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User Manual

English (EU). 04/2015. Rev.1.0

SM-G388F

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Page 2: ...s 28 Installing or uninstalling apps 30 Entering text 31 Screen capture 32 My Files 32 Ultra power saving mode 33 Increasing touchscreen sensitivity Network connectivity 34 Mobile data 34 Wi Fi 35 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Personalising 37 Managing the Home and Apps screens 39 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 40 Changing the screen lock method 40 Transferring data from your previous device 42 Se...

Page 3: ...NNECTIONS 82 DEVICE 84 PERSONAL 86 SYSTEM Troubleshooting Messages email 48 Messages 49 Email Camera 52 Basic shooting 53 Shooting modes 55 Camera settings Gallery 57 Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features 58 S Planner 59 Internet 60 Video 61 Clock 62 Calculator 62 Memo 63 Voice Recorder 64 Radio 65 Google apps Connecting with other devices 68 Bluetooth 70 Wi Fi Direct 72 NFC 74 Mo...

Page 4: ...work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing o...

Page 5: ...s wet The rubber seal fitted to the back cover is an important component of the device Take care when opening and closing the back cover to avoid damaging the rubber seal Also ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris such as sand or dust to prevent damage to the device If the device is exposed to freshwater dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If the device is exposed to any liquid oth...

Page 6: ... environment and certified to be water and dust resistant in specific situations meets requirements of classification IP67 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures IP Code test conditions 15 35 C 86 106 kPa 1 metre 30 minutes Despite this classification your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation Instructional icons Warnin...

Page 7: ...hout prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Some accessories such as docking devices may not have the same water and dust resistance certification Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by t...

Page 8: ...one Touchscreen Speaker Headset jack Multipurpose jack Home key Recents key Power key Front camera Back key Proximity sensor Volume key Xcover key NFC antenna on the battery Loud speaker Rear camera Flash Main antenna Back cover GPS antenna ...

Page 9: ...ss and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Press to open the list of recent apps Press and hold to access additional options for the current screen Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Press to return to the previous screen Xcover Press or press and hold to launc...

Page 10: ...he included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover ...

Page 11: ...ns 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 3 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...e back cover Press 1 Align 2 Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 13: ...explode or damage the device When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will dra...

Page 14: ... This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging If the device is not charging properly take the device 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...

Page 15: ...rd Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 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: ...val On the Home screen tap Settings 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 can damage the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory card...

Page 17: ...torage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Attaching a hand strap 1 Remove the back cover 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 18: ... all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power key or the Home key an...

Page 19: ...ertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press a...

Page 20: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 21: ... Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 22: ... and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels scroll left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget An app A screen indicator A folder Favourite apps ...

Page 23: ...Basics 23 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options ...

Page 24: ...ewly installed apps On the Home screen tap to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the Apps screen refer to Managing the Apps screen Access additional options An app Screen indicators ...

Page 25: ...gnal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibrat...

Page 26: ... open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards You can use the following functions on the notification panel Launch Settings Adjust the brightness Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Maximise brightness for bet...

Page 27: ...on for more information Sound Vibrate Mute Select a sound mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Some apps do not allow screen rotation Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth for more information Mobile data Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information U power saving Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Mobile hotspot Refe...

Page 28: ...nstalling or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap GALAXY Apps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply...

Page 29: ...ap Uninstall disable apps The icon appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap OK To uninstall downloaded apps open the Apps screen and tap Downloaded apps Uninstall Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap Uninstall Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap Done Alternatively on the Apps ...

Page 30: ...punctuation marks Enter a space Change the keyboard settings Break to the next line Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use If you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES and then select a keyboard layout...

Page 31: ...d hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously The image is saved in the Gallery Screenshots folder After c...

Page 32: ...ormation Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings Ultra power saving mode and tap the Ultra power s...

Page 33: ...d maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Increasing touchscreen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves On the Apps screen tap Settings Display and then tick Increase touch sensitivity Use leather gloves for better recog...

Page 34: ...ices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap Connect Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is avai...

Page 35: ... share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap Configure hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a passwor...

Page 36: ...nnection with other devices via Bluetooth Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 On the Apps screen of your device tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 3 Tick Bluetooth tethering 4 On the connected device open the Bluetooth settings s...

Page 37: ...d an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove that appears at the top of the screen Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag ...

Page 38: ...ging the sorting method On the Apps screen tap View as and select a sorting method Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps select apps and then tap Done To display hidden apps tap Show hidden apps select apps and then tap Done Moving items On the Apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to...

Page 39: ...croll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap From Gallery 4 Tap Set as wallpaper or Done Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sound To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap Done To use a so...

Page 40: ...ng four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verif...

Page 41: ... screen instructions If the previous device is an Android device ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the device Refer to the help for more information Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data from selected manufacturer s mobile devices from a computer to your device You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch 1 Back up dat...

Page 42: ...s Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account and select an account service Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and tick items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps scre...

Page 43: ...d in Logs Favourites and Contacts Access additional options Preview the phone number View favourite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call ...

Page 44: ...en a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone Settings Call Call rejection Set up call reject messages Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar ...

Page 45: ... to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Tap to view more options When you launch apps during a call a pop up window for the call screen appears You can continue your phone conversation while using apps To move the pop up window drag it to another location To delete the pop up window tap and hold it and then tap OK To return to the call screen tap the pop up window During a video c...

Page 46: ... Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap Save To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to contacts Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Settings ...

Page 47: ...st and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Select a contact 3 Tap Add shortcut to home sc...

Page 48: ...ur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap to send the message ...

Page 49: ...ns Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen 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 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 account tap Manage accounts If you have more than one email a...

Page 50: ... bottom of the screen to compose a message Add a CC or BCC Add recipients Add recipients from the contacts list Enter a message Enter a subject Send the message Access additional options Attach images videos and others Save the message for later delivery Discard the message ...

Page 51: ...ieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Mark the message as a reminder Reply to all recipients Forward the message Go to the previous or next message Delete the message Access additional options ...

Page 52: ...ecording a video tap where you want to focus Change the shooting mode Start recording a video Take a photo View photos and videos you have captured Switch between the front and rear cameras Display current mode Change camera settings The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions...

Page 53: ...provider Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the Apps screen ...

Page 54: ...ies of photos and save the best one To view other photos in the series scroll left or right The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with On the Apps screen tap Camera Best photo Continuous shot Use this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects On the Apps screen tap Camera Continuous shot Tap and hold to take several photos continuously Aqua Use this mode to take a photo u...

Page 55: ... the front camera Use this for delayed time shots Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos Select a resolution Higher resolutions result in higher quality photos however they will take up more memory To use more options tap Palm selfie Set the device to detect your palm so you can use it to take self portraits Beauty face Set the device to take a photo with lightened fa...

Page 56: ...e entire scene Tap to take pics Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos Video size Select a resolution Higher resolutions result in higher quality videos however they will take up more memory Recording mode Change the recording mode Location tags Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed s...

Page 57: ... image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen Access additional options Delete the image Modify the image Move to the previous screen Send the image to others Image and video preview thumbnails ...

Page 58: ... and tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting Enter a title Enter the location of the event Add more details Set a reminder for the event Select a calendar to use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date ...

Page 59: ...Apps screen tap Settings Accounts and then select an account service Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field To change the search engine tap the search engine icon next to the web address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Read an article in reading...

Page 60: ...ds or backwards by dragging the bar Change screen ratio 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 Access additional options Pause and resume playback Rotate the screen s orientation Adjust the volume ...

Page 61: ...art alarm A smart alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound The volume of the smart alarm increases gradually until you turn it off or the preset alarm sounds Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time D...

Page 62: ... or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Create o...

Page 63: ...n the Apps screen Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording Display the list of voice memos Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen Tap and select a voice memo to play Pause or resume playback Skip to the previous or next voice memo ...

Page 64: ...g for the first time Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen View the list of available stations Fine tune the frequency Enter radio station frequency manually Record a song from the FM radio View the list of favourite stations Access additional options Add the current radio station to the favourites list Adjust the volume Search for an ava...

Page 65: ...unt to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more information To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your fami...

Page 66: ... magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends ind...

Page 67: ...d features 67 Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 68: ...he devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth ...

Page 69: ...a such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option Or set your device...

Page 70: ...irect connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed 3 Select a device to connect to To connect to multiple devices tap Multi connect To change the device name tap Rename device 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct a...

Page 71: ...lready connected the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi Fi Direct connection request If the devices are already connected the image will be received on your device without the connection request procedure The received image is saved in the Download folder To open the folder open the ...

Page 72: ...oid damaging the NFC antenna Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC tags If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature you can use the device to make payments conveniently On the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your dev...

Page 73: ...ice to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app tap Tap and pay and select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data Use the Android Beam feature to send data such as webpages and contacts to NFC enabled devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the Android Beam switch...

Page 74: ... plug in and install it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings Printing select a printer plug in and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device Select a printer to use as the default printer To add printers manually select a printer plug in tap Add printer enter detai...

Page 75: ...Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start updating Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to update Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the ...

Page 76: ... a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notification panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that...

Page 77: ...st sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard You can launch and open the setup wizard by performing a factory data reset on the device If you do not sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard you cannot restore the backup data Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on ...

Page 78: ...tivate it The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either theWi Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal To automatically switch between networks tick Smart network switch To use options tap Scan Search for available networks Wi Fi Direct ActivateWi Fi Direct and connect devices directly viaWi Fi to share files Advanced CustomiseWi Fi settings WPS push...

Page 79: ...es View received files via Bluetooth Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices Refer toTethering and Mobile hotspot for more information On the Settings screen tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices throug...

Page 80: ...ct background data Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network Auto sync data Activate or deactivate auto syncing of apps such as calendar or email You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings Accounts ShowWi Fi usage Set the device to show your data usage viaWi Fi Mobile hotspots Select mobile hotspots to prevent apps that are running in t...

Page 81: ... on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files On the Settings screen tap Printing More networks Customise settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More networks Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging Mobile networks Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Data roaming Set the device...

Page 82: ...o sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notification panel Brightness Set the brightness of the display Outdoor mode Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in brigh...

Page 83: ...unlock the screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen Call Customise the settings for calling features On the Settings screen tap Call Call rejection Change the settings for rejecting calls such as the reject list and messages Answering ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls Call related pop ups Set the device to display pop up windows for calls...

Page 84: ...ur Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when...

Page 85: ...d hold the Power key and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers Text to speech options Change the settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more Flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications Turn off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the ca...

Page 86: ...e On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for all menus and apps Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider English UK Select a default keyboard layout Select input languages Select languages for text input Predi...

Page 87: ...the voice input settings tap Choose input languages Select languages for text input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Voice search Language Select a language for voice recognition Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to al...

Page 88: ... and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time ...

Page 89: ...e may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device On the Settings screen tap Battery Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card On the Settings screen tap Storage Formatting a memory card pe...

Page 90: ...mory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account SIM Change Alert Activate or deactivate the ...

Page 91: ...re secure use of various apps 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 About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device ...

Page 92: ...correctly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and t...

Page 93: ...ice and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup ...

Page 94: ...d due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the 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 ...

Page 95: ...ice Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on yo...

Page 96: ...r 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 aWindo...

Page 97: ...annot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 98: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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