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Settings

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Display

Options

Change the display and the Home screen settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 

Display

.

•  

Brightness

: Adjust the brightness of the display.

•  

Outdoor mode

: Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright 

conditions.

•  

Screen zoom and font

: Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style.

•  

Home screen

: Customize the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home 

screen panels, and more. 

•  

Easy mode

: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the 

Home screen.

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Icon frames

: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.

•  

Status bar

: Customize the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status 

bar.

•  

Screen timeout

: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s 

backlight.

•  

Screensaver

: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or 

connected to a dock.

Wallpapers and themes

Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various 
themes to the device.
On the Settings screen, tap 

Wallpapers and themes

.

•  

WALLPAPERS

: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.

•  

THEMES

: Change the device’s theme.

•  

ICONS

: Change the icon style.

Summary of Contents for SM-J327W

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English CA 09 2017 Rev 1 0 SM J327W ...

Page 2: ... 28 Notification panel 30 Entering text 32 Screen capture 32 Opening apps 33 Secure Folder 37 Multi window 41 Samsung account 42 Transferring data from your previous device 45 Device and data management 47 Sharing features 48 Emergency mode Applications 50 Installing or uninstalling apps 52 Phone 56 Contacts 60 Messages 62 Internet 63 Email 64 Camera 73 Gallery 78 Samsung Members 79 Samsung Notes ...

Page 3: ...Notifications 96 Display 96 Wallpapers and themes 97 Advanced features 99 Device maintenance 101 Apps 101 Lock screen and security 102 Cloud and accounts 104 Google 104 Accessibility 105 General management 106 Software update 106 About device Appendix 107 Troubleshooting Health and Safety ...

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: ...rformance 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 and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged R...

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 Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 7: ...vice becomes hotter than usual a device overheating message will appear To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and the performance speed will be limited and battery charging will stop Running apps will be closed and you will only be able to make emergency calls until the device cools down If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period a power off message will appear T...

Page 8: ...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 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 performance problems and malfunctions t...

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

Page 10: ...pproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor 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...

Page 11: ...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 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...Basics 12 3 Replace the back cover 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 13: ...e warranty To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 2 P...

Page 14: ...ultiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it ma...

Page 15: ...stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 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 de...

Page 16: ...le with the device Using an incompatible card may damage 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 inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognize the card If the device does not re...

Page 17: ... tap Settings Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damage...

Page 18: ...ions 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 the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where t...

Page 19: ...se to the 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...

Page 20: ...position 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 upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts ...

Page 21: ...creen 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 The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 22: ... wallpaper theme or icons 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 Screen grid Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen T...

Page 23: ...nel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Remove shortcut Delete or Remove at the top of the screen 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 folder frame appears around the apps A new folder c...

Page 24: ...n To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Using quick options On the Home screen tap and hold an app icon or folder to quickly access options 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 Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the regi...

Page 25: ...o add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder tap the folder and select Remove folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Sort Alphabetical order Searching for items You can search for apps on the Apps screen ...

Page 26: ...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 Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Fli...

Page 27: ...nformation by preventing others from accessing 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 or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters ...

Page 28: ...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 open the notification panel even on the locked screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Launch Settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Quick setting buttons Block not...

Page 29: ...tification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Reorder buttons tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location To change the button layout tap Button layout and select 3x3 4x3 or 5x3 ...

Page 30: ...s tap it twice Change the keyboard settings 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 between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout Tap Languages and types select a language and then select a keyboard la...

Page 31: ... text by voice Add an item from the clipboard Change the keyboard for one handed operation 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 To paste text that you have previous...

Page 32: ...he definition on the screen to view more definitions In the detailed view tap to add the word to your favourite words list or tap SearchWeb to use the word as a search term Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps an...

Page 33: ... unlocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customize the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in ano...

Page 34: ...older Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Folder 2 Tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 3 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock Moving content Move content such as photos and contacts to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure...

Page 35: ... Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Folder 2 Tap Settings Accounts Add account 3 Select an account service 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Folder 2 Tap Settings and t...

Page 36: ...p and restore 3 Tap Add account and register and sign in to your Samsung account 4 Tap Back up Secure Folder data 5 Tick items you want to back up and tap BACK UP NOW Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Restoring data 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Folder 2 Tap Settings Backup and restore 3 Tap Restore backup 4 Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE Bac...

Page 37: ... uninstalling Secure Folder tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap UNINSTALL To access data backed from Secure Folder open the Samsung folder launch the My Files app and then tap Internal storage Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view Some apps may not suppor...

Page 38: ...2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap MORE APPS and select an app ...

Page 39: ... the bar between the app windows to access additional options Switch locations between app windows Close the currently selected app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows ...

Page 40: ...reen view Press the Home key to minimize the split screen view The icon will appear on the status bar The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain active in the minimized split screen view To close the minimized split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Maximizing a window Tap an app window and drag the bar...

Page 41: ...ccount Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account reg...

Page 42: ...mart Switch or Samsung Cloud This feature may not be 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 have the right to transfer Transferring data via Smart Switch You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch The following versions of...

Page 43: ...both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device type 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back...

Page 44: ...e computer 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Transferring data via Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your device You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more informatio...

Page 45: ...d then tap Transferring media files via USB Transfer media files If the computer cannot recognize your device tap Transfer images 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 46: ...ing data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for more information Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Backup and restore Backup settings for the ...

Page 47: ... settings and data on the device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings General management Reset Factory data reset RESET DELETE ALL The device automatically restarts Sharing features Share content by using various sharing options The following acti...

Page 48: ...tch to activate it 4 Follow the on screen instructions to share the image with others When the image is sent to the recipients devices a notification will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption Some apps and functions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emer...

Page 49: ...he battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Disable Emergency mode Alternatively press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode ...

Page 50: ...s 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 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 downl...

Page 51: ...me apps to operate properly they may need permission to access 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 app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s p...

Page 52: ...r on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap to make a voice call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial tap Speed dial select a speed dial number and then add a phone number ...

Page 53: ...l 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 tap 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 rejection mes...

Page 54: ... block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options 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 deactivate the ...

Page 55: ...Applications 55 Smart Call Easily report or block spam calls To activate 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone Settings Caller ID and spam protection ...

Page 56: ...ap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Scan contact information from a business card Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap SAVE ...

Page 57: ... or tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT 3 Select a storage location to import contacts from 4 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE 5 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap IMPORT Synci...

Page 58: ...lowing actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Share 3 Tick contacts and tap SHARE 4 Select a sharing method Saving and sharing profile Share your profile information such as your photo and status message with others using the p...

Page 59: ... profile with tap Share with and select an option Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync or move contacts to other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Merge duplicate contacts 3 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting conta...

Page 60: ...ps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 4 Enter a message Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 5 Tap SEND 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 ...

Page 61: ...Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 3 Change the notification settings Notification sound Change the notification sound Vibrate when sound plays Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked scr...

Page 62: ... screen tap Internet 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 webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 63: ...ing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Tabs TURN OFF SECRET MODE Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Email 2 Enter the email address and password an...

Page 64: ...to read it If email syncing is disabled new emails cannot be retrieved To enable email syncing tap 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 Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally proh...

Page 65: ...on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions You can change the shooting mode switch between cameras or apply filter effects Front camera preview Rear camera pr...

Page 66: ...is feature is only available in some shooting modes Basic shooting 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 adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustme...

Page 67: ...y not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions The front camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems Locking the focus and exposure You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and ...

Page 68: ...ous shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap Pro Select options and customize the settings and then tap to take a photo Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Tap and drag your finger on the colour temperature bar Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low valu...

Page 69: ...Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap Panorama 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects On the shooting modes list tap Continuous shot Tap and hold to take several photos conti...

Page 70: ...amera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them Using the selfie flash When taking self portraits with the front camera in low light situations the touchscreen can serve as a flash On the preview screen tap repeatedly until you reach When you take a photo the touchscreen will flash Applying beauty effects You can modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shap...

Page 71: ...x averages the entire scene Activate or deactivate the flash Do not use the flash close to your eyes Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes Set the device to record sound before or after taking a photo Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used REAR CAMERA P...

Page 72: ...when selecting 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 poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show ph...

Page 73: ...Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories to share with others Viewing images and videos Viewing images 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery PICTURES ...

Page 74: ...ge with others Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites To hide or show the menus tap the screen You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images You can select up to six images for your collage ...

Page 75: ...ger 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 Viewing albums You can sort the images and videos saved in your device by folder or album The animations or collages you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list On the Apps screen tap Gallery ALBUMS ...

Page 76: ...y STORIES 2 Select a story to share 3 Tap INVITE tick contacts and then tap DONE When your contacts accept the share request the story will be shared and more images and videos can be added to the story by your contacts To use this feature your phone number must be verified You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network If the recipients have not verified their phone nu...

Page 77: ...ap the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete 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...

Page 78: ...alaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device Additional options Send feedback This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or service provider This app may appear in the Samsung folder depending on the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to you...

Page 79: ...hod from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Tap Pen to write or draw Tap Brush to paint with various brushes Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to make a voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert a voice rec...

Page 80: ... hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 4 Tap DELETE Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events 1 Tap Calendar 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 ...

Page 81: ...dar on the Apps screen 2 Tap VIEW Tasks 3 Tap and enter task details 4 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account name select the account to sync with and then tap Calendar Samsung account or Sync Calendar To add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap Calendar Manage calendars Add a...

Page 82: ...aking voice recordings 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 83: ...e an event or set a specific duration ALARM On the Apps screen tap Clock ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms ...

Page 84: ...ap DELETE 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 To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when th...

Page 85: ...ts 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 s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or rec...

Page 86: ...r content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Duo Have video calls with others Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 87: ... use Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections 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 reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device ...

Page 88: ... to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connection 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 the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image ...

Page 89: ...y be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth...

Page 90: ...to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list turn on its visibility option 4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other devi...

Page 91: ...eriod tap Billing cycle Start billing cycle on Limiting data usage Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Billing cycle and then tap the Data limit switch to activate it 2 Tap Data limit enter the limit and then tap SET 3 Tap Data warning enter a...

Page 92: ...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 Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can fi...

Page 93: ...evice to use theWi Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location information even when the features are deactivated RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage LOCATION SERVICES View the location services your device is using More connection settings Customize settings to control other features On the Settings scree...

Page 94: ...ions More connection settings Printing DOWNLOAD PLUG IN 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 for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing cont...

Page 95: ...n the touchscreen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen Charging sound Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger Dialing keypad tones Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad Keyboard sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings Notifications Chang...

Page 96: ...e Home screen Icon frames Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out Status bar Customize the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status bar Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock Wallpapers an...

Page 97: ... region or service provider One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Quick launch Camera Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Multi window Select a Multi window launch method Direct call Call the contact whose message or contact details are shown on the screen when you move the phone close to y...

Page 98: ...device sends messages to your emergency contacts The messages include your location information 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Send SOS messages and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so To send help messages with audio recordings or photos tap the Attach audio recording or Attach pictures sw...

Page 99: ... with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory Using the quick optimization feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMIZE NOW The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for ma...

Page 100: ...e Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated Managing the battery You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings to set app power monitor options Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the...

Page 101: ...or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps Lock screen and security Options Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Info and app shortcuts Change settings for the items displayed ...

Page 102: ...p or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also register and manage accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory data reset Samsung Cloud Manage the conte...

Page 103: ...d Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information DATATO SYNC Customize the sync settings of your data such as contacts calendar events images and videos Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device 1 On the Settings scr...

Page 104: ...er Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessi...

Page 105: ...ms to hear spoken feedback Switch Access Set the device to control on screen menus by pressing the physical keys on the device General management Customize your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending o...

Page 106: ...ettings screen tap About device My phone number View your phone number Status View various device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Device name View and edit the name that will be displayed when connecting your device with other devices via...

Page 107: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN 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 signal...

Page 108: ...reezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre 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 Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 109: ...nnected 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 provi...

Page 110: ...horter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the ...

Page 111: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f...

Page 112: ...wise 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 necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s sto...

Page 113: ... not pull the power cord excessively when disconnecting it Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not bend or damage the power cord Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not use the device with wet hands while the device is charging Doing so may cause electric shock Do not directly connect together the charger s positive and negative terminals Doing so may cause fire or serious injury...

Page 114: ... Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery Do not directly connect together the battery s positive and negative terminals and prevent them from coming into contact with metal objects Doing so may cause the battery to malfunction Never use a damaged charger or battery Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot coo...

Page 115: ...ncy signals Your device may interfere with other electronic devices Using an LTE data connection may cause interference with other devices such as audio equipment and telephones Do not use your device in a hospital on an aircraft or in automotive equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible as your device can inter...

Page 116: ... liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or accessories If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion Comply with all safety warnings ...

Page 117: ...o a service centre Liquids will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the device Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty Store your device only on flat surfaces If your device falls it may be damaged The device can be used in locations with an ambient temperature of 0 C to 35 C You can store the device at an ambient temperature of 20 C to 50 C ...

Page 118: ...o close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately If anyone related to you has experienced seizures or blackouts while using a similar device consult a physician before using the device If you feel discomfort such as a muscl...

Page 119: ...s Make sure the headset cable does not become entangled in your arms or on nearby objects Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or swelling of the skin When this happens stop using the device and consult your physician Do not use th...

Page 120: ...e Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty If your device needs servicing take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Do not disassemble or puncture the battery as this can cause explosion or fire Turn off the device before removing the battery If you remove the battery with the device turned on it may cause ...

Page 121: ...and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information While using your device be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data When disposing of your device back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications Be particularly cautious with applications tha...

Page 122: ...e suspicious messages or email from unknown senders Set a password and change it regularly Deactivate wireless features such as Bluetooth when not in use If the device behaves abnormally run an antivirus program to check for infection Run an antivirus program on your device before you launch newly downloaded applications and files Install antivirus programs on your computer and run them regularly ...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...ealth 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 Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users ...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...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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