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Apps and features

59

Viewing albums

You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums.
Launch the 

Gallery

 app, tap 

ALBUMS

, and then select an album.

Deleting images or videos

Deleting an image or a video

Select an image or a video and tap   at the bottom of the screen.

Deleting multiple images and videos

1 

On the Gallery screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete.

2 

Tick the images or videos to delete.

3 

Tap 

DELETE

.

Summary of Contents for SM-J260G/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 08 2018 Rev 1 0 SM J260G DS SM J260F DS SM J260Y DS SM J260F SM J260Y...

Page 2: ...evice on and off 22 Initial setup 23 Samsung account 24 Transferring data from your previous device 27 Understanding the screen 37 Notification panel 39 Entering text Apps and features 41 Installing o...

Page 3: ...Fi 70 Bluetooth 72 Data saver 73 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 74 SIM card manager dual SIM models 74 More connection settings 76 Sounds and vibration 77 Apps and notifications 77 Display 78 Smart Manag...

Page 4: ...ovided 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 illeg...

Page 5: ...formance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device...

Page 6: ...recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using...

Page 7: ...ntinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to coo...

Page 8: ...arger or battery Device layout and functions Package contents Refer to the quick start guide for package contents The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on...

Page 9: ...Basics 9 Device layout Power key Earphone jack Multipurpose jack Microphone Front camera Proximity sensor Speaker Touchscreen Volume key Speaker GPS antenna Back cover Flash Rear camera Main antenna...

Page 10: ...ng certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover...

Page 11: ...he soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information Battery Installing the battery 1 Remove the back cover Be...

Page 12: ...Basics 12 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 3 Replace the back cover...

Page 13: ...battery to explode or damage the device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty To save energy unplug the c...

Page 14: ...vice Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the Smart manager When you are not using the device turn off t...

Page 15: ...ng 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...

Page 16: ...ards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use only a microSIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or...

Page 17: ...ary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 2 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SI...

Page 18: ...Basics 18 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 19: ...apacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity re...

Page 20: ...orage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the battery and back cover Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage w...

Page 21: ...ser 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 for the first time or after performing a data reset follow t...

Page 22: ...Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen i...

Page 23: ...account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and...

Page 24: ...When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account Rem...

Page 25: ...ta from your previous device to your device 1 On both devices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices...

Page 26: ...w samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the...

Page 27: ...ply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips 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 th...

Page 28: ...p and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart o...

Page 29: ...change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Back button Home button Recents button Button Function Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Tap to return to the Home...

Page 30: ...vice s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or s...

Page 31: ...een Home and Apps screens On the Home screen swipe upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button...

Page 32: ...en Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the app when a fo...

Page 33: ...o rearrange Home screen panels Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide informati...

Page 34: ...ing outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls dual SIM models GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connec...

Page 35: ...een and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen i...

Page 36: ...ck code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to u...

Page 37: ...ew the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can open the notification panel even on the locked screen Yo...

Page 38: ...ctivate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button or tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Butt...

Page 39: ...s tap it twice Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch betwee...

Page 40: ...es may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter text by voice Enter emoticons Change the keyboard for one handed operation Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1...

Page 41: ...pps 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 a...

Page 42: ...hen 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 app To view your app permission settings...

Page 43: ...a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap to make a voice call For dual SIM models tap or to make a voice call Create a new contact Preview the phone num...

Page 44: ...mber and then tap For dual SIM models enter the country code area 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...

Page 45: ...ller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put...

Page 46: ...appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap CREATE CONTACT to create a new contact or tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the cal...

Page 47: ...Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact i...

Page 48: ...o import contacts from 3 Select a storage location to save contacts to 4 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE Synching contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online...

Page 49: ...ap the contact s name Details Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others...

Page 50: ...ncur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients 3 Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter a message Attach file...

Page 51: ...s app 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap For dual SIM models tap or Setting the message notificatio...

Page 52: ...1 Launch the Internet app 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 Bookmark the current webpa...

Page 53: ...in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may n...

Page 54: ...t To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the...

Page 55: ...after you take a photo Using Auto mode Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo You can also take self portraits with the front camera On th...

Page 56: ...ing subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poo...

Page 57: ...ures 57 Viewing images and videos Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES 2 Select an image Access additional options Rotate the screen Delete the image Share the image with others Cr...

Page 58: ...bar Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Drag your finger up o...

Page 59: ...ery app tap ALBUMS and then select an album Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1...

Page 60: ...evice with other Samsung users in Samsung Members Community and view the latest Galaxy news and tips You can also ask questions about any topic and to other users Suggest new features or any idea for...

Page 61: ...nch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Enter the location of the...

Page 62: ...endars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Files Go Access and manage various files stored in the device Launch the Files Go...

Page 63: ...alarms tap the switch 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 specifie...

Page 64: ...e duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Rotate the device to landscape orientation to...

Page 65: ...Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add t...

Page 66: ...g content Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network 1 Launch the...

Page 67: ...tion and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Go Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you...

Page 68: ...files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Set the device to auto...

Page 69: ...used More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and acces...

Page 70: ...Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure...

Page 71: ...evices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or...

Page 72: ...Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it...

Page 73: ...ces via Bluetooth USB tethering Use USB 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 compu...

Page 74: ...SIM Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending...

Page 75: ...settings Printing Add service 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches...

Page 76: ...or incoming calls Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sounds Change the notification sound Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allo...

Page 77: ...apps Special access Set the device to use the app without data restriction Display Options Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the displ...

Page 78: ...pecified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the intern...

Page 79: ...ettings screen tap Smart Manager Battery BATTERY USAGE View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mo...

Page 80: ...he unlock code to start the device and receive messages and notifications Other security settings Configure additional security settings Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set t...

Page 81: ...trast between the text and the background Mono audio Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud Google subtitles CC Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Goo...

Page 82: ...le depending on the selected language Refer to Adding device languages for more information Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date I...

Page 83: ...list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added to the top of the list To change the default language from your languages list drag next to a language and move it to the...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...scratched 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 Re...

Page 86: ...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...

Page 87: ...ttery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the...

Page 88: ...circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or pe...

Page 89: ...rwise 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 appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a ne...

Page 90: ...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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