Samsung sm-a800f User Manual Download

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User Manual

www.samsung.com

SM-A800F

English (MEA). 07/2015. Rev.1.1

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Page 1: ...User Manual www samsung com SM A800F English MEA 07 2015 Rev 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...to aTV 45 Sharing files with contacts 46 Emergency mode Applications 47 Installing or uninstalling apps 48 Phone 51 Contacts 53 Messages 55 Internet 56 Email 57 Camera 65 Gallery 66 Smart Manager 68 S Planner 69 SVoice 71 Music 72 Video 73 Voice Recorder 74 My Files 75 Memo 76 Clock 77 Calculator 78 Radio 79 Google apps Settings 81 Introduction 81 Wi Fi 83 Bluetooth 84 Flight mode 85 Mobile hotspo...

Page 3: ...1 Wallpaper 92 Themes 92 Lock screen and security 96 Privacy and safety 99 Easy mode 100 Accessibility 101 Accounts 102 Backup and reset 102 Language and input 103 Battery 103 Storage 104 Date and time 104 User manual 104 About device Appendix 105 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ... 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 auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use theWi Fi feature De...

Page 5: ...upplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance probl...

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

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: ...ved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty ...

Page 9: ...ging open the Home screen and tap Apps Settings Battery The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device usin...

Page 10: ...hese apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the USB power adaptor such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug ...

Page 11: ...power saving mode the device performs 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 Home screen tap Apps Settings Battery Ultra power saving mode and then tap the switch to activate it To deactivate ultra p...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...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 slot Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the SIM card t...

Page 14: ... 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 panel Open the notification panel and then select a card Memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may...

Page 15: ...to 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 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 coloure...

Page 16: ...erring 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 screen tap A...

Page 17: ...ised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals 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 fingertips The device may...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...or accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen A widget An app Screen indicators A folder Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 21: ...een and more 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...

Page 22: ... top of the Flipboard Briefing panel Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another...

Page 23: ...er colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To 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 ...

Page 24: ...ilable depending on the region or service provider On the Apps screen tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Creating folders This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 On the Apps screen tap EDIT 2 Tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 3 Drop the app when a...

Page 25: ...may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth featu...

Page 26: ...ome key and swipe in any 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 Pa...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...o view more buttons To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap EDIT tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location 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 the...

Page 29: ...ECT When the panel opens theWi Fi feature is activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices If you have installed Samsung Link on your device the list of devices registered with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen For more information about Samsung Link visit link samsung com 2 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions...

Page 30: ...ssories to enable the feature Compatible accessories include HomeSync and an AllShare Cast dongle To activate this feature on your device open the notification panel and tap EDIT Screen Mirroring For more information about connecting your device and the large screen refer to the user manual for the large screen or the Screen mirroring enabled accessory This feature may not be available depending o...

Page 31: ...se For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under Input languages and then select a keyboard layout...

Page 32: ...ons Switch to the floating keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Switch to the standard keyboard Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap...

Page 33: ...y pop up window To switch to the full screen view tap Tap the definition on the screen to view more definitions In the detailed view tap to add the word to your favourite words list or tap SEARCHWEB to use the word as a search term Screen capture Capture 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 ...

Page 34: ...pp window Closing an app Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 35: ...pen 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 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...en the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Close the app Drag and drop content Minimise the window Maximise the window ...

Page 38: ...ircle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view tap an app window to launch it in the pop up view 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window ...

Page 39: ...t you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device When you turn on your new device for the first time tap DOWNLOAD AND OPEN in the Smart Switch installation pop up window to install the app Alternatively download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Launch Smart Switch and follow the on scree...

Page 40: ... 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 notific...

Page 41: ... it Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off th...

Page 42: ...ap 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 and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall apps backed up set...

Page 43: ...e Briefing onTV feature 1 Turn on theTV and place your device close to theTV 2 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 3 Select theTV and tap RegisterTV Sharing screen You can mirror your device s screen on aTV or vice versa Mirroring your device s screen to aTV When your device recognises the registeredTV while you are watching a video the icon will appear on the device Tap the icon to ...

Page 44: ...rding to the preset time set on your device and displays the time weather and your schedule information on the screen To use this feature your device and theTV must be connected to the same access point 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect The registeredTV will appear on the list 2 Select the registeredTV 3 Tap Briefing onTV and set a time and day to use the Briefing onTV feature Ti...

Page 45: ... 3 Tap Share Simple sharing If you are using this feature for the first time read and agree to the terms and conditions Your phone number will be verified and then the simple sharing feature will be activated 4 Select recipients and tap DONE If the recipients devices do not support the simple sharing feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message The link will expire after a cer...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To d...

Page 48: ...t 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 scroll to 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 ...

Page 49: ... 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 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone num...

Page 50: ...tatus bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone LOG to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone Wh...

Page 51: ...ions Switch between the front and rear cameras End the current call Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating contacts manually 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 4 Tap SAV...

Page 52: ...om storage services to your device On the Apps screen tap Contacts MORE Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT and select an import option Searching for contacts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top ...

Page 53: ... sharing and then tap the switch to activate it If you are using this feature for the first time read and agree to the terms and conditions Your phone number will be verified and then the profile sharing feature will be activated To set additional items to share tap Shared profile info and select items To set a contact group to share your profile with select a contact group under Share with Messag...

Page 54: ...nter recipients Attach files Enter emoticons Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation ...

Page 55: ...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 Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent history ...

Page 56: ...il 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 account you can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings MORE Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails On th...

Page 57: ...s where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap Capture To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to foc...

Page 58: ...ou record video at high resolution Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen while the security features are activated Launching Cam...

Page 59: ...lues are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can 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 th...

Page 60: ...ra After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds Wide selfie Take a wide self portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out 1 On the preview screen tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Tap MODE Wide 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...

Page 61: ...side the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits The resolution of a photo may be affected by lighting conditions The top and bottom parts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects On the preview screen tap MODE Continuous shot T...

Page 62: ...aits at an interval and save photos you want 1 On the preview screen tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Tap MODE Interval shot 3 When the device detects your face tap the screen to take a photo of yourself The device will take four photos at the two second intervals To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front...

Page 63: ...ect to use when taking photos or recording videos Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Adjust the slide bar to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Activate or deactivate the flash Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Picture size rear Picture si...

Page 64: ...ying 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 with voice comma...

Page 65: ...ing images or videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap More options Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 66: ...ple 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 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 ...

Page 67: ... 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 can delete unused ...

Page 68: ... 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 Attach a map showing the location of the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 69: ...lendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in SVoice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking Setting a wake up command You can launch SVoice using your own wake up command When launching SVoice for the first time tap START and set your own wake up command To change the wake up command open the Apps screen and tap SVoice Then tap Voice wake up Delete wake up comm...

Page 70: ...action To repeat a voice command or say a different command tap This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or h...

Page 71: ...a song to play Tap the album 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 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 72: ...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 73: ...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 Pause to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Start recording Change the recording mode 3 Tap to finish recording ...

Page 74: ...th the icon next to them 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 Category View...

Page 75: ...llowing options Category Create or set a category Image Insert images Voice Make a voice recording to insert Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks 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 ...

Page 76: ...options tap OPTIONS set alarm options and then tap SAVE To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock Wo...

Page 77: ...en tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap KEYPAD 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 Screen rotation is disabled open the notification panel and tap Screen rotation to activate it To see the calculation history tap ...

Page 78: ...reen Fine tune the frequency Enter radio station frequency manually Record a song from the FM radio View the list of available stations Access additional options Add the current radio station to the favourites list Scan and save available stations automatically Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap SCAN and then s...

Page 79: ...fferently 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 locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various co...

Page 80: ... 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 Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 81: ...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 Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear w...

Page 82: ...est Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other 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 Wi Fi Direct select a device to transfer the image to and then tap SHARE 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are alrea...

Page 83: ...tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices are listed 2 Select a device to pair with If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming...

Page 84: ...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 4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Flight mode This...

Page 85: ...SB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it Th...

Page 86: ... warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level The device will alert you when the warning level is reached SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards for more information On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text and multimedia me...

Page 87: ...nection settings Options Customise settings to control other features On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information MirrorLink Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle...

Page 88: ...ters you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Printing 2 Select a printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device To add printers manually tap MORE Add printer ADD PRINTER To change print settings tap MORE Printing settings Printing content While viewing cont...

Page 89: ...o Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor Ending the MirrorLink connection Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and ...

Page 90: ...screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you a...

Page 91: ...ng calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Applications Manage the device s apps and change their settings On the S...

Page 92: ... an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Fingerprints Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Device security Scan for and remove malware from the device You can also activate the real time scanning feature to block phishing attacks and malicious websites Find My Mobile Activate ...

Page 93: ...ature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your...

Page 94: ...register a backup password enter the backup password and then tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the backup password again to verify it and then tap OK You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints 6 When a fingerprint lock pop up window appears tap SET You can use your fingerprints to unlock the screen Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint ma...

Page 95: ... backup password 4 Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the password again and tap OK Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Scan a registered fingerp...

Page 96: ...e your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Privacy and safety Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Location Change settings for location information permissions Private mode Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal content Refer to Private mode for more inf...

Page 97: ...the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code Private mode is activated and the icon appears on the status bar You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated To hide items stored in the private folder deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item and tap MORE Move to Private If privat...

Page 98: ...nd hold an item and then tick items to unhide 2 Tap MORE Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to and then tap MOVE HERE The items will be moved to the selected folder Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Private mode and then tap the s...

Page 99: ...tivate 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 easier user experience by using ...

Page 100: ...rment Dexterity and interaction Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not ...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language f...

Page 103: ...e 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 Battery power optimisation Save battery power by managing your apps You can also view a list of apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power Show power on status bar Set the device to display the remaining ba...

Page 104: ...omatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Set the home 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 Setti...

Page 105: ...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 106: ... and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume key 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 backup cop...

Page 107: ...mpty 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 When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consump...

Page 108: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 109: ... your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies o...

Page 110: ... 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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