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Communication

Rejecting a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press and hold the headset button.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap

Reject call with message

. To create

the rejection message, tap

→

Call settings

→

Set reject messages

Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers

Tap

→

Call settings

→

Call rejection

, drag the

Auto reject mode

switch to the right, and

then tap

Auto reject list

. Tap

Create

, enter a number, assign a category, and then tap

Save

Missed calls

If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of
missed calls.

Call waiting

Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to
suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call.
To make use of this service, tap

→

Call settings

→

Additional settings

→

Call waiting

Call forwarding

The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.
Tap

→

Call settings

→

Call forwarding

, and then select a condition. Enter a number and

tap

Enable

Ending a call

Tap

to end a call. Or press the headset button.

Summary of Contents for GT-S5280

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual GT S5280 ...

Page 2: ...ons and the environment that it is used in Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Applications and their functions may vary by country region or hardware specifications Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused b...

Page 3: ... violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2013 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

Page 4: ...ogle Mail YouTube Google Play Store and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc 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 other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 5: ...sics 19 Indicator icons 20 Using the touch screen 23 Control motions 25 Notifications 26 Home screen 28 Using applications 28 Applications screen 30 Entering text 31 Connecting to aWi Fi network 32 Setting up accounts 33 Transferring files 34 Securing the device 35 Upgrading the device Communication 36 Phone 40 Contacts 43 Messaging 44 Email 45 Google Mail 47 Talk 48 Google 48 Messenger 48 ChatON ...

Page 6: ...0 Developer options 91 About device Troubleshooting Application media stores 64 Play Store 65 Samsung Apps 65 Play Books 66 Play Music 66 Play Magazines Utilities 67 Memo 68 S Planner 70 Quickoffice 70 Clock 72 Calculator 73 Voice Recorder 74 Google 75 Voice Search 75 My Files 76 Downloads Travel local 77 Maps 78 Local Settings 79 About Settings 79 Wi Fi 80 Bluetooth 80 Data usage 81 More settings...

Page 7: ...7 Getting started Device layout Back button Multipurpose jack Earpiece Menu button Home button Touch screen Microphone Power button Speaker Main antenna Headset jack Volume button Back cover Rear camera ...

Page 8: ...n Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 8 10 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off Menu Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search Home Press to return to the ...

Page 9: ...e and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances 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 Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessori...

Page 10: ...rovider and the included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device 1 Remove the back cover 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 SIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards ...

Page 11: ...e 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 card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 3 Insert the battery 1 2 4 Replace the back cover ...

Page 12: ...Getting started 12 Removing the SIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Pull out the SIM card ...

Page 13: ...low the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device Charging with the charger Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the large end of t...

Page 14: ...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 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...

Page 15: ...Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device 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 The device ...

Page 16: ...al On the Home screen tap Settings Storage Unmount SD card OK 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the 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 of damaged memory car...

Page 17: ...y does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aerop...

Page 18: ...off tap anywhere on the screen and then flick your finger in any direction Adjusting the volume Press theVolume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods Press and hold theVolume button down until it switches to silent mode Press and hold the Power button and then tap Mute Open...

Page 19: ...Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level ...

Page 20: ... in humid conditions or when exposed to water To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device Finger gestures Tapping To open an application to select a menu item ...

Page 21: ...Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 22: ...ht on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 23: ... Settings Motion Learn about motions p 88 Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation To prevent the display from rotating automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some appl...

Page 24: ...Basics 24 Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone pause media playback or mute the FM radio Shaking Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices ...

Page 25: ...ptions Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature Mobile data Activate or deactivate the data connection Blocking mode Activate or deactivate blocking mode In blo...

Page 26: ...drag it into a panel preview Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets or folders Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen and then select one of the following categories Apps and widgets Add widgets or applications to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side o...

Page 27: ...om of the screen Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap Set wallpaper Home screen and then select one of the following Gallery See photos taken by the device s camera or images downloaded from the Internet Live wallpapers See animated images Wallpapers See wallpaper images Then select an image and tap Set wallpaper Or se...

Page 28: ... not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Press and hold the Home button tap and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Alternatively press and hold the Home button and then tap Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap...

Page 29: ... a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Installing applications Use application stores such as Samsung Apps to download and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth...

Page 30: ... Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Tap Portrait keyboard types and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard On the 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter numerals and punctuation marks Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung keyboard Enter a ...

Page 31: ...ntry field place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted and then tap Paste Connecting to aWi Fi network Connect the device to aWi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices p 79 TurningWi Fi on and off Open the notifications panel and then tap Wi Fi to turn it on or off Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use JoiningWi Fi networks On the Applicati...

Page 32: ...ay Store require a Google account and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account To sign in with or sign up for a Google account on the Applications screen tap Settings Add account Google Afte...

Page 33: ...dia libraries contacts and calendars and syncs them 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 Ki...

Page 34: ...ern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock PIN Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Setting a password On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Passwo...

Page 35: ...puter Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doi...

Page 36: ...e keypad and then tap Logs Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages Favourites Make a call from the list of favourite contacts Contacts Make a call from the contacts list Speed dial numbers For speed dial numbers tap and hold the corresponding digit Number prediction When entering numbers on the keypad automatic predictions appear Select one of these to make a call ...

Page 37: ... between two calls Keypad Open the keypad Speaker Activate the speakerphone Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Merge Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls Repeat this to add more parties This feature is available only ...

Page 38: ... prefixes are stored in the SIM card Tap Call settings Additional settings Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card Tap FDN list and add numbers Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made For example international calling can be disabled Tap Call settings Additional settings Call barring select a call barring option and t...

Page 39: ...ter a number assign a category and then tap Save Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call To make use of this service tap Call settings Additional settings Call wa...

Page 40: ...to edit and then tap Deleting a contact Tap Delete Setting a speed dial number Tap Speed dial setting select a speed dial number and then select a contact for it To remove a speed dial number tap and hold it and then tap Remove Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling ...

Page 41: ... Google Contacts and vice versa Importing contacts Tap Import Export Import from USB storage Import from SD card or Import from SIM card Exporting contacts Tap Import Export Export to USB storage Export to SD card or Export to SIM card Sharing contacts Tap Import Export Share namecard via select contacts tap Done and then select a sharing method Favourite contacts Tap and then take one of the foll...

Page 42: ...ete groups Select user added groups and then tap Delete Default groups cannot be deleted Sending a message or email to a group s members Select a group tap Send message or Send email select members and then tap Done Business card Create a business card and send it to others Tap Set up my profile enter details such as phone number email address and postal address and then tap Save If user informati...

Page 43: ...then tap Use the following methods to add recipients Enter a phone number Tap select contacts and then tap Done Use the following methods to make a multimedia message Tap and attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap Insert smiley to insert emoticons Tap Add subject to enter a subject Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a c...

Page 44: ... and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap to attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap to insert images events contacts and location information into the message Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Schedule sending Tick Schedule sending set a time and date and then tap Done The device will ...

Page 45: ... message Mark the message as a reminder Forward the message Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap next to an attachment to save it Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider This application may be labelled diffe...

Page 46: ...as unread Add a label to this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete this message Reply to this message Reply to all recipients or forward this message to others Add this email address to the contacts list Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders but uses labels instead When Google Mail is launched it displays messages labelle...

Page 47: ... the availability status image or status message Adding friends Tap enter the email address of the friend to add and then tap DONE Chatting with friends Select a friend from the friends list enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap To add a friend to chat tap Add to chat To end the chat tap End chat Switching between chats Scroll left or right Deleting chat history Cha...

Page 48: ...ons screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen and then tap ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number Tap ChatON on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provi...

Page 49: ...ap to share save or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll left or right and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 50: ... history tap Clear history Tap History Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages Saved pages To view saved webpages tap Saved pages Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page save or copy To view saved links tap Downloads Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share page To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired te...

Page 51: ...esponsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature When usingVoice Over Internet Protocol VoIP applications making or answering calls via Bluetooth is not supported To activate Bluetooth on the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth Scan an...

Page 52: ...sic Select a music category and then select a song to play Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Open Music square Change the repeat mode Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Select a sound effect Setting a song as ringtone To use the...

Page 53: ...is added tap Music square Library update Tap Music square and select a cell of mood Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger Camera Use this application to take photos or videos Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device s camera p 58 Tap Camera on the Applications screen The camera automatically shuts off when unused Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos of other ...

Page 54: ...er to take Tap Scene mode Landscape Use this to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours Party Indoor Use this setting for well lit indoor scenes Sunset Use this setting for richer colours and sharper contrasts Dawn Use this setting for very subtle colours Autumn colour Use this setting for red shifted background scenery Candlelight Use this setting for images of bright light a...

Page 55: ...rectly to another device viaWi Fi Direct Smile shot Take a photo when a subject smiles Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still video switch to the video icon and then tap to take a video To stop recording tap Manual focus is not available in video mode The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution ...

Page 56: ...change recording mode Normal Use this mode for normal quality Limit for MMS Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods Use theVolume button to zoom in or out Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution The zoom in out effect is...

Page 57: ...takes up more memory 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 Metering Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted measures background light in the ...

Page 58: ...rly depending on how they are encoded Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders When another application such as Email saves an image the download folder is automatically created to contain the image Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it i...

Page 59: ... anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Resize the orange frame to crop and save the image in it Set as Set the image as a wallpaper or a contact image Print Print via a USB orWi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers Rename Rename the file Details View image details Deleting images Use one of the following methods In a folder tap Select item select images...

Page 60: ...deo Player Use this application to play video files Tap Video Player on the Applications screen Some file formats are not supported depending on the device s software Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Playing videos Select a video to play Change screen ratio Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap a...

Page 61: ...ations screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap and then enter a keyword Select one of the returned search results to watch a video Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen Pause or resume playback Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Change display quality Add the video to the playlist Search fo...

Page 62: ... the Applications screen Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio 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 Add the current radio station to the favourites list Turn the FM rad...

Page 63: ... FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station and then tap to add the station to the favourites list ...

Page 64: ... is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applica...

Page 65: ...y category Tap to select a category To search for an application tap at the top of the screen and then enter a keyword in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Get or Buy When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to upd...

Page 66: ...ding on the region or service provider Play music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to the Google cloud storage Play Magazines Use this application to read and download magazines Tap Play Magazines on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a category and then select a magazine ...

Page 67: ...e memo tap To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To send memos to others tap Send To sort memos by date or colour tap Sort by To sync memos with an online service tap Sync memo To set a PIN to lock or unlock a memo tap PIN lock Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it Scroll left or right to see more memos Tap and use the following Delete the memo Change the background...

Page 68: ...th an optional repeat setting Add task Enter a task with an optional priority setting To add an event or task more briefly tap a date to select it and tap it again Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details such as how often the event repeats when it has an advance alert or where it takes place Invite others to ...

Page 69: ...ync To display synced events or tasks tap Settings Calendars select the Google account and then tap Done Changing calendar type Tap the top left of the screen and then select one from among different types of calendars including month week and others A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example pinch to change from the weekly calendar to the monthly calendar and spread apart to ...

Page 70: ...cuments Tap Browse or select a Quickoffice program Internal Storage or Recent Documents a document Searching documents Tap Search and then enter search criteria Clock Use this application to set alarms check the time in any location in the world measure the duration of an event set a timer or use as the desk clock Tap Clock on the Applications screen Turn this alarm on or off ...

Page 71: ...to go off before the preset time Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm and then tap Delete World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap D...

Page 72: ... Tap to view in full screen Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Applications screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation and tap to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator To see calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear history tap Clear history To change the character size for ...

Page 73: ...the device Tap to pause recording Tap to finish recording Start recording Recording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play Adjust the playback speed Trim the voice memo Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar up or down Stop playback Pause playback To send a voice memo to others tap Share via select a voice memo tap Done and then select a ...

Page 74: ...earching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear Search scope To select what applications to search tap Settings Phone search and then tick the items to search for Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointmen...

Page 75: ...ips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Select a folder to open it To go back to the parent folder tap To return to the root directory tap In a folder tap and then use one of the following options Select all Select all files to apply the same option to them at once Create folder Create a folder Search Search for files View by Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folders Settings Change t...

Page 76: ... Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider To see the files downloaded from the Internet tap Internet downloads otherwise tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications such as Email Select a file to open it with an appropriate application ...

Page 77: ...mation To search for nearby locations tap Once the location is found tap and use one of the following functions Clear Map Clear the map Make available offline Save the map of a specified area to view it offline Directions Get directions for the found location Layers Overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more Settings Change the map settings Help View informatio...

Page 78: ...p GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAPVIEW to view details Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a place category and then select a place from the list of search results Map Pinpoint the place ...

Page 79: ...uredWi Fi network with aWPS PIN SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses data networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid data usage bills set this option to Always Setting Network...

Page 80: ...s on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usage 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 Set the device to sync contact c...

Page 81: ...Search for available networks and select a network for roaming Tethering and portable hotspot PortableWi Fi hotspot Use the portableWi Fi hotspot to share the device s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile network connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is us...

Page 82: ...one Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls and notifications Device vibration Add or select a vibration pattern Default notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages missed calls and alarms Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Touch s...

Page 83: ...meout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Increase legibility Sharpen the text to make it easier to read Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it The actual availab...

Page 84: ... the screen lock feature Lock screen options Change the settings for the locked screen These settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option Shortcuts Set the device to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Clock Set the device to show the clock on the locked screen Dual clock Set the devi...

Page 85: ...crypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device 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 data Make passwords visible By default the device hides passwords for security Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Device administrators View devi...

Page 86: ... keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings tap Portrait keyboard types Change the keyboard layout 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 Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Keyboard swi...

Page 87: ...eyboard Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Voice search Language Select a language for the voice recognition Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Text to speech output PreferredTTS engine Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis e...

Page 88: ... the applications are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Add account Add email or SNS accounts Motion Activate the motion feature and change settings for motion recognition Shake to update Set the device to search for Bluetooth devices by shaking it Turn over to mute pause Set the device to mute incoming calls alarms music ...

Page 89: ...ormat Select a date format Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device Auto rotate screen Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Speak...

Page 90: ...udio Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Developer options Change the settings for application development Desktop backup password Set a password to secure your backup data Stay awake Set the screen to remain on while you are charging the battery Protect S...

Page 91: ...duration scale Select how long pop up windows will be shown Disable hardware overlays Set the device to hide hardware overlays Force GPU rendering Set the device to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance Strict mode Set the device to flash the screen when applications perform long operations Show CPU usage Set the device to list all active processes Profile GPU rendering Set t...

Page 92: ...ct 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 and try again You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen i...

Page 93: ...ignals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on Ensure that yo...

Page 94: ... battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery no longer charges completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local o...

Page 95: ...io cannot receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the available radio stations If you still cannot use the FM radio after performing these steps try accessing your desired station with another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre...

Page 96: ...ished 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 drivers installed and updated on your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2 0 orWindows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your...

Page 97: ...English EU 05 2013 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice www samsung com ...

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