Samsung SM-A3000 User Manual Download

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Basics

Power saving feature

Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device
performs the following:

•

Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.

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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

→

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

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

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.

Viewing help information

To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap

→

Help

Some apps may not include help information.

Summary of Contents for SM-A3000

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk User Manual English HK 12 2014 Rev 1 0 SM A3000 ...

Page 2: ... uninstalling apps 29 Entering text 31 Screen capture 32 My Files 33 Power saving feature 33 Viewing help information Network connectivity 34 Mobile data 34 Wi Fi 35 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Personalising 37 Managing the Home and Apps screens 39 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 40 Changing the screen lock method 40 Easy mode 41 Transferring data from your previous device 41 Setting up accounts ...

Page 3: ...ings 80 About Settings 80 CONNECTIONS 84 DEVICE 88 PERSONAL 90 SYSTEM Troubleshooting Messages email 47 Messages 48 Email Camera 51 Basic shooting 53 Shooting modes 56 Camera settings Gallery 58 Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features 59 S Planner 60 Internet 61 Music 62 Video 63 Clock 65 Calculator 65 Memo 66 Voice Recorder 67 Radio 68 Google apps Connecting with other devices 70 B...

Page 4: ...e 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 data transfers it is recommended to use theWi Fi feature Defau...

Page 5: ...t 5 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 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...reen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Headset jack Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button SIM card Memory card tray SIM card tray Earpiece Microphone Back button Volume button Speaker GPS antenna Rear camera Flash Main antenna ...

Page 8: ...The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recent apps Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Pres...

Page 9: ...vice Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 10: ... or USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 2 2 1 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 The SIM card tray 2 also serves as the memory card tray However you cannot place both the SIM or USIM card and the memory card at the same time 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slo...

Page 11: ...SIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 12: ...ou 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 Apps Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Register name or Select icon Set a display name and icon for each card Switching between cards When two SIM or USI...

Page 13: ...ce 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 b...

Page 14: ...the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that ...

Page 15: ...upports 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 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on th...

Page 16: ...transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data 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 scree...

Page 17: ...d directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals 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 f...

Page 18: ...ertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area 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 a menu item to pres...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...he 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 fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 21: ... 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 A screen indicator A folder Favourite apps ...

Page 22: ...Basics 22 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options ...

Page 23: ...y installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps 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 An app Screen indicators ...

Page 24: ...the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to compu...

Page 25: ...nel 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 ...

Page 26: ...pps screen and tap Settings Display Notification panel Tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location Using the 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 toWi Fi for more information Location Refer...

Page 27: ...ou activate this feature the device automatically syncs apps such as calendar or email 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 and select an app icon to open Closing an app Tap and drag an app icon to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use...

Page 28: ...tap 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 To change the auto update settings tap SETTINGS Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps open the Apps screen and tap Unin...

Page 29: ...alling apps Uninstall downloaded apps Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter numbers Enter a space Additional keyboard functions ...

Page 30: ...roke keys to enter a character Tap when you are unsure about which stroke to enter Full handwriting Box handwriting Switch to handwriting mode Box handwriting Full handwriting Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons Open the text editing panel Switch to temporary handwriting mode ...

Page 31: ...g 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 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste 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 Screenshot...

Page 32: ... this app to access various files stored in the device Tap My Files on the Apps screen Access additional options View the download history Search for files or folders View files by categories View files stored in the device ...

Page 33: ...ctivate 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 The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the bat...

Page 34: ...other devices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi 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 theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap Connect Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time i...

Page 35: ...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 2 Tick the Mobile hotspot appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap Configure Mobile hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On...

Page 36: ...nnection with other devices via Bluetooth Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 On the Apps screen of your device tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 3 Tick Bluetooth tethering 4 On the connected device open the Bluetooth settings s...

Page 37: ...d an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move 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 ...

Page 38: ...screen tap 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 ...

Page 39: ...3 Select an option and an image 4 Tap Set wallpaper or Done 5 Set the image as the wallpaper for one or both of the SIM or USIM cards Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sound To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones a SIM or USIM card Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap OK To use a song stored in the device or in ...

Page 40: ... 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 Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on th...

Page 41: ...ort 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 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 A...

Page 42: ...er View favourite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Add the number to the contacts list Enter the number using the keypad 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 select a contact or a phone number and then tap ...

Page 43: ...ls 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 Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Op...

Page 44: ...d 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 away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Tap to view more options ...

Page 45: ...erring data from your previous device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information 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 ...

Page 46: ...ly 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 call Compose a message 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 Se...

Page 47: ... additional charges for sending or receiving 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 recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message ...

Page 48: ...ns 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 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 a...

Page 49: ... bottom of the screen to compose a message Add a CC or BCC Add recipients Add recipients from the contacts list Enter a message Enter a subject Send the message Access additional options Attach images videos and others Save the message for later delivery Discard the message ...

Page 50: ...ieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Mark the message as a reminder Reply to all recipients Forward the message Go to the previous or next message Delete the message Access additional options ...

Page 51: ... fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen tap Change the shooting mode Start recording a video Take a photo View photos and videos you have captured Display current mode Switch between the front and rear cameras Chan...

Page 52: ...he locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle If is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Camera shortcut 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 pe...

Page 53: ...f many photos strung together On the Apps screen tap Camera Panorama The device identifies the photo with in Gallery 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 Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Selfie Use this mode to take a self portrait using the front c...

Page 54: ...The resolution of a photo may be affected by lighting conditions The top and bottom parts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions To get the best results hold the device in your hand and stretch out your arm as far as possible Rear cam selfie Use this mode to allow the camera to detect and focus your face automatically when you ...

Page 55: ...h rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the Apps screen tap Camera HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect Night Use this mode to take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the Apps screen tap Camera Night Animated GIF Use this mode to create an animated photo from a series of photos On the Apps screen tap Camera Animated GIF ...

Page 56: ... camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure ISO Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity It is measured in film camera equivalents Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range The settings are de...

Page 57: ... you share a photo with the location tag attached the location information may be exposed to others Storage location Select the memory location for storage Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Voice control Set the device to take photos with voice commands The volume key Set the device to use theVolume button to control the shutter or zoom function Reset...

Page 58: ... 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 Access additional options Delete the image Modify the image Move to the previous screen Send the image to others Image and video preview thumbnails ...

Page 59: ...it tap the date and tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details 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 Enter a title Enter the location of the event Add more details Select a calendar to use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date for the event ...

Page 60: ...n the Apps screen tap Settings and then select an account service under PERSONAL Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 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 Bookmark the current webpage Read an articl...

Page 61: ...g to play Add the song to a playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Access additional options Change the repeat mode Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Set the file as your favourite song Adjust the volume ...

Page 62: ...lay Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Change screen ratio Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Pause and resume playback Rotate the screen s orientation Adjust the volume ...

Page 63: ...imes for the alarm to repeat after the preset time 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 outside the large circle to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooz...

Page 64: ...ities list Deleting clocks Tap Select select clocks and then tap 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 outside the large circle when the timer goes off ...

Page 65: ...mo 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 Insert images 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 on the memos list and...

Page 66: ...he microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording Display the list of voice memos Access additional options Start recording 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 Skip to the previous or next voice memo ...

Page 67: ...t 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 View the list of available stations Fine tune the frequency Enter radio station frequency manually Record a song from the FM radio View the list of favourite stations Access additional options Add the current radio station to the favourites list Adjust the volume Sea...

Page 68: ...e information To view more app information open the each app s main screen and tap Help 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 ba...

Page 69: ...r create videos and share them with others Photos Manage 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 S...

Page 70: ...he 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 ...

Page 71: ...a 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 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap 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...

Page 72: ...irect connects devices directly via aWi 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 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed 3 Select a device to connect to To connect to multiple devices tap Multi connect To change the device name tap Rename device 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct a...

Page 73: ...i Fi Direct and then select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi 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 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displays t...

Page 74: ...s AllShare Cast dongle HomeSync This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected If you play videos or games on aTV select an appropriateT...

Page 75: ...onnect the AllShare Cast dongle to theTV using an HDMI cable 2 On theTV select a connection mode such as HDMI mode to connect an external device 3 On the Apps screen tap Settings Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name in the list and ent...

Page 76: ... 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 sameWi 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 detai...

Page 77: ...Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while th...

Page 78: ...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 MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that...

Page 79: ...st 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 ...

Page 80: ...rks Wi Fi Direct ActivateWi Fi Direct and connect devices directly viaWi Fi to share files Advanced CustomiseWi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN SettingWi Fi sleep policy Tap Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections ...

Page 81: ...hotspot Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network You can use this feature when the network connection is not available Configure Mobile hotspot Configure network settings for mobile hotspot USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When conne...

Page 82: ...eactivate auto syncing of apps such as calendar or email You can select what information to sync for each account under Settings PERSONAL ShowWi Fi usage Set the device to show your data usage viaWi Fi Mobile hotspots Select mobile hotspots to prevent apps that are running in the background from using them SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings On the ...

Page 83: ...ices your device is using Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others On the Settings screen tap Screen Mirroring Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files On the Settings screen tap Printing More networks Customise settings to control networks On th...

Page 84: ...l for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtones Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Notifications 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 soun...

Page 85: ...he device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock Screen mode Adaptive display Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings AMOLED cinema Use this mode for dim surroundings such as in a dark room AMOLED photo Use this mode to make the display tone look l...

Page 86: ...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 Themes Change the theme for the Home Apps and locked screens On the Settings screen tap Themes Call Customise the settings for calling features On the Settings screen tap Cal...

Page 87: ... 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 Noise reduction Set the device to remove background noise so that the other party can hear you more clearly ...

Page 88: ...t Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Easy mode Set the device to easy mode On the Settings screen tap Easy mode and then tap the Easy mode switch to activate it Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device Direct access Set the devic...

Page 89: ...to zoom in and out with finger gestures Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateTalkBack when you press and hold the Power button and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers Text to speech options Change the settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more Flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new ...

Page 90: ...t input language 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 Link to contacts Create a link to a contact in the input selection panel You can tap and hold the link to add the contact information Space key to input association Set the device to enter t...

Page 91: ...anguages for text input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input 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 de...

Page 92: ... the time and date On 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 Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manual...

Page 93: ...splay 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 Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps oc...

Page 94: ... when lost or stolen Go to website 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 data Make passwords visible Set the device to disp...

Page 95: ...correctly 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 and t...

Page 96: ...vice and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously 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 ...

Page 97: ...pty Your battery is low Charge the battery or replace it if the battery is user replaceable 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 batteries in some devices...

Page 98: ... contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview 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 w...

Page 99: ...r 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 aWindo...

Page 100: ...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 and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 101: ...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 ot...

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