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Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers

1 

Tap 

Phone

 on the Apps screen.

2 

Tap   

→

 

Settings

 

→

 

Call

 

→

 

Call rejection

 

→

 

Auto reject mode

 

→

 

Auto reject numbers

.

3 

Tap 

Auto reject list

 

→

  , enter a number, and then assign a category.

4 

Tap 

Save

.

Missed calls

If a call is missed,   appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of 
missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap 

Phone

 

→

 

Logs

 to view missed calls.

Options during calls

During a voice call

The following actions are available:

•  

 : Increase the volume.

•  

Add call

: Dial a second call.

•  

Keypad

: Open the keypad.

•  

End call

: 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.

Tap   to view more options.

Summary of Contents for SM-G870F

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G870F English EU 10 2014 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...32 Entering text 34 Screen capture 35 My Files 36 Power saving feature 37 Viewing help information Network connectivity 38 Mobile data 38 Wi Fi 39 Download booster 39 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Motions usability features 42 Motions and gestures 46 Air view 46 Multi window 50 Toolbox 51 One handed operation 52 Increasing touch screen sensitivity Personalising 53 Managing the Home and Apps screens...

Page 3: ...07 Bluetooth 109 Wi Fi Direct 111 NFC 113 S Beam 114 Quick connect 116 Screen Mirroring 117 Mobile printing Phone 61 Making calls 62 Receiving calls 63 Options during calls Contacts 65 Adding contacts 66 Importing and exporting contacts 67 Searching for contacts Messages email 68 Messages 69 Email Camera 71 Basic shooting 74 Shooting modes 78 Camera settings Gallery 80 Viewing content on the devic...

Page 4: ...the device and a computer 121 Backing up and restoring data 122 Performing a data reset Settings 123 About Settings 123 QUICK SETTINGS 123 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 127 CONNECT AND SHARE 128 SOUND AND DISPLAY 133 PERSONALISATION 136 MOTION 137 USER AND BACKUP 138 SYSTEM 144 APPLICATIONS 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: ...hout prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Some accessories such as docking devices may not have the same water and dust resistance certification Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by t...

Page 8: ...a Proximity Light Gesture sensor Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button Earpiece Infrared LED Back button Volume button Active button NFC antenna on the battery Speaker Microphone Rear camera Flash Back cover Headset jack GPS antenna Main antenna ...

Page 9: ...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 Press twice to launch SVoice Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Vol...

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

Page 11: ...ns to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 3 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 2 1 ...

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

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

Page 14: ...r the device and cause damage Be careful not to damage or detach the multipurpose jack cover A damaged or missing cover can result in water damage to the device 4 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touch screen may not fun...

Page 15: ... close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 6 Close the multipurpose jack cover Ensure that the multipurpose jack cover is closed tightly Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save the battery power By customising these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges When you are not usin...

Page 16: ...e 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 directory ...

Page 17: ...ay 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 formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Press and ho...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...ertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the 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 20: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...s 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 Screen indicators Favourite apps ...

Page 23: ...t you are interested in On the Home screen tap or scroll right to open My Magazine To select the content to be displayed tap Settings and then select the categories that interest you To update the content automatically when My Magazine opens tap Settings and then tick Auto refresh on opening To deactivate My Magazine tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then tap Home screen settings and d...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...g down from the top of the 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 Smart stay or smart pause feature activated Synced with the web...

Page 26: ...ons and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel 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 upwa...

Page 27: ...ss View all quick setting buttons Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings Launch Quick connect Tap a notification and perform various actions Rearranging quick setting buttons To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel tap tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location ...

Page 28: ...ore detailed settings if you tap and hold a button Wi Fi Refer toWi Fi for more information Location Refer to Location for more information Sound Vibrate Mute Select a sound mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device Some apps do not allow screen rotation Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth for more information Mobile data Refer to Data usage or Mobile ne...

Page 29: ... when you look away from the screen Power saving Refer to Power saving feature for more information Blocking mode Refer to Blocking mode for more information Flight mode Refer to Flight mode for more information Private mode Refer to Private mode for more information Touch sensitivity Refer to Increasing touch screen sensitivity for more information Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps scre...

Page 30: ...apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To pur...

Page 31: ...n tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap Uninstall Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap Done Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap Enable Hiding apps Hide apps in the Apps screen only You can continue to use hidden apps Disabling apps Disable selected default a...

Page 32: ...ppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use If you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES and then select a keyboard layout to us...

Page 33: ...nding on the last function that was used Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Switch to handwriting mode Switch between number and character recognition mode Switch to the standard keyboard Add an item from the clipboard Change the keyboard settings Enter emoticons ...

Page 34: ...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 is saved in the Gallery Album Screenshots folder After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others You can also capture scree...

Page 35: ... other locations such as cloud storage services Tap My Files on the Apps screen Access additional options View storage information View the download history Search for files or folders View files saved in cloud storage services View files by categories View files stored in the device ...

Page 36: ... s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings Power saving Ultra power saving mode and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it Alternatively open th...

Page 37: ...mation To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps open the Apps screen and tap Settings Help To view help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help Some apps may not include help information ...

Page 38: ...ses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors 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 wit...

Page 39: ...exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 only The feature cannot be used with other protocols suc...

Page 40: ...e hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Using USB tethering Share the device s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering...

Page 41: ...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 screen tap Internet access appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected 5 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet The...

Page 42: ...evice may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Air browse On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Air browse and then tap the Air browse switch to activate it Scroll through pages or lists by moving your hand over the sensor in the direction you want to scroll ...

Page 43: ...age or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call Smart alert On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Smart alert and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it If you have missed calls or new messages the device will vibrate when you pick it up This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface ...

Page 44: ...estures Mute Pause and then tap the Mute Pause switch to activate it Covering screen with hand Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback ...

Page 45: ...res Palm swipe to capture and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot The image is saved in the Gallery Album Screenshots folder After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a screens...

Page 46: ...switch to activate it Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously Launching Multi window 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Multi windo...

Page 47: ...the screen to open the Multi window tray Multi window tray handle 3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray Then drag it to one of the two windows App icons marked with can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time ...

Page 48: ...plit screen Multi window 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap Create The Multi window combination is added at the top of the Multi window tray To delete Multi window combinations open the Multi window tray tap Edit select a Multi window combination and then tap OK Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows ...

Page 49: ...dow and a white frame will appear around it Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between Multi window apps Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window ...

Page 50: ...p Settings Toolbox and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it appears on the screen To launch an app tap and select an app To move the toolbox tap and drag it to another location To change the apps in the toolbox tap and hold and then drag it to Edit To hide the toolbox tap and hold and then drag it to Remove ...

Page 51: ...to activate it To switch to one handed operation mode hold the device in one hand Then quickly drag your thumb from the edge of the screen to the centre of the screen and back again Open the side menu and access favourite apps Enlarge or reduce the screen size Return to the full screen view Adjust the volume Open the side menu and access favourite contacts Return to the previous screen Return to t...

Page 52: ...lete a shortcut to a contact s image or an app tap 4 Tap Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves On the Apps screen tap Settings Display and then tick Increase touch sensitivity Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activate it Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen Other types of...

Page 53: ...nd hold 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...

Page 54: ... Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen tap View as and select a sorting method Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps select apps and then tap Done To display hidden apps tap Show hidden apps select apps and then tap Done Moving items On the Apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To...

Page 55: ...pps screen Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Wallpaper 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to 3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the b...

Page 56: ...personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it 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 whe...

Page 57: ... first time set an unlock code and a backup PIN 2 Enter the private mode unlock code When this mode is activated appears at the top of the screen 3 To select items to hide tap and hold an item in the list tick items to select and then tap Move to Private or tap Move Private Move here Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them 4 When you have selected the items to hide open the Apps s...

Page 58: ...er user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen You can access the most popular apps and frequently used settings and add shortcuts to your favourite contacts On the Apps screen tap Settings Easy mode Easy mode select apps to apply simpler layout and then tap Done To return to standard mode open the Home screen and tap Easy settings Easy mode Standard mode Done Man...

Page 59: ...com smartswitch for more information Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device You can download the app from GALAXY Apps or Play Store 1 On your device tap Smart Switch Mobile 2 On your device select an option depending on the previous device type and foll...

Page 60: ... transfer data to your device Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies Refer to Connecting with Samsung Kies for more information Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experienc...

Page 61: ... to make a video call You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts Access additional options Preview the phone number View favourite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Add the number to the contacts list Enter the number using the keypad ...

Page 62: ...nter the country code area code and phone number and then tap To block outgoing international calls tap Settings Call More settings Call barring Then select a call type and tick International calls Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call ...

Page 63: ...vely on the Apps screen tap Phone Logs to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Increase the volume Add call Dial a second call Keypad Open the keypad End call 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 ...

Page 64: ...peakerphone 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 Enable dual camera Disable dual camera Enable or disable the dual camera feature Use the front and rear cameras so that the other party can see you and your surroundings Tap the ...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...matically takes a photo The device also reads the contact information from the business card and converts it to a contact entry If the device does not take the photo automatically tap To take photos of business cards manually tap Auto capture Off To extract text from a stored image tap Load image 5 Edit or add more information and tap Save Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from stor...

Page 67: ...ap 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 frequently communicate with on the Home screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts...

Page 68: ...ional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap to send the message ...

Page 69: ...ns Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Manage accounts If you have more than one email a...

Page 70: ...ater delivery Discard the message Insert files into the message or use editing options Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Mark the message as a reminder Reply to...

Page 71: ... fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen tap Change the shooting mode Start recording a video Take a photo View photos and videos you have captured Display current mode Switch between the front and rear cameras Chan...

Page 72: ...ch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle If is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Camera shortcut This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally proh...

Page 73: ... around the subject Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out 7 Tap It is recommended that you position subjects between 10 50 cm from the device Position the subject that you want to focus on close to the device When taking photos ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background The distance should be more than twice the distance between the device and the ...

Page 74: ... for gentler images On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Beauty face Shot more Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes The device identifies the photos with in Gallery The zoom feature is not available while taking photos in this mode 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Shot more 3 Tap The device takes a series of photos an...

Page 75: ...ct s motion trails or tap to erase the motion trails Edit the photo as desired and tap Done Eraser Erase unwanted moving objects Tap to erase unwanted moving objects Tap to restore the original photo Panning shot Apply an effect to the subject s background that makes the subject appear to be moving fast Tap Objects to select a subject Tap Motion blur to change the angle of blurring to apply to the...

Page 76: ...rough the space The device identifies the photo with in Gallery 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Virtual tour 3 Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the preview screen When the circle s border turns blue the device starts to take photos 4 Move slowly forwards or rotate left or right while taking photos Whenever the dot is inside the large circ...

Page 77: ...ake a beautiful landscape photo and a self portrait simultaneously On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Dual Camera to switch to dual camera mode Tap to take a photo or tap to take a video Select among various styles that are available Tap to resize it or move the location Switch between the front and rear camera You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 m...

Page 78: ...is measured in film camera equivalents Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects Metering modes Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene Spot measures the light value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene Tap to t...

Page 79: ...view pics videos Set the device to show photos or videos after capturing them Remote viewfinder You can control your device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance This feature may not be available depending on the device you want to connect to White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range The settings are designed for specific lighting situ...

Page 80: ...o 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 Search for other devices to view the image Image and video preview thumbnails ...

Page 81: ... send your location information to others in a message Activating emergency mode Press and hold the Power button and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Emergency mode and then tap the Emergency mode switch to activate it Sound alarms Add more apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and estimated battery standby time Turn on th...

Page 82: ...s by quickly pressing the Power button three times On the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Adding primary contacts 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance 2 Tap Manage primary contacts Create primary contact 3 Tap Create new contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Setting help messages On the Apps scree...

Page 83: ...n visit www samsung com geonews To receive severe weather notifications connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Receiving notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Geo News and then tap the Geo News switch to activate it Pop up notifications Tick Geo News notification pop ups The device displ...

Page 84: ... When it is installed the widget appears on the Home and App screens To start kids mode tap Kids Mode on the Home or Apps screen When you launch this widget for the first time tap Set PIN at the bottom of the screen Then follow the on screen instructions If the Kids Mode widget is accidentally uninstalled you can reinstall it On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Widgets tap and hold t...

Page 85: ...r Kids Media Kids Gallery Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area You can interact with characters background objects and more Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps You can change kids mode settings usage time limits and more On the Home screen tap and enter the PIN To exit parental control ...

Page 86: ...ore refined results tap and apply filters under the search field To update the list of search results tap Refresh You can set the search parameters using the available filters or select search categories Tap Settings Select filters or Select search category S Planner Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap ...

Page 87: ...ndar to use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date for the event 4 Tap Save to save the event or task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To sync events and tasks with your accounts tap Sync To add accounts to sync with tap Calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displaye...

Page 88: ... on the Apps screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Based on your physical statistics the device calculates your standard basal metabolic rate BMR and recommends a daily calorie intake The recommendation may not be accurate for all ages body compositions or nutritional needs S Health main screen You can view the key information from S Health menus and use shortcuts to dir...

Page 89: ...ocial networks or transmitted to others Use caution when sharing your personal data with others If the device is connected to measuring devices verify the communication protocol to confirm proper operation If you use a wireless connection such as Bluetooth or ANT the device may be affected by electronic interference from other devices Avoid using the device near other devices that transmit radio w...

Page 90: ...guage The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the language displayed on the device Using SVoice When you launch SVoice the device starts voice recognition and the microphone icon turns red Say a voice command If you say a command and the device recognises it the microphone icon at the bottom of the screen flashes green Then the device performs the command Tips for better voice recog...

Page 91: ...tandby mode Tap Settings Voice wake up Set wake up command Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field To change the search engine tap the search engine icon next to the web address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article in reading mode Bookmark the current webpage Open...

Page 92: ... to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Search for other devices to play the file Set the file as your favourite song Adjust the volume To listen to songs at equal volume levels tap Settings and then tick Smart volume When Smart volume is activated the volume may end up louder than the device volume level Use caution to avoid long term exposur...

Page 93: ... devices and play it on your device Tap Music on the Apps screen Accessing music on a registered device To use this feature sign in to your Samsung account On the Music main screen tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play music You can play the song on the devices that are registered to Samsung link Visit link samsung com for more information Ensure that the registe...

Page 94: ...o Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Switch to the pop up video player 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 av...

Page 95: ...ung link Visit link samsung com for more information Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored on other devices via the mobile network Accessing a video on a nearby device To use this feature open the Apps screen tap Settings Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switch to acti...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...ect clocks and then tap Done 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 ...

Page 98: ...eypad To clear the history tap Clear history Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Create or set a category Insert images Make a voice recording to insert To save the memo tap Save To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the mem...

Page 99: ...crophone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording While recording a voice memo tap to insert a bookmark Display the list of voice memos Change the recording mode Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time To set the device to remove background noise tap Settings and then tick Noise reduction ...

Page 100: ...ia Dropbox cloud storage When you save files to Dropbox your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other devices that have Dropbox installed This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap Dropbox on the Apps screen When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the s...

Page 101: ...hen you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup On the Flipboard main screen select from various news articles and subscriptions Smart Remote About Smart Remote Use this app to connect to aTV and use the device as a remote control You can search for and selectTV programmes and control channels with your de...

Page 102: ...u can turn theTV on or off browse channels or adjust the volume level on theTV using the device as a remote control 1 On the device tap Continue 2 Select theTV brand 3 Ensure that the device s infrared port is facing theTV and tap TV Then tap Yes this code 1 works if the device turns off theTV If the device does not turn off theTV tap Send this code 1 again or No test next code 2 and then repeat t...

Page 103: ...ramme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connectedTV Ensure that the device s infrared port is facing theTV 1 Tap TV SHOWS MOVIES or SPORTS and scroll up or down to select a category 2 Select aTV programme and tap WATCH ONTV The selected programme will be shown on the connectedTV 3 Tap to change channels or adjust the volume The remote control panel appears on the screen ...

Page 104: ... activity Access additional options 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...

Page 105: ...es Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Drive Store your...

Page 106: ...device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...evice 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 i...

Page 109: ... 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 110: ... 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 displ...

Page 111: ...the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC tags If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature you can use the device to make payments conveniently On the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it Place the NFC a...

Page 112: ...vice to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app tap Tap and pay and select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data Use the Android Beam feature to send data such as webpages and contacts to NFC enabled devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick setting panel and ta...

Page 113: ...NFC to activate it 3 Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it 4 Select a file and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 5 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the file Do not send copyright protected data via S Beam Doing so may violate copyright laws Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use...

Page 114: ...ices 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect When the panel opens theWi Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices 2 Select a device to connect to The next steps may vary depending on the connected device Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices To allow nearby devices to search for your devi...

Page 115: ...Connecting to aTV Connect the device to aTV and control theTV by using the device as a remote control 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect Ensure that theTV is turned on 2 Select aTV from the list of detected devices When the device is connected to theTV a remote control layout appears on the screen When you connect the device to aTV for the first time tap Set up Remote control The...

Page 116: ...es AllShare Cast dongle HomeSync This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 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 AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected If you play videos or games on aTV select an appropriate...

Page 117: ...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 then control the display with the keys on your device Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct a...

Page 118: ... 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 details and then tap OK To change printing settings select a printer plug in and tap Printing settings Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents tap Print and then select a p...

Page 119: ...of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while...

Page 120: ...ice 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 devi...

Page 121: ...ore 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 Using a Google account 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 data you must sig...

Page 122: ...ta open the Apps screen tap Accounts Samsung account Restore select the items and then tap Restore now 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 Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Rese...

Page 123: ...g options To edit the list of favourite setting options tap Edit quick settings select a setting option and then tap Save NETWORK CONNECTIONS Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically s...

Page 124: ...ff the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid additional charges set this option to Always Download booster Set the device to download files via bothWi Fi and mobile networks at the same time On the Settings screen tap Download booster and then tap the Do...

Page 125: ...otspot for more information On the Settings screen tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network You can use this feature when the network connection is not available USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When ...

Page 126: ...yncing of apps such as calendar or email You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings Accounts ShowWi Fi usage Set the device to show your data usage viaWi Fi Mobile hotspots Select mobile hotspots to prevent apps that are running in the background from using them Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location and then tap ...

Page 127: ...r available networks and manually register a network VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs CONNECT AND SHARE NFC Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information On the Settings screen tap NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Android Beam Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data such as webpages and contacts to NFC enabled devices S Beam ...

Page 128: ... saving media files Receive files from other devices Set the device to accept uploads from other devices Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files On the Settings screen tap Printing Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others On the Settings screen ...

Page 129: ...gs for each app Music effects Select a sound effect to apply when you adjust to music Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Set the brightness of the display Font Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Screen rotation Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Smart stay Set the device to pr...

Page 130: ...light when you have missed calls messages or notifications Voice recording Set the device to turn on the notification light when you record voice memos Increase touch sensitivity Set the device to allow use of the touch screen with gloves on Depending on the type of material you wear while touching the device some commands may not be recognised Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings On the Settin...

Page 131: ... provider Owner information Enter your information that is shown with the clock Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Additional information Set the device to display information on the locked screen to display weather or step counts when you use the walking mate in S Health Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen Multi window Set the de...

Page 132: ...such as connecting a headset to the device Set quick setting buttons Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the notifications panel Toolbox Set the device to use the toolbox On the Settings screen tap Toolbox and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it View the apps list to display in the toolbox To edit the apps list tap Edit One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode fo...

Page 133: ... TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Launch Explore by touch tutorial Dark screen Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on your screen private Rapid key input Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard You can use this ...

Page 134: ...ng impairment Flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications Turn off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the caller s voice during a call Hearing aids Set the device to improve the sound quality during calls by reducing interference between the device and hearing aids Samsung subtitles CC Set the device...

Page 135: ...delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device s reaction to inputs while using apps Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button three times quickly Answering and ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls Single tap mode Set the devi...

Page 136: ...on recognition on your device On the Settings screen tap Motions and gestures Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images webpages or songs Direct call Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call message or contact details Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messa...

Page 137: ... or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage On the Settings screen tap Cloud Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings...

Page 138: ...ext input Predictive text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customise the word prediction settings Auto replace Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark My hot keys Set number shortcuts to frequently used text You can tap and hold a number key to insert the preset t...

Page 139: ...apped Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings tap Choose input languages Select languages for text input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Offline speech recognition Download and instal...

Page 140: ...he spoken text for an example Default language status View the status of the default language for the text to speech feature Notification readout Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls messages or events Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the ...

Page 141: ...ice to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions such as calling Geo News Set the device to receive notifications for severe weather conditions This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Send help messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power button three times Manage primary contacts Select or edit the ...

Page 142: ...nd 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 battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card On the Setti...

Page 143: ...To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account SIM change alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen Go to website Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PI...

Page 144: ...ored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Help View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap Help About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device APPLICATIONS Application manager...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...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 151: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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