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User Manual

SM-G530H/DS
SM-G530H/DD
SM-G530H/DV

English (EU). 11/2014. Rev.1.2

Summary of Contents for SM-G530H/DD

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G530H DS SM G530H DD SM G530H DV English EU 11 2014 Rev 1 2 ...

Page 2: ...g apps 29 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Entering text 33 Screen capture 34 My Files 36 Power saving feature Network connectivity 38 Mobile data 38 Wi Fi 39 Tethering and Mobile hotspot 41 Internet Personalising 43 Managing the Home and Apps screens 45 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 46 Changing the screen lock method 47 Transferring data from your previous device 48 Setting up accounts Phone ...

Page 3: ... About Settings 96 WIRELESS AND NETWORKS 100 DEVICE 105 PERSONAL 109 ACCOUNTS 109 SYSTEM Accessibility 111 About Accessibility 112 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 112 Voice feedback TalkBack Messages email 57 Messages 59 Email Camera 62 Basic shooting 64 Shooting modes 67 Camera settings Gallery 69 Viewing photos or videos 71 Editing photos Multimedia 72 Video Useful apps and fea...

Page 4: ... off all sounds 123 Caption settings 123 Adjusting the sound balance 123 Mono audio 124 Setting tap and hold delay options 124 Interaction control 125 Answering or ending calls 125 Using single tap mode 125 Viewing accessibility services 126 Using other useful features Troubleshooting ...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...t 6 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 7: ...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 8: ...out Microphone 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover ...

Page 11: ...t 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 3 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly align...

Page 12: ...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 13: ... can receive calls and messages on each card However if you are on a call using one card the other card cannot be used to receive new calls Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Select icon or Register name Set a display name and icon for each card Switching between cards When two SIM or USIM ...

Page 14: ...ce 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 drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the b...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports only the FAT file system 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 file di...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ice for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals ...

Page 19: ... turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ... 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 24: ...Basics 24 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...en Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA 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 multi...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...M card Using 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 in...

Page 29: ...you activate this feature the device automatically syncs apps such as calendar or email 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 Us...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...hat 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 Delete a pr...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 Screenshots folder After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps ...

Page 34: ...n Access additional options View storage information Search for files or folders View files by categories View the download history View files stored in the device Tap and use the following options Add shortcut Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen Add FTP server Add an FTP server shortcut on the My Files main screen Settings Change the file manager settings ...

Page 35: ...folders Add shortcut Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home screen Settings Change the file manager settings Tap and hold a file or folder and then use the following options Share files with others Delete files or folders Move Move files or folders to another folder Copy Copy files or folders to another folder Rename Rename a file or folder Add shortcut Add a shortcu...

Page 36: ...ts 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 saving mode switch to activate it Remaining battery power Access additional options Essential apps Estimated maximum standby time ...

Page 37: ... 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 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 ...

Page 38: ...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 available without requiring a password To prevent the device connecting to the network au...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...ter 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 Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page View your bookmarks and recent Internet history Access additional options Open the webpage window manager Refresh the current webpage ...

Page 42: ...your homepage Blank page Set a blank webpage as your homepage Default page Set the device s default webpage as your homepage Other Set a preset webpage as your homepage While viewing a webpage tap to open the homepage Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen Tap History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear the history tap Clear history ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ... and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel scroll left to the last panel and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Managing the Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps s...

Page 45: ...p and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Display 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 a SIM or USIM c...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...p to make a video call You can also make calls to phone numbers 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 ...

Page 50: ...n easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list To add contacts to the favourites list tap Contacts select a contact and then tap To make a call to a favourite contact tap Favourites and select a contact Number prediction Tap Keypad When entering numbers on the keypad automatic predictions appear Select one of these to make a call ...

Page 51: ...ng international calls tap Settings Call Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Call barring a voice call or video call Then tick International calls enter password and then tap OK Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle If the call waiting service is activated another call can be answered When the second call is answered the first call is put on hold Re...

Page 52: ...all End the current call Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Hold Hold a call Tap Resume call to retrieve the held call Contact...

Page 53: ... Keypad Open the keypad Speaker off Speaker on Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Switch to headset Switch to phone Switch sound output to a connected Bluetooth headset or back to the device s speaker Tap the screen to use the following options Switch Switch between the front...

Page 54: ...erring data from your previous device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 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 ...

Page 55: ...g a contact Select a contact to delete and tap Delete Sharing a contact Select a contact to share tap Share name card and then select a sharing method Managing groups On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Creating a new group Tap enter a group name and then tap Save Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap Select contacts to add and then tap Done Deleting a group Tap select us...

Page 56: ...cts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequent...

Page 57: ... 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 Attach files Enter recipients Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message ...

Page 58: ...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 Messages may be sent at an incorrect time if you move across time zones or the network does not update the information Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a contact to view the person s messages You ...

Page 59: ...lete all or selected messages Spam messages View spam messages Font size Change the font size of text in the text field Settings Change message settings 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 Af...

Page 60: ...Accessing additional options While composing a message tap and access additional options Send email to myself Send the message to myself Schedule email Send the message at a scheduled time 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 Messages may...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...ked 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 Reorganising camera shortcuts You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen Tap on the preview screen Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the ...

Page 64: ...to Selfie Use this mode to take a self portrait using the front camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap Selfie 4 Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo of yourself Wide selfie Use this mode to take a wide self portrait using the front camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap Wide selfie ...

Page 65: ...arts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images On the Apps screen tap Camera Beauty face Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together The device identifies the photo with in Gallery On the Apps screen tap Camera Pano...

Page 66: ...device so the rear camera is aimed at your face When the face is detected the device beeps Then the device automatically takes the photo after 2 seconds 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 HDR Rich tone Use this mode to take photos with rich colours and reproduce d...

Page 67: ...esolution for higher quality But it takes 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 faces for gentler images Exposure value Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure ...

Page 68: ... attach the 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 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 Grid lines Display viewfinder guides t...

Page 69: ...nd select an 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 70: ...Mobile printing for more information Rename Rename the file Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Crop the image Show on map View the location where the photo was taken on the map Set as Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image Details View image or video details The available options may differ depending on the selected file To select multiple files from the fil...

Page 71: ... 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 72: ...ds quickly Access additional options Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume To customise the control panel location during playback tap Settings tick Mini controller and then tap Close Then tap or to move the control panel to either side of the screen This feature is available only in landscape orientation Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Tap and hold a video tap and th...

Page 73: ...cess additional options Create events or tasks Change the view mode Go to today s date Tap and use the following Go to Move to a specific date Delete Delete events or tasks Search Search for events or tasks Sync Sync events and tasks with your accounts Calendars Select the calendars to display Settings Change settings for S Planner ...

Page 74: ...r 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 save th...

Page 75: ...OUNTS 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 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 events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To share an event or task while viewing it tap Share via and t...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...p 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 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 ca...

Page 79: ...iewing 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 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 saves available sta...

Page 80: ...ew 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 want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Addin...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...r the voice memo and then tap OK Google apps Google provides entertainment 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 Se...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ... 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 88: ...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 89: ... 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 90: ... 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 enter the PIN shown on theTV screen 5 Open or play a file and the...

Page 91: ... 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 92: ...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 93: ...ce on the connected computer After you finish playing the file disconnect the device from the computer The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port Connecting as 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 devic...

Page 94: ...uter Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen 2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data 3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore...

Page 95: ... Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything The device automatically restarts ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...le 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 through theWi Fi network You can use this feature when the ne...

Page 98: ...etween periods To use more options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict 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 th...

Page 99: ...ata service Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider More networks Customise settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More networks Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messagin...

Page 100: ... the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Change the screen lock method The following options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clock Show date Set the device to show the date with the clock Camera shortcut Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen This feature may not be available depending on the region o...

Page 101: ...alling 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 on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock s...

Page 102: ...he length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Call Customise the settings for calling features On the Settings screen tap Call Set up call reject messages Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call Answe...

Page 103: ...d with your SIM or USIM card Ringtones and keypad tones Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming 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 buttons on the keypad are tapped Hide my video Select an image to be shown to the other party Voicemail Voicemail service Select your voicemail service pr...

Page 104: ...tap 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 105: ...attery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of...

Page 106: ...es 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 secure use of va...

Page 107: ... 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 108: ...Block 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 f...

Page 109: ...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 110: ... to About Accessibility for more information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files viaWi Fi or cloud services On the Settings screen tap Printing About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings scr...

Page 111: ...ssibility menus Voice feedback TalkBack Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Turning off all sounds Caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Mono audio Setting tap and hold delay options Interaction control Answering or ending calls Using single tap mode Viewing accessibility services Using other useful features To use accessibility menus open the Apps screen and tap Settings Accessibi...

Page 112: ... the Home button three times quickly To enable Interaction control on the accessibility menus activate the feature On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Interaction control and then tap the Interaction control switch to activate it Voice feedback TalkBack Activating or deactivatingTalkBack When you activateTalkBack the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features This fea...

Page 113: ...es are not available while you are usingTalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingTalkBack If Explore by touch is deactivated the device cannot perform some of the features that require finger gestures To activate Explore by touch open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings and then tick E...

Page 114: ...ures You can perform actions such as returning to the previous screen opening the Home screen and more Configure finger gestures before using them Configuring settings for vertical gestures You can use two part vertical gestures by dragging your finger upwards and downwards from the bottom of the screen or vice versa On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings Manage gestures T...

Page 115: ...op 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 of the screen to pause voice feedback Tap TalkBack Settings at the top right of the screen to access theTalkBack settings Refer to Configuring settings forTalkBa...

Page 116: ...it 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 the...

Page 117: ...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 and...

Page 118: ...Keyboard echo Set the device to read aloud text that you enter using the keyboard when you tap the space key Speak when screen is off Set the device to provide voice feedback when the screen is turned off Use proximity 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 rea...

Page 119: ... the list not displayed on the screen and read the items aloud Single tap selection Set the device to open the selected item by tapping it once Launch Explore by touch tutorial View the tutorial about using the Explore by touch feature Manage gestures Assign actions to perform using finger gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for more information Manage customised labels View the ...

Page 120: ... Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly When you touch the keyboard with your finger the device reads aloud the character buttons under your finger When you hear the character you want release your finger fro...

Page 121: ...cted Drag your finger up down left or right to listen to the text When the text you want to edit is read aloud use the following actions Deleting text Tap the delete button on the keyboard Selecting text using selection mode Activate selection mode to select and listen to the text To activate selection mode open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control Start selection mode Scroll to the...

Page 122: ...tings Accessibility Magnification gestures and then tap the Magnification gestures switch to activate it Zooming in and out Tap the screen three times 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 s...

Page 123: ...tyle Change the caption style Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset To adjust the sound balance connect a headset to the device On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Sound balance Drag the adjustment bar to the left or right and adjust the sound balance and then tap Set Mono audio Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to...

Page 124: ...nd control of your media or data 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Interaction control 2 Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Home button 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 s...

Page 125: ...press the Power button Using single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it When an alarm sounds or a call comes in tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging the button On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility and then tick Single tap mode Viewing accessibility services View accessibility ser...

Page 126: ... to open the notifications panel You can view missed calls new messages adjust the screen brightness and more Refer to Notifications panel for more information Using shortcuts to contacts Add shortcuts to contacts on the Home screen to make calls or send messages more conveniently Refer to Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen for more information Using the voice recorder Record or play...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...mpty 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 device...

Page 130: ...ps 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 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ...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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