Samsung SM-P900 User manual

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User Manual
SM-P900

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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.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com .
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work
properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
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Applications 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.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customize the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.

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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.
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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
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.

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Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
IC Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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Table of Contents
Getting started
7 Device layout
8 Buttons
9 S Pen
9 Package contents
10 Charging the battery
12 Inserting a memory card
14 Replacing the S Pen nib
15 Turning the device on and off
16 Holding the device
16 Locking and unlocking the device
16 Adjusting the volume
16 Switching to silent mode
Basics
17 Indicator icons
18 Using the touch screen
21 Control motions
23 Palm motions
24 Samsung Smart Pause
24 Using Multi Window
29 Using the S Pen
32 Air view
33 Notifications
34 Home screen
41 Applications screen
42 Using applications
42 Help
43 Entering text
46 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
47 Setting up accounts
48 Setting up user profiles
48 Transferring files
50 Securing the device
52 Upgrading the device
Communication
53 Contacts
57 Email
59 Gmail
60 Hangouts
60 Google+
61 Twitter
Web & network
62 Internet
63 Chrome
64 Bluetooth
65 Screen Mirroring
66 e-Meeting
72 WebEx
80 Remote PC
87 SideSync 3.0
95 WatchON

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131 S Voice
132 S Finder
132 Google
133 Voice Search
133 Scrapbook
134 My Files
136 Downloads
137 Evernote
137 KNOX
Travel & local
138 Maps
Settings
139 Connections
142 Device
147 Controls
152 General
155 Google Settings
Troubleshooting
Health and Safety
Media
96 Music
98 Camera
105 Gallery
109 Video
110 YouTube
111 Flipboard
111 Businessweek+
112 NYTimes
112 SketchBook for Galaxy
Application & media stores
113 Play Store
114 Samsung Apps
114 Play Books
114 Play Games
115 Play Movies
115 Play Music
115 Play Newsstand
Utilities
116 S Note
123 Action Memo
124 Calendar
126 Dropbox
126 Cloud
127 Drive
127 Hword
128 Hshow
129 Alarm
130 World Clock
130 Calculator

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

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This may cause sensor malfunctions.
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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
Power
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if
it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
Recent apps
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Tap to open the list of recent applications.
Home
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.
Back
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
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Press to adjust the device volume.

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S Pen
S Pen tip
S Pen button
Name Function
S Pen tip
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Perform basic S Pen actions. (p. 18)
S Pen button
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Perform advanced S Pen actions. (p. 29)
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
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Quick start guide
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Charger
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.

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Charging the battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
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If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications
that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid
disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use
these applications after fully charging the battery.
Charging with the charger
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the USB cable into
the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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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.
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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.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
Checking the battery charge status
When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:
Charging Fully charged

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Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the brightness of the display.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacity of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
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Some 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.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the SD Memory card folder.

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1 Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
4 Close the cover of the memory card slot.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
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Settings
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General
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Storage
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Unmount SD card .
1 Open the cover of the memory card slot.
2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3 Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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.

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Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.
On the Home screen, tap
→
Settings
→
General
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
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Format SD card
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Erase everything .
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
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 tweezers firmly, and then pull it out.
2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click.

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Do not let your finger get caught between the tweezers and the nib.
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Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction.
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Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen.
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Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen. This may cause damage to
the S Pen or your device.
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.
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.
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Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off .

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Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
Locking and unlocking the device
When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button
turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. 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.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume button left or right 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:
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Press and hold the Volume down button (left) until it switches to silent mode.
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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute or Vibrate .
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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound or Vibrate .

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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
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Smart screen feature activated
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
Alarm activated
S Pen removed
Mute mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level

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Using the touch screen
Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen.
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.
Finger gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a
character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

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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.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

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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.