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User Manual

English (CA). 10/2015. Rev.1.0

SM-G903W

Summary of Contents for SM-G903W

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Page 2: ... 39 Device and data management 43 Emergency mode Applications 44 Installing or uninstalling apps 45 Phone 48 Contacts 50 Messages 51 Internet 52 Email 53 Camera 60 Gallery 61 Smart Manager 63 S Planner 64 S Health 67 SVoice 69 Music 70 Video 71 Voice Recorder 72 My Files 73 Memo 73 Clock 75 Calculator 75 Google apps Settings 78 Introduction 78 Wi Fi 80 Bluetooth 81 Flight mode 82 Mobile hotspot an...

Page 3: ... Applications 90 Wallpaper 90 Themes 91 Lock screen and security 91 Privacy and safety 92 Easy mode 93 Accessibility 94 Accounts 95 Backup and reset 95 Language and input 96 Battery 96 Storage 97 Date and time 97 User manual 97 About device Appendix 98 Troubleshooting Health and Safety ...

Page 4: ...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 auto syncin...

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: ...hange without 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 cov...

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 coloured 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 adapter 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 adapter into an electric socket ...

Page 13: ...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 the device using the Smart manager When y...

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: ...and then tap the switch to activate it To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap MORE Disable 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: ...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 Replace the battery and back cover Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card ...

Page 17: ...ored 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 i...

Page 18: ...he 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 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...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...Basics 20 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: ... 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 22: ...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 Favourite apps Apps screen icon A folder ...

Page 23: ... 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 colours icons and wallpaper...

Page 24: ...owse articles in each news category To activate or deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then swipe to the right and select the tick box at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel 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...

Page 25: ... of the Home 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 Enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folde...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...en tap EDIT 2 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 Enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder ...

Page 28: ...en 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 New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Fl...

Page 29: ...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 Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter...

Page 30: ...on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Launch Settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Rearrange quick setting buttons Launch Quick Connect Launch S Finder Quick setting buttons Adjust the brightness Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features Swipe to the left or right on the buttons ar...

Page 31: ...t to them If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature activate itsWi Fi Direct feature before launching Quick Connect on your device Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect If you are using this feature for the first time select a vis...

Page 32: ... the desired device does not appear in the list search for the device Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices Sharing content Share content with the connected devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices 3 Tap Share content and select a media category 4 Follow the on screen instructions to send content t...

Page 33: ...ase For all caps tap it twice Enter a space Change the keyboard settings Changing the input language Tap Add input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under Input languages and then select a keyboard layout t...

Page 34: ...ch to the floating keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Switch to the standard keyboard 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 the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste T...

Page 35: ...right across the screen Refer to Motions and gestures for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Opening apps On the Home screen or the 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...

Page 36: ...Basics 36 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 screen view ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ... 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 40: ...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 41: ...n panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the fir...

Page 42: ...ion app data 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 d...

Page 43: ...you 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 ...

Page 44: ... INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store 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 ...

Page 45: ...select 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 scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap ENABLE Phone Introduction Make or answer voice calls Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a pho...

Page 46: ...ed screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then t...

Page 47: ...n panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone LOG to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available HOLD Hold a call Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held call Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or d...

Page 48: ...o Create a memo End the current call Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating contacts manually 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 4 Tap SAVE ...

Page 49: ...ts from storage services to your device On the Apps screen tap Contacts MORE Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT and select an import option Searching for contacts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the...

Page 50: ...dditional charges for sending 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 recipients Attach files Send the message Enter emoticons 4 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 51: ... the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Tap Internet on the 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 Re...

Page 52: ...il 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 th...

Page 53: ...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 54: ... 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 55: ...sure Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...lours 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 59: ...y will take up more memory Video 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 f...

Page 60: ...lume 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 Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Add the...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ... 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 64: ...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 65: ...gram TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMMES 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 PROGRAMMES tab To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...e album 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 a favourite song Open the playlist ...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 Pause to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Start recording Change the recording mode 3 Tap to finish recording ...

Page 72: ...th the icon next to them 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 Category View...

Page 73: ...t 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 word Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Alarm On the Apps screen tap Clock Alarm Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE To open the keypad ...

Page 74: ... clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the globe and then tap Deleting clocks Tap on a clock Stopwatch 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap START to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET Timer 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock Timer 2 Set the duration and then tap START...

Page 75: ...rious Microsoft products Word Excel PowerPoint OneNote Skype and OneDrive Tap Microsoft Apps on the Apps screen These apps may not be available depending on the region or service provider Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Accounts for more information To view more app information access each app ...

Page 76: ...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 content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch ...

Page 77: ...oups 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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...select 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 Flight mode This...

Page 82: ...r 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 The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in t...

Page 83: ... and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it 2 Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit 3 Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level The device will alert you when the warning level is reached Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings On the Settings screen tap Mobile networks Data roaming Set the device ...

Page 84: ...ging the NFC antenna Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC tags If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature you can use the device to make payments conveniently 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your devi...

Page 85: ...n the settings screen and tap NFC and payment Tap Pay and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data Allow data exchange when your device s NFC antenna touches the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it 3 Select an it...

Page 86: ...efer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging 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 printe...

Page 87: ... 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 88: ...l HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and notifications Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notificati...

Page 89: ...evice On the Settings screen tap Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly 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 messages when you pick up the ...

Page 90: ...ect a default setting for using apps Application settings Customize the settings for each app Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen locked screen and icons On the Settings screen tap Themes To download more themes tap THEME STOR...

Page 91: ...e if it is lost or stolen You can also access 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 sc...

Page 92: ...d help messages with audio recordings or photos tap the Attach audio recording switch to activate it 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 Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...matically 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 all menus and apps ...

Page 96: ...mation 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 Abnormal battery usage View a list of apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power Show power on status bar Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memor...

Page 97: ...Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format About device Access device information edit th...

Page 98: ...N 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 a...

Page 99: ...and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume key 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 backup copi...

Page 100: ...ry does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatu...

Page 101: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 102: ... your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be 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 o...

Page 103: ...ay cause electric shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories and supplies Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode ...

Page 104: ...heat and cause a fire Do not use or store your device in areas with high concentrations of dust or airborne materials Dust or foreign materials can cause your device to malfunction and may result in fire or electric shock Do not bite or suck the device Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire Children or animals can choke on small parts If children use the device make sure ...

Page 105: ...On an aircraft using electronic devices can interfere with the aircraft s electronic navigational instruments Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing After takeoff you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio interference from your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Do not ...

Page 106: ...nd the safety of others use your common sense and remember the following tips Get to know your device and its convenience features such as speed dial and redial These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device Position your device within easy reach Make sure you can access your wireless device without taking your eyes off the road Suspend calls in heav...

Page 107: ...xplode Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time on the dashboard of a car for example Do not store your device with metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Your device may be scratched or may malfunction Do not store your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe card...

Page 108: ...headset Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Exposure to loud sounds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music In dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset Avoid using he...

Page 109: ...ags inflate rapidly Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device Your device may be damaged or may malfunction If bent or deformed your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging your device for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused device will discharge and must be recharged before use Disco...

Page 110: ... intended use Your device may malfunction Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer s warranty Handle SIM cards and cables with care When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device make sure that the...

Page 111: ...ions Be particularly cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal information Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information contact your service provider to delete or change your account information In the event your device is lost or stolen change the passwords...

Page 112: ...ronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources If you intend to discard the product the waste collection site will ...

Page 113: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CO...

Page 114: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 115: ...idered safe for use by the public This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 1 5 cm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This will be help...

Page 116: ...rks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Indus...

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