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Samsung SM-G316HU User Manual

1. On the Settings screen tap Add account Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data 82 Settings Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button three times quickly Answering ending calls Pressing the home key Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button Pressing the power key Set the device to end a call when you press the Power button Single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it e SERVICES View accessibility services installed on the device e TalkBack Activate TalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Launch Explore by touch tutorial Speak passwords Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated
2. On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything The device automatically restarts 74 Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device set app options and add accounts Tap Settings on the Apps screen K Supported features may differ or be labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM model CONNECTIONS Wi Fi Activate the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either the Wi Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal To automatically switch between networks tick Smart network switch To use options tap e Scan Search for available networks e Wi Fi Direct Activate Wi Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi Fi to share files 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 75 Settings Setting Wi Fi sleep policy Tap gt Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Z When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns off Wi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them This
3. 4 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable Tick USB tethering appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected On the computer use your device s mobile data connection Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device s mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 9 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information On the Apps screen of your device tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Tick Bluetooth tethering On the connected device open the Bluetooth settings screen tap X Internet access appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet K The connection methods may vary depending on the connected devices 34 Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets open the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To m
4. Getting started Switching between cards When two SIM or USIM cards are activated card selection icons appear on the dashboard of the notifications panel Open the notifications panel and then select a card 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 battery 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 Z e When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty e Ifthe 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 If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps 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 apps after fully charging the battery Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Getting started K The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the
5. SM G316HU DD SM G316HU DS SM G316HU SM G316M User Manual English 03 2015 Rev 1 2 www samsung com Table of Contents Read me first Getting started 6 Package contents 7 Device layout 9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery 15 Using a memory card 16 Turning the device on and off 17 Locking and unlocking the screen Basics 18 Using the touch screen 21 Home screen layout 25 Notifications panel 26 Opening apps 27 Installing or uninstalling apps 28 Entering text 30 Screen capture 30 MyFiles 31 Power saving feature Network connectivity 32 Mobile data 32 Wi Fi 33 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Personalising 35 Managing the Home and Apps screens 37 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 38 Changing the screen lock method 38 Transferring data from your previous device 40 Setting up accounts Phone 41 Making calls 43 Receiving calls 43 Options during calls Contacts 45 Adding contacts 45 Importing and exporting contacts 46 Searching for contacts Table of Contents Messages amp email 47 Messages 48 Email Camera 51 Basic shooting 52 Shooting modes 54 Camera settings Gallery 56 Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features 57 SPlanner 58 Internet 59 Video 59 Clock 61 Calculator 61 Memo 62 Voice Recorder 63 Radio 64 LINE 64 Google apps Connecting with other devices 67 Bluetooth 69 Wi Fi Direct 71 Mobile printing Device amp data manage
6. W Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or D to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold at the point where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste 29 Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously The image is saved in the Gallery Screenshots folder After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others K It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Tap My Files on the Apps screen Search for files or folders Access additional options View files by categories View the download history View files stored in the device 30 Basics Power saving feature Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates the Wi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings
7. Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device Change SIM PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data 88 Settings Make passwords visible Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device 89 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 PIN When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using
8. Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Contextual filename Set the camera to add contextual tags such as location information to filenames Storage Select the memory location for storage Edit quick settings Reorganise shortcuts to frequently used options Reset Reset the camera settings K The available options vary depending on the mode used 53 Gallery Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen tap Gallery and select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen Send the image to others Modify the image lt lt e T Move to the previous screen Access additional options Delete the image Pa wama Image and video preview thumbnails 56 Useful apps and features S Planner Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details e Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting Select an item Select a calenda
9. Font size Change the font size Magnification gestures Set the device to magnify the screen and to zoom in ona specific area Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activate TalkBack when you press and hold the Power button and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers Text to speech options PREFERREDTTS ENGINE Select an engine for the text to speech feature To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap x Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature 83 Settings Flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications Turn off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the caller s voice during a call e Google subtitles CC Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings e Mono audio Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when a headset is connected Sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending o
10. Decrease the screen brightness Getting started Using amemory card Installing 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 N 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 Use caution to insert the memory card right side up RZ e 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 Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Settings Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover N 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 can damage the memory card
11. Start recording a video Take a photo C Change the View photos and shooting mode videos you have captured 51 Z The camera automatically shuts off when unused e Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag Key outside the large circle If fey is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Camera shortcut K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the Apps screen tap Camera Auto Best photo Use this mode to take a series of photos and save the best one To view other photos in the series scroll left or right The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with Ya The device identifies the photos with vw in Gallery On the Apps screen tap Camera Best photo 52 Camera Continuous shot Use
12. To change the voice input settings tap X Choose input languages Select languages for text input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Voice search Language Select a language for voice recognition Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Ok Google Detection Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search app K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset when one is connected to the device 85 Settings Text to speech options PREFERRED TTS ENGINE Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap X Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Default language status View the status of the default language for the text to speech feature Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time Z If the battery remains fully discharged or remo
13. 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 e 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 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 N Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device 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 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save the 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 e Close unnecessary apps using the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature Deactivate the Wi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of apps Decrease the backlight time
14. code automatically before a phone number Call barring Block incoming or outgoing calls Call waiting Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress Fixed Dialling Numbers Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card Ringtones and keypad tones Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when buttons on the keypad are tapped Hide my video Select an image to be shown to the other party Voicemail dual SIM models Voicemail service Select or set your voicemail service provider Voicemail settings Enter the number to access the voicemail service Obtain this number from the service provider 81 Settings Voicemail service single SIM models Select your voicemail service provider Voicemail settings single SIM models Enter the number to access the voicemail service Obtain this number from the service provider Accounts Set the device to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services Use Internet calling Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls Application manager View and manage the apps on your device On the Settings screen tap Application manager PERSONAL Add account Add email or SNS accounts
15. 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 Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are a Windows XP user ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to use Wi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations 94 Troubleshooting Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwis
16. is charging or connected to a desktop dock Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clock Show date Set the device to show the date with the clock Camera shortcut Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Owner information Enter your information that is shown with the clock Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen 80 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features On the Settings screen tap Call Set up call reject messages Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call Answering ending calls Pressing the home key Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button Pressing the power key Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Auto area code Set the device to insert a prefix area or country
17. or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data 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 Ef Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Z Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to u
18. Recording elapsed time Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen Tap and select a voice memo to play Pause or resume playback e 60 Skip to the previous or next voice memo 62 Useful apps and features Radio Listening to the FM radio Tap Radio on the Apps screen Before you use this app you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna Z The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adjust the volume Record a song from the FM radio Access additional options Enter radio station frequency manually Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency Turn the FM radio on or off View the list of available stations View the list of favourite stations Search for an available radio station Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap Scan and then select a scan option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap lt to return to the FM radio screen 63 Useful apps and features LINE Use this app to make free voice and video calls and instant messages to your friends individually or in groups K This app may not be availab
19. Ultra power saving mode and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it To add an app to the Home screen tap and select an app To remove an app from the Home screen tap Remove select an app with and then tap OK To change the settings for ultra power saving mode such as network connectivity or sound tap Settings To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap Disable ultra power saving mode Z The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions 31 Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices Refer to Data usage for additional options gt Dual SIM models On the Apps screen tap Settings Data usage a SIM or USIM card and then tick Mobile data Single SIM models On the Apps screen tap Settings Data usage and then tick Mobile data Wi Fi Connect the device to a Wi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices Refer to Wi Fi for additional options K Turn off Wi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Select a network from the Wi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 T
20. You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it K If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google or Samsung account Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information Using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch Visit www samsung com smartswitch for more information Z Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers 38 Personalising Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device You can download
21. a Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview e The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com 93 Troubleshooting e Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other
22. and notifications Ringtones dual SIM models Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Ringtones single SIM models Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Notifications single SIM models Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen Display Change the settings for the display On the Settings screen tap Display Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock screen Select a background image for the locked screen Home and lock screen Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen 79 Settings Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device
23. ap Connect RZ Once the device connects to a Wi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap Forget 32 Network connectivity Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and Mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is Unavailable Connections can be made via Wi Fi USB or Bluetooth K You may incur additional charges when using this feature Using the Mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it e appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in the Wi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap Configure hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from the Wi Fi networks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet 33 Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the device s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable 1 2
24. arch for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Free To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price Z To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap Q to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions K To change the auto update settings tap SETTINGS Auto update apps and then select an option 27 Basics Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps open the Apps screen tap Uninstall disable apps appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap OK To uninstall downloaded apps open the Apps screen tap Downloaded apps Uninstall Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap Uninstall Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap Done Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap Enable apps Disabling apps Disable selected
25. atible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty e Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories refer to the Samsung website Getting started Device layout Front camera gt v 1 Earpiece e Power button Touch screen e Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack SS e 7 GPS antenna Flash _ e 1 0 fo Il 0 Se 17 Speaker Rear camera Back cover u Volume button Main antenna e RZ Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Getting started Buttons Button Function Press and hold to turn the device on or off Power Press to turn on or lock the screen Tap to open the list of recent apps Recent apps Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Press to turn on the screen while the screen is l
26. ay from your ears e Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you e Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Tap to view more options 43 Phone During a video call The following actions are available e Hide me Hide your image from the other party Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party e Capture image Capture the other party s image Record video Record a video of the other party s images Memo Create a memo e Messages Send a message e Keypad Open the keypad Speaker off Speaker on Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears e Switch to headset Switch to phone Switch sound output to a connected Bluetooth headset or back to the device s speaker Tap the screen to use the following options e Switch Switch between the front and rear cameras e Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you End call End the current call 44 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact informat
27. 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 more information about how to upgrade N Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading e While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing so may interfere with the update process 72 Device amp data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage Z Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the device on the connected computer After you finish playing the file disconnect the device from the computer The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 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 T
28. default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device You cannot use disabled apps Z e Hiding apps Hide apps in the Apps screen only You can continue to use hidden Uninstalling apps Uninstall downloaded apps Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Z Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages BEBEBEBEBE Enter uppercase For all caps tap m E a u y p Delete a preceding character it twice F E BEBEBEN Enter punctuation marks Break to the next line Change the keyboard settings Enter a space 28 Basics Changing the input language Tap amp Select input languages and then select the languages to use If you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES and then select a keyboard layout to use Z On 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold amp to use various functions Other icons may appear instead of 4 depending on the last function that was used Change the keyboard settings gt Enter emoticons
29. e you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case e This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur e Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly 95 Copyright Copyright 2015 Samsung Electronics This manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners
30. e quick setting buttons You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button Wi Fi Refer to Wi Fi for more information Location Refer to Location for details Sound Vibrate Mute Select asound mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device K Some apps do not allow screen rotation Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth for more information Mobile data Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information U power saving Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Mobile hotspot Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information Sync Activate or deactivate auto syncing of apps such as calendar or email Flight mode Refer to Flight mode for more information Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open the list of recently used apps tap Cl and select an app icon to open Closing an app Tap Eland drag an app icon to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap I 26 Basics Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap GALAXY Apps on the Apps screen Z This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap Q to se
31. e screen ratio Adjust the volume Samsung Access additional options Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Pause and resume playback _ Rotate the screen s 00 00 20 orientation Skip to the previous Skip to the next video video Tap and hold to Tap and hold to move move backwards forwards quickly quickly Clock Alarm On the Apps screen tap Clock Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To activate or deactivate alarms tap next to the alarm in the alarms list 59 Useful apps and features Snooze Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time e Smart alarm Set a time and tone for the smart alarm A smart alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound The volume of the smart alarm increases gradually until you turn it off or the preset alarm sounds Stopping alarms Drag X outside the large circle to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option drag Z Z outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap Select select alarms and then tap I World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock World clock Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list Deleting cloc
32. em to a new panel drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen K You can move folders only in the folder panel 36 Personalising Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Display Wallpaper 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to Select a category select an image resize the frame if necessary and then set it as wallpaper 3 Tap Set as wallpaper or Done Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sound gt Dual SIM models To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones a SIM or USIM card Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap Done To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone tap Add To set a ringtone for notifications tap Ringtones a SIM or USIM card Notifications select a ringtone and then tap OK gt Single SIM models To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap Done To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone tap Add To set a ringtone for notifications tap Notifications select a ringtone and then tap Done 37 Personalising Changing the screen lock method
33. en Tap K at the bottom of the screen to compose a message Save the message for later Discard the message delivery Attach images videos and Send the message others Access additional options Add recipients Vv Adda CC or BCC Enter a subject Add recipients from the contacts list Enter a message EZ m 49 Messages amp email Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Delete the message Access additional options Add this email address to the 9 ba ne contacts list or view other Vv options Or gt Open attachment Mark the message as a reminder oer Forward the message Reply to all recipients Go to the previous or next message Reply to the message 50 Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap View more options Display current mode F a m Switch between the front and rear cameras
34. en instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and tick items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings select an account name under PERSONAL select the account to remove and then tap Remove account 40 Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen gt Dual SIM models Tap Keypad enter a phone number and then tap or to make a voice call or tap amp to make a video call View call and message logs View favourite contacts Enter the number using the View the contacts list keypad Add the number to the contacts list Delete a preceding character 41 Phone Single SIM models Tap Keypad enter a phone number and then tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call View call and message logs View favourite contacts Enter the number using the keypad Add the number to the contacts 00000000000 Access additional options list TELI Preview the phone number View the contacts list Delete a preceding character You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call Making an international call Tap Keypad gt Dual SIM models Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone numbe
35. ice to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Calls are not connected Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected 91 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 aud
36. ines 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 Tap HM Video size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory Tap amp Location tag Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo Z To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions When you share a photo with the location tag attached the location information may be exposed to others Volume key Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function 54 Camera Timer Use this for delayed time shots White 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 Exposure value Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Guidelines
37. ingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out 20 Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels scroll left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget An app Favourite apps 21 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options 22 Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap 3 to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the Apps screen refer to Managing the Apps screen Access additional options CO eee Screen indicators 23 Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common Z The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Lal al
38. internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device 87 Settings Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Security Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Verify apps Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Z Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card N If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device 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 SIM Change Alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen Go to website
39. io quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna e 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 e When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consumption increases when you use messaging features or some apps such as games or the Internet e The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time 92 Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camer
40. ion e J Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap Save To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to contacts Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Settings Contacts Import export and then select an import or export option 45 Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list e Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions yw Add to favourite contacts t l Make a voice or video call Compose a message 5 Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Select a contact 3 Tap Add shortcut to home screen 46 Messages amp email Messages Sending messages Send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Z You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap K 3 Add recipients and enter a
41. ks Tap Select select clocks and then tap Tf Stopwatch On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Stop to stop timing To clear lap times tap Reset Timer On the Apps screen tap Clock Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag X outside the large circle when the timer goes off 60 Useful apps and features Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Create or set a category aa Insert images amp Make a voice recording to insert To save the memo tap Save To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap Q on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword 61 Useful apps and features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen Tap e to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap amp Tap to finish recording Access additional options
42. l D A R l G 4t E yt el OIR r O x s p x A a Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 24 Basics Notifications panel Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notifications panel and view the details To open the notifications panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards You can use the following functions on the notifications panel Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings Adjust the brightness z Tap a notification and perform various actions DE ES Launch settings Select a SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Clear all notifications 25 Basics Using th
43. le depending on the region or service provider Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more information To view more app information open the each app s main screen and tap Help 4 Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more 64 Useful apps and features Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies amp TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from the Play Store Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others 65 Useful apps and features Photos Manage
44. may incur data transfer fees To avoid additional charges set this option to Always Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi Fi network without requiring an access point Tap Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it To use more options tap e Visibility timeout Set duration that the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for details On the Settings screen tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices through the Wi Fi network You can use this feature when the network connection is not available USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth 76 Settings Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network service
45. message gt Dual SIM models Access additional options Enter recipients m Select contacts from the contacts list a Send the message Attach files 5 2 Ei Enter a message 47 Messages amp email gt Single SIM models Access additional options Enter recipients un _ Select contacts from the contacts list Enter a message a Send the message Attach files 4 gt Dual SIM models Tap Eh or Eh to send the message Single SIM models Tap EA to send the message Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a contact to view the person s messages Z You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming While viewing a message tap to view more options Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Manage accounts If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Manage accounts Set as default account 48 Messages amp email Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps scre
46. n the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for all menus and apps Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings tap x Z The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider English UK Select a default keyboard layout Select 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 84 Settings Auto replacement Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark Auto capitalisation Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Keyboard swipe None Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Google voice typing
47. name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Wi Fi Direct About Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it D Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed 3 Select a device to connect to To connect to multiple devices tap gt Multi connect To change the device name tap gt Rename device 4 Accept the Wi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device to confirm 69 Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap lt Wi Fi Direct and then select a device to transfer the image to A Accept the Wi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Wi Fi Direct authorisation request The received image is saved in the Gallery Download folder Ending the device connection 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi D Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displays the connected devices in the list 3 Tap End connection OK to disconnect the devices 70 Connecting with other devices Mobile printing C
48. nlock the screen Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information 17 Basics Using the touch screen N 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 ES 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 It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen Tapping To open an app to select amenu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with a finger 18 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return 19 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two f
49. ocked C Home Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Volume e Press to adjust the device volume Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery K Only microSIM cards work with the device 1 Remove the back cover AN Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover O Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover Getting started 2 gt Dual SIM models Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 Q gt Single SIM models Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards O Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use 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 10 Getting started 3 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 4 Re
50. onnect the device to a printer via Wi Fi or Wi Fi Direct and print images or documents K Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to On the Apps screen tap Settings Printing Add printer and search for a printer plug in in Play Store Select a printer plug in and install it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings Printing select a printer plug in and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device Select a printer to use as the default printer To add printers manually select a printer plug in tap Add printer enter details and then tap OK To change print settings select a printer plug in and tap Printing settings Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents tap Print and then select a printer 71 Device amp data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over the air FOTA service On the Apps screen tap Settings About device Software update Update Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and
51. ove the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove that appears at the top of the screen Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen 2 Enter a folder name 3 Tap select the apps to move to the folder and then tap Done 35 Personalising Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel scroll left to the last panel and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Ly Managing the Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen tap View as and select a sorting method Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps select apps and then tap Done To display hidden apps tap Show hidden apps select apps and then tap Done Moving items On the Apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an it
52. photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google 66 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices Z Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do 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 67 Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 3 On the Apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth tap the Bl
53. place the back cover Z Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery Getting started 3 gt Dual SIM models Pull out the SIM or USIM card sane oon Ne e pr O r 6 Pe k a a a gt a Na a a A a a a A a a Pd t GBR 6 6 onan wen gt Single SIM models Pull out the SIM or USIM card 6 n amp amp a a a a a m F u a a is a a a s amp N A 78 Pr a o af Pees te ta Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models If you insert two SIM or USIM cards you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Settings SIM card manager Tap one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to activate them RQ If both cards are activated you can receive calls and messages on each card However if you are on a call using one card the other card cannot be used to receive new calls Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Select icon or Register name Set a display name and icon for each card
54. r 72 Upgrading the device 73 Transferring files between the device and a computer 74 Backing up and restoring data 74 Performing a data reset Settings 75 About Settings 75 CONNECTIONS 79 DEVICE 82 PERSONAL 84 SYSTEM Troubleshooting Read me first Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use Descriptions are based on the device s default settings Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider model specifications or device s software Content high quality content that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device s specifications and the environment that it is used in Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly 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 You may incur additional charges for data services such as mes
55. r and then tap or To block outgoing international calls tap Settings Call Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Call barring Then select a call type and tick International calls gt Single SIM models Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap To block outgoing international calls tap Settings Call Additional settings Call barring Then select a call type and tick International calls 42 Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone Settings Call Set up call reject messages gt Missed calls If a call is missed amp appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone Logs to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Add call Dial a second call Keypad Open the keypad End call End the current call Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device aw
56. r to use or sync with enterate fo Set a start and end date for the event Add more details A Tap Save to save the event or task 37 Useful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To sync events and tasks with your accounts tap Sync To add accounts to sync with tap Calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name To change an account s syncing option open the Apps screen tap Settings and then select an account service under PERSONAL Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen D Tap the address field To change the search engine tap the search engine icon next to the web address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Open the webpage window manager Read an article in reading mode Ye lol I Access additional options Bookmark the current webpage Refresh the current webpage Open the homepage Move to the previously visited A View your bookmarks and recent page Internet history K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider 58 Useful apps and features Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Chang
57. ransfer files between your device and the computer 73 Device amp data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is acomputer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen D Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data 3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account Z To restore data you must sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard You can launch and open the setup wizard by performing a factory data reset on the device If you do not sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard you cannot restore the backup data Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information
58. rges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider 71 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location and then tap the Location switch to activate it Mode Select a method to collect your location data RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage LOCATION SERVICES View the location services your device is using Printing Download a printer app to print files On the Settings screen tap Printing More networks Customise settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More networks Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging Mobile networks Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode SIM 1 Network mode SIM 2 dual SIM models Select a network type Network mode single SIM models Select a network type Network operators Search for available networks and manually register a network VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs 78 Settings DEVICE Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sound Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds
59. s On the Settings screen tap Flight mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage e Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage Data usage cycle Set amonthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods To use more options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network Auto sync data Activate or deactivate auto syncing of apps such as calendar or email You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings PERSONAL Show Wi Fi usage Set the device to show your data usage via Wi Fi Mobile hotspots Select mobile hotspots to prevent apps that are running in the background from using them SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager e Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls e Video call Select a SIM or USIM card for video calls Data service network Select a SIM or USIM card for data service e Smart Dual SIM Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call RZ When this feature is enabled you may incur additional cha
60. saging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use the Wi Fi feature Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice If you have questions about an app provided with the device contact a Samsung Service Centre For user installed apps 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 These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Read me first Instructional icons AN Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others O Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment K Note notes usage tips or additional information Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items Device Battery e Quick start guide 4 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 e Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice e You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are comp
61. the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages e When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again While moving error messages may appear repeatedly You cannot access some options without a subscription For more information contact your service provider Your device does notturn on e When the battery is completely discharged your device will not turn on Fully charge the battery before turning on the device The battery may not be inserted properly Insert the battery again e Wipe both gold coloured contacts and insert the battery again 90 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 Restart your dev
62. the app from GALAXY Apps or Play Store 1 2 On your device tap Smart Switch Mobile On your device select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the on screen instructions If the previous device is an Android device ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the device Refer to the help for more information Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data from selected manufacturer s mobile devices from a computer to your device You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch 1 Back up data from a previous device to the computer For more information contact the device s manufacturer On the computer launch Smart Switch Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable On the computer click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies Refer to Connecting with Samsung Kies for more information 39 Personalising Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device On the Apps screen tap Settings Add account and select an account service Then follow the on scre
63. this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects On the Apps screen tap Camera Continuous shot While holding the device steadily press and hold the Shutter button to take several photos continuously Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together The device identifies the photo with HMI in Gallery On the Apps screen tap Camera Panorama Z To get the best shot follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder e Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Sports Use this mode to take fast moving subjects On the Apps screen tap Camera Sports Night Use this mode to take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the Apps screen tap Camera Night 53 Camera Anti fog Use this mode to take a photo in misty conditions On the Apps screen tap Camera Anti fog Camera settings On the Apps screen tap Camera gt Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes Tap el Photo size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory Focus mode Select a focus mode Auto focus is camera controlled Macro is for very close objects Metering modes Select a metering method This determ
64. uetooth switch to activate it and then tap Scan The detected devices are listed To set the device as visible to other devices tap the device name Select a device to pair with If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 2 On the Apps screen tap Gallery Select an image Tap lt Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option Or set your device as visible to other devices Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device 68 Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Bluetooth authorisation request The received image is saved in the Gallery Download folder Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth The detected devices are listed 2 Tap next to the device s
65. ved from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format 86 Settings Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information On the Settings screen tap Ultra power saving mode and then tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it Z The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device On the Settings screen tap Battery Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card On the Settings screen tap Storage N Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it Z The actual available capacity of the

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