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Camera

Shooting modes

Auto

Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal
mode for the photo.
On the Apps screen, tap

Camera

→

MODE

→

Auto

Pro mode

Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and
ISO value.
On the preview screen, tap

MODE

→

Pro

. Select options and customize the settings, and

then tap to take a photo.

•

: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range.

•

: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for

stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects.
However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos.

•

: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor

receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.

Panorama

Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device
identifies the photo with

Gallery

On the Apps screen,

Camera

→

MODE

→

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.

Summary of Contents for SM-G530W

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G530W English CA 05 2015 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 Mobile hotspot and tethering Personalizing 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: ...85 SYSTEM Accessibility Troubleshooting Health and Safety Messages email 47 Messages 48 Email Camera 51 Basic shooting 53 Shooting modes 56 Camera settings Gallery 57 Viewing content on the device 58 Editing photos Useful apps and features 59 S Planner 60 Internet 62 Video 62 Calculator 63 Clock 64 Memo 65 Voice Recorder 66 Google apps Connecting with other devices 68 Bluetooth 70 Wi Fi Direct 72 ...

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: ...er devices Appearances 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 performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessor...

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: ...he device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully chargin...

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: ... 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 file...

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: ...nd directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes 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 recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended 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: ...old an item or the screen for more than two 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 customize the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen An app A folder A screen indicator Favourite apps A widget ...

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 customize 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: ...anel 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 Let Google s location service help apps find your location quickly and accurately Sound Vibrate Mute Select a sound mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Some apps do n...

Page 26: ... for more information Sync When 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 CLOSE ALL Installing o...

Page 27: ... by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply 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 scr...

Page 28: ...ps 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 preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase For all ca...

Page 29: ...en 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 Enter text by voice Change the language or Settings Start or pause ...

Page 30: ... the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously The image ...

Page 31: ...iles Use this app to access various files stored in the device 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: ...s screen tap Settings Battery 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 MORE Settings To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap MORE Disable ultra power saving mode The estimated maximum standby time shows the ti...

Page 33: ...ices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is avai...

Page 34: ...hare your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it 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 MORE Configure Mobile hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a passwo...

Page 35: ...es via a USB cable 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering 2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable 3 Tap the USB tethering switch to activate it appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected 4 On the computer use your device s mobile data connection ...

Page 36: ...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 it on top of another app and release to create a folder containing both apps 2 To name the folder tap Enter a folder n...

Page 37: ... to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an item to a new panel drag it to Create page at the top of the screen Restore Alphabetical sorting To return the apps to alphabetical listing tap A Z on the Apps screen Creating a folder 1 On the Apps screen tap EDIT tap and hold an app and then drag it on top of another app and release to create a fold...

Page 38: ...ight and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap From Gallery 4 Tap SET ASWALLPAPER or DONE Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sounds and notifications To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones and sounds Ringtone and select a ringtone To...

Page 39: ...If the unlock 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 char...

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

Page 42: ...bers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts Access additional options Add number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Delete characters Send message to the number Call the number Close the keypad Making calls from call log or contacts list Tap Phone on the Apps screen tap LOG or CONTACTS select a contact or a phone number and then tap or ...

Page 43: ...Answering a call When a call comes in drag in any direction Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag in any direction 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 MORE Settings Call rejection Rejection messages Enter a message and tap Missed calls If a call is missed appears on the st...

Page 44: ... Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device 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 Keypad Open the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you MORE Add call Dial a second call Hold Hold a call Tap Resume call to retrieve...

Page 45: ...p 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 MORE Setting...

Page 46: ...list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice 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 MORE Add shortcut on home scre...

Page 47: ...on You may incur 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 SEND to send the message ...

Page 48: ...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 MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you...

Page 49: ... screen Tap at the 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 Discard the message ...

Page 50: ...w messages are retrieved 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: ...s 3 Tap to 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 Record a video Take a photo Open close Settings panel Switch between the front and rear cameras Display current mode Change the shooting mode ...

Page 52: ...ked 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 security 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 t...

Page 53: ...ra light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together...

Page 54: ...n you take a self portrait using the rear camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Rear cam selfie 2 Move the frame to the position where your face will appear and adjust the frame size 3 Position the 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 Sound shot Use this mode to take a photo wi...

Page 55: ...n the Apps screen tap Camera MODE HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect Night Use this mode to take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Night Animated GIF Use this mode to create an animated photo from a series of photos On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Animated GIF ...

Page 56: ...ave as horizontally flipped Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in...

Page 57: ...videos by Albums orTime Search for images or videos 2 Select an image Selecting multiple images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tap images to select more Selecting all images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tap All To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen ...

Page 58: ...ry on the Apps screen To use this feature you need to download and install the required app While viewing an image tap EDIT and use the following functions Rotate Rotate the image Crop Crop the image Photo Editor Photo Editor app needs to be downloaded but gives error message that it doesn t exist Collage Photo Editor app needs to be downloaded but gives error message that it doesn t exist When yo...

Page 59: ...e Apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 60: ...ce and an account and then tap the Sync Calendar switch to sync events and tasks with the account To add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter...

Page 61: ...apps and features 61 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 62: ...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 Open pop up player 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 Screen rotation must be turned on in the Notificati...

Page 63: ...E To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock World clock Creating clocks Enter a city name or select ...

Page 64: ... the keypad to enter the duration tap KEYPAD 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Memo Use this app to create memos and organize them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Category Create or set a category Image Insert images Voice Make a voice recording to insert Tasks Add tick boxes at the ...

Page 65: ...he keyword Voice Recorder Recording voice memos 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap Pause to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Display the list of voice memos Start recording Recording elapsed time 3 Tap to finish recording ...

Page 66: ...tap Help Some apps may not be available or may be labeled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Google Settings Configure set...

Page 67: ...e and uploaded to Google Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Play Movies 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 locati...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...ile the Bluetooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorization 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...

Page 70: ...s the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to 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 conn...

Page 71: ... Fi Direct select a device to transfer the image to and then tap Done 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorization request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi Fi Direct authorization 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 di...

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

Page 73: ...e NFC card reader To set the default payment app tap Settings NFC and payment Tap 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 payment NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and...

Page 74: ...ll it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings More connection 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 MORE Add printer...

Page 75: ... the Wi Fi only switch to activate it 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 recognizes 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 i...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...etwork WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN Smart network switch Automatically connect to mobile network when theWi Fi connection is unstable Advanced CustomizeWi Fi settings SettingWi Fi sleep policy Tap Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi F...

Page 79: ...mode Mobile hotspot and tethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices Refer to Mobile hotspot and tethering for more information On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering 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 ...

Page 80: ... them Mobile networks 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 available networks and manually register a network NFC and payment Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use th...

Page 81: ...n the Settings screen tap Sounds and notifications Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtones and sounds Change the ringtone and system sound settings Vibrations Change the vibration settings Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings Do not disturb Change...

Page 82: ...ol motion recognition on your device On the Settings screen tap Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Applications Ma...

Page 83: ...rd On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Show information Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Device security Scan for and remove malware from the device You can also ...

Page 84: ...ssibility for more information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Accounts Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Accounts Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Aut...

Page 85: ...o predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customize the word prediction settings Auto replace Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark Auto check spelling Indicate spelling errors with red lines as you type Text shortcuts Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases for example company name is entered wh...

Page 86: ...ing Language Select a language for voice recognition Ok Google Detection Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search app This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Offline speech recognition Download and install language ...

Page 87: ...creen tap Power saving BATTERY USAGE View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the ...

Page 88: ... control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set ...

Page 89: ... screen tap Settings Accessibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly You can access the following accessibility menus Accessibility Voice Assistant Negative colours Interaction control ...

Page 90: ...istant One finger gestures Tapping Read aloud the item under your finger To explore the screen place a finger on the screen and move it on the screen Tapping twice Open the selected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear the item you want release your finger from the item Then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly Double tapping and holding the screen Move an item or access an a...

Page 91: ... the notification panel Three finger gestures Tapping Start reading items aloud from the top Tapping twice Start reading from the next item Tapping three times Read the last selected text and copy it to the clipboard Swiping to the left or right Open the contextual menu and scroll through the options Swiping upwards or downwards Change the text reading and selecting granularity Using the contextua...

Page 92: ...ce Shake to continue reading Set the device to read aloud the text displayed on the screen when you shake the device You can select from various shaking speeds Vibration feedback Set the device to vibrate when you explore the screen Sound feedback Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen such as scrolling the screen and more Focus on speech audio Set the device to turn the media ...

Page 93: ... as languages speed and more On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Text to speech options and then use the following functions PreferredTTS engine Select an engine for the text to speech feature Speech rate Adjust the speed for the text to speech feature Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboar...

Page 94: ...a voice memo to an NFC enabled voice label The voice memo is played back when you place your device near the label Turn on the NFC feature before using this feature 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Voice Label The voice recorder will launch 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 Hold the back of your device over the ...

Page 95: ...g zoom ratio Pinch two or more fingers on the magnified screen or spread them apart You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding While holding the screen drag your finger to explore the screen Release your finger to return to the normal view Keyboards on the screen cannot be magnified When this feature is activated the performance of some apps such as P...

Page 96: ... Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Flash notification switch to activate it Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the caller s voice during a call On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Turn off all sounds switch to activate it Hearing Aids Improve the sound quality of your device when used with a hear...

Page 97: ...ment or if a single earbud is more convenient On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Mono audio switch to activate it Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps features and settings You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the ico...

Page 98: ...lect an item or scroll left or right on the screen Scroll up or down the screen Magnify the area where the cursor is located Move the touch area to another location Close the touch area To change the cursor settings open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Then customize settings in Touchpad and cursor settings Using enhanced assistive menus Set the ...

Page 99: ...press and hold the Home key and theVolume key down simultaneously Direct access You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly Accessibility TalkBack Negative colours Interaction control On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the Direct access switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you...

Page 100: ...Reminder interval To set apps to alert you to notifications select apps under Select applications Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Answering and ending calls Select the desired method Using single tap mode When an alarm sounds or a call comes in tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragg...

Page 101: ...t a file to import and tap DONE The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file Sharing accessibility settings files Share accessibility settings files with others via email Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth and more On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Share via Then select the accessibility files and tap DONE Select a sharing method and follow the on ...

Page 102: ...correctly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and t...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...led due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again Th...

Page 105: ...ice Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on yo...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...ay cause electric shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories and supplies Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode ...

Page 109: ...heat and cause a fire Do not use or store your device in areas with high concentrations of dust or airborne materials Dust or foreign materials can cause your device to malfunction and may result in fire or electric shock Do not bite or suck the device Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire Children or animals can choke on small parts If children use the device make sure ...

Page 110: ...On an aircraft using electronic devices can interfere with the aircraft s electronic navigational instruments Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing After takeoff you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio interference from your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Do not ...

Page 111: ...and the safety of others use your common sense and remember the following tips Get to know your device and its convenience features such as speed dial and redial These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device Position your device within easy reach Make sure you can access your wireless device without taking your eyes off the road Suspend calls in hea...

Page 112: ...pose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time on the dashboard of a car for example Do not store your device with metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Your device may be scratched or may malfunction Do not store your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe cards including cred...

Page 113: ...headset Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Exposure to loud sounds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music In dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset Avoid using he...

Page 114: ...ags inflate rapidly Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device Your device may be damaged or may malfunction If bent or deformed your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging your device for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused device will discharge and must be recharged before use Disco...

Page 115: ... intended use Your device may malfunction Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer s warranty Handle SIM cards and cables with care When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device make sure that the...

Page 116: ...ions Be particularly cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal information Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information contact your service provider to delete or change your account information In the event your device is lost or stolen change the passwords...

Page 117: ...ronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources If you intend to discard the product the waste collection site will ...

Page 118: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CO...

Page 119: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 120: ...nsidered safe for use by the public This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This will be helpf...

Page 121: ...rks 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 other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Indus...

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