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Summary of Contents for SM-A310M

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English LTN 05 2016 Rev 1 0 SM A310M SM A310M DS ...

Page 2: ...ment 38 Sharing files with contacts 39 Emergency mode Applications 40 Installing or uninstalling apps 41 Phone 46 Contacts 48 Messages 51 Internet 52 Email 53 Camera 61 Gallery 63 Smart Manager 65 S Planner 66 SVoice 68 Music 69 Video 70 Voice Recorder 71 My Files 72 Memo 72 Clock 74 Calculator 75 Radio 76 Google apps Settings 78 Introduction 78 Wi Fi 80 Bluetooth 82 Airplane mode 82 Mobile hotspo...

Page 3: ... features 92 Wallpaper 93 Themes 93 Lock screen and security 94 Privacy and safety 95 Easy mode 96 Accessibility 97 Accounts 98 Backup and reset 98 Language and input 99 Battery 99 Storage 100 Date and time 100 User manual 100 About device Appendix 101 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...ce or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading ...

Page 5: ...rt guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatibl...

Page 6: ...crophone Proximity Light sensor Headset jack Microphone Home key Recents key Loud speaker Multipurpose jack Power key Front camera Speaker Back key SIM card Memory card tray Volume key Rear camera GPS antenna NFC antenna Main antenna Flash ...

Page 7: ...water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap 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 Tap to ret...

Page 8: ...ting 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 3 After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not hav...

Page 9: ... Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted b...

Page 10: ...nd then tap the switch to activate it To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the preset level tap Start power saving and select an option Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Displays colors on the screen as gray tones Restricts the available apps to esse...

Page 11: ...IM cards work with the device Dual SIM models In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider Single SIM models 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...IM 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 Dual SIM models 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...

Page 14: ...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 Single SIM models Dual SIM models 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 15: ...e switch to activate it 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 Name or Icon Set a display name and icon for each card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services to specific cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings SI...

Page 16: ... 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 data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a m...

Page 17: ...moving the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage SD card Unmount 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot Do not remove the memory card while th...

Page 18: ...nd off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices i...

Page 19: ...The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on sc...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... 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 22: ... 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 Favorite apps Apps screen icon News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 23: ...e screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Screen grid Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen Adding items Tap ...

Page 24: ...rs 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder color tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder To move apps from a folder to the Home ...

Page 25: ...pps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider On the Apps screen tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the...

Page 26: ...der name To change the folder color tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder To delete a folder select a folder with Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap A Z SAVE ...

Page 27: ...ength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode a...

Page 28: ...n lock type and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Center to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter...

Page 29: ...en the notification panel and view the 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 Single SIM models View more quick setting buttons Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Quick setting buttons Adjust the ...

Page 30: ...gs Quick setting buttons Adjust the brightness Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area or tap to view more buttons To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap EDIT tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location ...

Page 31: ...e 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 to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under Languages and types and then select a keyboard layout...

Page 32: ...ext by voice Add an item from the clipboard 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 To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and sel...

Page 33: ... To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available Mobile version Transfer data between mobile devices You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Computer version Transfer data between your device and a ...

Page 34: ...r Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices 4 On your new device select the previous device type from the list and tap START 5 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring backup data from a computer Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new device ...

Page 35: ...USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your new device Device and data management Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage T...

Page 36: ...t updates will be downloaded when the device is connected to aWi Fi network Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available f...

Page 37: ... to activate it To restore data using a Samsung account tap Restore Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Back up my data for the Google account and then tap the switch to activate it To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall a...

Page 38: ...e this feature your phone number must be verified 4 Select recipients and tap DONE When the image is sent to the recipients device a notification will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image If the recipients have not verified their phone numbers or if their devices do not support the simple sharing feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text messag...

Page 39: ... apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms 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 Deactivating eme...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...ct an app and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL DISABLE Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager Turned off select an app and then tap ENABLE Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a phone...

Page 42: ...contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Dual SIM models Tap or 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 43: ... 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 keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0...

Page 44: ...added to your block list 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone MORE Settings 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 phone number When blocked numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications The calls will be logged in the call log You can also reject any phone number that is not saved as a contact Tap th...

Page 45: ...bottom 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 following options S...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...ile Share your profile information such as your photo and status message with others using the profile sharing feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device On the Apps screen tap Contacts your profile Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate...

Page 48: ...s 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Share 3 Tick contacts and tap SHARE 4 Select a sharing method Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap ...

Page 49: ...recipients Attach files Send the message Enter emoticons Access additional options Dual SIM models Enter a message Enter recipients Attach files Enter emoticons Send the message Select contacts from the contacts list Access additional options 4 Single SIM models Tap SEND to send the message Dual SIM models Tap or 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: ...y messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to activate it Internet Browse the Internet ...

Page 52: ...il Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening 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 acco...

Page 53: ...ed To enable email syncing tap MORE Settings your account name and then tap the Sync account switch to activate it Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Basic shooting You can 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 thei...

Page 54: ...f the screen tap Camera settings Quick settings Record a video Take a photo Switch between the front and rear cameras Shooting modes Preview thumbnail Hide or show the setting icons Current mode On the preview screen swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes Or swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and...

Page 55: ...ch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated Locking the focus and exposure Strong light dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achieve an appropriate exposure Lock the focus or exposure and then take a photo Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the...

Page 56: ... result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the preview screen tap MODE Panorama To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in o...

Page 57: ...reen tap MODE Night Selfie Take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Tap MODE Selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the screen to take a photo of yourself To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After r...

Page 58: ... switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subje...

Page 59: ...g photos or recording videos Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted uses the light in the center portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated center area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically...

Page 60: ...h 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 conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Quick launch Set ...

Page 61: ...ages or videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap Access additional options Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 62: ...te at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Sharing images or videos Select an image or a video tap SHARE at the bottom of the screen and then select a sharing method ...

Page 63: ...er provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimize the device with one tap of your finger Some features of this app may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 64: ... For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power 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 Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity You c...

Page 65: ... 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 Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm Attach a map showing the location of the event 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 66: ...rs Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name SVoice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking Setting a wake up command You can launch SVoice using your own wake up command When launching SVoice for the first time tap START and set your own wake up command To change the wake up command open t...

Page 67: ...e command or say a different command tap This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Setting th...

Page 68: ...lbum image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Change the repeat mode Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Access the sound quality and effects settings Pause and resume playback Access additional options Adjust the volume Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Set the file as your favorite song Open the playlist ...

Page 69: ...evious 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 Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on ...

Page 70: ... can convert your voice to text Recording voice memos 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording Change the recording mode 3 Tap SAVE to finish recording ...

Page 71: ...th and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognize your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device On the Apps screen tap Tools My Files View files by category or view files store...

Page 72: ...o create a list of tasks Image Insert images Drawing Write or draw memos to insert You can select pen thickness and color 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 73: ... field 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 a cit...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...unning for the first time Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Turn the FM radio on or off Record a song from the FM radio Add the current radio station to the favorites list Enter radio station frequency manually Fine tune the frequency Searc...

Page 76: ...uire a Google account to access some apps Refer to Accounts for more information To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labeled 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 Maps Find your location on the map search for loca...

Page 77: ...with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from 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 ...

Page 78: ...of frequently used settings tap EDIT Then tick items to add or deselect items to remove Wi Fi Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Ne...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...a 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 devi...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...ls Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM card for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data service Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming c...

Page 85: ...k operators Search for available networks and manually register a network NFC and payment Introduction Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device car...

Page 86: ...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 the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the sett...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...MirrorLink for more information Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print...

Page 89: ...ink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor On the Settings screen tap More connection settings MirrorLink Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing w...

Page 90: ...will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protoco...

Page 91: ...sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen Charging sounds Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger Dialling keypad tones Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad Keyboard sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Sound quality ...

Page 92: ...ontrol motions properly Quick launch Camera Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Smart capture Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens and crop and share the screenshot immediately Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen...

Page 93: ...e locked screen and select which notifications to display Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Encrypt device Encrypt your device s data to prevent others from accessing it if the...

Page 94: ... permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Report diagnostic info Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients Refer to Send SOS messages for more information ...

Page 95: ...reate contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen Some app features may not be available in easy mode Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Easy mode Easy mode 2 Select apps under Easy applications t...

Page 96: ...rment Dexterity and interaction Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not ...

Page 97: ...nc Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Once your Samsung...

Page 98: ...self at preset times for optimal performance 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 Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboard...

Page 99: ...g mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information App power saving Save battery power by managing your apps You can also view a list of apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power Percentage on status bar Set the device to display the remaining battery...

Page 100: ...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 how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap User manual About device Access device information edit the d...

Page 101: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 102: ...tched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Center Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center 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 Powe...

Page 103: ...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 provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while movin...

Page 104: ...r feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Center Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring fi...

Page 105: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f...

Page 106: ...ce 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 and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction betwee...

Page 107: ... 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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