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Personalising

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Setting wallpaper

Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked 
screen.

On the Apps screen, tap 

Settings

 

 

Wallpaper

. Alternatively, on the Home screen, 

tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together on the screen, and then tap 

Wallpapers

.

Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to.

Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap 

More images

.

Tap 

Set wallpaper

 or 

Done

.

Changing ringtones

Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications.
On the Apps screen, tap 

Settings

 

 

Sound

.

To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap 

Ringtones

, select a ringtone, and then tap 

OK

. To use 

a song stored on the device or in your account as a ringtone, tap 

Add

.

To set a ringtone for notifications, tap 

Notifications

, select a ringtone, and then tap 

OK

.

Summary of Contents for SM-C115M

Page 1: ...that devices operating within 5 15 5 25 GHz may only be used indoors not outside in order to avoid interference with MobileSatellite Services MSS Therefore do not use this device outside as a Wi Fi hotspot or in Wi Fi Direct mode outside when using the 5 15 5 25 GHz frequencies Draft 6 1 2014 04 20 Only for Approval ...

Page 2: ... Home and Apps screens 33 Opening apps 33 Installing or uninstalling apps 35 Entering text 37 Using the power saving feature 39 Accessing help information Personalising 40 Switching to easy mode 40 Managing the Home and Apps screens 43 Changing the screen lock method 44 Setting wallpaper 44 Changing ringtones 45 Setting up accounts 45 Moving contacts from other devices to your device Network conne...

Page 3: ...7 Play Games 127 Play Music 127 Play Newsstand Motions usability features 59 Control motions 62 Toolbox 63 Increasing touch screen sensitivity Contacts 64 Adding contacts 65 Managing contacts Messages email 68 Messages 71 Email 73 Google Mail Camera 75 Launching Camera 81 Using the camera studio widget 82 Separating the exposure area and the focus area 83 Using the shooting mode 93 Configuring set...

Page 4: ...ility 190 Accessibility 191 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 191 TalkBack 202 Changing the font size 203 Magnifying the screen 203 Setting notification reminders 203 Turning off all sounds 204 Customising caption settings Safety 128 Emergency mode 130 Sending help messages 131 Severe weather notification Geo News Utilities 133 S Finder 134 S Planner 137 Calculator 137 Clock 139 Dr...

Page 5: ... haptic 206 Using the assistive menus 208 Using the smart scroll feature 208 Setting tap and hold delay options 209 Using interaction control mode 209 Answering or ending calls 210 Using single tap mode 210 Configuring accessibility settings 211 Using other useful features Troubleshooting ...

Page 6: ... or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of...

Page 7: ...t 7 Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information ...

Page 8: ...urpose jack Front camera Power button Home button Back button Volume button Proximity Light sensor Recent apps button Touch screen Speaker Eyelet for strap GPS antenna Lens Microphone AF assist light Flash Memory card slot Main antenna Headset jack NFC antenna on the battery ...

Page 9: ...n may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Do not subject the lens to impacts Doing so may cause the lens to malfunction Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off Recent apps Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to access additional optio...

Page 10: ...ubject 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 Some accessories such as docking devices may not have the same water and dust resistance certification Before purchasing accessories ensure that they are compatible with the device Availabi...

Page 11: ...tery Only microSIM cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For details about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover ...

Page 12: ...to the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card 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 3 Insert the battery 2 1 ...

Page 13: ...place the back cover Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 14: ...explode or damage the device 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 minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will dra...

Page 15: ...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 touch screen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger...

Page 16: ...avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power By customising these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Pow...

Page 17: ...memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder 1 Open ...

Page 18: ...ing 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 Apps Settings Storage Format SD car...

Page 19: ...ctions to set up your device Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable ...

Page 20: ...ressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period To unlock the device press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to unlock the device Refer to Changing the screen lock method for details ...

Page 21: ...ertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to pres...

Page 22: ...d an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an icon or thumbnail tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 23: ...on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list 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 24: ... top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Smart screen feature activated Synced with the web Connected to computer No SI...

Page 25: ...g the notifications 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 notifications panel and view the details To open the notifications panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards ...

Page 26: ...ing buttons Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold options to view more detailed settings Launch Quick connect Adjusting the brightness To set the device to adjust the brightness automatically tick Auto To manually adjust the brightness from the automatic level drag the brightness adjustment bar to the left or right When battery power is low the brightness adjustment bar disappears from the n...

Page 27: ...nge quick setting buttons on the notifications panel tap tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location Use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature Refer to Connecting to aWi Fi network for details Location Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Vibrate Mute Activate or deactivate sound mode and silent mode You can set the device to vibrate or mut...

Page 28: ... apps Smart stay Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature When you activate this feature the screen stays on as long as you look at it Smart pause Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature When you activate this feature playback pauses when you look away from the screen Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode Refer to Using the power saving feature for details Blocking mode...

Page 29: ...s and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen The Home screen can have multiple panels To view other panels scroll left or right To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps ...

Page 30: ...Basics 30 Home screen options Tap and hold an area or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen ...

Page 31: ... options To select the content to be displayed tap Settings and then select the categories that interest you To update the content automatically when My Magazine opens tap Settings and then tick Auto refresh on opening To deactivate My Magazine on the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together on the screen Then tap Home screen settings and deselect My Magazine ...

Page 32: ...talled On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the Apps screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details Access additional options An app Screen indicators ...

Page 33: ...this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Free To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s pr...

Page 34: ...y Unknown sources By default the device automatically updates any installed app when a new version is available To change the default setting or to update apps manually tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps On the Apps screen tap GALAXY Essentials To download all apps in the list tap Download all Ma...

Page 35: ...ling apps Uninstall downloaded apps Entering text 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 Suggested keywords Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase Set options for th...

Page 36: ...oard functions Tap and hold to use the following functions Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Ensure that theWi Fi or mobile network is connected before using this feature You may incur additional charges when using this feature via the mobile network...

Page 37: ...wer saving mode Save battery power by limiting the device s functions On the Apps screen tap Settings Power saving Power saving mode and then drag the Power saving mode switch to the right Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it Select from the following options Block background data Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data con...

Page 38: ...activates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings Power saving Ultra power saving mode and drag the Ultra power saving mode switch to the right Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap U power saving to activate it Launch Messages Add more apps to use Remaining battery power Launch Internet Access ad...

Page 39: ...mated time that the device will maintain a battery charge The standby time is the time taken for the battery to fully discharge if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on device settings and operating conditions Accessing help information To access help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help To access help information to learn how to use the device and apps o...

Page 40: ...me screen tap Easy settings Easy mode Standard mode Done Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen scroll left tap and then select an app To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen scroll right tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap Edit select an app or contact with Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an a...

Page 41: ...reating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen 2 Enter a folder name 3 Tap select the apps to move to the folder and then tap Done Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel scroll left to the last panel and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel...

Page 42: ...n tap Done Moving items On the Apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an item to a new panel drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen Creating folders 1 On the Apps screen tap Create folder Alternatively tap Edit tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder that...

Page 43: ...k code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and n...

Page 44: ... to 3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap More images 4 Tap Set wallpaper or Done Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sound To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap OK To use a s...

Page 45: ... tick items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts select the account and then tap Remove account Moving contacts from other devices to your device Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch You can move contacts to your device from other devices and computers using Samsung Smart Switch Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Using Smart Switc...

Page 46: ... Use this feature to transfer a backup of your contacts from a computer to your device You can also transfer contacts from selected manufacturer s mobile devices to your device Before using this feature Ensure that the Smart Switch for computers is installed on the computer You can download the app from the Samsung Smart Switch website www samsungsmartswitch com 1 Back up contacts from a previous ...

Page 47: ... using Samsung Kies Import a backup contacts file from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore contacts on your device You can also back up contacts to the computer via Samsung Kies Refer to Connecting with Samsung Kies for details ...

Page 48: ... additional options 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 Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap and hold Wi Fi 2 Drag the Wi Fi switch to the right...

Page 49: ...search for and connect to a certifiedWi Fi network You can use the Passpoint feature to connect to publicWi Fi networks that support automated authentication When you move to a new location it will search for and connect to another certifiedWi Fi network This feature may not be available depending on the region Tap Advanced and then tick Passpoint ForgettingWi Fi networks Any network that has ever...

Page 50: ...twork switch The device automatically switches from aWi Fi network to a mobile network when the currentWi Fi network is weak or unstable When theWi Fi network signal becomes strong the device switches from the mobile network back to theWi Fi network Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device s mobile data connection with com...

Page 51: ... bar Other devices can find your device on theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the hotspot tap Configure and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list Using USB tethering Share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via a USB cable 1 On the Apps screen tap Settin...

Page 52: ...Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 On your device on the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and mobile hotspot 2 Tick Bluetooth tethering 3 On the connected device open the Bluetooth settings screen tap Internet access appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access t...

Page 53: ... to make a video call You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number View favourite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad ...

Page 54: ...o the right feature tap Settings Contacts and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg Making calls from the favourites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list To add contacts to the favourites list tap Contacts select a contact and then tap To make a call to a favourite contact tap Favourites and select a contact ...

Page 55: ...eed dial number tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad tap OK and then select a contact Or tap Contacts Speed dial select a number and then select a contact Making an international call Tap Keypad Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap To block outgoing international calls tap Settings Call More settings Call barring ...

Page 56: ...ow To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages on the Apps screen tap Phone Settings Call Call rejection Rejection messages Create Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Call Call rejection Auto reject mode Auto reject numbers 3 Tap Auto reject list Create enter...

Page 57: ... headset if it is connected to the device Hold Hold a call Tap Unhold to retrieve the held call Contacts Open the contacts list Memo Create a memo Messages Send a message Personalise call sound Select a type of call sound to use with a headset Settings Change the call settings When you launch apps during a call a pop up window for the call screen appears You can continue your phone conversation wh...

Page 58: ...r ears when using the speakerphone Switch to headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Enable dual camera Disable dual camera Enable or disable the dual camera feature Use the front and rear cameras so that the other party can see you and your surroundings Video calling with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes After 3 minutes the device will turn off ...

Page 59: ...ce may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Direct call On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Direct call and then drag the Direct call switch to the right While viewing call message or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call ...

Page 60: ... the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages Mute Pause On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Mute Pause and then drag the Mute Pause switch to the right Covering screen with hand Cover the screen with a palm to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback ...

Page 61: ...s 61 Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen It resumes when you look at the screen again ...

Page 62: ...er It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox icon while using other apps Open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Toolbox and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right appears on the screen To launch an app tap and select an app To move the toolbox ico...

Page 63: ...s screen tap Settings Display and then tick Increase touch sensitivity Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Increase touch sensitivity to activate it Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen Other types of material may not be recognised For best results tap the screen firmly while wearing gloves ...

Page 64: ...ng contacts from other devices to your device for details Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap Save To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to contacts ...

Page 65: ...act information 4 Tap Save Deleting a contact Select a contact to delete tap Delete Sharing a contact Select a contact to share tap Share name card and then select a sharing method Managing groups On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Creating a new group Tap enter a group name and then tap Save Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap Select contacts to add and then tap Done ...

Page 66: ... send button Merge contacts with accounts Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Merge accounts Google or Samsung account Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Settings Contacts Impor...

Page 67: ...ap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts...

Page 68: ...s for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area 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 to send the message ...

Page 69: ...e device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Adding contacts to the priority list Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as pri...

Page 70: ...contact to the contacts list Quick responses Enter a message by selecting one from message templates Add recipient Add recipients to send the message to Insert smiley Enter emoticons Add subject Enter a subject Add slide Add message slides Schedule message Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent Add to priority senders Remove from priority senders Add contacts to or remove them fro...

Page 71: ...ng and managing messages Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Manage ...

Page 72: ...on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list Mark the message as...

Page 73: ... priority list tap To remove contacts from the priority list tap and hold a contact tap Edit list of priority senders tap on each contact and then tap Done Google Mail Use this app to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider This app may be labelled differently depending on the r...

Page 74: ...Reading messages Tap a message to read Preview attachment Keep the message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete the message Reply to the message Mark the message as unread Access additional options ...

Page 75: ...in some modes that require high resolutions Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked sc...

Page 76: ...the lens to direct sunlight This may discolour the image sensor or cause it to malfunction Half pressing the Shutter button Press the Shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus The camera adjusts the focus exposure and white balance automatically and the focus frame turns green The focus frame turns red if not focused ...

Page 77: ...itch between the front and rear camera Display current camera settings Change the flash setting Display current mode Learning icons The icons displayed on the preview screen provide information about current shooting options and settings The icons listed in the table below are the most common Icon Meaning Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value ISO sensitivity Timer Flash Macro Metering ...

Page 78: ...uggest Taking photos Half press the Shutter button to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Press the Shutter button to take the photo Or tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Tap to take the photo ...

Page 79: ...eds do not support high resolution video To record high resolution video use memory cards with faster writing speeds micro SDHC Class10 or higher The video frame size may appear smaller depending on video resolution and frame rate If you set the optical image stabiliser OIS option the optical image stabiliser OIS sound may be recorded If the zoom function is activated when taking videos the camera...

Page 80: ...t on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video The zoom function is not available while shooting a video using the Multi motion feature When using the zoom function the lens moves back and forth to adjust the focus before it sets the precise zoom ratio that you intend to use To maintain a natural view angle the ...

Page 81: ...Camera 81 Using the camera studio widget You can access various camera related apps in the Camera Studio widget On the Home screen scroll left to view the widget Edit app shortcuts ...

Page 82: ...the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject 1 Tap the area to focus will appear at the top right of the focus frame 2 Drag to the exposure area When you touch the exposure area will be separated from the focus area Tap and hold each area to lock the focus or exposure setting Drag the areas together to merge the focus and exposure areas Before separating Afte...

Page 83: ...e of the automatically suggested smart modes or by applying pre defined settings Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects Kids shot Play a funny sound to get a kid s attention when shooting Selfie alarm Detect a face in a preset area and to take multiple photos automatically You can then select the best photo Landsc...

Page 84: ...by the camera Sound shot Take a photo with sound Surround shot Take multiple shots of your immediate surroundings and combine them as a single spherical image Virtual tour shot Take photos of a space by moving the device and shooting from different angles to create a stereoscopic image The device identifies the photo with in Gallery Silhouette Take photos of dark shapes against a light background ...

Page 85: ... films 4 Press the Shutter button If you set the current time manually mode suggestions may not be proper To use this feature read and agree to terms and conditions Managing films Download various films or upload your own films You can also arrange films by ranking or category view recently uploaded films or create your own films On the Apps screen tap Pro suggest market Pro suggest film To create...

Page 86: ...r shooting night scenes or fireworks 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Manual 3 Set the desired shooting options Rotate to change the value for the shooting option Touch to select a shooting option If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time image noise may increase The longer you open the shutter the longer it takes to save a photo Do not turn the camera off while the...

Page 87: ... Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Selfie alarm 3 Drag the frame to set a detection area 4 Compose your shot with the lens facing you 5 Listen to the beeps to guide you as you adjust the composition When a face is completely inside the detection area the camera emits a warning tone beeps for two seconds and then automatically takes multiple photos 6 Select the best photo and then tap ...

Page 88: ...one with the regular exposure Using Animated photo mode Use this to create a photo in which selected objects move by freezing or animating moving objects automatically detected by the camera 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Animated photo 3 Press the Shutter button to take a photo 4 Tap or and then rub the screen to animate or freeze the detected moving objects 5 Tap Trim to adjust the r...

Page 89: ... screen 3 Move the device to locate the target pointer to the area where you want to the first shot 4 Hold the target pointer inside the circle on the preview screen until you take the first shot 5 To take another shot locate the next target pointer and position it inside the circle again You can view the position of the photos you have taken on the sphere at the bottom left of the screen 6 To sto...

Page 90: ... simulate actually moving through the space 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Virtual tour shot 3 Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the preview screen The device detects when you stop and starts to take photos from that position in the space 4 Move slowly forwards and rotate left or right while taking photos Whenever the dot is inside the la...

Page 91: ... that was taken tap Undo 6 To finish tap Viewing photos View a series of photos taken from different locations and directions 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image with the icon on the image thumbnail Using shot more mode Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes The zoom function is not available while taking photos ...

Page 92: ... merge the images into a single photo The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with Eraser Erase moving objects in the background Tap to erase moving objects Tap to restore the original photo Drama Take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows motion trails Panning shot Apply an effect to the subject s background that makes the subject appear to be moving fas...

Page 93: ...ase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo WB light source Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Flash To take a realistic photo of a subject the amount of light should be constant When the light source varies you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light Focus mode Use this option to select a focus mode appropriate to the subject Drive m...

Page 94: ...ser OIS option to reduce or eliminate blurriness from camera shake Effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos Signature Use this option to add your signature to an image Photo Suggest Use this application to view photos taken by other users of points of interest near your current location Voice control Activate or deactivate the voice recognition to take photos or videos Tap Sa...

Page 95: ...akes to open and close the shutter Adjust the shutter speed to capture photos of fast moving subjects or create tracer effects in a photo Tap and then rotate the Shutter speed dial to adjust the shutter speed Aperture The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an F number The smaller the f number the greater the size of the aperture Adjust the aperture value to take portraits flow...

Page 96: ...er than you expected you can adjust the exposure value manually Tap and then rotate the EV dial to adjust the exposure value Darker Neutral 0 Brighter When taking a photo if the appropriate exposure value cannot be decided use the AE BKT option to take three consecutive photos with different exposure values Taking photos with higher exposure values may result in blurry photos due to the slower shu...

Page 97: ...ropriately adjust your colours for the actual scene Tap aim the lens at a piece of white surface and then press the Shutter button K Use this to manually adjust the colour temperature of the light source Colour temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source You can get a warmer photo with a higher value and a cooler photo with a lower value Tap and ...

Page 98: ...t Aim the camera at a human subject and press the Shutter button When the camera detects a smiling face the camera automatically takes the photo Face detected Smile detected Detecting eye blinking The camera takes three photos of a person in succession and saves a photo in which the person s eyes are open Tap Face detection Blink detection Aim the camera at a human subject and press the Shutter bu...

Page 99: ...ature may not function properly in the following conditions When you move the camera to follow a moving subject If the camera is shaking too much When the shutter speed is slow for example when taking photos in low light conditions If the battery power is low When you take close up photos The display may be blurry if the camera is hit or dropped When this happens restart the device ...

Page 100: ...e subject is too small The subject moves excessively The subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place Colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively If the camera fails to track the subject the focus area will be reset If the camera fails to focus the focus frame will change to red a...

Page 101: ...e time Imprint Use this to imprint the time and date on photos GPS tag Attach a GPS location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be 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 GPS tag setting AF l...

Page 102: ...ages and videos Sort images or videos by time album and more Search for images or videos 2 Select an image Selecting multiple images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tap images to select more Selecting all images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tap 1 selected Select all ...

Page 103: ... are registered with Samsung Link Sign in to your Samsung account to view a list of other devices that have content available to view Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network Visit link samsung com for more information You may incur additional charges when you view content stored on other devices via the mobile network To avoid additional charges u...

Page 104: ...vice Create album Create a new album Content to display Select the images or videos to display Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder Studio Edit images or videos in studio mode Settings Change the Gallery settings Help Access help information for Gallery Tagging faces Register the faces in the image as face tags 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings and then t...

Page 105: ... Settings Tag buddy and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right Select from the following tag options Date Add the time and date The tagged information is based on the date and time currently set on the device Location Add location details to photos that you take Before using this feature activate the GPS feature in Camera Category Assign categories to images The device assigns categories to t...

Page 106: ... then select an image 3 Edit the image by applying various effects Decorate the image by adding stickers inserting a frame or drawing on the image Correct red eye adjust and retouch faces or make the background blurry Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image Apply effects to the image Crop rotate or resize the image ...

Page 107: ...eral images together to create a collage 1 Tap Studio on the Apps screen 2 Tap Collage studio 3 Select images to combine and tap Done You can select up to six images 4 Edit the image by applying various effects Change the aspect ratio Shuffle your pictures and use a randomly selected layout and background Adjust the margins or corner roundness Select a layout Select a background ...

Page 108: ...ve taken 1 Tap Studio on the Apps screen 2 Tap Shot more and then select an image 3 Edit the image by applying various effects Save the best photo Erase moving objects from the background Create the best possible image Create an image that shows motion trails Make the subject appear to be moving quickly 4 Tap The edited image is saved in the Studio folder To open the folder tap Gallery Album Studi...

Page 109: ... the video by applying various effects Save the video clip Adjust the length of the video clip Preview the video clip Select background music Play the video clip Change the order of videos or images in the video clip or add more files Discard the video clip Apply effects to the video clip 5 Tap 6 Select a save option and tap Done The edited video is saved in the Studio folder To open the folder ta...

Page 110: ...the Apps screen 2 Tap Video trimmer and then select a video 3 Move the start bracket to the desired starting point move the end bracket to the desired ending point tap Done End bracket Start bracket Current position 4 Enter a filename and then tap OK to save the video ...

Page 111: ...er the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To search the web by voice tap To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article using Reader Bookmark the current webpage Move to the home page Move to the previously visited page View bookmarked webpages Access additional options Open the webpage window manager Refresh the current webpage View saved pages ...

Page 112: ... then drag it to Delete that appears at the top of the screen Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen Tap History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear the history tap Clear history To delete webpages in the history tap Delete select webpages to delete and then tap Done Chrome Use this app to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome...

Page 113: ...r friends individually or in groups When you sign in to your Samsung account you can view all your chat history sent from registered devices Tap ChatON on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup View a list of chats View a list of buddies Search for buddies List of buddies My profile Add buddi...

Page 114: ...enter a message in the text field and tap To send a broadcast message tap Broadcast To start voice or video chat tap ChatONVoice Chat or ChatONVideo Chat Video chatting with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes After 3 minutes the device will turn off the rear camera for optimal performance ...

Page 115: ...pp may not be available depending on the region or service provider Setting the language Tap Settings Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the device s display language Using SVoice When you launch SVoice the device starts voice recognition and the microphone icon turns red Say a voice command If you say a command and the device recognises it t...

Page 116: ...e icon or say Hi Galaxy to the device to resume voice recognition Changing the wake up command You can change the wake up command from Hi Galaxy The wake up command is used to launch SVoice when the device is in standby mode Tap Settings Voice wake up Set wake up command Disabling voice feedback Tap Disable voice prompt The device stops providing voice feedback when you say commands Correcting unw...

Page 117: ...ttom of the device Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording While recording a voice memo tap to insert a bookmark Display the list of voice memos Change the recording mode Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time To set the device to remove background noise tap Settings and then tick Noise reduction ...

Page 118: ...creen Tap and select a voice memo to play Trim the voice memo Set a portion of the voice memo for looped play Adjust the playback speed Skip a silent portion in the voice memo Insert bookmarks on the voice memo Pause or resume playback Skip to the previous or next voice memo Using the bookmarks list You can mark specific points in a voice memo with bookmarks Each bookmark is marked with a bookmark...

Page 119: ...d the voice memo tap Rename enter the name for the voice memo and then tap OK Managing categories Tap Edit categories enter a category name select a colour and then tap Done To change or assign voice memo categories in the list of voice memos tap and hold the voice memo Then tap Change category and then select the category To filter voice memos by category tap Filter by category and then select th...

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