •...

  • Page 88: Play Books

    Application & media stores Play Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a book file by scrolling left or right. While reading a book file, tap to access additional options.

  • Page 89: Play Magazines

    Application & media stores Play Magazines Use this application to read and download magazines. Tap Play Magazines on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a category, and then select a magazine. Readers Hub Use this application to download and read book files.

  • Page 90: Learning Hub

    Application & media stores Learning Hub Use this application to access learning material. Tap Learning Hub on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a category, and then select a video lecture or book.

  • Page 91: Utilities

    Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using images and voice recordings. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Selecting note templates and select one of the following templates: • N ote / Idea note / Memo: Create a simple note from an empty page. •...

  • Page 92: Composing Notes

    Utilities Composing notes Erase the note. Undo and redo the last action. Enter a note. Compose a new note. Use productivity tools. Save the note. Jot down or draw a note. Hide the toolbar. Record your actions while Search for information on a drawing a note.
  • Page 93 Utilities Change the pen colour. Change the line thickness. Open the pen setting panel. If you have saved a pen profile, open the profile. Change the pen type. Save the current setting as a pen profile. Add a new colour based on the colour picker.

  • Page 94: Viewing A Note

    Utilities Browsing notes Browse note thumbnails by scrolling up or down. → Refresh. To sync notes with the Samsung account, tap → Sort by. To sort notes by date, title, or others, tap → List view. To change the view mode, tap →...

  • Page 95: Anote Hd

    Utilities aNote HD Use this application to create a note. Tap aNote HD on the Applications screen. Composing notes to compose a note. To add a quick memo, tap Move to the previous screen. Set a priority. Select a folder to save. Add a tag to the memo.

  • Page 96: S Planner

    Utilities Viewing a note Tap the note to open it. To move to other notes, tap or . To change note settings, tap To insert an image, location, or handwritten memo, tap . To delete the note, tap . To lock the note so that others cannot edit it, tap S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.

  • Page 97: Syncing With Google Calendar

    Utilities Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.

  • Page 98: Polaris Office

    Utilities Deleting events → Delete. Select a date, and then tap Sharing events → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Select an event, tap Polaris Office Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.

  • Page 99: Creating Documents

    • V iew Comment: View comments in the document. • T TS: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • P rint: Print the document via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers.
  • Page 100 • Z oom: Change the view size. • P rint: Print the document via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. Spreadsheet • S ave as: Save the document with a different name.

  • Page 101: Dropbox

    Utilities Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. Tap Dropbox on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 102: World Clock

    Utilities Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • S nooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time.

  • Page 103: Calculator

    Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen → Scientific calculator. rotation is disabled, tap To see calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.

  • Page 104: Google

    Utilities Tips for better voice recognition • S peak clearly. • S peak in quiet places. • D o not use offensive or slang words. • A void speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

  • Page 105: Voice Search

    Utilities Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now →...

  • Page 106: Downloads

    Utilities Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions: • : Copy files or folders to another folder. • : Move files or folders to another folder. • : Delete files or folders. •...

  • Page 107: Travel & Local

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

  • Page 108: Local

    Travel & local Getting directions for a destination , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • M y current location: Use current location for starting location. • C ontacts: Select from the contacts list. •...

  • Page 109: Navigation

    Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • N avigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving.

  • Page 110: Settings

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

  • Page 111: Bluetooth

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount, and customise the settings for the limitation.

  • Page 112: More Settings

    Settings More settings Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Mobile networks • M obile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services. •...

  • Page 113: Home Screen Mode

    • U pload from other devices: Set to accept uploads from other devices. AllShare Cast Activate the AllShare Cast feature and share your display with others. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network. Home screen mode Select a Home screen mode (basic or easy). Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode.

  • Page 114: Sound

    Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • V ibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. •...

  • Page 115: Storage

    Settings • S creen mode: Select a display mode. – Dynamic: Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid. – Standard: Use this mode for normal surroundings. – Movie: Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a dark room. •...

  • Page 116: Power Saving Mode

    Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • C PU power saving: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • S creen power saving: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. •...

  • Page 117: Lock Screen

    Settings Lock screen Change settings for securing the device. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. • L ock screen options: Change the settings for the locked screen. These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. –...

  • Page 118: Security

    • R emote controls: Set to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account.

  • Page 119: Language And Input

    Settings • M ake passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • D evice administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device.

  • Page 120: Samsung Keyboard

    – Key-tap vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. – Key-tap sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • T utorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

  • Page 121: Cloud

    • D riving mode: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.

  • Page 122: Backup And Reset

    Settings Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • B ack up my data: Set to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • B ackup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. •...

  • Page 123: Accessory

    Settings • B attery saving: Set the screen not to respond to the other S Pens when the S pen is inserted. • A ir view: Set to show the S Pen pointer when the S Pen is hovering over the screen. •...

  • Page 124: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • A uto-rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. •...

  • Page 125: Developer Options

    Settings • E nhance web accessibility: Set applications to install web scripts to make their web content more accessible. • S ound balance: Adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset. • M ono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. •...

  • Page 126: About Device

    Settings • S how screen updates: Set to flash areas of the screen when they are updated. • W indow animation scale: Select a speed for opening and closing pop-up windows. • T ransition animation scale: Select a speed for switching between screens. •...

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 128: Calls Are Being Dropped

    Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 8-10 seconds.

  • Page 129: Audio Quality Is Poor

    The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery in the device is not user replaceable. If you have problems with the battery or need it replaced, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre. Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch.

  • Page 130: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera

    Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...
  • Page 131 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 132 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (EU). 03/2013. Rev. 1.1...

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