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Device & data manager

Upgrading the device

The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

Upgrading over the air

The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air
(FOTA) service.
On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

About device

→

Software update

→

Update

.

Upgrading with Samsung Kies

Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung
Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the
device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the
dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about
how to upgrade.

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Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is
upgrading.

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While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer.
Doing so may interfere with the update process.

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Summary of Contents for SM-G530F

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G530F English SEA 09 2014 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...lling or uninstalling apps 28 Entering text 30 Screen capture 31 My Files 32 Power saving feature Network connectivity 33 Mobile data 33 Wi Fi 34 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Personalising 36 Managing the Home and Apps screens 38 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 39 Changing the screen lock method 40 Transferring data from your previous device 41 Setting up accounts Phone 42 Making calls 43 Receivin...

Page 3: ...ing a data reset Settings 81 About Settings 81 WIRELESS AND NETWORKS 85 DEVICE 88 PERSONAL 92 ACCOUNTS 92 SYSTEM Troubleshooting Messages email 47 Messages 48 Email Camera 51 Basic shooting 53 Shooting modes 54 Camera settings Gallery 56 Viewing content on the device 57 Editing photos Useful apps and features 58 S Planner 59 Internet 60 Video 60 Calculator 61 Clock 63 Memo 63 Radio 65 Voice Record...

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: ...t 5 Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information ...

Page 6: ...rances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subje...

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

Page 8: ...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 Press to return to the Home screen Pres...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...over 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 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card ...

Page 12: ... turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Plug ...

Page 13: ...lectric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Reducing the battery consu...

Page 14: ...or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s fi...

Page 15: ...d or can damage the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before fo...

Page 16: ...d 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 button 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 button or the Home button and flick your f...

Page 17: ...ertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to pres...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...he Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 20: ... and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels scroll left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget An app A folder A screen indicator Favourite apps ...

Page 21: ...Basics 21 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options ...

Page 22: ...y installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps 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 23: ...he screen Icon Meaning No signal 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 Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia me...

Page 24: ...nel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notifications panel and view the details To open the notifications panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards ...

Page 25: ...the quick setting buttons You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button Wi Fi Refer toWi Fi for more information Location Refer to Location for more information Sound Vibrate Mute Select a sound mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from ...

Page 26: ...or more information NFC Refer to NFC for more information Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open the list of recently used apps tap and select an app icon to open Closing an app Tap and drag an app icon to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this app to purchase and dow...

Page 27: ...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 tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap SETTINGS Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps open the Apps screen and tap Unin...

Page 28: ...lt apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device You cannot use disabled apps Uninstalling apps Uninstall downloaded apps Entering text Keyboard layout 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 Break to the next line De...

Page 29: ...NGUAGES 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 Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used Change the keyboard settings Enter emoticons Enter te...

Page 30: ...ap and 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 Tap and hold at the point where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously The image is saved in the Gallery Screen...

Page 31: ... various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Tap My Files on the Apps screen Access additional options Search for files or folders View files by categories View the download history View files stored in the device ...

Page 32: ...n the Apps screen tap Settings Ultra power saving mode and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it To add an app to the Home screen tap and select an app To change the settings for ultra power saving mode such as network connectivity or sound tap Settings To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap Disable ultra power saving mode The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remain...

Page 33: ...net or share media files with other devices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then 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 reconne...

Page 34: ...s a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 2 Tick Mobile hotspot 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 Mobile hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On t...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...screen tap Managing the Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen tap View as and select a sorting method Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps 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 ...

Page 38: ...splay Wallpaper 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to 3 Select an option and an image 4 Tap Set 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 OK To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone tap Add To...

Page 39: ...lock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting 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 an...

Page 40: ...t Switch is not supported on some devices or computers 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 data from a previous device to the computer For more information contact the device s manufacturer 2 On the computer la...

Page 41: ...s Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device On the Apps screen tap Settings Add account and select an account service Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and tick items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings select an...

Page 42: ...ers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number View favourite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts select a contact or a phone number and then tap or ...

Page 43: ...ing calls Answering a call When 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 Set up call reject messages Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the status...

Page 44: ... me Hide your image from the other party Outgoing image Select an image to show it to the other party Capture image Capture the other party s image Record video Record a video of the other party s images Memo Create a memo Messages Send a message Keypad Open the keypad Speaker off Speaker on Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of...

Page 45: ... Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap Save To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to 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 46: ...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 47: ...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 Attach files Select contacts from the contacts list Enter recipients Send the message 4 Tap to send the message ...

Page 48: ...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 Settings Manage accounts If you have more than one email account y...

Page 49: ... bottom of the screen to compose a message Add recipients Add a CC or BCC 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 50: ...ieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Reply to all recipients Forward the message Go to the previous or next message Delete the message Open attachments Access additional options Mark the message as a reminder ...

Page 51: ...take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap View photos and videos you have captured Start recording a video Take a photo Change camera settings Switch between the front and rear cameras Display current mode Change the shooting mode Camera shortcuts ...

Page 52: ...he locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle If is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Camera shortcut This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their pe...

Page 53: ...vice identifies the photo with in Gallery On the Apps screen tap Camera Panorama To get the best shot follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Best photo Use this mode to take a series of photos and save the best one To view other photos in ...

Page 54: ... Apps screen tap Camera Create AGIF file Sports Use this mode to take a photo of fast moving subjects On the Apps screen tap Camera Sports Camera settings On the Apps screen tap Camera Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes Picture size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory ISO Select an ISO valu...

Page 55: ...where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions When you share a photo with the location tag attached the location information may be exposed to others Storage location Select the memory location for storage White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range The settings are designed for spec...

Page 56: ... image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen Access additional options Delete the image Modify the image Move to the previous screen Send the image to others Image and video preview thumbnails ...

Page 57: ... an image tap and use the following functions Rotate Rotate the image Crop Crop the image Colour Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image Effect Apply effects to the image Portrait Correct red eye adjust and retouch faces or make background blurry Sticker Attach stickers Drawing Draw on the image Frame Apply frames to the image When you are finished editing the image tap ...

Page 58: ...nts or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting Enter a title Add more details Select a calendar to use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date for the event 4 Tap Save to sa...

Page 59: ...ngs and then select an account service under ACCOUNTS 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 search the web by voice tap To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article in reading mode Bookmar...

Page 60: ...ap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Calculator Use this app for simple 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 ...

Page 61: ...es for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm Set a time and tone for the smart 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 ...

Page 62: ...e Stopwatch On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Stop to stop timing To clear lap times tap Reset To set the device to dim the screen during laps tap Settings Keep screen dimmed Timer On the Apps screen tap Clock Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off To change the alarm ringtone s...

Page 63: ...ke a voice recording to insert To save the memo tap Save To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Radio Listening to the FM radio Tap Radio on the Apps screen Before you use this app you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna The FM radio scans and save...

Page 64: ...he current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of available stations Record a song from the FM radio Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap Scan and then select a scan option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you ...

Page 65: ...he 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 66: ...ment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more information To view more app information open the each app s main screen and tap Help 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 Drive Store your content on t...

Page 67: ...r news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have...

Page 68: ...ovies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others ...

Page 69: ...ure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping ...

Page 70: ...vice turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an im...

Page 71: ... the device s name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Wi Fi Direct AboutWi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed 3 Select a device to connect to To connect to multiple devices tap Mult...

Page 72: ...Direct select a device to transfer the image to and then tap Done 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request The received image is saved in the Gallery Download folder Ending the device connection 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displa...

Page 73: ...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 Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it Place the NFC a...

Page 74: ...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 Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap...

Page 75: ... Fi Miracast devices This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Miracast enabled devices that do not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP 2 X may not be compatible with this feature Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency...

Page 76: ...onnect the AllShare Cast dongle to theTV using an HDMI cable 2 On theTV select a connection mode such as HDMI mode to connect an external device 3 On the Apps screen tap Settings Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name in the list and ent...

Page 77: ... 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 78: ...Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while th...

Page 79: ...a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media 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 80: ...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 the device ...

Page 81: ...networks Wi Fi Direct ActivateWi Fi Direct and connect devices directly viaWi Fi to share files Advanced CustomiseWi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN SettingWi Fi sleep policy Tap Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connect...

Page 82: ...r 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 through theWi Fi network You can use this feature when the network connection is not available Configure Mobile hotspot Configure settings for mobile hotspot suc...

Page 83: ... 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 the background...

Page 84: ...ult messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Mobile networks Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search for availa...

Page 85: ... effect that you see when you unlock the screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sound Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Notifications Select a ringtone for events ...

Page 86: ...e to display the brightness adjustment bar on the notifications panel Set the quick setting buttons Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the notifications panel Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight...

Page 87: ...ap Battery Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information On the Settings screen tap Ultra power saving mode and then tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate ...

Page 88: ...allation of apps from unknown sources Verify apps Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Set the device ...

Page 89: ... 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 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 ...

Page 90: ...as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Keyboard swipe None Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Sound Set the device to sound when a key ...

Page 91: ...lock offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected Text to speech options PREFERREDTTS ENGINE Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech fe...

Page 92: ...and delete all data ACCOUNTS Add account Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Add account SYSTEM Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update ...

Page 93: ...hen you press the Power button Single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it SERVICES Select an accessibility app to use TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Launch Explore by touch tutorial Speak passwords Set the device to read the pas...

Page 94: ... supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings Mono audio Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when a headset is connected Sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device s ...

Page 95: ...ter 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 try again While moving error message...

Page 96: ...vice and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember to make ...

Page 97: ...pty Your battery is low Charge the battery or replace it if the battery is user replaceable 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...

Page 98: ...s contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play ...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 101: ...storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All ot...

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