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SM-G316HU/DD
SM-G316HU/DS
SM-G316HU
SM-G316M

English. 03/2015. Rev.1.2

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Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G316HU DD SM G316HU DS SM G316HU SM G316M English 03 2015 Rev 1 2...

Page 2: ...ling or uninstalling apps 28 Entering text 30 Screen capture 30 My Files 31 Power saving feature Network connectivity 32 Mobile data 32 Wi Fi 33 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Personalising 35 Managing...

Page 3: ...nd restoring data 74 Performing a data reset Settings 75 About Settings 75 CONNECTIONS 79 DEVICE 82 PERSONAL 84 SYSTEM Troubleshooting Messages email 47 Messages 48 Email Camera 51 Basic shooting 52 S...

Page 4: ...apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other pu...

Page 5: ...5 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...

Page 6: ...ances 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 purcha...

Page 7: ...amera Flash Back cover Main antenna Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Using a Samsung approved screen protector i...

Page 8: ...en 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 H...

Page 9: ...e 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...

Page 10: ...2 Single SIM models Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM ca...

Page 11: ...ts properly aligned with the device s contacts 2 1 4 Replace the back cover Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing...

Page 12: ...he Home screen tap Settings SIM card manager Tap one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to activate them If both cards are activated you can receive calls and messages on each card Howe...

Page 13: ...w the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes b...

Page 14: ...ectric 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 un...

Page 15: ...corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a differen...

Page 16: ...patible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make b...

Page 17: ...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 unlo...

Page 18: ...rtips 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...

Page 19: ...old 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 imag...

Page 20: ...e 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...

Page 21: ...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 i...

Page 22: ...Basics 22 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options...

Page 23: ...wly 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...

Page 24: ...tly 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 connecte...

Page 25: ...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 You can use the following functions on the not...

Page 26: ...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 infor...

Page 27: ...pps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Use this app to purchase and dow...

Page 28: ...n manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap Enable Hiding apps Hide apps in the Apps screen only You can continue to use hidden apps Disabling apps Disable selected default apps that canno...

Page 29: ...orresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last functi...

Page 30: ...eenshot you can edit the image and share it with others 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 or in other...

Page 31: ...saving mode and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it To add an app to the Home screen tap and select an app To remove an app from the Home screen tap Remove select an app with and the...

Page 32: ...work 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...

Page 33: ...t 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...

Page 34: ...nection 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...

Page 35: ...d 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...

Page 36: ...Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen tap View as and select a sorting method Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps...

Page 37: ...es Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sound Dual SIM models To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones a SIM or USIM card Ringtones select a...

Page 38: ...the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four cha...

Page 39: ...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 smartswitch 1 Back up data from a previous devi...

Page 40: ...vice 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...

Page 41: ...mber and then tap or to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number View favourite contacts Delete a preceding...

Page 42: ...ap Logs or Contacts and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call Making an international call Tap Keypad Dual SIM models Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the countr...

Page 43: ...pen the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone Logs to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are ava...

Page 44: ...Keypad Open the keypad Speaker off Speaker on Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your...

Page 45: ...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 conta...

Page 46: ...t and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for co...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...rges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming While viewing a message tap to view more options Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen Set up an email account when o...

Page 49: ...bottom of the screen to compose a message Add recipients Add recipients from the contacts list Enter a message Enter a subject Send the message Access additional options Add a CC or BCC Attach images...

Page 50: ...eved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Reply to all recipients Forward the message Go t...

Page 51: ...the focus frame turns green 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording t...

Page 52: ...ice provider Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record vid...

Page 53: ...The device identifies the photo with in Gallery On the Apps screen tap Camera Panorama To get the best shot follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on...

Page 54: ...e light value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene ISO Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity It is measured in filmcamera equivalents Low values are for station...

Page 55: ...alue This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Guidelines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Flash A...

Page 56: ...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 Modify the image M...

Page 57: ...ts or 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...

Page 58: ...account service under PERSONAL Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field To change the search engine tap the search engine icon next to the web address field 3 Enter the web a...

Page 59: ...o Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Pause and resume playback Rotate the screen s orientation Adjust the volume Change screen ratio Clock Alarm On the Apps screen tap Clo...

Page 60: ...viously enabled the snooze option drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap Select select alarms and then tap World clock On the Apps scree...

Page 61: ...o 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...

Page 62: ...e microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording Display the list of voice memos Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time Playing voice memos...

Page 63: ...creen 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...

Page 64: ...Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more information To view more app information open the each app s main screen and tap Help Some apps may not be available or may be...

Page 65: ...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 magazines that interest you in one c...

Page 66: ...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 Se...

Page 67: ...re 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 tha...

Page 68: ...ice 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 s...

Page 69: ...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 scre...

Page 70: ...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 F...

Page 71: ...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 search...

Page 72: ...amsung 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 Cl...

Page 73: ...e 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 devi...

Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...ttings 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 stronge...

Page 76: ...meout Set duration that the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile...

Page 77: ...e network Auto sync data Activate or deactivate auto syncing of apps such as calendar or email You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings PERSONAL ShowWi Fi usage Set the dev...

Page 78: ...tap Printing 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 Mobile networks Mobile dat...

Page 79: ...for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when you tap t...

Page 80: ...font size Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature The following options may vary depending on the screen...

Page 81: ...ore a phone number Call barring Block incoming or outgoing calls Call waiting Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress Fixed Dialling Numbers Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict c...

Page 82: ...iew and manage the apps on your device On the Settings screen tap Application manager PERSONAL Add account Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Add account Backup and reset Change the...

Page 83: ...dback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Launch Explore by touch tutorial Speak passwords Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password whil...

Page 84: ...hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language...

Page 85: ...iew Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings tap Choose input languages Se...

Page 86: ...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 time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from t...

Page 87: ...may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device On the Settings screen tap Battery Display battery percentage Set...

Page 88: ...crypt 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 fi...

Page 89: ...e certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents...

Page 90: ...orrectly 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 infor...

Page 91: ...s or turn off the device and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform...

Page 92: ...d 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...

Page 93: ...ce 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...

Page 94: ...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...

Page 95: ...nnot 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 manu...

Page 96: ...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 Electro...

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