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Communication

Hangouts

Use this application to chat with others.
Tap

Hangouts

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results
to start chatting.

Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.
Tap

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Tap

All Circles

to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your

circles.
Tap to use other social network features.

Messenger

Use this application to chat with others via instant messaging service.
Tap

Messenger

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the field at the bottom of the screen,
and then tap .

Summary of Contents for SM-G3812B

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G3812B ...

Page 2: ...ons and the environment that it is used in Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Applications and their functions may vary by country region or hardware specifications Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused b...

Page 3: ... violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty 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 Copyright Copyright 2014 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

Page 4: ...ogle Mail YouTube Google Play Store and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc 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 other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 5: ...witching between networks Basics 20 Indicator icons 21 Using the touch screen 24 Control motions 25 Notifications 26 Quick setting panel 26 Home screen 29 Locked screen 30 Using applications 30 Applications screen 31 Help 32 Entering text 34 Connecting to aWi Fi network 35 Setting up accounts 35 Transferring files 37 Securing the device 38 Upgrading the device Communication 39 Phone 44 Contacts 48...

Page 6: ...ogle Settings Troubleshooting Media 59 Music 61 Camera 66 Gallery 69 Video 70 YouTube 71 FM Radio Application media stores 73 Play Store 74 Samsung Apps 74 Play Music Utilities 75 Memo 76 S Planner 78 Dropbox 79 Cloud 80 Clock 82 Calculator 82 STranslator 83 Voice Recorder 84 SVoice 85 Google 86 Voice Search 87 My Files 88 Downloads 88 TripAdvisor ...

Page 7: ... layout Back button Multipurpose jack Menu button Microphone Front camera Power button Home button Proximity sensor Touch screen Earpiece Rear camera Volume button Flash Back cover GPS antenna Headset jack Speaker Main antenna ...

Page 8: ...n Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press and hold for 8 10 seconds to reset the device if it has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off Menu Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search Home Press to return to the ...

Page 9: ...from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more informatio...

Page 10: ...move the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card 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 ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...Getting started 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card ...

Page 13: ...low the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message 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 Charging with the charger Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the large end of t...

Page 14: ...and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First 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...

Page 15: ...ice accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports...

Page 16: ...On the Home screen tap Apps Settings More Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory...

Page 17: ...rranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as ...

Page 18: ... specified period To unlock the device press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen Adjusting the volume Press theVolume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods Press and hold th...

Page 19: ...Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings My device SIM card manager Drag one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings My device SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card tap the card name and then tap Register name or Select icon Set a display name and icon f...

Page 20: ...h Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA 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 or multimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration m...

Page 21: ...reen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips 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 Finger gestures Tapping To o...

Page 22: ...Dragging To move an icon thumbnail or preview to a new location tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 23: ...ht on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 24: ... inputs Control motions properly Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation To prevent the display from rotating automatically open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation Some applications do not allow screen rotation Some applications ...

Page 25: ...the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls new messages calendar events device status and more Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel Scroll the list to see additional alerts To close the notifications panel drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen ...

Page 26: ...ode the device will block notifications To select which notifications will be blocked tap Settings My device Blocking mode Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode Wi Fi hotspot Activate or deactivate theWi Fi tethering feature Driving mode Activate or deactivate driving mode Sync Activate or deactivate auto syncing of applications Flight mode Activate or deactivate flight mode The av...

Page 27: ...dd widgets or applications to the Home screen Folder Create a new folder Page Add a new panel to the Home screen Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Removing an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen When the rubbish bin turns red release the item...

Page 28: ...provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen To use them add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen Some widgets connect to web services Using a web based widget may result in additional charges The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen tap Apps Widgets Scroll left or right on the w...

Page 29: ...idgets on the locked screen in easy mode or when the security features are activated Drag the widgets panel down to expand it Scroll right to the last page tap and then select a widget to add to the locked screen Rearranging panels Moving a panel Drag the widgets panel down scroll left or right tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Drag the widgets panel ...

Page 30: ...t in use to save battery power and maintain device performance Press and hold the Home button tap and then tap End next to an application to close it To close all running applications tap End all Alternatively press and hold the Home button and then tap Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap Ap...

Page 31: ...wnload and install applications Uninstalling applications Tap Uninstall and then select an application to uninstall it Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth or other methods Tap Share app select applications tap Done and then select a sharing method The next steps vary depending o...

Page 32: ...ect the type of keyboard to use Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Tap Alphabets or Numbers and symbols and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard On the 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter numerals and punctuation marks Enter upper...

Page 33: ...e microphone The device displays what you speak If the device does not recognise your words correctly tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition tap the current language Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text drag or to select more or less text and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut ...

Page 34: ...essary and then tap Connect Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon After the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available AddingWi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list tap AddWi Fi network at the bottom of the networks list Enter the network name in Network SSID select the security type a...

Page 35: ...setup More than one Google account can be used on the device Set up a Samsung account as well Removing accounts On the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts select an account name under My accounts select the account to remove and then tap Remove account Transferring files Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa The following file formats ar...

Page 36: ...ween your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Connecting withWindows Media Player Ensure thatWindows Media Player is installed on the computer 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 OpenWindows Media Player and sync music files Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications p...

Page 37: ...y connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern Setting a PIN On the Applications screen tap Settings My device Lock screen Screen lock PIN Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Setting a password On the Applications screen tap Settings My device Lock screen Scr...

Page 38: ...ter 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 details on how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing...

Page 39: ... keypad and then tap or Logs Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages Favourites Make a call from the list of favourite contacts Contacts Make a call from the contacts list Speed dial numbers For speed dial numbers tap and hold the corresponding digit Number prediction When entering numbers on the keypad automatic predictions appear Select one of these to make a cal...

Page 40: ...e the speakerphone Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Swap Switch between two calls Merge Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls Repeat this to add more parties This feature is available only if the multiparty call serv...

Page 41: ...es are stored in the SIM or USIM card Tap Call settings Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Fixed Dialling Numbers Enable FDN and then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card Tap FDN list and add numbers Call barring The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made For example international calling can be disabled Tap Call settings Additional settings a SIM or USIM card ...

Page 42: ...ave Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls Call waiting Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call This service is not available for video calls To make use of this service tap Call settings Additional settings a SIM ...

Page 43: ...itch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker off Deactivate the speakerphone feature Animated emotions Apply emotional icons to your image Theme view Apply decorative icons to your image Enable cartoon view Change the view mode to the cartoon view Tap and hold the other party s image to access the following options Capture image Capture the other party s image Record video ...

Page 44: ...age to swap the images Contacts Use this application to manage contacts including phone numbers email addresses and others Tap Contacts on the Applications screen Managing contacts Tap Contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field ...

Page 45: ...ng search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling by dragging a finger along it 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 or video call Compose a message Compose an email Displaying cont...

Page 46: ... with Samsung Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts Importing contacts Tap Import Export Import from SIM card Import from SD card or Import from USB storage Exporting contacts Tap Import Export Export to SIM card Export to SD card or Export to USB storage Sharing contacts Tap Share namecard via select contacts tap Done and...

Page 47: ...ts to a group Select a group and then tap Select contacts to add and then tap Done Managing groups Tap and then take one of the following actions Create Make a new group Search Search for contacts Change order Tap and hold next to the group name drag it up or down to another position and then tap Done Delete groups Select user added groups and then tap Delete Default groups cannot be deleted Help ...

Page 48: ...is application to send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Tap Messaging on the Applications screen You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area For details contact your service provider Sending messages Tap add recipients enter a message and then tap or Use the following methods to add recipients Enter a phone number Tap ...

Page 49: ... if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Translating and sending messages To use the translating feature while composing a message tap Translate drag the Translate switch to the right set a language pair and then tap OK Tap to translate the message and then tap Done The translated message will replace the message of the source language Viewing incoming message...

Page 50: ...nter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap to attach images videos contacts memos events and others Tap to insert images events contacts location information and others into the message Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Schedule sending Tick Schedule sending set a time and date and then tap Done The device will send the...

Page 51: ...evious or next message Mark the message as a reminder Forward the message Reply to all recipients Tap the attachment tab to open attachments and then tap Save to save it Google Mail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider This application ...

Page 52: ...as unread Add a label to this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete this message Reply to this message Reply to all recipients or forward this message to others Add this email address to the contacts list Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders but uses labels instead When Google Mail is launched it displays messages labelle...

Page 53: ...ork service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All Circles to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles Tap to use other social network features Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google instant messaging service Tap Messenger on the Applications screen ...

Page 54: ...ation may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions Alternatively tap More Settings Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device Tap Chats Start chat and select a buddy to start chatting ...

Page 55: ...ess field and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down and tap the page to select it Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bookmarks To b...

Page 56: ...ing webpages To share a webpage address with others tap Share via To share a part of a webpage tap and hold the desired text and then tap Share Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Viewing webpages Tap the address field and then enter a web ad...

Page 57: ...responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure 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 ...

Page 58: ...n both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth An example is Gallery Open Gallery select an image tap Bluetooth and then select one of the Bluetooth devices After that accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder If a contact is received it is add...

Page 59: ...ategory and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Change the repeat mode Set the file as your favourite song Restart the currently playing song or skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quick...

Page 60: ...f you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as ringtone To use the currently playing song as ringtone tap Set as Phone ringtone Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Playlists and then tap Create playlist Enter a title and tap OK Tap Add music select songs to include and then tap OK To add the currently playing song to a playlist tap Add t...

Page 61: ...s of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Tap to take the photo Indicates which shooting mode is in use Start...

Page 62: ...rophone Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together To get the best shot follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the camera s viewfinder within the guide frame Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds such as empty skies or plain walls Sports Use this setting for fast moving subjects Night Use this setting for images taken in ...

Page 63: ...pause recording tap To stop recording tap Manual focus is not available in video mode Recording mode Tap to change the recording mode Normal Use this mode for normal quality Limit for MMS Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging Zooming in and out ...

Page 64: ...ailable in both still camera and video camera modes The available options vary depending on the mode used Photo size Video size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory Focus mode Select a focus mode Auto focus is camera controlled Macro is for very close objects Metering Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre...

Page 65: ...s These settings are similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras Exposure value Change the exposure value 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 Activate or deactivate the flash Contextual filename Set the camera...

Page 66: ...ically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it in full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image Double tap anywhere to zoom in Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch to zoom out or double tap to ...

Page 67: ...rinters Rename Rename the file Buddy photo share Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Resize the blue frame to crop and save the image in it Set as Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image Details View image details Settings Change the Gallery settings Modifying images When viewing an image tap and use...

Page 68: ...n viewing an image tap to send it to others or share it via social network services Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image tap Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact Tagging faces Tap Settings and then tick Face tag A yellow frame appears around the recognised face Tap the face tap Add name and then select or add a contact When the face tag appears on an image tap th...

Page 69: ...device s software Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used Playing videos Select a video to play Change screen ratio Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Adjust the volume Pause and resume playback Reduce...

Page 70: ...rag the player to another location YouTube Use this application to watch videos from theYouTube website Tap YouTube on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap and then enter a keyword Select one of the returned search results to watch a video Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen Pause...

Page 71: ...tions screen Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first 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 Add the current radio station to the favourites list Access services for the cur...

Page 72: ... FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station and then tap to add the station to the favourites list ...

Page 73: ... a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applicatio...

Page 74: ...h field Select an application to view information To download it tap Free If there is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the applica...

Page 75: ...wse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To edit the memo tap the memo To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To sort memos by date tap Sort by To print a memo via a USB orWi Fi connection tap Print The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers To send the text in memos to others tap Share text via To send memos to others tap Share via To import memos from Google ...

Page 76: ...o via a USB orWi Fi connection The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers Share text via Send the text in the memo to others Share via Send the memo to others S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Applications screen Creating events or tasks Tap and then use one of the following methods Add event Enter an event with an optional repeat setting ...

Page 77: ...r the location in the Location field tap next to the field and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears Attach an image Tap Images and then take a photo or select one of the existing images Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts Google under My accounts select the Google account and then tick Sync Calendar To manually ...

Page 78: ... and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events tap Today at the top of the screen Deleting events Select a date or event and then tap Delete Sharing events Select an event tap Share via and then select a sharing method Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage When you save files to Dropbox your device automatically syncs with th...

Page 79: ...list To open files in the favourites list tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox On the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts Cloud This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Syncing with the Samsung account Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files Backing up or res...

Page 80: ...een Turn this alarm on or off Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm set a time for the alarm to go off select days for the alarm to repeat and then tap Save Location alarm Set a location The alarm goes off only when you are in the location Snooze Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset ti...

Page 81: ...ks Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap DST settings Deleting clocks Tap Delete select clocks and then tap Delete Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Reset to clear lap time records Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag outside the large circle when the timer go...

Page 82: ...g STranslator Set the source and target languages enter text in the input field and then tap To add a language pair to your favourites list tap To send a language pair to others tap Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation Tap Speak for your language and then speak into the microphone The devic...

Page 83: ...pause recording Tap to finish recording Change the recording quality Start recording Recording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play Trim the voice memo Adjust the playback speed Pause playback Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards Skip to the previous or next voice memo To send a voice memo to others tap Share via select a voice memo tap Done...

Page 84: ... In the list of voice memos tap Settings Contextual filename On SVoice Use this application to command the device by voice to dial a number send a message write a memo and more Tap SVoice on the Applications screen Alternatively press the Home button twice This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider This application is not supported in some languages Here are ...

Page 85: ... messages and notifications so you can use the device without hands while driving For example the device will read aloud the caller s name or phone number when a call comes in To activate driving mode say Driving mode on Google Use this application to search not only the Internet but also applications and their contents on the device as well Tap Google on the Applications screen This application m...

Page 86: ...rch to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time To change Google Now settings tap Settings Google Now Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen This application may not be a...

Page 87: ...em at once Create folder Create a folder Search Search for files or folders View by Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folders Settings Change the file manager settings Select a file or folder by ticking and then use one of the following functions Delete files or folders Send files to others or share them Move Move files or folders to another folder Copy Copy files or folders to another fo...

Page 88: ... depending on the region or service provider Select a file to open it with an appropriate application To sort the files by size tap Sort by size To sort the files by date tap Sort by date TripAdvisor Use this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel You can also book for a room and share your reviews with others Tap TripAdvisor on the Applications screen ...

Page 89: ...formation To search for nearby locations tap Once the location is found tap and use one of the following functions Clear Map Clear the map Make available offline Save the map of a specified area to view it offline Directions Get directions for the location Layers Overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more Settings Change the map settings Help View information a...

Page 90: ...p GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAPVIEW to view details Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a place category and then select a place from the list of search results Map Pinpoint the place ...

Page 91: ...n You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Specify the destination by using various methods such as speaking or entering the destination address Once a route is found follow the on screen inst...

Page 92: ...PS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN Help Access help information forWi Fi SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically acc...

Page 93: ...t the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature Help Access help information for Bluetooth Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Enter monthly reset date to ...

Page 94: ...Set up access point names APNs Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search for available networks and select a network for roaming Tethering and portable hotspot PortableWi Fi hotspot Use the portableWi Fi hotspot to share the device s mobile network connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile netw...

Page 95: ...ically when you swipe panels to the left on the locked screen Clock or personal message Set the device to show a clock or personal message on the locked screen The following options may vary depending on your selection For a clock Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clock Clock size Change the size of the clock Show date Set the device to show the date with the clock Owner information Enter...

Page 96: ...me and lock screens Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen Notification panel Customise the items that appear 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 Daydre...

Page 97: ...t the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen Adapt Sound Personalise the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while listening to music Home screen mode Select a Home screen mode standard or easy Call Customise the settings for calling features Call rejection Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically Add phone numbers to the reject list Set up call reject...

Page 98: ... device waits before answering calls Outgoing call conditions Set the device to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth headset even when your device is locked Outgoing call type Select the type of outgoing calls to make you use a Bluetooth headset Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Auto are...

Page 99: ...ed such as a bag or pocket Video call image Select an image to be shown to the other party Use call fail options Choose to try a voice call when a video call fails to connect Voicemail Voicemail service Select or set your voicemail service provider Voicemail settings Enter the number to access the voicemail service Obtain this number from the service provider Sound Select a ringtone to alert you t...

Page 100: ...ing calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Safety assistance Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency Press and hold theVolume up button and theVolume down button for 3 seconds to send the message Edit emergency message Edit the message th...

Page 101: ...e the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Speak passwords Set the device to read aloud passwords you enter withTalkback Answering ending calls The home key answers calls Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button Answer calls by tapping Set the device to answer an incoming call when tapping the call accept button The power key ends calls Set the dev...

Page 102: ...ono sound when listening to audio with one earbud Turn off all sounds Mute all device sounds Flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications 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 short...

Page 103: ...sed on your input and show word suggestions You can also customise the word prediction settings Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Cursor control Enable or disable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard Key tap sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Handwriting Customise settings for handwriting mode su...

Page 104: ... Hide offensive words from voice search results Help Access help information for SVoice About View version information Auto start speaker Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with SVoice Show body of message Set the device to display the text of a new message received while in driving mode Wake up command Set the device to start voice recognition by saying a ...

Page 105: ...recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset when it is connected to the device Text to speech options PreferredTTS engine 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 L...

Page 106: ...e backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data More Customise settings for location services security and other options Location services Change settings for location information permissions Access to my location Set the...

Page 107: ...nabled the device 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 Account registration Add or view your Samsung account Use wireless networks Set the device to allow location data collecti...

Page 108: ...re secure use of various applications Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Application manager View and manage the applications on your device Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Storage View memory information for your device and memor...

Page 109: ... 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 Select date format Select a date format About device Access device information and update device software Google Settings Use t...

Page 110: ...N 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 details 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 try ag...

Page 111: ...t the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for 8 10 seconds to reboot If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember to make b...

Page 112: ...tery 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 replace...

Page 113: ...ce Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips 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 mess...

Page 114: ... 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 aWindow...

Page 115: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on 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 116: ...English LTN 05 2014 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice www samsung com ...

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