Samsung SM-G903M User Manual Download

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Applications

Changing the recording mode

Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen.

•

STANDARD

: This is the normal recording mode.

•

VOICE MEMO

: The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on-screen

text. For best results, keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a
quiet place.

If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking,
the device will not recognize your voice. Before using this feature, tap the current
language to set the voice memo system language.

My Files

Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud
storage services.
On the Apps screen, tap

Tools

→

My Files

View files by category, or view files stored in the device or a cloud storage service.
To check the status of used and available memory capacity, tap

STORAGE USAGE

To search for files or folders, tap

SEARCH

Summary of Contents for SM-G903M

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English LTN 04 2016 Rev 1 0 SM G903M SM G903M DS ...

Page 2: ... 40 Device and data management 44 Emergency mode Applications 45 Installing or uninstalling apps 46 Phone 50 Contacts 51 Messages 53 Internet 54 Email 55 Camera 62 Gallery 63 Smart Manager 65 S Planner 66 S Health 69 SVoice 71 Music 72 Video 73 Voice Recorder 74 My Files 75 Memo 76 Clock 77 Calculator 78 Radio 79 Google apps Settings 81 Introduction 81 Wi Fi 83 Bluetooth 84 Airplane mode 85 Mobile...

Page 3: ...brations 93 Display 94 Advanced features 94 Wallpaper 94 Themes 95 Lock screen and security 95 Privacy and safety 96 Easy mode 97 Accessibility 98 Accounts 99 Backup and reset 99 Language and input 100 Battery 100 Storage 101 Date and time 101 User manual 101 About device Appendix 102 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...ce or apps to 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 ...

Page 5: ...eal Also ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris such as sand or dust to prevent damage to the device If the device is exposed to freshwater dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If the device is exposed to any liquid other than freshwater rinse the device with freshwater immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth Failure to rinse the device in freshwater and dry it as i...

Page 6: ...IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures IP Code test conditions 15 35 C 86 106 kPa 1 metre 30 minutes Despite this classification your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice notes usage tips or add...

Page 7: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 8: ...e jack Proximity Light Gesture sensor Recents key Microphone Front camera Power key Home key Notification light Speaker Touchscreen Rear camera Flash GPS antenna Main antenna Microphone Volume key Back cover Loud speaker Headset jack NFC antenna ...

Page 9: ... protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Volume Press to adjust the device ...

Page 10: ...er 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 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold colored contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...osed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering the device Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 12: ...les Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket ...

Page 13: ...time While charging open the Home screen and tap Apps Settings Battery The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimize ...

Page 14: ... lower electric current 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 touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the...

Page 15: ...nd then tap the switch to activate it To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap MORE Turn off Ultra power saving mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service p...

Page 16: ...ard slot 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 2 1 2 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Center 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 sto...

Page 17: ...Basics 17 Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Dual SIM models ...

Page 18: ... the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager and select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services ...

Page 19: ...tored 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 appears ...

Page 20: ... device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage SD card Format FORMAT Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device ...

Page 21: ...e edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the keyboar...

Page 22: ...Basics 22 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 23: ... Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 24: ...or accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen A widget An app Screen indicators Favorite apps Apps screen icon A folder ...

Page 25: ... screen wallpaper add widgets to the Home screen and more Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers...

Page 26: ...or downwards to browse articles in each news category To deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then swipe to the right and tap the Briefing switch to activate it Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and...

Page 27: ...screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating folders 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder color tap To add more apps ...

Page 28: ...n To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider On the Apps screen t...

Page 29: ... Tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder color tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder ...

Page 30: ...gnal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card dual SIM models 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 New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vi...

Page 31: ...n lock type 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 Center 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...

Page 32: ...ification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Single SIM models View more quick setting buttons Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Launch Quick Connect Quick setting buttons ...

Page 33: ... left or right on the buttons area to view more buttons To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap EDIT tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content on the device Open the notification panel and tap S Finder Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword...

Page 34: ...n the panel opens theWi Fi feature is activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices If you have installed Samsung Link on your device the list of devices registered with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen For more information about Samsung Link visit link samsung com 2 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions The ne...

Page 35: ...ically 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 caps tap it twice Enter a space Change the keyboard settings Changing the input language Tap Add input la...

Page 36: ...s may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used Enter text by voice Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Add an item from the clipboard Enter emoticons Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to th...

Page 37: ... Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open an app from the list of recently used apps tap and select a recent app window Closing an app Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view Some apps may not support this feature Split sc...

Page 38: ...pen the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 39: ...nd tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows 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 Some apps may not support this feature ...

Page 40: ... following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available Mobile version Transfer data between mobile devices You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Computer version Transfer data between your device and a computer You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com sma...

Page 41: ...uter visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from t...

Page 42: ...Tap Transferring images if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device s data When the computer recognizes your device the device will appear in My PC 4 Transfer files between your device and the computer Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating o...

Page 43: ...and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Accounts for more information Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Back up my data select the items to back up and then tap BACK UP NOW To set the device to auto...

Page 44: ... can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more Press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode Sound alarms Add more apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options The...

Page 45: ...STALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap MORE Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download...

Page 46: ...ect an app and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL DISABLE Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager Disabled select an app and then tap ENABLE Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a phone ...

Page 47: ...the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Dual SIM models Tap or to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle ...

Page 48: ...code and phone number and then tap or 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 drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone MORE Settings Call blocking Call reject messages ent...

Page 49: ...one speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Email Send an email Message Send a message Internet Browse webpages Contacts Open the contacts list S Planner Open the calendar Memo Create a memo End the current call During a video call Tap the scr...

Page 50: ... number to the contacts list from the keypad open the Apps screen and tap Phone If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone LOG a contact CREATE CONTACT Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device O...

Page 51: ...h it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favorites contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap ...

Page 52: ...sage Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Single SIM models Tap SEND to send the message Dual SIM models Tap or to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 On the messages li...

Page 53: ...he Apps screen 2 Tap the 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 Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent history ...

Page 54: ...ail account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 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 can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings MORE Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails On t...

Page 55: ...s where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 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 Capture To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to foc...

Page 56: ... device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from ...

Page 57: ...nsitivity 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 Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together...

Page 58: ...the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds ...

Page 59: ...rol switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The su...

Page 60: ...olors and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the preview screen tap MODE HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the preview screen tap MODE Download Some downloaded shooting modes do not have access to every feature Swiping right to view the modes list and swiping left to view captured images and videos may not be...

Page 61: ...ideo size rear Video size front Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Gesture control Set the device to detect your palm so you can use it to take self portraits Save pictures as previewed Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Grid lines Displ...

Page 62: ...olume key to control the shutter or zoom function Reset settings Reset the camera settings Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device Viewing images or videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap More options Add the image to favorites Move to the previous screen Share t...

Page 63: ...ple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimize the device with one tap of your finger ...

Page 64: ...or devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity You can...

Page 65: ... 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 Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Attach a map showing the location of the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 66: ...h 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 S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this...

Page 67: ...ograms TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMS Use customizable exercise programs To add trackers goals or programs to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMS tab To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 68: ...ion may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select as...

Page 69: ...command to reset the current setting Tap the switch tap Set wake up command START and then follow the on screen instructions To set the device to launch SVoice using the wake up command while the device is locked tap and tap the Wake up in secured lock switch to activate it Using SVoice 1 Say the preset wake up command Alternatively on the Apps screen tap SVoice When SVoice is launched the device ...

Page 70: ...ied period Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Setting the language On the Apps screen tap SVoice Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to ...

Page 71: ...lbum image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Change the repeat mode Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Access additional options Adjust the volume Access the sound quality and effects settings Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Set the file as your favorite song Open the playlist ...

Page 72: ...and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Pause and resume playback Switch to the pop up video player Adjust the volume Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the ...

Page 73: ... can convert your voice to text Recording voice memos 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording Change the recording mode 3 Tap SAVE to finish recording ...

Page 74: ... system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognize your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services On the Apps screen tap Tools My Files View files by category or view files stored in the devi...

Page 75: ...llowing options Category Create or set a category Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks Image Insert images Voice 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 memo Searching for memos Tap SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword ...

Page 76: ... alarm options tap OPTIONS set alarm options and then tap SAVE 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 C...

Page 77: ...and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTOR...

Page 78: ... options Turn the FM radio on or off Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favorites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favorite stations View the list of available stations Record a song from the FM radio Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap STA...

Page 79: ... available or may be labeled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your...

Page 80: ... others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place 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 ...

Page 81: ...heWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the 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 recon...

Page 82: ...est Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Wi Fi Direct select a device to transfer the image to and then tap SHARE 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are alrea...

Page 83: ...tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices are listed 2 Select a device to pair with If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming...

Page 84: ...lect a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Airplane mode This...

Page 85: ...SB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it Th...

Page 86: ...he warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level The device will alert you when the warning level is reached SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customize the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for ...

Page 87: ...and manually register a network NFC and payment Introduction Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna U...

Page 88: ... to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the settings screen and tap NFC and payment Tap an...

Page 89: ...and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 90: ... mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins f...

Page 91: ... with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected acce...

Page 92: ...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 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protoco...

Page 93: ...ettings Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display Screen mode Change the scre...

Page 94: ... 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 Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen ...

Page 95: ... the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Other security settings Configure additional security settings Privacy and safety Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Location Change s...

Page 96: ... Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider Adding primary contacts On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send SOS messages Send messages to ADD Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Easy mode...

Page 97: ...s to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment Dexterity and interaction Customize the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the ...

Page 98: ...nc Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Once your Samsung...

Page 99: ...t the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for...

Page 100: ...ing mode Refer to Power saving mode for more information Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Percentage on status bar Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device On the Settings scr...

Page 101: ...ime and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap User manual About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On t...

Page 102: ...IN incorrectly 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 ...

Page 103: ...tched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Center Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Powe...

Page 104: ...nected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provid...

Page 105: ...device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Center Error...

Page 106: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized by your network service p...

Page 107: ...e obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you 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 appea...

Page 108: ... 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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