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Settings

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Vibrate when ringing

: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.

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Ringtone

(dual SIM models):

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Ringtones

: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.

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Notifications

: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed

calls.

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Ringtones

(single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.

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Vibrations

: Add or select a vibration pattern.

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Notifications

(single SIM models): Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming

messages and missed calls.

Display and wallpaper

Change the display settings.
On the Settings screen, tap

Display and wallpaper

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Brightness

: Set the brightness of the display.

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Wallpaper

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Home screen

: Select a background image for the Home screen.

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Lock screen

: Select a background image for the locked screen.

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Home and lock screen

: Select a background image for the Home screen and the

locked screen.

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Font

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Font style

: Change the font type for display text.

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Font size

: Change the font size.

Summary of Contents for SM-E500H

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English LTN 12 2015 Rev 1 0 SM E500M DS SM E500M SM E500H ...

Page 2: ... apps 32 Installing or uninstalling apps 34 Entering text 36 Screen capture 36 My Files 37 Power saving feature 38 Viewing help information Network connectivity 39 Mobile data 39 Wi Fi 40 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Motions usability features 42 Motions and gestures 45 Multi window 49 One handed operation Personalizing 50 Managing the Home and Apps screens 52 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 53 Ch...

Page 3: ... Device data manager 102 Upgrading the device 103 Transferring files between the device and a computer 104 Backing up and restoring data 104 Performing a data reset Phone 58 Making calls 60 Receiving calls 61 Options during calls Contacts 62 Adding contacts 62 Importing and exporting contacts 63 Searching for contacts Messages email 64 Messages 66 Email Camera 68 Basic shooting 70 Shooting modes 7...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents 4 Settings 105 About Settings 105 Quick settings 105 Connections 110 Device 114 Personalization 117 System 123 Applications Troubleshooting ...

Page 5: ...limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use theWi Fi fea...

Page 6: ...t 6 Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information ...

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

Page 8: ...sensor Headset jack Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button SIM card Memory card tray dual SIM models Memory card tray single SIM models SIM card tray Earpiece Microphone Back button Flash Volume button NFC antenna Speaker Rear camera GPS antenna Main antenna ...

Page 9: ...The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recent apps Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Pres...

Page 10: ...ards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Dual SIM models Single SIM models Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged ...

Page 11: ...Getting started 11 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot Dual SIM models Single SIM models ...

Page 12: ... SIM card tray 2 2 2 1 The SIM card tray 2 also serves as the memory card tray However you cannot place both the SIM or USIM card and the memory card at the same time Single SIM models Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold colored contacts facing downwards Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconvenie...

Page 13: ...Getting started 13 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Dual SIM models Single SIM models ...

Page 14: ... the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card Dual SIM models Single SIM models 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 15: ...ager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Name or Icon Set a display name and icon for each card Switching between cards When two SIM or USIM cards are activated card selection icons appear on the dashboard of the notifications panel...

Page 16: ...ce cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the b...

Page 17: ...the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that ...

Page 18: ...y 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 Insert the...

Page 19: ...Getting started 19 4 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot Dual SIM models Single SIM models ...

Page 20: ... is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home s...

Page 21: ...nd directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power button or the Home button and flick your f...

Page 22: ...ertips The device may not recognize 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 23: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 24: ...he Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 25: ...s and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels scroll left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customize the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget An app Screen indicators A folder Favorite apps ...

Page 26: ...ategories You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature 1 On the Home screen tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing 2 Tap START READING when launching this feature for the first time 3 Swipe upwards to browse articles in each news category To deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then tap Home screen settings and deselect F...

Page 27: ...y installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customize the Apps screen refer to Managing the Apps screen Access additional options An app Screen indicators ...

Page 28: ... of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Smart stay feature activated ...

Page 29: ...ions and quick setting panels Using 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 upw...

Page 30: ...ghtness View all quick setting buttons Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings Clear all notifications Select a SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Rearranging quick setting buttons To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel tap tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location ...

Page 31: ...ocation for more information Sound Vibrate Mute Select a sound mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Some apps do not allow screen rotation Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth for more information Mobile data Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information U power saving Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Multi window R...

Page 32: ... app icon to open Closing an app Tap and then tap END next to an app to close it To close all running apps tap END ALL Alternatively tap Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for...

Page 33: ...een and tap Uninstall disable apps appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap TURN OFF To uninstall downloaded apps open the Apps screen and tap Downloaded apps Uninstall Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap UNINSTALL Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap DONE Alternatively on the...

Page 34: ...p it twice Enter punctuation marks Enter a space Change the keyboard settings Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use If you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under Input languages and then select a keyboard layout to us...

Page 35: ...oard settings Enter emoticons Switch to the floating keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Switch to the standard keyboard Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and ta...

Page 36: ...he image and share it with others You can also capture screenshots using other methods Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device Tap My Files on the Apps screen Access additional options Search for files or folders View the download history View files by cat...

Page 37: ...he following Displays colors on the screen as gray tones Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings Power saving Ultra power saving mode and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel...

Page 38: ...mation To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps open the Apps screen and tap Settings Help To view help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help Some apps may not include help information ...

Page 39: ...t Wi Fi Connect the device to aWi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap CONNECT Once ...

Page 40: ...ot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap Configure hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password an...

Page 41: ...nnection with other devices via Bluetooth Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 On the Apps screen of your device tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 3 Tick Bluetooth tethering 4 On the connected device open the Bluetooth settings s...

Page 42: ...ontrol motions properly Smart alert On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Smart alert and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it If you have missed calls or new messages the device will vibrate when you pick it up This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface ...

Page 43: ...en tap Settings Motions and gestures Mute pause and then tap the Mute pause switch to activate it Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms ...

Page 44: ...ure switch to activate it Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot The image is saved in the Gallery Album Screenshots folder After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps ...

Page 45: ...ndow 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Multi window to activate it 2 Tap and hold to open the Multi window tray 3 Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen Then drag another app icon to the other window on the screen App icons marked with can be launched in sep...

Page 46: ...indow combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently running Multi window apps 1 Launch two apps in a split screen Multi window 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap Create The Multi window combination is added at the top of the Multi window tray To delete Multi window combinations open the Multi window tray tap Edit select a Multi window combination and then tap DELETE ...

Page 47: ... circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options ...

Page 48: ...locations between Multi window apps Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature Close the app ...

Page 49: ...ed operation and then tap the One handed operation switch to activate it To switch to one handed operation mode hold the device in one hand Then quickly drag your thumb from the edge of the screen to the center of the screen and back again Enlarge or reduce the screen size Return to the full screen view Adjust the volume Return to the previous screen Return to the Home screen Open the list of rece...

Page 50: ...nd hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove that appears at the top of the screen Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then...

Page 51: ...g apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps select apps and then tap DONE To display hidden apps tap Show hidden apps select apps and then tap DONE Moving items On the Apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an item to a new panel drag it ...

Page 52: ... next step 5 Set the image as the wallpaper for one or both of the SIM or USIM cards Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sounds and notifications Dual SIM models To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtone a SIM or USIM card Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap OK To use a song stored in the device or in your account as...

Page 53: ...lock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Center to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters an...

Page 54: ... first time set an unlock code and a backup PIN 2 Enter the private mode unlock code When this mode is activated appears at the top of the screen 3 To select items to hide tap and hold an item in the list tick items to select and then tap Move to Private or tap Move Private MOVE HERE Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them 4 When you have selected the items to hide open the Apps s...

Page 55: ...ier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen You can access the most popular apps and frequently used settings and add shortcuts to your favorite contacts On the Apps screen tap Settings Easy mode Easy mode select apps to apply simpler layout and then tap DONE To return to standard mode open the Home screen and tap Easy settings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Man...

Page 56: ... previous device to your new device You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 1 On your device tap Smart Switch 2 On your device select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the on screen instructions If the previous device is an Android device ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the device Refer to the help for more information Using Smart Sw...

Page 57: ...puter via Samsung Kies Refer to Connecting with Samsung Kies for more information Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account and select an account service Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync co...

Page 58: ...number and then tap or to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Access additional options Preview the phone number View favorite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Add the number to the contacts list Enter the number using the keypad ...

Page 59: ...ist View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad Add the number to the contacts list You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favorites and Contacts Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature tap Settings Contact...

Page 60: ...ternational calls tap Settings Call More settings Call barring Then select a call type and tick International calls 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 ...

Page 61: ...oth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Tap to view more options When you launch apps during a call a pop up window for the call screen appears You can continue your phone conversation while using apps To move the pop up window drag it to another location To delete the pop up window tap and hold it and then tap OK To return to the call screen tap the pop up window During...

Page 62: ...and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap SAVE To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to Contacts Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Settings Conta...

Page 63: ...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 favorite 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 64: ...additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Dual SIM models Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message ...

Page 65: ...the message 4 Dual SIM models Tap or to send the message Single SIM models Tap to send the message Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a contact to view the person s messages You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming While viewing a message tap to view more options ...

Page 66: ...another email account tap MANAGE ACCOUNTS If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MANAGE ACCOUNTS Set default account Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message Add a CC or BCC Add recipients Add recipients from the contacts list Enter a message Enter a subject Send the message Access additional option...

Page 67: ...ieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Mark the message as a reminder Reply to all recipients Forward the message Go to the previous or next message Delete the message Access additional options ...

Page 68: ... fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the center of the screen tap Change the shooting mode Start recording a video Take a photo View photos and videos you have captured Display current mode Switch between the front and rear cameras Chan...

Page 69: ...he locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle If is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Camera shortcut This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their pe...

Page 70: ... Selfie Use this mode to take a self portrait using the front camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap MODE Selfie 4 Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo of yourself Wide selfie Use this mode to take a wide self portrait using the front camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap MODE Wide selfie ...

Page 71: ... cam selfie Use this mode to allow the camera to detect and focus your face automatically when you take a self portrait using the rear camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Rear cam selfie 2 Move the frame to the position where your face will appear and adjust the frame size 3 Position the device so the rear camera is aimed at your face When the face is detected the device beeps Then the dev...

Page 72: ...ion screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Manage modes 2 Tick the modes to add to the modes list Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects HDR Rich tone Take photos with rich colors and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Shot more Take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects ...

Page 73: ... camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure ISO Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity It is measured in film camera equivalents Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life color range The settings are des...

Page 74: ... to delete your location information Storage location Select the memory location for storage Save as flipped Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Voice control Set the device to take photos with voice commands The volume key Set the device to use theV...

Page 75: ...o files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen Access additional options Delete the image Modify the image Move to the previous screen Share the image to others Search for other devices to view the image Image and video preview thumbnails ...

Page 76: ...ontent on a nearby device To use this feature open the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it Refer to Nearby devices for more settings On the Gallery main screen tap and select a device in Nearby devices to access content You can view content on the devices with the content sharing feature activated ...

Page 77: ...he date and tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting Enter a title Attach a map showing the location of the event Add more details Select a calendar to use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date for the...

Page 78: ...me To change an account s syncing option open the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts and then select an account service Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article in reading mode Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page Open...

Page 79: ...p to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Search for other devices to play the file Set the file as your favorite song Adjust the volume To listen to songs at equal volume levels tap Settings and then tick Smart volume When Smart volume is activated the volume may end up louder than the device volume level Use caution to avoid long term exposur...

Page 80: ... it on your device Tap Music on the Apps screen Accessing music on a registered device To use this feature sign in to your Samsung account On the Music main screen tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play music You can play the song on the devices that are registered to Samsung link Visit link samsung com for more information Ensure that the registered devices are t...

Page 81: ...o Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Search for other devices to play the file Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume ...

Page 82: ... Visit link samsung com for more information Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored on other devices via the mobile network Accessing a video on a nearby device To use this feature open the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switch...

Page 83: ...the Apps screen 2 Select an option and edit images or videos Edit images by applying various effects Apply various effects to the images you have taken in Shot more mode Trim video segments Combine several images together to create a collage 3 When you are finished editing images or videos tap or DONE ...

Page 84: ...es for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm Set a time and tone for the smart alarm A smart alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound The volume of the smart alarm increases gradually until you turn it off or the preset alarm sounds Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze ...

Page 85: ...ime tap and hold a clock and then tap Deleting clocks Tap Select select clocks and then tap Stopwatch On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch Tap START to time an event Tap LAP to record lap times Tap STOP to stop timing To clear lap times tap RESET Timer On the Apps screen tap Clock Timer Set the duration and then tap START Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off ...

Page 86: ...eypad To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY Memo Use this app to create memos and organize them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Create or set a category Insert images Make a voice recording to insert To save the memo tap SAVE To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the mem...

Page 87: ...k into the microphone 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 Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time To set the device to remove background noise tap Settings and then tick Noise reduction ...

Page 88: ...ause or resume playback Skip to the previous or next voice memo Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalized magazine format Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to fi...

Page 89: ...reen View information about the current station Fine tune the frequency Enter radio station frequency manually Record a song from the FM radio View the list of favorite stations Access additional options Add the current radio station to the favorites list Adjust the volume Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap Sca...

Page 90: ...e region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover li...

Page 91: ...e and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for it...

Page 92: ...he devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth ...

Page 93: ...a such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option Or set your device...

Page 94: ...boutWi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed 3 Select a device to connect to To change the device name tap Rename device 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorization request on t...

Page 95: ...i Fi Direct and then select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorization request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi Fi Direct authorization request The received image is saved in the Gallery Download folder Ending the device connection 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displays t...

Page 96: ...eature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC tags If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature you can use the device to make payments conveniently On the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it Place th...

Page 97: ...p The payment services list may not include all available payment apps To make a payment with the SIM or USIM card insert the NFC enabled SIM or USIM card into the SIM card tray slot 1 1 The SIM card tray slot 2 2 does not support the NFC feature 2 1 Sending data Use the Android Beam feature to send data such as webpages and contacts to NFC enabled devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and...

Page 98: ...nd tap NFC to activate it 3 Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it 4 Select a file and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 5 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the file Do not send copyright protected data via S Beam Doing so may violate copyright laws Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the ille...

Page 99: ...s AllShare Cast dongle HomeSync This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected If you play videos or games on aTV select an appropriateT...

Page 100: ... The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name in the list and enter the PIN shown on theTV screen 5 Open or play a file and then control the display with the keys on your device Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print ...

Page 101: ...e searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device Select a printer to use as the default printer To add printers manually select a printer plug in tap Add printer ADD PRINTER enter details and then tap OK To change print settings select a printer plug in and tap Settings Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents tap Print All printers and t...

Page 102: ...of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognizes the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while...

Page 103: ... a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app tha...

Page 104: ... your Google account via the setup wizard you cannot restore the backup data Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account Samsung account and then sign in to your Samsung account Tap Samsung account Backup tick the items to back up and then tap BACK UP NOW BACK UP To restore data open the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Samsung account Restore select the items and...

Page 105: ...ptions To edit the list of favorite setting options tap Edit quick settings select a setting option and then tap DONE Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting eit...

Page 106: ...en is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid additional charges set this option to Always Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the Bluetooth ...

Page 107: ...omputer Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth Airplane mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services On the Settings screen tap Airplane mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customize the settings for the limitation On the Settings sc...

Page 108: ...cific locations when you use GPS Wi Fi or Bluetooth features to find your current location SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customize the SIM card settings On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Video call Select a SIM or USIM card for video calls Data service network Select a SIM or USIM card for data se...

Page 109: ...ings for sharing content when you connect the device to nearby devices All devices must supportWi Fi direct or be connected to the same access point Device name View the media server name for your device Content to share Set the device to share your content with other devices Allowed devices View the list of devices that can access your device Denied devices View the list of devices that are block...

Page 110: ...ou are roaming Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode SIM 1 Network mode SIM 2 dual SIM models Select a network type Network mode single SIM models Select a network type Network operators Search for available networks and manually register a network VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Device Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on ...

Page 111: ...ibration pattern Notifications single SIM models Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Display and wallpaper Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display and wallpaper Brightness Set the brightness of the display Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock screen Select a background image for the locked screen Home an...

Page 112: ...photo Use this mode to make the display tone look like real colors Basic Use this mode for normal surroundings Auto adjust screen tone Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Touch key light duration Set the duration that the Recent apps button and the Back button s backlight remains on Lock...

Page 113: ...panel Customize the items that appear on the notifications panel On the Settings screen tap Notification panel Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device On the Settings screen tap Motions and gestures Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device ...

Page 114: ...he Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Easy mode Set the device to easy mode On the Settings screen tap Easy mode Standard mode Set the device to standard mode Easy mode S...

Page 115: ... double tapping on the screen Speak passwords Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password whileTalkBack is activated Font size Change the font size Magnification gestures Set the device to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Negative colors Reverse...

Page 116: ...y and interaction Customize the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Assistant menu Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon Press and hold delay Set the recognition time for pressing and holding the screen ...

Page 117: ...e switch to activate it Private mode access type Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode System Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for all menus and apps Default Select a default keyboard type for text input ...

Page 118: ...ert the preset text Auto capitalize Set the device to automatically capitalize the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Keyboard swipe None Set the device to deactivate the key...

Page 119: ...e Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Default language status View the status of the default language for the text to speech feature Read notifications aloud Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming cal...

Page 120: ... across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Accessories Change the accessory settings On the Settings screen tap Accessories Automatic unloc...

Page 121: ... time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Show battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card On the Settings screen tap Storage Formatting a memory card per...

Page 122: ...ice will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account SIM change alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen Go to website Acces...

Page 123: ...redential contents from the device and reset the password Help View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap Help About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device On the Setti...

Page 124: ...USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or ...

Page 125: ...e device and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE DELETE ALL Before performing the factory data reset remember to make ba...

Page 126: ... while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Center and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased W...

Page 127: ...uble with the camera app after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Center Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive ...

Page 128: ...ur device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are aWind...

Page 129: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 130: ...ny 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 CERTIFIED Passpoint Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi A...

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