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Settings

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Dexterity and interaction

: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who

have reduced dexterity.

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Direct access

: Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the

Home key three times quickly.

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Notification reminder

: Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not

checked at the interval.

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Answering and ending calls

: Change the method of answering or ending calls.

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Single tap mode

: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the

button instead of dragging it.

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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

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Switch Access

: Set the device to control on-screen menus by pressing the physical keys

on the device.

Accounts

Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.

Adding accounts

Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the
best experience with your device.

On the Settings screen, tap

Accounts

→

Add account

Select an account service.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync.

Removing accounts

On the Settings screen, tap

Accounts

, select an account name, select the account to remove,

and then tap

MORE

→

Remove account

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Xcover 3 VE

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English EU 04 2016 Rev 1 2 SM G389F ...

Page 2: ...ng data from your previous device 38 Device and data management Applications 41 Installing or uninstalling apps 43 Phone 47 Contacts 49 Messages 51 Internet 53 Email 54 Camera 60 Gallery 62 S Planner 63 Voice Recorder 64 My Files 65 Memo 65 Clock 67 Calculator 68 Radio 69 Google apps Settings 71 Introduction 71 Wi Fi 73 Bluetooth 75 Flight mode 75 Mobile hotspot and tethering 76 Data usage 77 Mobi...

Page 3: ...Wallpaper 86 Home screen 86 Lock screen and security 87 Privacy 87 Accessibility 88 Accounts 89 Backup and reset 89 Active key 90 Language and input 90 Battery 91 Storage 91 Date and time 91 User manual 91 About device Appendix 92 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...er 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 messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large ...

Page 5: ...device is wet The rubber seal fitted to the back cover is an important component of the device Take care when opening and closing the back cover to avoid damaging the rubber seal Also ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris such as sand or dust to prevent damage to the device If the device is exposed to clean water dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If the device is exposed to other...

Page 6: ...rtified to be water and dust resistant in specific situations meets requirements of classification IP67 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures IP Code test conditions 15 35 C 86 106 kPa 1 metre 30 minutes Despite this classification it is still possible for your device to be damaged in certain situations Instructional icons Warning situati...

Page 7: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible 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 Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 8: ...ouchscreen Receiver Headset jack Multipurpose jack Home key Recents key Power key Front camera Back key Proximity sensor Volume key Active key NFC antenna on the battery Loud speaker Rear camera Flash Main antenna Back cover GPS antenna ...

Page 9: ...tector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Press to open the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Press to return to the previou...

Page 10: ...er Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 1 2 ...

Page 11: ... Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering the device Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 12: ...les Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 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 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket ...

Page 13: ... open the Home screen and tap Apps Settings Battery The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using th...

Page 14: ...such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal ...

Page 15: ...attery 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 theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Battery Ultra power saving mode and then tap the switch to activate it To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap MO...

Page 16: ...ontact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 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 no...

Page 17: ...ot 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 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 d...

Page 18: ... the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage SD card Unmount 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the battery and back cover 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 ...

Page 19: ...ttings Storage SD card Format FORMAT Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Attaching a hand strap 1 Remove the back cover 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 20: ...ised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may...

Page 21: ...een button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with your finger 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 ...

Page 22: ...n Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 23: ...ng all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 24: ... to the Home screen and more Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your 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 tap and h...

Page 25: ... top of the screen The item will move to the panel at the top of the screen Swipe to the left or right to move to another panel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then ...

Page 26: ... move or remove a panel To add a panel swipe to the left 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 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen ta...

Page 27: ...nother app 3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder select a folder with Only the folde...

Page 28: ...ator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network con...

Page 29: ...rror occurred or caution required Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key 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 The screen is locked with Swipe the default screen lock method Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen ...

Page 30: ...o unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it You can set your device to perform a...

Page 31: ...details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View more quick setting buttons Launch Settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Maximise brightness for better visibility in bright conditions Adjust the brightness Quick...

Page 32: ...hange the input language to one of the supported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Add input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping...

Page 33: ...d Enter text by voice Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or 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 where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste ...

Page 34: ...w to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Samsung account Introduction Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website Once your Samsung account has been registered you can use apps provided by Samsung without signing in to your account Create your Sams...

Page 35: ...count 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap SIGN IN If you forget your account information tap Forgotten your ID or password You can find your account information when you enter the required information and security code displayed that is on the screen Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such a...

Page 36: ...er data between your device and a computer You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device ...

Page 37: ...artswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect you...

Page 38: ... and then tap USB for file transfer Transferring media files If the computer cannot recognise your device tap Transferring images 3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device s data When the computer recognises your device the device will appear in My PC 4 Transfer files between your device and the computer Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating o...

Page 39: ...ating disconnect all other media devices from the computer 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 You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for more information Using a Samsung ac...

Page 40: ...he Automatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall apps backed up settings and data will be restored 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 On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data r...

Page 41: ...NSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap MORE Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To downloa...

Page 42: ...ssions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Applications Application manager Select an app and...

Page 43: ...e on the Apps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 44: ...e last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the key...

Page 45: ...r Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone LOG to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone MORE Settings Call blocking Block list 2 Tap LOG or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number and then enter a p...

Page 46: ...crophone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Email Send an email Message Send a message Internet Browse webpages Contacts Open the contacts list S Planner Open the calendar Memo Create a memo End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the follow...

Page 47: ...o add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad open the Apps screen and tap Phone If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls open the Apps screen and tap Phone LOG a contact Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device On the Apps scr...

Page 48: ...gh it quickly 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 Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Share 3 Tick contacts and ta...

Page 49: ...dditional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 50: ...ific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block list 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Settings Block messages 3 Tap Block list To add phrases to block tap Blocked phrases 4 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number When you receive messages from the blocked numbers or messages including b...

Page 51: ...windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to ...

Page 52: ...ved webpages and recent browsing history Using secret mode In secret mode you can separately save and manage open tabs bookmarks and saved pages You can lock secret mode using a password Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Tabs ENABLE SECRET If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode you cannot use...

Page 53: ...ng Email for the first time 1 Tap Email on the Apps screen 2 Enter the email address and password and then tap SIGN IN To manually register a company email account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings MO...

Page 54: ...take photos or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the Apps screen 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 Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the...

Page 55: ...e that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions The front camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch...

Page 56: ...ermine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE Auto Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the preview screen tap MODE Pro Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Select an ISO value This controls c...

Page 57: ...e the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects On the preview screen tap MODE Continuous shot Tap and hold to take several photos continuously Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images On the preview screen tap MODE Beauty face Sou...

Page 58: ...k settings On the preview screen use the following quick settings The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the s...

Page 59: ...with the front camera Focus mode Select a focus mode Auto focus is camera controlled Macro is for very close objects Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather condi...

Page 60: ... stored in the device Viewing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image Access additional options Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 61: ...us video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the main Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the im...

Page 62: ...s in your planner Creating events 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAV...

Page 63: ...ettings Accounts select an account service and then tap the Sync Calendar switch to sync events and tasks with the account To add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Voice Recorder Introduction Use this app to record or play voice memos Maki...

Page 64: ...iles Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services On the Apps screen tap Tools My Files View files by category or view files stored in the device or a cloud storage service To check the status of used and available memory tap STORAGE USAGE To search for files or folders tap SEARCH ...

Page 65: ... create a list of tasks Image Insert images Drawing Write or draw memos to insert You can select pen thickness and colour Voice 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 SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Clock Introduction Set alarms check ...

Page 66: ...hen tap SAVE To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock World clock Creating clocks Tap ADD and enter...

Page 67: ...and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTOR...

Page 68: ...ss additional options Enter radio station frequency manually Add the current radio station to the favourites list View the list of available stations Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Record a song from the FM radio Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap SCAN and then select a scan option ...

Page 69: ...earch for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service 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 You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Download videos to watch from ...

Page 70: ... various sources in one place 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 ...

Page 71: ...Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap ...

Page 72: ...ia aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct c...

Page 73: ...nge data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices 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 approv...

Page 74: ...e connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request 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 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a device...

Page 75: ...mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other device...

Page 76: ...en enter a password and tap SAVE 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on...

Page 77: ...etworks Configure your mobile network settings On the Settings screen tap Mobile networks Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search for available networks and manually register a network NFC and payment Introduction Your device allows you to read near field c...

Page 78: ...l not read NFC tags or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to...

Page 79: ...and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 80: ... plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents 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 1 On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Printing Download plug in 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 S...

Page 81: ...f your device s battery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Sca...

Page 82: ...attery usage for each app tap DETAILS for the app power saving and tap the switch to activate it Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager Storage Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap DELETE To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more tap DETAILS for the user data and select a category Then tick i...

Page 83: ...e and play a ringtone for incoming calls Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtone Change the ringtone settings Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Notification sounds Select a default notification sound You can also change the notification settings for each app Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or...

Page 84: ...Hide on lock screen Hide notifications from the selected app when the device is locked Hide content on lock screen Hide the content of notifications from the selected app when the device is locked More settings Customise additional notification settings for the selected app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds except for allowed exceptions On the Settings sc...

Page 85: ... screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock Advanced features Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features Quick launch Camera Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Smart alert Set the de...

Page 86: ...ilable options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Info and app shortcuts Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Notifications on lock screen Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the sel...

Page 87: ... not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Privacy Change the settings for maintaining your privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Location Change settings for location information permissions App permissions View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You can ...

Page 88: ... feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap SETTINGS Launch Explore by touch tutorial Switch Access Set the device to control on screen menus by pressing the physical keys on the device Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best e...

Page 89: ...he device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Reset settings Return the device s settings to the factory default settings without deleting data Reset network settings Return the network connection settings to the factory default settings Factory data reset Return the device to the factory default settings and delete all data Active key Vi...

Page 90: ...ry power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions BATTERY USAGE View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power...

Page 91: ... the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones When this feature is deactivated you can manually set the date time and time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format User manual View help information to learn...

Page 92: ...N 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 When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area a...

Page 93: ...d or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power ke...

Page 94: ...nected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provid...

Page 95: ...device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error...

Page 96: ... 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 Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service p...

Page 97: ...work to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature an...

Page 98: ... 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 theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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