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User Manual

SM-G386W

English (CA). 09/2014. Rev.1.0

Summary of Contents for SM-G386W

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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 th...

Page 4: ...rademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference inc...

Page 5: ...Basics 19 Indicator icons 20 Using the touch screen 24 Control motions 26 Notifications 27 Home screen 29 Using applications 30 Applications screen 31 Entering text 34 Connecting to aWi Fi network 35 Setting up accounts 36 Transferring files 37 Securing the device 39 Upgrading the device 39 Viewing help information Communication 40 Phone 44 Contacts 47 Messages 48 Email 50 Gmail 51 Hangouts 51 Goo...

Page 6: ...lance 125 Mono audio 125 Assistive menu 127 Setting tap and hold delay options 127 Interaction control 127 Answering and ending calls 128 Using single tap mode 128 Managing accessibility settings 129 Using other useful features Troubleshooting Health and Safety Application media stores 69 Play Store 70 Galaxy Apps 70 Play Books 71 Play Music 71 Play Games 71 Play Newsstand Utilities 72 Memo 73 S P...

Page 7: ...t apps button Microphone Power button Power button Home button Proximity sensor Touch screen Power button Earpiece Power button Front camera Power button Rear camera Volume button Flash Back cover GPS antenna Headset jack Speaker Sub antenna Main antenna NFC antenna on the battery ...

Page 8: ...low water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recent apps Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked P...

Page 9: ...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 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 ...

Page 10: ...device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For details about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwar...

Page 11: ... insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 4 Insert the battery 2 1 5 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 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out ...

Page 13: ...tely when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple applications at once network applications or applications that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these applications after fully charging the...

Page 14: ...rger 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 electric s...

Page 15: ... card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacity of 64 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 dev...

Page 16: ...moval On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out 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 fo...

Page 17: ...anty 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 authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as ai...

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 the...

Page 19: ...most common Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Smart screen feature activated Synced with the web Connected to computer ...

Page 20: ...e into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended peri...

Page 21: ... open an application to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the on screen keyboard tap it with a finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options ...

Page 22: ...2 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 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: ...ts 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 displ...

Page 25: ... up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback when using the speaker ...

Page 26: ...activate download booster to download large files faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously U power saving Activate or deactivate ultra power saving mode Toolbox Hide or show the toolbox icon Mobile hotspot Activate or deactivate theWi Fi tethering feature Screen Mirroring Connect your device to a large screen NFC Activate or deactivate the NFC feature Sync Activate or deactivate auto syn...

Page 27: ...left or right Changing the Home screen mode The Home screen has standard and easy modes In easy mode you can easily access your favourite contacts applications and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen To switch to easy mode on the Home screen tap Apps Settings Easy mode Easy mode Done Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen tap Apps tap and hold an application ic...

Page 28: ...croll left or right and tap Moving a panel Tap and hold the screen tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a panel Tap and hold the screen tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to the trash can at the top of the screen Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen Lock screen or both On the Home screen tap and...

Page 29: ... in a location you want resize it by dragging the frame if necessary and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget Using applications This device can run many different types of applications ranging from media to Internet applications Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen select an application icon to open it Opening from recently used applic...

Page 30: ...tions This feature is available only in the customizable grid view Tap View as Customisable grid tap and hold an application and then drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Organizing with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience Tap Create folder Enter a folder name and then tap Select applications to be placed into the...

Page 31: ... device cannot be uninstalled Entering text A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages There are three text input methods available 1 Google voice typing allows you to enter text by speaking 2 Samsung keyboard default Sams...

Page 32: ... use If you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES and then select a keyboard layout to use On 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears GoogleVoiceTyping ...

Page 33: ... field place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted and then tap Paste EnteringText Using Swype Swype is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter lifting your finger between words Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word Swype also includes a tapping predictive text system The...

Page 34: ...tions Double tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word then tap the delete key to erase one character Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word Connecting to aWi Fi network Connect the device to aWi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices p 96 TurningWi Fi on and off Open the notifications panel and then tap Wi Fi to turn it on or of...

Page 35: ...quire a Google account and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account To sign in with or sign up for a Google account on the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts Add account Google After ...

Page 36: ...ocx dot dotx rtf xls xlsx xlt xltx csv ppt pptx pps ppsx pot potx pdf hwp txt asc and zip If the applications cannot play files in divx or ac3 format install applications that support them Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Connect t...

Page 37: ...our computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it Setting a pattern On the Applications screen t...

Page 38: ...rd On the Applications screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Password Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button and enter the unlock code If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it ...

Page 39: ...pgrade 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 so may interfere with the update process Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over the air FOTA service On the Applications screen tap Settings About device Soft...

Page 40: ...ypad and then tap 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 call ...

Page 41: ...party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device 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 service is active Swap Switch between two calls This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active Manage Have a private conversation with on...

Page 42: ...ogs and then select an option Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card Tap Settings Call More settings 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 c...

Page 43: ...Auto reject mode Auto reject numbers Auto reject list Tap enter a number assign a category and then tap Save 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 ...

Page 44: ...tact Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field Editing a contact Select a contact to edit and then tap Deleting a contact Tap Delete Setting a speed dial number Tap Speed dial select a speed dial number and then select a contact for it To remove a speed dial number tap X Searching for contacts Tap Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down...

Page 45: ...ings Contacts Contacts to display and then select a location where contacts are saved Merging contacts with accounts Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Merge accounts Google or Samsung account Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage se...

Page 46: ...acts to add and then tap Done Deleting a group Tap Delete group select user added groups and then tap Done Sending a message or email to group members Select a group tap Send message or email Message or email select members tap Done enter a message and then tap the send button Business card Tap Contacts Create a business card and send it to others Tap Set my profile enter details such as phone num...

Page 47: ...essages While composing a message Tap Schedule message Set a time and date and then tap Done The device will send the message at the specified time and date If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you mo...

Page 48: ...pplication to send or view email messages Tap Email on the Applications screen Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account such as Gmail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email accoun...

Page 49: ...t on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Reading messages Select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Mark the message as a remind...

Page 50: ...e to attach files Tap Insert from Drive to insert files from Google Drive Tap Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap Discard to start over Tap Settings to change the Gmail settings Tap Send feedback to report your opinions for application development Tap Help to access help information Reading messages Preview attachment Keep the message for lon...

Page 51: ...n 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 Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depen...

Page 52: ...region or service provider Select one of the following categories ALL View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device HIGHLIGHTS View images or videos grouped by date or album Tap to view all of the images or videos in the group Then select an image or video While viewing it use one of the following icons Modify the image Share the image or video with others Delete the ima...

Page 53: ...rrent webpage while viewing a webpage Read an article in reading mode Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page View bookmarked webpages Access additional options Open the webpage window manager Refresh the current webpage View saved pages Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll left or right and then tap the page to select it ...

Page 54: ...he homepage Managing the quick access list You can quickly access your frequently visited webpages by adding them to the quick access list To add a webpage to the quick access list open the webpage that you want to add Then tap Add to Quick access To delete a webpage from the quick access list tap and hold the webpage icon that you want to delete Then drag it to Delete at the top of the screen Man...

Page 55: ...s Tap the address field and then enter a web address or search criteria Opening a new page Tap New tab To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down and then tap the page to select it Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap Save To open a bookmarked webpage tap Bookmarks and then select one Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the sugge...

Page 56: ...onsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature To activate Bluetooth on the Applications screen tap Settings NETWORK CONNECTIONS Connections Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Bluetooth Scan and detected devices are listed Select the device you want to pair with and then accept...

Page 57: ...rom an NFC tag Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag will appear Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get details about the service contact your service provider Touch the back of your device to the NFC card reader Sendin...

Page 58: ...ny liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data On the Applications screen tap Settings CONNECT AND SHARE NFC S Beam Drag the S Beam switch to the right Select an item find the location of the NFC antenna on the other device touch the other device s antenna with your device s antenna and then tap your device s screen If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer ma...

Page 59: ... category and then select a song to play Add the song to a playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Access additional options Change the repeat mode Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Search for other devices to play the file Set the file as your favourite song Adjust the volume To...

Page 60: ...her the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone To use the currently playing song as a ringtone or an alarm tone tap Set as From the beginning or Auto recommendations select an option and then tap Done Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs Tap Music on the Apps ...

Page 61: ...ake a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Or use the Volume button to zoom in or out The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus Change the shooting mode Start recor...

Page 62: ...amera 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 Night Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions Sound shot Use this to take a photo with sound Tap to take a photo The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo Sports Use this sett...

Page 63: ... Change the recording mode Effects Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Timer Use this for delayed time shots Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Yo...

Page 64: ...images Launching Gallery displays available folders When an application such as Email saves an image the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically 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...

Page 65: ...ard Copy the file to the clipboard Rotate left Rotate counter clockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Crop the image Rename Rename the file Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder Set as Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image Print Print the image by connecting the device to a printer Settings Change the Gallery settings The available options may differ depend...

Page 66: ...lpaper or to assign it to a contact Tagging faces When viewing an image tap Settings and then tick Face tag A yellow frame appears around the recognized face Tap the face tap Add name and then select or add a contact When the face tag appears on an image tap the face tag and use available options such as making calls or sending messages Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face si...

Page 67: ... on the Applications screen Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device 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 Search for other devices to play the file Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Sk...

Page 68: ...he 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 Sharing vi...

Page 69: ...lication tap the price and follow the 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 Applications screen tap Set...

Page 70: ... To search for an application tap at the top of the screen and then enter a keyword in the search 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 the 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 s...

Page 71: ...en This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Games Use this application to download and play games Tap Play Games on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Newsstand Use this application to read the latest news articles Tap Play Newsstand on the Applications screen ...

Page 72: ... content of the memo Searching for memos Tap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos On the memos list tap Manage categories To add a new category tap enter a category name and then tap OK To delete a category tap next to the category To rename a category tap and hold a categor...

Page 73: ...memos with your Samsung account While viewing a memo tap and use the following options Delete Delete the memo ShareVia Share the memo with others Print Print the memo by connecting the device to a printer Refer to Mobile printing for more information S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen Access additional options Create events or task...

Page 74: ...een 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting Enter a title Attach a map showing the location of the event Add more details Select a c...

Page 75: ...ge an account s syncing option open the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts and then select an account service 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 OK To mark tasks as completed tap a date that has tasks in it and tick completed tasks Sharing event...

Page 76: ...ons to finish the setup Use the following functions Upload or open files Tap Upload here to upload files View uploaded photos or videos Tap to share or delete files or create albums Open files in the favourites list View notifications Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox On the Applications screen tap Settings Cloud This feature may ...

Page 77: ...ive storage When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed Access your files without transferring or downloading Tap Drive on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Clock Use this application to set alarms check the tim...

Page 78: ...s Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm and then tap Delete World clock Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply daylight savings time tap and hold a clock and then tap Deleting clocks Tap Delete select clocks and then ta...

Page 79: ... keypad To clear the history tap Clear history 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 While recording a voice memo tap to insert a bookmark Display the list of voice memos Change the recording mode Access additional options Start recording Reco...

Page 80: ...arks in the voice memo Pause or resume playback Skip to the previous or next voice memo Using the bookmarks list You can mark specific points in a voice memo with bookmarks Each bookmark is marked with a bookmark icon on the voice memo To view the bookmark details while a voice memo is playing tap Bookmarks Select a bookmark from the bookmark list to play the voice memo from that position Managing...

Page 81: ...s application to command the device by voice to perform various features 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 several examples of spoken commands Open music Launch calculator Call Lulu mobile Dial Lulu work Check s...

Page 82: ...pplication to search the Internet as well as applications and their contents on the device Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap and then speak a keyword Search scope To select what applications to search tap Settings Phone search an...

Page 83: ...peak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Viewing files Select a category and then select a folder to open it To go back to the parent folder tap the folder name To return to the root directory tap In a folder tap ...

Page 84: ...folder details Searching for a file Tap and then enter search criteria Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently used folders to the My Files main screen or to the Home screen Tap Add shortcut select an option tap OK select a folder and then tap Set here TripAdvisor Use this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel You can also book for a room and share you...

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Page 86: ...ing on the region or service provider Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword Once the location is found select a location to view the detailed information Refer to the help for more information Getting directions for a destination Tap to set starting and ending locations and then select a travel method The device shows the routes to get to the destination ...

Page 87: ...g options To edit the list of favourite setting options tap Edit quick settings select a setting option and then tap Done NETWORK CONNECTIONS Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically s...

Page 88: ... mobile networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid additional charges set this option to Always Setting Network notification The device can detect openWi Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available Tap Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature Download booster Set the device to download files via bothWi Fi and m...

Page 89: ...hare the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network You can use this feature when the network connection is not available USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Flight mode This disables all wireless functio...

Page 90: ...itch to activate it Mode Select a method to collect your location data RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage LOCATION SERVICES View the location services your device is using My places Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS Wi Fi or Bluetooth features to find your current location More networks ...

Page 91: ...ayment apps Nearby devices Change settings for sharing content when you connect the device to nearby devices On the Settings screen tap Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it DEVICE NAME View the media server name for your device Shared contents Select content to share with other devices Allowed devices View the list of devices that can access your device Denied devic...

Page 92: ... ringtone for incoming calls Vibrations Add or select a vibration pattern Notifications Select a ringtone 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 the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option ...

Page 93: ...lay s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock Touch key light duration Set the duration that the Recent apps button and the Back button s backlight remains on Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock screen Select a backgrou...

Page 94: ...w the help text on the locked screen Notification panel Customize the items that appear on the notifications panel On the Settings screen tap Notification panel Brightness adjustment Set the device to display the brightness adjustment bar on the notifications panel Recommended apps Set the device to display a list of recommended apps on the notifications panel based on your actions such as connect...

Page 95: ...information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode On the Settings screen tap Blocking mode and then tap the Blocking mode switch to activate it Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode On th...

Page 96: ...ounts Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Accounts Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage On the Settings screen tap Cloud Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Bac...

Page 97: ...vice provider English US Select a default keyboard layout Select input languages Select languages for text input Predictive text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customize the word prediction settings Auto replace Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark Auto capit...

Page 98: ...een Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Swype To change the Swype settings tap Tap Settings to access the following options Vibrate on keypress activates a vibration sensation as you enter text using the keypad Sound on keypress turns on sounds generated by the Swype application Pop up on keypress displays the character above the key when typing Long press delay set the time needed to s...

Page 99: ...dictionary allows you to edit your personal Swype dictionary Clear language data deletes all of your personal language data including your words Contribute usage data when enabled allows the Nuance application to collect usage data for better word predictions Cellular data when enabled activates cellular data usage by the Swype application so it can receive program updates language downloads and o...

Page 100: ...u can manage your audio history Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected Language Select a language for handwriting recognition Voice search Languages Select a language forVoice search Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Ok Google Detectio...

Page 101: ...incoming calls messages or events Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device 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 time If the battery becomes fully discharged or is removed from the device the time and date are reset Automatic date and time Automa...

Page 102: ...contacts Select or edit the recipients for help messages Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device On the Settings screen tap Battery Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Power saving Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Refer to Power saving feature for more information On the Settings screen tap...

Page 103: ...reen tap Security Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Encrypt external SD card Set a password to encrypt data saved on a microSD card You must enter the password each time you open the card Charge the battery or attach the charger before enabling data encryption because it may take more than an hour to encry...

Page 104: ...nknown sources Verify apps Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them Security policy updates Set the device to check and download security updates Send security reports Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secu...

Page 105: ...g and ending calls Pressing the home key Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button Using voice commands Set the device to answer or reject a call with voice commands Pressing the power key Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button Call related pop ups Call notification pop ups Set the device to display a pop up window when you receive an incoming call while u...

Page 106: ...device is locked More settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Call 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 Auto redial Activate auto...

Page 107: ...ces Use Internet calling Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls Contacts Change settings for using contacts On the Settings screen tap Contacts Import export Import or export contacts Contacts to display Select which contacts to display Swipe to call or send msg Set the device to make a call or send a message when you drag a contact to the left or right in the conta...

Page 108: ... Gallery Sync viaWi Fi only Set the device to sync content only when theWi Fi connection is activated Dropbox sync Set the device to sync content to Dropbox Tag buddy Set the device to display contextual tags Face tag Register the faces in the image as face tags Auto play sound Play recorded sound when viewing pictures taken in Sound shot mode Internet Change settings for using Internet On the Set...

Page 109: ...te old messages when the maximum number of messages is exceeded Priority senders Set the device to show priority senders list Push messages Set an interval for pop up notifications that alert you to new messages Cell broadcast Receive messages from the cell broadcast network service Notifications Set the device to alert you to new messages Signature Set the device to display your signature on the ...

Page 110: ...ay according to Set the calendar to use your home time zone or a selected time zone Select alert type Select the notification settings for events Notification sound Select a ringtone for events or tasks Vibration Set the device to vibrate to alert you to events or tasks Quick responses Create templates for sending messages to event participants SVoice Change settings for voice recognition On the S...

Page 111: ... when a headset is connected and you press the headset button Personal briefing Set the device to display events saved in S Planner while using S Voice Erase SVoice data Delete the data used by SVoice from the SVoice server Home address Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature Log in to Facebook Enter your Facebook account information to use Facebook with ...

Page 112: ...egative colours Interaction control On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the Direct access switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home button three times quickly If you select more than one menu the device displays a pop up window asking which menu to use each time you press the Home button three times quickly To enabl...

Page 113: ...d Firstly the device reads aloud items on the screen when you tap them Then the device will perform the function or open the app if you tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly If Explore by touch is deactivated the device cannot perform various features that require finger gestures To activate Explore by touch open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack Settings and then tick ...

Page 114: ...ag the top of the screen downwards with two fingers Opening the quick setting panel Drag the top of the screen downwards with three fingers You can configure finger gesture settings forTalkBack in Manage gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for more information Configuring finger gesture settings When you useTalkBack you can perform actions using finger gestures You can perform ac...

Page 115: ...nu Open the global contextual menu Tap and hold the screen to open the circular global contextual menu You can use features such as Quick navigation Read from top Spell last utterance and Read from next item Then explore menus by drawing a circle with your finger without releasing it When you find the menu you want release your finger from the menu to select it Tap Pause feedback at the top left o...

Page 116: ...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 then u...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...roximity sensor Set the device to pause voice feedback when you place your hand over the sensor at the top of the device To resume voice feedback tap the screen Shake to start continuous reading Set the device to read aloud the text displayed on the screen when you shake the device You can select from various shaking speeds Speak caller ID Set the device to read the caller s name aloud when you ha...

Page 119: ...tly activated features do not turn off On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Dark screen You can activate or deactivate this feature by pressing the Power button twice Using the rapid key input feature Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard You can use this feature to enter characters instead of releasing you...

Page 120: ... want and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To activate the rapid input feature open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Rapid key input Entering additional characters Tap and hold a button on the keyboard If additional characters are available via the button a pop up window appears above the keyboard showing the characters To select a character drag your fi...

Page 121: ...pying or cropping text Select text using the local contextual menu Then open the local contextual menu and select Cursor 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 Ente...

Page 122: ...s 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 screen cannot be magnified When this feature is activ...

Page 123: ...n and then tick Negative colours Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tick Flash notification Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the caller s voice during a call On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hea...

Page 124: ...ption window Change the colour and transparency of the caption window Google caption On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Google subtitles CC and then tap the Google subtitles CC switch to activate it Use the following options Language Select a display language for the caption Text size Change the font size Caption style Change the caption style Adjusting the sound balance Set the...

Page 125: ...ntrol the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon without exploring the screen When this feature is launched Single tap mode is activated 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu 2 Tap the Assistant menu switch to activate it The assistive shortcut icon appears at the bottom right of the screen 3 Tap Dominant hand to move the assistive shor...

Page 126: ...y Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu tap the Assistant menu switch to activate it Then use options under TOUCHPAD AND CURSOR SETTINGS Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps For example when you launch Messages searching and composing functions appear on the assistive menu On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and ...

Page 127: ...ton and theVolume button down simultaneously while using an app 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict 5 Tap Done The device displays the restricted area If you tap the screen or press buttons such as the Home button they will not work in this area To deactivate interaction control mode press and hold the Home button and theVolume button down simulta...

Page 128: ...Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export and then select an import option Select a file to import and tap Done OK The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file Sharing accessibility settings files Share accessibility sett...

Page 129: ...hen you are on the move and cannot use your hands to enter text Using the notifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the notifications panel You can view missed calls new messages adjust the screen brightness and more Switching to easy mode Easy mode uses a simpler layout and large icons to provide an easy user experience You can add frequently used apps or shortcuts to the Home scr...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...rt 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 ...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories and supplies Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode Use o...

Page 137: ...ions of dust or airborne materials Dust or foreign materials can cause your device to malfunction and may result in fire or electric shock Do not bite or suck the device or the battery Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire Children or animals can choke on small parts If children use the device make sure that they use the device properly Do not insert the device or suppli...

Page 138: ...age the outside of the device or cause it to malfunction If you use a hearing aid contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference The radio frequency emitted by your device may interfere with some hearing aids Before using your device contact the manufacturer to determine whether or not your hearing aid will be affected by radio frequencies emitted by the device Do not use your d...

Page 139: ...y and assess the traffic Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the person you are talking to aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that could potentially divert your attention from the road Care for and use your mobile dev...

Page 140: ...out of the device which may result in damage or malfunction Use caution when exposed to flashing lights While using your device leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the dev...

Page 141: ...dset cable does not become entangled in your arms or on nearby objects Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You could be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or...

Page 142: ... following Hold the device upright as you would with a traditional phone Speak directly into the microphone Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty If your device needs servicing take your ...

Page 143: ...ontacting emergency services personnel Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information While using your device be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data When disposing of your device back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downl...

Page 144: ...roduct and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources If you intend to discard the product the waste c...

Page 145: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CO...

Page 146: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 147: ...highest reported SAR values for the SM G386W are Head 0 54W kg Body 1 1W kg This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the...

Page 148: ...English CA 09 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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