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User Manual

English. 04/2018. Rev.1.2

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Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 04 2018 Rev 1 2 SM J106B SM J106F SM J106H DS SM J106M DS SM J106B DS SM J106F DS SM J106M...

Page 2: ...n 27 Notification panel 29 Entering text 30 Screen capture 31 Opening apps 31 Samsung account 33 Transferring data from your previous device 35 Device and data management 38 Sharing features Applicati...

Page 3: ...le networks 74 More connection settings 75 Smart Manager 77 Applications 77 Sounds and vibrations 78 Notifications 78 Do not disturb 78 Display 79 Advanced features 79 Wallpaper 79 Home screen 80 Lock...

Page 4: ...r 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...

Page 5: ...e supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional ac...

Page 6: ...Device layout Front camera Power key Back key Microphone Receiver Touchscreen Home key Recents key Multipurpose jack Volume key Loud speaker Rear camera GPS antenna Headset jack Flash Back cover Main...

Page 7: ...sing a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction...

Page 8: ...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 col...

Page 9: ...Basics 9 3 Replace the back cover Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery...

Page 10: ...e charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the ch...

Page 11: ...hen not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced such as emails Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery char...

Page 12: ...and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Restricts the availa...

Page 13: ...nconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Dual SIM models In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some LTE se...

Page 14: ...y 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 Centre...

Page 15: ...ards On 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 th...

Page 16: ...amage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When in...

Page 17: ...e Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage DETAIL 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...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...osition Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upward...

Page 20: ...n Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for 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...

Page 21: ...ccess on your Home screen 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...

Page 22: ...s 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 colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap tick the...

Page 23: ...ng newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or se...

Page 24: ...pp by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder select a folder with Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You...

Page 25: ...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 H...

Page 26: ...g your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four...

Page 27: ...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 V...

Page 28: ...ht conditions Quick setting buttons Adjust the brightness SIM and USIM card feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate som...

Page 29: ...ercase 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 languag...

Page 30: ...e 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 clip...

Page 31: ...ung website Once your Samsung account has been registered you can use apps provided by Samsung without signing in to your account Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list...

Page 32: ...r ID or password You can find your account information when you enter the required information and security code displayed that is on the screen Removing your Samsung account When you remove your regi...

Page 33: ...msung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or...

Page 34: ...s 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...

Page 35: ...t connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notification panel and...

Page 36: ...est software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If...

Page 37: ...tore data using a Samsung account tap Restore Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Back up...

Page 38: ...the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share and select a sharing method such as Bluetooth and email You can also use the following option Print Print content using the printer plug ins installed on...

Page 39: ...tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an op...

Page 40: ...ess or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the a...

Page 41: ...pps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Single SIM models Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the cont...

Page 42: ...lect a speed dial number and then select a contact To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and h...

Page 43: ...utside 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 Quic...

Page 44: ...itch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Keypad Hide Open or close t...

Page 45: ...hone 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...

Page 46: ...ld 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...

Page 47: ...gle SIM models Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter recipients Attach files Send the message Dual SIM models Access additional options Enter a message...

Page 48: ...ific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block list 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Settings Block messages 3 Tap Block list To add phrases to block tap Block phrases 4...

Page 49: ...e device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at a...

Page 50: ...nger 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 sav...

Page 51: ...y Change password Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Tabs DISABLE SECRET Alternatively close the Internet app Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email accou...

Page 52: ...d To enable email syncing tap MORE Settings your account name and then tap the Sync account switch to activate it Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Bas...

Page 53: ...een the front and rear cameras Shooting modes Preview thumbnail Hide or show the setting icons Current mode On the preview screen swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes Or swipe to th...

Page 54: ...y Press the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera Camera always launches in auto mode Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turne...

Page 55: ...his 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 to c...

Page 56: ...tifies the photos with in Gallery On the preview screen tap MODE Sound shot Sports Take a photo of fast moving subjects On the preview screen tap MODE Sports Camera settings Quick settings On the prev...

Page 57: ...uality 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 mirr...

Page 58: ...Reset settings Reset the camera settings Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device Viewing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image Access additiona...

Page 59: ...hold to fast forward Access additional options Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bott...

Page 60: ...S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Enter the...

Page 61: ...unts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Voice Rec...

Page 62: ...mo Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Category Create or set a category Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create...

Page 63: ...ime input field To set an alarm with various alarm options set alarm options under the time input field and then tap SAVE To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the a...

Page 64: ...nd 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 Ap...

Page 65: ...ailable stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite statio...

Page 66: ...abelled 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 th...

Page 67: ...create videos and share them with 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 us...

Page 68: ...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 wi...

Page 69: ...ns request 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...

Page 70: ...rposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing...

Page 71: ...rated passkey 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 Blue...

Page 72: ...B 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...

Page 73: ...lect a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data service Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming call...

Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...so automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger The Smart manager allows you to easily optimise your device and ultra data saving mode helps you manage your mobile data usage Using th...

Page 76: ...attery usage for each app tap DETAIL for the app power saving and tap the switch to activate it Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager Stora...

Page 77: ...for incoming calls Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtone Change the ringtone and notification sound settings Vibration pattern Sel...

Page 78: ...the content of notifications from the selected app on the locked screen More settings Customise additional notification settings for the selected app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming cal...

Page 79: ...ssive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features Quick launch Camera Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Direct share Set the d...

Page 80: ...t or stolen device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Encrypt device Encrypt your device s data to prevent others from accessing it if the device is...

Page 81: ...cessibility Vision Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment Dexterity and i...

Page 82: ...moving accounts On the Settings screen tap Accounts select an account name select the account to remove and then tap MORE Remove account Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google...

Page 83: ...n also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your Samsung account Back up my data Set the device to back up settings...

Page 84: ...or the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Battery View battery power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining...

Page 85: ...the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when...

Page 86: ...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 i...

Page 87: ...hed or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarti...

Page 88: ...ected 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 a...

Page 89: ...evice 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...

Page 90: ...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 su...

Page 91: ...ork 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...

Page 92: ...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 Electro...

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