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Applications

Add recipients and enter a message.

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Single SIM models

Enter a message.

Select contacts from the

contacts list.

Enter recipients.

Attach files.

Send the message.

Enter emoticons.

Access additional options.

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Dual SIM models

Enter a message.

Select contacts from the

contacts list.

Enter recipients.

Attach files.

Enter emoticons.

Select a SIM or USIM card.

Access additional options.

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Single SIM models

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SEND

to send the message.

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Dual SIM models

: Tap

or to send the message.

Summary of Contents for SM-A510F

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 06 2016 Rev 1 0 SM A510F SM A510FD SM A510Y DS SM A710F DS SM A710Y DS SM A510F DS SM A510Y SM A710F SM A710FD ...

Page 2: ...ure 35 Opening apps 36 Multi window 38 Transferring data from your previous device 40 Device and data management 43 Quick connect 44 Sharing files with contacts 45 Emergency mode Applications 46 Installing or uninstalling apps 47 Phone 52 Contacts 54 Messages 57 Internet 58 Email 59 Camera 66 Gallery 68 Smart Manager 70 S Planner 71 S Health 74 SVoice 76 Music 77 Video 78 Voice Recorder 79 My File...

Page 3: ...er dual SIM models 93 Mobile networks 93 NFC and payment 96 More connection settings 98 Applications 99 Sounds and vibrations 100 Display 100 Advanced features 101 Wallpaper 101 Themes 102 Lock screen and security 106 Privacy and safety 107 Easy mode 108 Accessibility 109 Accounts 110 Backup and reset 110 Language and input 111 Battery 111 Storage 112 Date and time 112 User manual 112 About device...

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: ...ackage contents Check the product box for the following items Device Quick start 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 additi...

Page 6: ...tray SM A510FD and SM A710FD models only Headset jack Microphone Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Recents key Loud speaker Multipurpose jack Power key Front camera Speaker Back key SIM card Memory card tray Volume key GPS antenna NFC antenna Main antenna Flash Rear camera ...

Page 7: ...ouchscreen 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 Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch...

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 colours on the screen as grey tones Restricts the available apps to ess...

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: ...Basics 12 Dual SIM models type 1 SM A510F DS SM A510Y DS SM A710F DS SM A710Y DS 1 3 4 2 Dual SIM models type 2 SM A510FD SM A710FD SIM card tray 1 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ...M or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 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 ser...

Page 15: ...he 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 type 1 SM A510F DS SM A510Y DS SM A710F DS SM A710Y DS ...

Page 16: ...Basics 16 Dual SIM models type 2 SM A510FD SM A710FD 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 17: ...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 SIM card manager and set the feature preferences for your cards in Preferred SIM card Memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB Depending on the memory c...

Page 18: ...he device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder 1 3 4 2 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory 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 memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot 3 Place a memory card on the memory card tray with the gold col...

Page 19: ...ce is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory 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 ...

Page 20: ...ess and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Power key Volume Down key Touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your f...

Page 21: ...een button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with your finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position ...

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

Page 23: ... 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 News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 24: ...re Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Screen gr...

Page 25: ...me 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 at the top of the screen Creating folders 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the ap...

Page 26: ...o add a panel swipe to the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps s...

Page 27: ...older containing the selected apps will be created 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap 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 alphabetic...

Page 28: ...reen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength 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 multimed...

Page 29: ...ny direction You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen 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 Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern b...

Page 30: ...t Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag t...

Page 31: ...ions Launch Settings Quick setting buttons Launch Quick connect Dual SIM models View more quick setting buttons Adjust the brightness SIM and USIM card feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Quick setting buttons Launch Quick connect You can hide Quick connect by using the edit menu in the notifi...

Page 32: ...rag it to another location S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content on the device Open the notification panel and tap S Finder Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap Filter under the search field and then select filter details Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content...

Page 33: ...ll caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Languages and types 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 Languages and types select a language and then select a keyboard...

Page 34: ... 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 select the text Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Ta...

Page 35: ...ure a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen Refer to Advanced features for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Opening apps On the Home screen or the A...

Page 36: ...ay not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 Swipe to the left or right to select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 37: ...nd tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows 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 ...

Page 38: ... 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 computer You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Limitat...

Page 39: ...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 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to dow...

Page 40: ...e 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 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...

Page 41: ...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 follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or disconnect...

Page 42: ... 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 apps...

Page 43: ...Wi Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically If Quick connect is not visible on the notification panel tap EDIT and tap the Quick connect switch to activate it 2 Tap Scan for nearby devices If there is no previously connected device the device will automatically search for nearby devices 3 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions The next ...

Page 44: ...ng on the region or service provider 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Simple sharing To use 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 number...

Page 45: ...larms Add more 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 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 em...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 Disabled 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 n...

Page 48: ...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 49: ... 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 50: ...ers added to your block list 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone MORE Settings Block list 2 Tap tick contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number enter a phone number and then tap 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 the B...

Page 51: ...ophone at the 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 follo...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...file 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 activat...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...ients Attach files Send the message Enter emoticons Access additional options Dual SIM models Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter recipients Attach files Enter emoticons Select a SIM or USIM card Access additional options 4 Single SIM models Tap SEND to send the message Dual SIM models Tap or to send the message ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ... 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 t...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...n 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 ...

Page 63: ...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 64: ... switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising 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 65: ... calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre 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 takes a photo Activate or deactivate the flash Apply beauty effects to the preview screen...

Page 66: ...s 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 the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Voice control Set the device to take photos or record videos wit...

Page 67: ...he image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE ...

Page 68: ...t a sharing method Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimise 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 69: ... 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 70: ... 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 71: ...h open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this ...

Page 72: ...ammes GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMMES Use customisable exercise programmes TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements To add trackers goals or programmes to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMMES To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 73: ...ion may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select as...

Page 74: ...en and tap SVoice Then tap Voice wake up Change wake up command START and then follow the on screen instructions To set the device to launch SVoice using the wake up command while the device is locked tap and tap the Wake up in secured lock switch to activate it Using SVoice 1 On the Apps screen tap SVoice When SVoice is launched the device begins voice recognition This app may not be available de...

Page 75: ...ied 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 recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Setting the language On the Apps screen tap SVoice Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to ...

Page 76: ...bum 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 favourite song Open the playlist ...

Page 77: ...and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Pause and resume playback Switch to the pop up video player 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 ...

Page 78: ... 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 79: ...et place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise 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 or in other locations such as cloud storage services On the Apps screen tap Tools My Files View files by category or vie...

Page 80: ...sks Image Insert images Drawing Write or draw memos to insert You can select pen thickness and colour Voice Make a voice recording to insert To save the memo tap SAVE To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in ...

Page 81: ...vate 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 Enter a city name or select a city from the globe a...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...nning 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 Turn the FM radio on or off Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Record a song from the FM radio Add the current radio station to the favourites list Enter radio station frequency manually Fine tune the frequency Searc...

Page 84: ...ire 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 labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for loca...

Page 85: ...e 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 Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase ...

Page 86: ...Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap ...

Page 87: ... 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 connection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The followin...

Page 88: ...ata 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 approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example p...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other device...

Page 91: ...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 92: ... 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 Voice call 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 incomin...

Page 93: ...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 carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna U...

Page 94: ... 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 Settings screen and tap NFC and payment Tap an...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...s Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Notification sounds Select a default notification sound You can also change the notification settings for each app Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or 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 ...

Page 100: ...ou are looking at the display Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock Advanced features Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in u...

Page 101: ...e using some apps and features 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 is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the ...

Page 102: ...ccess 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 device is lost or stolen To use your encrypted device you must decrypt the device s data every time you turn on the device ...

Page 103: ...g the fingerprint If your fingerprint is not recognised and you have forgotten your backup password you must take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it reset Then you must re register your fingerprints and create a new backup password For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature s perfo...

Page 104: ...n using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Tap Add fingerprint 4 After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Home key again Repeat this action by moving your finger upwards or downwards until the fingerprint is registered When a fingerprint lock pop up window appears tap ENABLE to use your fingerprint to unlock the screen Del...

Page 105: ...rprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving This feature is only available for webpages that you access via the Internet app 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Web sign in switch to activate it 4 Open a webpage that you want to sign ...

Page 106: ... Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Location Change settings for location information permissions App permissions View the list of features and apps that have 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...

Page 107: ... Attach pictures switch to activate it The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider Adding primary contacts On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send SOS messages Send messages to ADD Tap Create 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 eas...

Page 108: ...s to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment 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 ...

Page 109: ...ync 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 Samsun...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...ed or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power k...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...r feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error 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 117: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised 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 118: ...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 119: ... failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung s negligence 1 Remove the SIM card tray from the device 2 To soften the adhesive that holds the back cover to the main device the device must be warmed to a controlled level using a dedicated temperature controlled chamber Attach a suction pad removal tool to the lower end of the rear...

Page 120: ... 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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