SM-P600 User Manual www.samsung.
About this manual This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features. • Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
About this manual • Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers. • Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss.
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Table of Contents Getting started 7 8 9 9 10 12 14 15 15 16 16 36 37 38 38 41 42 43 44 46 Device layout Buttons S Pen Package contents Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Replacing the S Pen nib Turning the device on and off Holding the device Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Communication 47 51 52 54 54 55 55 Basics 17 18 21 23 24 28 28 29 29 31 31 32 35 Using applications Applications screen Help Entering text Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Setting up accounts Transferring files
Table of Contents 61 WatchON 95 96 96 96 97 98 98 99 100 100 101 101 102 102 Media 62 64 71 75 75 76 77 78 79 79 80 80 Music Camera Gallery Story Album Video Video Editor YouTube My Magazine Flipboard SketchBook for Galaxy Businessweek+ NYTimes Travel & local 103 Maps Application & media stores 81 82 82 83 83 83 83 Play Store Samsung Hub Samsung Apps Play Books Play Movies & TV Play Music Play Games Settings 104 104 107 111 116 119 Utilities 84 89 91 93 94 Alarm World Clock Calculator S Translator
Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button Front camera Light sensor Touch screen Speaker Menu button Home button Microphone Back button Multipurpose jack Rear camera S Pen slot Headset jack Flash Speaker GPS antenna Memory card slot 7
Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Buttons Button Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
Getting started S Pen S Pen button S Pen tip Name Function S Pen tip • Perform basic S Pen actions. (p. 18) • Perform advanced S Pen actions. (p. 24) S Pen button 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 be compatible with other devices.
Getting started Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.
Getting started • 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 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.
Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. • Close unnecessary applications with the task manager. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
Getting started 1 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place. 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. Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out. Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information.
Getting started Replacing the S Pen nib While using the S Pen, the S Pen nib may get dull. If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. 1 Hold the nib with the tweezer firmly, and then pull it out. 2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click. Do not let your finger get caught between the tweezer and the nib. • Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction. • Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen.
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 on and off. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. • Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features.
Getting started Adjusting the volume Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video. Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods: • Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode. • Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute or Vibrate. • Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound or Vibrate.
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.
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use 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 fingertips. • The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. 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.
Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. 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 → Settings → Controls → Motions, and then drag the Motions switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.
Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. • Some applications do not allow screen rotation. • Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Basics Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Controls → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right. Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot.
Basics Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Using the S Pen The included S Pen can be used to easily select items or perform functions. Actions using the S Pen with the button pressed provide additional conveniences, such as screen capture. Pull out the S Pen from the slot to use it. When you pull out the S Pen from the slot, the device detects it and performs the following: • Turns on the touch screen (if it is off). • Launches Action Memo, or display air command.
Basics • The pen nib of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen nib gets dull, replace it with a new one. • If 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. • For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular to the touch screen and avoid using it at sharp angles. 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.
Basics Launching Action Memo With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to launch Action Memo. Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by tapping to perform various actions, such as adding contacts or sending an email. With the memo selected, draw a line around an area with the S Pen to perform actions with the selected area. Selecting and capturing an image With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to select it.
Basics Using air command Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the screen. In most case, air command appear on the screen when pressing the S Pen button. Use the following actions: • Action Memo: Launch Action Memo. • Scrapbooker: Select and capture an image, and then save the image into Scrapbook. • Screen Write: Capture a screenshot and edit it with the S Pen. • S Finder: Launch S Finder. • Pen Window: Launch multiple applications in specified areas on the screen.
Basics Air view Use this feature to perform various functions while the S Pen is hovering over the screen. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Controls → S Pen → Air view, and then drag the Air view switch to the right. Point at an item with the S Pen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. You can scroll through panels or lists by moving the S Pen pointer to an edge (top/bottom/ left/right) of the screen.
Basics Samsung Smart Scroll Use this feature to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Controls → Smart screen → Smart scroll, and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right. Tap Smart scroll, and then select a scroll type. When you are viewing emails or webpages, the scroll type icon ( shows the recognition status for movements appears.
Basics Using the Multi Window panel To show the Multi Window panel, tap and hold . The Multi Window panel appears on the left side of the screen. Select one application, and then drag another application to a new location. You can launch the same application on the two windows at the same time. To hide again. the Multi Window panel, tap and hold Drag the circle between the application panels left or right to adjust the size of the panels. Tap the panel handle to hide or show the panel.
Basics Sharing files Drag an item you want to share to the other window to share the item from one window to another. Creating a paired window Use this feature to save the combination of current running Multi Window applications. On the Multi Window panel, tap → Create, enter a title, and then tap OK. Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more.
Basics • Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. • Multi window: Set to use Multi Window. • Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. • Air view: Activate or deactivate the air view feature. • Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. • Smart pause: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature. • Smart scroll: Activate or deactivate the smart scroll feature. • Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
Basics Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: • Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen. • Folder: Create a new folder. • Page: Add a new panel to the Home screen. Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap following: → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the • Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet. • Live wallpapers: See animated images. • Wallpapers: See wallpaper images. Then, select an image and tap Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the frame, and then tap Done.
Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Locking and unlocking the device 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 and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the right part of the screen.
Basics Rearranging panels Moving a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Scroll left or right on the widgets panel area, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.
Basics Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed. On the Home screen, tap to open the Applications screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging applications → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to Tap another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Organising with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Basics Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings. Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select a category to view tips. To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap To search for keywords, tap . . Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
Basics Entering uppercase Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice. Changing the keyboard type Tap to change the keyboard type. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards. Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger or the S Pen. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word.
Basics When this feature is enabled, you can do the following actions: • Send a handwritten message. • Set an alarm just by writing numbers. 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, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for voice recognition, tap the current language.
Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 104) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. • Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors. • Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Basics Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. 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.
Basics Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.
Basics Connecting as a media device 1 2 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed. 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Basics Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. Setting a password On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Basics Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact Tap 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 Tap → Delete contacts. Searching for contacts Tap Contacts.
Communication Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • : Compose an email. Displaying contacts Tap Contacts. By default, the device shows all saved contacts. Tap → Contacts to display, and then select a location where contacts are saved. Moving contacts Tap Contacts. Moving contacts to Google Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
Communication Sharing contacts Tap → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Add to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. • Remove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites. • Grid view / List view: View contacts in grid or list form. • Help: Access help information about using contacts. Contact groups Tap Groups.
Communication Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Edit: Change the group settings. • Create: Make a new group. • Remove member: Remove members from the group. • Send email: Send an email to a group’s members. • Change order: Tap and hold position, and then tap Done. next to the group name, drag it up or down to another • Help: Access help information about using contacts.
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. After that, follow on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap → Settings → Add account.
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. Search for a message. Retrieve new messages. Forward the message. Delete the message. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder. Reply to the message. Open attachments. Compose a message. Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap Save to save it.
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. Tap to attach images. Tap → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. Tap → Attach video to attach videos. Tap → Discard to start over. Tap → Settings to change the Google Mail settings. Tap → Send feedback to report your opinion for application development. Tap → Help to access help information for the Google Mail.
Communication Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.
Communication ChatON Use this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account or verify your phone number. Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Tap → Start chat and select a buddy to start chatting.
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. Tap to share or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address. Opening a new page Tap . To go to another webpage, scroll left or right on the title field, and tap the title to select it.
Web & network Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads. (p. 101) Sharing webpages → Share via. To share a webpage address with others, tap To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share via. Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Web & network Searching the web by voice Tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same Google account. To view open tabs on other devices, tap → Other devices. Select a webpage to open. Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances.
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is Gallery. Open Gallery, select an image, tap → Bluetooth, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices.
Web & network Samsung Link Use this application to play contents saved on remotely located devices or web storage services over the Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your device to another device or web storage service. Tap Samsung Link on the Applications screen. To start Samsung Link, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instructions. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Web & network WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Connecting to a TV Connect to a TV to display the device’s screen onto a large surface and control the TV remotely with the device.
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Adjust the volume. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Set the file as your favourite song. Turn on shuffle.
Media → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap Smart volume may not be activated for some files. 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. → Settings → To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap Advanced → Adapt Sound → On.
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 71) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • 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. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • Auto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. • Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. • Best photo: Take a series of photos, and then save the best one. • Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image.
Media • Rich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio. • Eraser: Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. Tap to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the original photo, tap Show moving objects, and then tap the highlighted area. To get the best shot, follow these tips. – – Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
Media Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. Tap and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video Tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap . Press the Shutter button to take photos while taking a video. While recording, use the following actions: • To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap .
Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • Use the Volume button to zoom in or out. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video. Dual Camera mode When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa.
Media • You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD. • While taking videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone. Share shot Tap → , and then select one of the following: • Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • Buddy photo share: Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
Media • Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene. • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in filmcamera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
Media • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. • Contextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery and Story Album. • Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene. • Storage: Select the memory location for storage. • Reset: Reset the camera settings. Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.
Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • Double-tap anywhere to zoom in. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return. Viewing images using the motion feature Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Controls → Motions, drag the Motions switch to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature.
Media • Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • Rename: Rename the file. • Buddy photo share: Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image. • Rotate left: Rotate anticlockwise. • Rotate right: Rotate clockwise. • Crop: Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it. • Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • Details: View image details. • Settings: Change the Gallery settings.
Media Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap to others or share them via social network services. • When viewing an image, tap to send them to send it to others or share it via social network services. Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap contact. → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a Tagging faces → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag.
Media Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically. Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. To start Story Album, you need to download and install the application. Tap Install, and then follow the on-screen instruction. Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device.
Media Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to another location.
Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Tap to display full screen. Add the video to the playlist. Search for videos. Send the URL to others. Pause or resume playback. Change display quality. Exit full screen.
Media My Magazine Use this applications to make your own social magazine. On the Home screen, flick your finger up from the bottom of the screen. When running My magazine for the first time, tap Next, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Start. To set up your magazine, tap , and then tick categories. Tap , select new topics, and then tap . Flick left or right to change the category, flick up or down to turn over magazine pages, and then select an article to read.
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, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard. Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to read. While reading an article, use the following icons: • : Go to the previous page.
Media Businessweek+ Use this application to get the latest news about finance, business, and more. Tap Businessweek+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. NYTimes Use this application to browse and navigate some articles and more. Tap NYTimes on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To search for articles, tap , and then enter a keyword in the search field.
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. Select an application to view information. To download it, tap INSTALL.
Application & media stores Samsung Hub Use this application to purchase, enjoy, and manage digital media content. Samsung Hub also promotes and recommends content that you may like. Tap Samsung Hub on the Applications screen. The types of content provided may vary depending on the region or service provider. Purchasing multimedia content Select a service category, select media content, and then complete the purchase process.
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. Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies & TV on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice recordings. Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap Start to set the default covers and a template. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the setup. Composing notes Create notes with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or S Pen, or by adding multimedia files or voice memos.
Utilities When using the templates that have image frames, tap and hold an image frame, and then tap Images or Take picture to add an image. To delete a frame, tap and hold the frame, and then tap Delete. When jotting down a note, tap colour. once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen When erasing the handwritten note, tap Clear all to clear the note. , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Save the current setting as a pen profile. Change the pen type. Change the line thickness.
Utilities Using the selection tool Write a formula or draw a shape, and then tap . Draw a line around the formula or the shape to select it, and then tap Transform into → Shape or Formula to organise it. Inserting multimedia files Tap to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Making a table Tap → Easy chart → Table, set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap Done. • To enter data in the table, tap a table cell.
Utilities Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap the chart or table → Edit chart, and then use the following options: • Tap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • Tap an item, and tap , and then write values, to correct with your finger or the S Pen. The available options may vary depending on the chart type. Using idea sketch Tap → Idea Sketch, and then write a keyword or select category to search for images.
Utilities Viewing pages preview Drag down a note to preview the pages above the note. Tap on the note cover to access the following options: • Delete: Delete the note. • Share via: Share the note with others. • Export: Export the note as an image file or a PDF file. • Rename: Rename the note. • Edit cover: Change the note cover. • Add to favourites: Add the note to the favourites list. • Lock: Lock the note so that others cannot view it.
Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks Tap , and then use one of the following methods: • Add event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. • Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority setting. To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with.
Utilities Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Google under My accounts, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → To display synced events or tasks, tap → Sync. → Calendars, and then tick the Google account. Handwriting on Month view On month view screen, tap landscape mode. to activate this feature.
Utilities POLARIS Office 5 Use this application to edit documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap POLARIS Office 5 on the Applications screen. Some functions may not be available, depending on the file type. Create a document. View recent documents. Share documents with others. Browse folders. View favourite documents. Browse by document formats. Creating documents Tap , and then select a document type.
Utilities • Screen Conversion: Apply animation or transition effects to slides. • View Settings: Change the view mode settings. • Read All: Read the document via the text-to-speech feature. • Filter: View cells filtered by specific criteria. • Sort: Sort cells by specific criteria. • Protect worksheet: Lock the sheet so that others cannot edit it. • Freeze frame: Keep the selected row in place. • Recalculation: Recalculate the functions on the sheet. • Screen capture: Capture the selected area.
Utilities Sharing documents Share documents with multiple devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi. While sharing documents, you can write a note or draw on the screen. To create a sharing group, tap View Together → . Select a document to share, enter a name and password for the sharing group, and then tap OK. To join a sharing group, search for and join the sharing group with the password. Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage.
Utilities Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Syncing with the Samsung account Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files. Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup to back up or tap Restore to restore data with your Samsung account.
Utilities Alarm Use this application to set wake-up calls and alarms for important events. Tap Alarm on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Date and time Setting alarms Tap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. You can also set an alarm by writing numbers with the S Pen. • Location alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location.
Utilities World Clock Use this application to check the time of many major cities in the world. Tap World Clock on the Applications screen. Creating clocks Tap , and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list or globe, and then tap To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings. Deleting clocks Tap and hold the clock, and then tap Delete. Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.
Utilities S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This application is not supported in some languages. Here are several examples of spoken commands: • Open music • Launch calculator • Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places.
Utilities S Finder Use this application to search a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications, and more. Tap and hold to launch S Finder. Tap the search field, and then enter search criteria. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a keyword. You can also use this feature to search the handwritten content in the device. Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.
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 → Settings → Google Now. settings, tap Scrapbook Use this application to create your own digital scrapbook with content from webpages, videos and more. Tap Scrapbook on the Applications screen.
Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Viewing files Select a category and then tap a folder to open it.
Utilities Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the shortcuts area. In a folder, tap shortcut. → Add Adding FTP server shortcut to the device → Add FTP, enter details such as Add a FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area. Tap server address, user name, and password, and then tap Done. Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.
Utilities Evernote Use this application to create, synchronise, and share multimedia notes that you create. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently. Tap Evernote on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. KNOX Use this application freely use your device for both work and personal use. Tap KNOX on the Applications screen.
Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. Once the location is found, select a location to view the detailed information. Refer to the help for more information.
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap Wi-Fi → . • Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap . • Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. • Received files: View received files via the Bluetooth feature. • Help: Access help information for Bluetooth. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device.
Settings Location services Change settings for location information permissions. • Access to my location: Set the device to allow applications to use your current location information. • Use GPS satellites: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location. • Use wireless networks: Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi.
Settings Device Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. • Default notification sound: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages. • Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the touch screen. • Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen.
Settings • Screen mode: – – Adapt display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings. – – 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. • Reading mode: Select which applications will use reading mode. In reading mode, the device helps protect your eyes when reading at night.
Settings • Personal message: Edit the personal message. • Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • Ink effect: Change the colour for the ink effect. The ink effect is available only with the S Pen. • Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked.
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. • Auto rotate screen: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Speak passwords: Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter with Talkback.
Settings • Sound balance: Adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset. • Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. • Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. • Flash notification: Set the flash to blink when you have new messages or notifications. • Assistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel. You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon.
Settings Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Input languages: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings. • Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark.
Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • Block offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Download offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Handwriting recognition Select a search language for handwriting search. Voice search • Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.
Settings Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Voice control Set the device to recognise voice commands for controlling your device. You can select the features to control with voice commands. S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • Disable pen detection: Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen. • Pointer: Set the device to display the S Pen pointer when hovering the S Pen over the screen.
Settings Motions Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Zoom: Set the device to zoom in or out while viewing images in Gallery or browsing webpages, when you tap and hold two points with your fingers and then tilt the device back and forth. • Move an icon: Set the device to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or right.
Settings General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device.
Settings Accessory Change the accessory settings. • Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • Audio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock. • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. • Daynote: Set the device to show the quick note pad when the cover is flipped open.
Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
Settings • Make passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • Unknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store.
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 feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Troubleshooting 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 screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. • The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again.
Troubleshooting 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. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application.
Troubleshooting • 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 circulated on the Internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
Troubleshooting Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
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). 10/2013. Rev. 1.
