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User Manual

English (LTN). 06/2014. Rev.1.0

SM-G110B/DS
SM-G110B

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Page 2: ...ening apps 29 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Entering text 32 Screen capture 33 My Files 34 Viewing help information Network connectivity 35 Mobile data 35 Wi Fi 36 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Personalising 39 Managing the Home and Apps screens 41 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 42 Changing the screen lock method 43 Transferring data from your previous device 45 Setting up accounts Phone 46 M...

Page 3: ...TWORKS 91 DEVICE 95 PERSONAL 99 ACCOUNTS 99 SYSTEM Accessibility 101 About Accessibility 102 Setting the accessibility shortcut 102 Voice feedback TalkBack 112 Changing the font size 112 Magnifying the screen Messages email 54 Messages 57 Email Camera 59 Basic shooting 60 Shooting modes 61 Camera settings Gallery 62 Viewing photos or videos Multimedia 64 Video Useful apps and features 65 S Planner...

Page 4: ...12 Turning off all sounds 113 Mono audio 113 Setting tap and hold delay options 113 Interaction control 114 Auto rotate screen 114 Screen timeout 114 Answering or ending calls 115 Using other useful features Troubleshooting ...

Page 5: ... other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For la...

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: ...signed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more informatio...

Page 8: ...set jack Volume button Back cover Rear camera GPS antenna Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Do not use a screen protector This causes sensor malfunctions Do not allow water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water ...

Page 9: ...een 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 Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume ...

Page 10: ...the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device 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 11: ... with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 2 1 2 Single SIM models Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards ...

Page 12: ...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 4 Replace the back cover ...

Page 13: ...etting started 13 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Dual SIM models Pull out the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Pull out the SIM or USIM card ...

Page 14: ...ated you can receive calls and messages on each card However if you are on a call using one card the other card cannot be used to receive new calls Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Register name or Select icon Set a display name and icon for each card Switching between cards When two SIM or US...

Page 15: ...con 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 drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power durin...

Page 16: ...t unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device 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 sock...

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

Page 18: ...se 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 screen tap Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card D...

Page 19: ...ice for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information ...

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: ... and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on an image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ... 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 customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget An app A folder A screen indicator Favourite apps ...

Page 25: ...s screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap 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 Apps screen Access additional options An app Screen indicators ...

Page 26: ...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 Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text ...

Page 27: ...nel 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 28: ...l Tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location Using the quick setting buttons You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button Wi Fi Refer toWi Fi for more information Location Refer to Location for more information Sound Vibrate Mute ...

Page 29: ...hen tap End next to an app to close it To close all running apps tap End all Alternatively tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download 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 ab...

Page 30: ...p Uninstall disable apps appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap OK To uninstall downloaded apps open the Apps screen and tap Downloaded applications 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 Apps sc...

Page 31: ...nter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use 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...

Page 32: ...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 tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home button and the Power but...

Page 33: ...ons View storage information Search for files or folders View files by categories Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen Select a folder to open it To go up a level in the directory tap To return to the My Files main screen tap Select a folder tap and then use the following options Select item Select files or folders to apply options Create folder Create a folder View as Change the view mod...

Page 34: ...he following options Share files with others Delete files or folders Move Move files or folders to another folder Copy Copy files or folders to another folder Rename Rename a file or folder Zip Compress files or folders to create a zip file Details View file or folder details Viewing help information To view help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help Some apps may not include...

Page 35: ...ices 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 the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is avai...

Page 36: ...d more On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tick Smart network 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 and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspot Use this feature to...

Page 37: ...igure 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 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Using USB tethering Share the device s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and...

Page 38: ...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 screen tap Internet access appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected 5 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet The...

Page 39: ...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 40: ... 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 preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Managing the Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps s...

Page 41: ...s Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Display Wallpaper 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to 3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen 4 Tap Set wal...

Page 42: ...e SIM models To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap OK To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone tap Add To set a ringtone for notifications tap Ringtones Notifications select a ringtone and then tap OK Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your ...

Page 43: ... and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google or Samsung account Refer to Bac...

Page 44: ...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 Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data from selected manufacturer s mobile devices from a computer to your device You can download the app from www samsung com sma...

Page 45: ...s 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 Add account and select an account service Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and tick items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings select an...

Page 46: ...nter a phone number and then tap or to make a voice call 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 47: ... 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 You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts select a contact or a phone number and then tap ...

Page 48: ...d dial number tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad tap OK and then select a contact Alternatively tap Speed dial select a number and then select a contact Making an international call Tap Keypad Dual SIM models Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap or To block outgoing international calls tap Settings Call Addition...

Page 49: ...n a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone Settings Call Set up call rejection messages Create Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the ...

Page 50: ...phone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Contacts Open the contacts list Memo Create a memo Messages Send a message Hold Hold a call Tap Resume call to retrieve the held call Extra volume Increase the v...

Page 51: ...erring data from your previous device for more information 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 52: ...g a contact Select a contact to delete and 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 Deleting a group Tap select us...

Page 53: ...Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Tap 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 call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently c...

Page 54: ...y incur 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 recipients Attach files Send the message ...

Page 55: ... slides Schedule message Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent Discard Cancel composing the message Font size Change the font size of text in the text field Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Schedule message Set a time and date and tap Done If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the messag...

Page 56: ...ubject Add slide Add message slides Schedule message Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent Add to spam numbers Remove from spam numbers Identify a phone number as spam or remove a phone number from the spam list Discard Cancel composing the message Font size Change the font size of text in the text field Managing messages While viewing the list of messages tap and use the followi...

Page 57: ... up another email account tap Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Settings Account settings select an account and then tick Default account Sending messages 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 ...

Page 58: ... device Messages may be sent at an incorrect time if you move across time zones or the network does not update the information Priority Select a message s priority level 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 Reply to the message Add this email address to the contact...

Page 59: ...part on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Change the shooting mode Start recording a video Take a photo Display current mode View more options View photos and videos you have captured The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions ...

Page 60: ...r people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the Apps screen tap Camera Auto Sound shot Use this mode to take a photo with sound T...

Page 61: ...ings 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 Volume key Set the device to use theVolume button to control the shutter or zoom function Timer Use this for delayed time shots White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range ...

Page 62: ...Gallery and select an image or a video Video 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 Move to the previous screen Send the image to others Image and video preview thumbnails ...

Page 63: ...printing for more information Rename Rename the file Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Crop the image Set as Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image Details View image or video details Settings Change the Gallery settings The available options may differ depending on the selected file To select multiple files from the file list tap and hold a file and then t...

Page 64: ... 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 Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Tap and hold a video tap Share via and then select a sharing method Tap Delete select videos and then tap Done ...

Page 65: ...cess additional options Create events or tasks Change the view mode Go to today s date Tap and use the following Go to Move to a specific date Delete Delete events or tasks Search Search for events or tasks Sync Sync events and tasks with your accounts Calendars Select the calendars to display Settings Change settings for S Planner ...

Page 66: ...r tasks in it tap the 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 Add more details Select a calendar to use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date for the event 4 Tap Save to save th...

Page 67: ... Deleting events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To delete events or tasks tap Delete select the events or tasks and then tap Done OK To delete an event or task while viewing it tap Delete OK To mark tasks as completed tap a date that has tasks in it and tick completed tasks Sharing events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To share an event or task while viewing it tap Share via ...

Page 68: ...s 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 buddies to the list of buddies Download items and view a list of recommended buddies Access additional options Start chatting View or edit profile details View notifications Tap s...

Page 69: ...larm 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 option drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleti...

Page 70: ...s screen tap Clock Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off To change the alarm ringtone settings tap Settings Downloads Use this app to see what files are downloaded through the apps Tap Downloads on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a file to open it with an appropriate app To so...

Page 71: ...l the game open the Apps screen and tap Downloads 4 Select the installation file and follow the on screen instructions Memo Use this app to create memos and organise 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 m...

Page 72: ...r a new name for the category and then tap OK To change the category order tap next to a category and drag it up or down to another position Accessing additional options You can access additional options on the memos list and while viewing memos On the memos list tap and use the following options Select Select memos to apply options Delete Delete memos Account Sync memos with your Samsung account ...

Page 73: ...t time Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen View the list of favourite stations Access additional options Turn the FM radio on or off Adjust the volume Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of available stations Record a song from the FM radio Enter radio st...

Page 74: ... the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Tap Radio on the Apps screen Scroll to a radio station and then tap to add the station to the favourites list Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording Display the list of voice memos Acc...

Page 75: ...ct voice memos to delete Settings Change the voice recorder settings Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo tap Rename enter a new name for the voice memo and then tap OK Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more information To view more app information open the eac...

Page 76: ...r 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 listen to and share music on your device Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from the Play Store Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and maga...

Page 77: ...ith 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 items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for s...

Page 78: ...ure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping ...

Page 79: ...vice turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an im...

Page 80: ... the device s name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Wi Fi Direct AboutWi 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 connect to multiple devices tap Mult...

Page 81: ...i Fi Direct and then select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation 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 82: ...printer plug in and install it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings Printing select a printer plug in and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it The device 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 ente...

Page 83: ...Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises 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 th...

Page 84: ...ce on the connected computer After you finish playing the file disconnect the device from the computer The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port Connecting as 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 devic...

Page 85: ...to the Samsung Kies help for more information Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen 2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data 3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup accoun...

Page 86: ... up To restore data open the Apps screen tap Settings Samsung account Restore select the items and then tap Restore now Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factor...

Page 87: ...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 either theWi Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal To automatically switch between networks tick Smart network switch To use options tap Scan Search for available networks Wi Fi Direct ActivateWi Fi Direct and connect devices directly ...

Page 88: ...oth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it To use more options tap Visibility timeout Set duration that the device is visible Received files View received files via Bluetooth Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data conn...

Page 89: ...the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage Data usage cycle Set a monthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods To use more options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set the device to disable sync in ...

Page 90: ...y incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider More networks Customise settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More networks Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Mobile networks Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Data...

Page 91: ...fect that you see when you unlock the screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sound Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtones Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Notifications Select a ringtone for ...

Page 92: ...brightness adjustment bar on the notifications panel Set the quick setting buttons Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the notifications panel Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the...

Page 93: ... forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Auto area code Set the device to automatically insert a prefix area or country code before a phone number Call barring Block incoming or outgoing calls Call waiting Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress Fixed dialing numbers Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list Enter the PIN2 supplied with y...

Page 94: ...se Internet calling Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls 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 permanently deletes all data from it The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and de...

Page 95: ...the password each time you turn on the device Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the...

Page 96: ...vice administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Verify apps Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them Security update Set the device to check and download security updates Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Trusted credentials Use certificates and creden...

Page 97: ...unctuation 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 keyboard swipe feature Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Cursor control Enabl...

Page 98: ...he device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected Text to speech options PREFERREDTTS ENGINE Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech sy...

Page 99: ...ce 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 ACCOUNTS Add account Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Add account SYSTEM Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and ...

Page 100: ...y Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device Refer to About Accessibility for more information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Printing Download a printer app to print files On the Settings screen tap Printing About device Access devi...

Page 101: ...ment Setting the accessibility shortcut Voice feedback TalkBack Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Turning off all sounds Mono audio Setting tap and hold delay options Interaction control Auto rotate screen Screen timeout Answering or ending calls Using other useful features To use accessibility menus open the Apps screen and tap Settings Accessibility ...

Page 102: ...it To deactivateTalkBack tap the TalkBack switch and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly 3 Tap OK To deactivateTalkBack tap OK and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly When you activateTalkBack the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select Also the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off when you have new notifications and more When you activa...

Page 103: ...tem to select it Or select and hold on an item while exploring the screen and then release your finger Opening the selected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear the item you want release your finger from the item Then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly Selecting the previous item Scroll quickly upwards or to the left on the screen with one finger Selecting the next item Scr...

Page 104: ...you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen the last item at the bottom of the screen is selected Cycle through reading granularities When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the reading unit changes The reading unit changes to page paragraph line word character and default When you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen the reading un...

Page 105: ...voice feedback Tap TalkBack Settings at the top right of the screen to access theTalkBack settings Refer to Configuring settings forTalkBack for more information Open local context menu Open the local contextual menu You can select a unit for reading text on the screen When you use this feature while entering text contextual menus such as the cursor control menu are available Tap and hold the scre...

Page 106: ...it you want To change the shortcut gesture to open the local contextual menu refer to Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units using two part vertical gestures When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the reading unit changes The reading unit changes to page paragraph line word character and then default When you drag your finger downwards and the...

Page 107: ...y dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear Quick navigation Tap the screen again and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear the menu you want Adding a...

Page 108: ...d aloud text at a low pitch when it is entered using a keyboard Keyboard echo Set the device to read aloud text or symbols entered using a keyboard You can also set the type of keyboard to apply this feature to Speak when screen is off Set the device to provide voice feedback when the screen is turned off Shake to start continuous reading Set the device to read aloud the text displayed on the scre...

Page 109: ...g the Explore by touch feature Manage gestures Assign actions to perform using finger gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for more information Manage custom labels View the labels you added Resume from suspend Select a method to resume voice feedback Developer settings Set options for app development Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter...

Page 110: ... characters To select a character drag your finger on the screen until you hear the character you want and then release it Changing the input language To add input languages open the Apps screen and tap Settings Language and input Then tap next to Samsung keyboard Select input languages and select the languages to use To change the input language tap and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quick...

Page 111: ...r control Select Copy to copy the selected text or select Cut to cut the selected text The selected text is copied to the clipboard Pasting text Place the cursor at the point where the text should be inserted open the local contextual menu and then select Cursor control Paste Entering text by voice You can enter text by voice To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere o...

Page 112: ... it Zooming in and out Tap the screen three times quickly to zoom in on a specific area Tap the screen three times quickly again to return Exploring the screen by scrolling Use two fingers to scroll through the magnified screen Adjusting zoom ratio Tap the screen with two fingers on the magnified screen Then spread two fingers apart or pinch them together to adjust the ratio Keyboards on the scree...

Page 113: ...ion control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device s reaction to inputs while using apps Use this mode when you want to allow others only limited access to and control of your media or data 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Interaction control 2 Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Home button and theVolume button down simultaneousl...

Page 114: ...e the device waits before turning off the display s backlight On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Screen timeout and select an option Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Answering ending calls Use the following options The home key answers calls Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home butto...

Page 115: ... to open the notifications panel You can view missed calls new messages adjust the screen brightness and more Refer to Notifications panel for more information Using shortcuts to contacts Add shortcuts to contacts on the Home screen to make calls or send messages more conveniently Refer to Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen for more information Using the voice recorder Record or play...

Page 116: ...correctly 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 poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and t...

Page 117: ...turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and theVolume 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 remembe...

Page 118: ... battery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user rep...

Page 119: ...ips contact a Samsung Service Centre 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 error messages or multimedia files do not pla...

Page 120: ...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 Centre 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 121: ...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 122: ...storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All ot...

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