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User Manual

English (HK). 08/2015. Rev.1.0

SM-A5000

Summary of Contents for SM-A5000

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk User Manual English HK 08 2015 Rev 1 0 SM A5000 ...

Page 2: ...Installing or uninstalling apps 30 Entering text 33 Screen capture 33 My Files 34 Power saving feature 35 Viewing help information Network connectivity 36 Mobile data 36 Wi Fi 37 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Motions usability features 39 Motions and gestures 42 Multi window 45 One handed operation Personalising 46 Managing the Home and Apps screens 48 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 49 Changing th...

Page 3: ... previous device 98 Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer 99 Updating the device 100 Backing up and restoring data 100 Performing a data reset Contacts 56 Adding contacts 56 Importing and exporting contacts 57 Searching for contacts Messages email 58 Messages 59 Email Camera 61 Basic shooting 63 Shooting modes 66 Camera settings Gallery 68 Viewing content on the device 69 Viewing ...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents 4 Settings 101 About Settings 101 Quick settings 101 Connections 106 Device 110 Personalisation 113 System 119 Applications Troubleshooting ...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...t 6 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 7: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...en 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 Press twice to lau...

Page 10: ...the device 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 11: ... or USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 2 2 1 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 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 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slo...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to activate them 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 USIM cards are activated card selection icons appear on the dashboard of the notification...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...pports 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 the...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 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: ...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 22: ...s 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 Screen indicators A folder Favourite apps ...

Page 23: ...ategories You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature 1 On the Home screen tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing 2 Tap START READING when launching this feature for the first time 3 Swipe upwards to browse articles in each news category To deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then tap Home screen settings and deselect F...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 Smart stay feature activated New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode acti...

Page 26: ...the notifications panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards You can use the following functions on the notifications panel Launch Settings Launch S Finder Tap a notification and perform various actions Adjust the brightness View all quick setting buttons Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold a button to view more d...

Page 27: ...s 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 to Location for more information Sound Vibrate Mute Select a sound mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Some apps do not allow screen rotation Bluetooth Refer to Bl...

Page 28: ...d apps tap and select an app icon to open Closing an app Tap and then tap END next to an app to close it To close all running apps tap END ALL Alternatively tap Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or ...

Page 29: ...creen and tap Uninstall disable apps appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap DISABLE To uninstall downloaded apps open the Apps screen and tap Downloaded apps Uninstall Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap UNINSTALL Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap DONE Alternatively on th...

Page 30: ...ng character Enter punctuation marks Enter numbers Change the input language Enter a space Hide the keyboard Changing the input language Tap MORE SETTINGS Select input language and then select the languages to use Tap the input language key to switch between the input languages Using additional keyboard functions Change the keyboard settings Add an item from the clipboard QWERTY CJ Switch to the q...

Page 31: ...e BOX HANDWRITING FULL HANDWRITING This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter text by voice Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons Open the text editing panel Switch to temporary handwriting mode ...

Page 32: ... of available keyboards or you install new keyboards open the Apps screen tap Settings Language and input Default SET UP INPUT METHODS and then tick a keyboard 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 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and ta...

Page 33: ...apture screenshots using other methods Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Tap My Files on the Apps screen Access additional options Search for files or folders View the download history View files s...

Page 34: ...the following Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings Power saving Ultra power saving mode and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting pan...

Page 35: ...mation To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps open the Apps screen and tap Settings Help To view help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help Some apps may not include help information ...

Page 36: ...the Internet or share media files with 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 wil...

Page 37: ...ot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it 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 hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password an...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...ontrol motions properly Smart alert On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Smart alert and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it If you have missed calls or new messages the device will vibrate when you pick it up This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface ...

Page 40: ...en tap Settings Motions and gestures Mute pause and then tap the Mute pause switch to activate it Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms ...

Page 41: ...ure switch to activate it Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot The image is saved in the Gallery Album Screenshots folder After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps ...

Page 42: ...ndow 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Multi window to activate it 2 Tap and hold to open the Multi window tray 3 Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen Then drag another app icon to the other window on the screen App icons marked with can be launched in sep...

Page 43: ...it screen Multi window 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap Create The Multi window combination is added at the top of the Multi window tray To delete Multi window combinations open the Multi window tray tap Edit select a Multi window combination and then tap DELETE Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows ...

Page 44: ...appear around it Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between Multi window apps Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature Close the app ...

Page 45: ...ed operation and then tap the One handed operation switch to activate it To switch to one handed operation mode hold the device in one hand Then quickly drag your thumb from the edge of the screen to the centre of the screen and back again Enlarge or reduce the screen size Return to the full screen view Adjust the volume Return to the previous screen Return to the Home screen Open the list of rece...

Page 46: ...nd hold 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...

Page 47: ...g apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps select apps and then tap DONE To display hidden apps tap Show hidden apps select apps and then tap DONE Moving items On the Apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an item to a new panel drag it ...

Page 48: ...ct from images displayed at the bottom of the screen To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap From Gallery 4 Tap SET ASWALLPAPER or DONE Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sounds and notifications To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtone a SIM or USIM card Ringtones select a ringtone and then ta...

Page 49: ...lock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters an...

Page 50: ... first time set an unlock code and a backup PIN 2 Enter the private mode unlock code When this mode is activated appears at the top of the screen 3 To select items to hide tap and hold an item in the list tick items to select and then tap Move to Private or tap Move Private MOVE HERE Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them 4 When you have selected the items to hide open the Apps s...

Page 51: ...er user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen You can access the most popular apps and frequently used settings and add shortcuts to your favourite contacts On the Apps screen tap Settings Easy mode Easy mode select apps to apply simpler layout and then tap DONE To return to standard mode open the Home screen and tap Easy settings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Man...

Page 52: ...nce with your device On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account and select an account service Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and tick items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts select an account and then tap Remove account ...

Page 53: ... number 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 Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature tap Settings Contac...

Page 54: ...ll 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 Call rejection Rejection messages Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the noti...

Page 55: ...ice 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 When you launch apps during a call a pop up window for the call screen appears You can continue your phone conversation while using apps To move the pop up window drag it to another locatio...

Page 56: ...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 Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Settings Conta...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a contact to view the person s messages You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roam...

Page 59: ...another email account tap MANAGE ACCOUNTS If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MANAGE ACCOUNTS Set default account Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap at the 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 option...

Page 60: ...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 61: ... 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 62: ...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 63: ... Selfie Use this mode to take a self portrait using the front camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap MODE Selfie 4 Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo of yourself Wide selfie Use this mode to take a wide self portrait using the front camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap MODE Wide selfie ...

Page 64: ... cam selfie Use this mode to allow the camera to detect and focus your face automatically when you take a self portrait using the rear camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Rear cam selfie 2 Move the frame to the position where your face will appear and adjust the frame size 3 Position the device so the rear camera is aimed at your face When the face is detected the device beeps Then the dev...

Page 65: ...ion screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Manage modes 2 Tick the modes to add to the modes list Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects HDR Rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Shot more Take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects...

Page 66: ...ives 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 designed for specific l...

Page 67: ... to delete your location information Storage location Select the memory location for storage Save as flipped Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera 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 theV...

Page 68: ...o 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 Search for other devices to view the image Image and video preview thumbnails ...

Page 69: ...ntent on a nearby device To use this feature open the Apps screen tap Settings Connect and share Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it Refer to Nearby devices for more settings On the Gallery main screen tap and select a device in Nearby devices to access content You can view content on the devices with the content sharing feature activated ...

Page 70: ...ower button and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Emergency mode and then tap the Emergency mode switch to activate it Sound alarms Add more apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and estimated battery standby time Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browsing the Internet Access ...

Page 71: ...ce Adding primary contacts 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance 2 Tap Manage primary contacts Create primary contact 3 Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Setting help messages On the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Send help messages and then tap the Send help messages switch to acti...

Page 72: ...earch parameters using the available filters or select search categories Tap Settings Select search category S Planner Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set...

Page 73: ...sk Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To sync events and tasks with your accounts tap Sync now To add accounts to sync with tap Calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name To change an account s syncing option open the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts a...

Page 74: ...uage The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the language displayed on the device Using SVoice When you launch SVoice the device starts voice recognition and the microphone icon turns blue Say a voice command If you say a command and the device recognises it the microphone icon at the bottom of the screen flashes green Then the device performs the command Tips for better voice recog...

Page 75: ...rom Hi Galaxy The wake up command is used to launch SVoice when the device is in standby mode Tap Settings Voice wake up Set wake up command Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page View bookmarke...

Page 76: ... to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Search for other devices to play the file Set the file as your favourite song Adjust the volume To listen to songs at equal volume levels tap Settings and then tick Smart volume When Smart volume is activated the volume may end up louder than the device volume level Use caution to avoid long term exposur...

Page 77: ...and play it on your device Tap Music on the Apps screen Accessing music on a registered device To use this feature sign in to your Samsung account On the Music main screen tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play music You can play the song on the devices that are registered to Samsung link Visit link samsung com for more information Ensure that the registered devic...

Page 78: ...o Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume To customise the control panel location during playback tap Settings tick Mini controller and then tap CLOSE Then tap or to move the control panel to either side of the screen This feature is av...

Page 79: ...Visit link samsung com for more information Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored on other devices via the mobile network Accessing a video on a nearby device To use this feature open the Apps screen tap Settings Connect and share Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switc...

Page 80: ...the Apps screen 2 Select an option and edit images or videos Edit images by applying various effects Apply various effects to the images you have taken in Shot more mode Trim video segments Combine several images together to create a collage 3 When you are finished editing images or videos tap or DONE ...

Page 81: ...es 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 snooze ...

Page 82: ...e tap and hold a clock and then tap Deleting clocks Tap Delete select clocks and then tap DONE 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 83: ...eypad To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Create or set a category 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 mem...

Page 84: ... a voice memo tap to insert a bookmark Display the list of voice memos Change the recording mode Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time To set the device to remove background noise tap Settings and then tick Noise reduction Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen Tap and select a voice memo to play Trim the voice memo Set a portion of the voice memo for ...

Page 85: ...start it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup Use the following functions Upload or open files Tap Upload here to upload files View the uploaded photos or videos Tap to share or delete files or create albums Open files in the favourites list View notifications Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazi...

Page 86: ...een View information about the current station 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 Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap Sc...

Page 87: ...Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and down...

Page 88: ...bums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...boutWi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct 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 change the device name tap Rename device 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request on t...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...AC Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect If you are using this feature for the first time select a visibility option and tap ENABLE QUICK CONNECT When the panel opens theWi Fi feature is activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices 2 Select a device to connect to The next steps may vary depending on the connected device Follow the on...

Page 94: ...t of detected devices 3 Select a media category 4 Select the content to share and tap DONE Your device sends the content to the connected device Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents Screen mirroring enabled devices AllShare Cast dongle HomeSync ...

Page 95: ...ing enabled device to the TV To set up the connection refer to the device s user manual The following actions are an example of viewing content on aTV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle 1 Connect 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 Connect and share Screen Mirr...

Page 96: ...in and install it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings Connect and share 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...

Page 97: ...for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device Download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Launch Smart Switch and follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring data from a ...

Page 98: ... 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 The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the n...

Page 99: ...art Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk 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 follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or dis...

Page 100: ...ur Google account via the setup wizard you cannot restore the backup data Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account Samsung account and then sign in to your Samsung account Tap Samsung account Backup tick the items to back up and then tap BACK UP NOW BACK UP To restore data open the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Samsung account Restore select the items and th...

Page 101: ...ptions To edit the list of favourite setting options tap Edit quick settings select a setting option and then tap DONE Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting ei...

Page 102: ...en is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid additional charges set this option to Always Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the Bluetooth ...

Page 103: ... computer Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services On the Settings screen tap Flight mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings scre...

Page 104: ... profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS Wi Fi or Bluetooth features to find your current location SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Data service network Select a SIM or USIM card for data service Dual SIM always on Set the d...

Page 105: ...t the device to share your content with other devices Allowed devices View the list of devices that can access your device Denied devices View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device Download to Select a memory location for saving media files Receive files from other devices Set the device to accept uploads from other devices Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins...

Page 106: ...ors Search for available networks and manually register a network VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Device Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and notifications Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification Vibrate when ringin...

Page 107: ...e screen and the locked screen SView window Change the wallpaper of the S view window screen Font Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size One handed operation Set the device to activate one handed operation mode Screen rotation Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from tu...

Page 108: ... the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Touch key light duration Set the duration that the Recent apps button and the Back button s backlight remains on Lock screen Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Change the screen lock method The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected Camera shor...

Page 109: ...r on the notifications panel On the Settings screen tap Notification panel Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device On the Settings screen tap Motions and gestures Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device Mute pause Set the device to mute in...

Page 110: ...ck up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Easy mode Set the device to easy mode On the Settings screen tap E...

Page 111: ...ouble tapping on the screen Speak passwords Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password whileTalkBack is activated Font size Change the font size Magnification gestures Set the device to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Negative colours Reverse ...

Page 112: ...ity and interaction Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Assistant menu Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen I...

Page 113: ...ut Language Select a display language for all menus and apps Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung Chinese IME T Chinese Hong Kong Select a default keyboard layout for Chinese English Select a default keyboard layout for English Select input language Select languages for text input CHN ENG mix input Set the device to show both English and Chinese word suggestions for your i...

Page 114: ...touched Vibrate on keypress Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped EditToolbar Select toolbars to be displayed on the keyboard Handwriting setting Customise settings for handwriting mode such as recognition time pen thickness or pen colour Help Access help information for using the Samsung Chinese IME keybo...

Page 115: ...e cursor by scrolling the keyboard Sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Vibration Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Google voice typing Language Select languages for text input Offline speech recognition Download and install language data fo...

Page 116: ...rent date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages Refer to Emerge...

Page 117: ...r power saving mode Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app 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 Display battery percentage Set the ...

Page 118: ...pted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account SIM change alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen Go to website Access the Find my mobile website findmymobi...

Page 119: ...reset the password Help View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap Help About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device On the Settings screen tap Application manager Defa...

Page 120: ...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 signals or ...

Page 121: ...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 122: ... while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased W...

Page 123: ...ce 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 when you open them on you...

Page 124: ...the device you wish to connect to Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver install...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...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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