Samsung SM-A910F/DS User Manual Download

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SM-C5000

www.samsung.com/hk

User Manual

English (HK). 07/2016. Rev.1.0

Summary of Contents for SM-A910F/DS

Page 1: ...SM C5000 www samsung com hk User Manual English HK 07 2016 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ext 31 Screen capture 32 Opening apps 32 Multi window 36 Samsung account 37 Transferring data from your previous device 39 Device and data management 42 Quick connect 43 Sharing features 44 Emergency mode Applications 45 Installing or uninstalling apps 47 Phone 50 Contacts 52 Messages 55 Internet 56 Email 57 Camera 66 Gallery 69 Game Launcher 72 S Planner 73 S Health 76 SVoice 77 Voice Recorder 79...

Page 3: ... More connection settings 96 Smart Manager 98 Applications 98 Sounds and vibrations 99 Notifications 99 Do not disturb 99 Display 100 Advanced features 101 Wallpaper 101 Themes 101 Home screen 102 Lock screen and security 106 Privacy and safety 109 Easy mode 109 Accessibility 110 Accounts 111 Google 111 Backup and reset 112 Language and input 112 Battery 113 Storage 113 Date and time 113 User manu...

Page 4: ...ited 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 featur...

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: ...k key Multipurpose jack Proximity sensor Receiver Power key SIM card Memory card tray Touchscreen Recents key Headset jack Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Front camera Microphone Volume key NFC antenna Rear camera Main antenna Flash GPS antenna ...

Page 7: ...een protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen...

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: ... not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced such as emails 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 battery to charge for a few mi...

Page 10: ...ned off About Fast charging Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power The device supports Samsung s Adaptive fast charging feature To use Fast charging on your device connect it to a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off...

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: ...ards 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 1 2 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpe...

Page 13: ...ecure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Correct card installation Nano SIM card Nano SIM card Nano SIM card microSD card Use only a nano SIM card You cannot insert a nano SIM card and a microSD card in tray 2 at the same time Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole ...

Page 14: ...omising SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager and select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls ...

Page 15: ...patible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When insert...

Page 16: ...ng the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage SD card Unmount Alternatively tap next to SD card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove the memory card while ...

Page 17: ...d off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is...

Page 18: ...e edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the keyboar...

Page 19: ...position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return 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 ...

Page 20: ... Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for 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 A widget Screen indicators Favourite apps A folder Apps screen icon An app News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 21: ...dgets 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 grid Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen ...

Page 22: ...e to another panel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing t...

Page 23: ...reen 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 screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider On the Apps screen tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new loca...

Page 24: ...app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder select a folder with Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap A Z SAVE Searching for items You can search for items on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap SEARCH and enter ch...

Page 25: ...gnal 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 LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated...

Page 26: ... the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Fingerprints Regis...

Page 27: ...tion panel Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Adjust the brightness Launch Quick connect View more quick setting buttons Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons SIM and USIM card feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features Swipe to the left o...

Page 28: ... Select search locations and select categories Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter numbers Change the input langu...

Page 29: ...m the clipboard CANGJIE Switch to the qwerty keyboard STROKE Switch to stroke mode Tap stroke keys to enter a character Tap when you are unsure about which stroke to enter HALF SCREEN HANDWRITING or FULL SCREEN HANDWRITING Switch to handwriting mode This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter text by voice Start or pause entering text by voice Change the voi...

Page 30: ...in features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full...

Page 31: ...to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Smart capture You can capture the current screen and scrollable area You can also immediately crop and share the captured screen If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features Smart capture tap the switch to activate it and then capture a screenshot On the screen you are capturing use one of the follow...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ...he 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 Minimise the window Maximise the window Close the app ...

Page 35: ...e 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 Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Drag and drop content Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location ...

Page 36: ...nts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account register ...

Page 37: ...ce You can transfer data from a previous device to your 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 hk smartswitch Samsung Smart Sw...

Page 38: ... 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 device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device ba...

Page 39: ... 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 notification panel and then tap Transferring me...

Page 40: ...witch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or disconne...

Page 41: ...re 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 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore swi...

Page 42: ...TheWi 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 ne...

Page 43: ... use the following options Simple sharing Share content with your contacts To use this feature your phone number must be verified This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider If the recipients have not verified their phone numbers or if their devices do not support the feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message The link will expire after a ce...

Page 44: ...e apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating em...

Page 45: ...ap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap 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 dow...

Page 46: ... For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Applications Application manager Select an app and tap P...

Page 47: ...he keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial tap MORE Speed dial select a speed dial number and then select a contact To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit Fo...

Page 48: ...ea code and phone number and then tap or Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen tap Phone MORE Settings Quick decline messages enter a message ...

Page 49: ...e feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available HOLD Hold a call Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held call 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 When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the bottom of t...

Page 50: ...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 51: ... with others using the profile sharing feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device On the Apps screen tap Contacts your profile Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate it To use this feature your phone number must be verified You can view ...

Page 52: ...ding messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message ...

Page 53: ...ic 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 enter a phone number and then tap When you receive messages from the blocked numbers or messages including...

Page 54: ... device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Ac...

Page 55: ...ng Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 56: ...ettings You can change your password or the lock method Tap MORE Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information about using your fingerprints Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Tabs...

Page 57: ... an email on the screen to read it If email syncing is disabled new emails cannot be retrieved 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 A...

Page 58: ...reen tap Camera settings Hide or show the setting icons Quick settings Record a video Take a photo Switch between the front and rear cameras Shooting modes Preview thumbnail 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 which c...

Page 59: ... 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 focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting...

Page 60: ...ake a photo with lightened skin tone and modified facial features On the preview screen tap MODE Beauty face To apply beauty effect tap and select options Refer to Applying beauty effects for more information 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 m...

Page 61: ... highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo HDR Rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the preview screen tap MODE HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect ...

Page 62: ... photo of yourself Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo Using the selfie flash When taking self portraits with the front camera in low light situations the touchscreen can serve as a flash On the preview screen tap repeatedly until you reach On When you take a photo the touchscree...

Page 63: ...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 Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo 5 Slowly swivel t...

Page 64: ...os To set whether to display certain effects on the list or rearrange the order of effects tap Manager To download more effects tap Download Select a metering method This determines how light values are 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 expo...

Page 65: ...ng subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods rear Shooting methods front Select s...

Page 66: ... stored in the device Viewing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image Access additional options Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 67: ...ause and resume playback Adjust the volume Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the playback screen Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delet...

Page 68: ... Select an event album to share 3 Tap select contacts and then tap DONE When your contacts accept the share request the event album will be shared and more photos and videos can be added to the event album by your contacts To use this feature your phone number must be verified You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network If the recipients have not verified their phone...

Page 69: ...he device to game mode to play games more easily Access the Game Launcher settings A list of downloaded games Mute and hide most of notifications during games Only some notifications including incoming calls will be displayed Reduce the battery usage for playing games Turn on or off the GameTools icon View game videos fromYouTube View a list of the most popular games for Galaxy users ...

Page 70: ...me launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Tap here to add unlisted games Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Activating game power saving mode When you activate game power saving mode the device will lower games resolution and frame rate to reduce battery consumption On the Apps screen tap Game Launcher Save power during g...

Page 71: ... Remove at the top of the screen Capture screenshots Record your game session Minimise the game screen Lock the Recents and Back keys during games Access the GameTools settings Mute and hide most of notifications during games Only some notifications including incoming calls will be displayed GameTools icon Blocking notifications during games Tap to mute notification sounds and display only notific...

Page 72: ... 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 Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 73: ... sync with 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 it will appear on the list 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 app for the firs...

Page 74: ...ammes To add trackers goals or programmes to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under the TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMMES tab 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 access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...up command while the device is locked tap and tap the Wake up in secured lock switch to activate it Using SVoice 1 Say the preset wake up command Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Samsung SVoice When SVoice is launched the device begins voice recognition This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider View examples of voice commands SVoice settings 2 Say a voice comman...

Page 77: ...gs or how you speak Setting the language On the Apps screen tap Samsung SVoice Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the language displayed on the device Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations such as in an interview The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Making v...

Page 78: ...s the normal recording mode INTERVIEW The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions In this mode both the top and the bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound VOICE MEMO The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language...

Page 79: ...w mode 3 To mute certain sound sources tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted The icon will change to and the sound will be muted Muted sound source Unmuted sound source My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device On the Apps screen tap Samsung My Files View files by category or view files stored in the device To check the status of used and available memor...

Page 80: ... 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 man...

Page 81: ...arm 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 and then tap Deleting clocks Tap on a clock Stopwatch 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap START to ...

Page 82: ...he 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 HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY ...

Page 83: ...of favourites stations Scan and save available stations automatically Enter radio station frequency manually Fine tune the frequency 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 Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen T...

Page 84: ...earch 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 You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Download videos to watch from ...

Page 85: ...it all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 86: ...s the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without...

Page 87: ...on request 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 and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already conne...

Page 88: ...urposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth 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 the device you want to pai...

Page 89: ...e auto generated passkey 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 disables all wi...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it 2 Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit 3 Drag the 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 ...

Page 92: ...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 Using the NFC feature Use the NFC...

Page 93: ...tact 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 and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data Allow...

Page 94: ...earby devices to connect to 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 s head unit monitor Refer to MirrorLink for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtua...

Page 95: ...ewing content such as images or documents tap Share Print All printers and then select a printer MirrorLink Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink 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 vehicl...

Page 96: ...ttery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Scanning for malware ...

Page 97: ... and tap the App power saving switch to activate it You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager Storage Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap DELETE To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more ...

Page 98: ...calls Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtone Change the ringtone settings 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 l...

Page 99: ...device is locked More settings Customise additional notification settings for the selected app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds except for allowed exceptions On the Settings screen tap Do not disturb Enable now Activate Do not disturb mode immediately Enable as scheduled Activate Do not disturb mode at preset times You can select days and set the start a...

Page 100: ...e the Game Launcher and GameTools icon and manage useful features while you play games Refer to Game Launcher for more information One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Quick launch Camera Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home k...

Page 101: ... s screen downwards Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen locked screen and icons On the Settings screen tap Themes To download more themes tap MORETHEMES Home screen Customise the Home screen by adding deleting or rearranging H...

Page 102: ...ess 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 Your device s data is encrypted 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 devi...

Page 103: ...IN or password you set when registering the fingerprint If your fingerprint is not recognised you must take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it reset Then you must re register your fingerprints For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature s performance The Home key contains a fingerpr...

Page 104: ... the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Place your finger on the Home key 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 scr...

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: ...end SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients Refer to Send SOS messages for more information Private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it Activating private mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Private mode and then tap ...

Page 107: ...hen private mode is activated 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Private mode and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code 3 On the Apps screen tap Samsung My Files Private Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen Unhiding content 1 In the private folder tap and hold an item and then tick ite...

Page 108: ... Power key three times The device sends messages to your emergency contacts The messages include your location information 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send SOS messages and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so To send help messages with audio recordings or photos tap the Attach audio rec...

Page 109: ...ettings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen swipe to the left tap and then select an app To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen swipe to the right and tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap EDIT and select an app or contact with Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Set...

Page 110: ...s by tapping the button instead of dragging it Manage accessibility Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices Services View accessibility services installed on the device Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experienc...

Page 111: ...sung account Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Auto restart Set the device to restart itself at preset times for optimal performance Reset settings Return the devi...

Page 112: ...n and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery 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 BATTERY USAGE View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Refer ...

Page 113: ... the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones 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...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...ons 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 key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ab...

Page 116: ... 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 moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is emp...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...ces 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 ...

Page 119: ...erwise 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 between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s s...

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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