Samsung SM-J510F User Manual Download

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Basics

Transferring data from your previous device

You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch.
The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available.

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Mobile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from

Galaxy Apps

Play Store

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Computer version: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can download
the app from

www.samsung.com/smartswitch

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Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.

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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 wirelessly

Transfer data from your previous device to your device.

On both devices, download and install Smart Switch from

Galaxy Apps

Play Store

Place the devices near each other.

Launch

Smart Switch

on both devices.

On your device, select the previous device type from the list and tap

START

Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.

Summary of Contents for SM-J510F

Page 1: ...w samsung com User Manual English EU 04 2016 Rev 1 0 SM J510F SM J510FN DS SM J510H DS SM J710FN SM J710GN DS SM J510F DS SM J510FN DD SM J710F SM J710FN DS SM J510FN SM J510GN DS SM J710F DS SM J710FN DD ...

Page 2: ...ion panel 32 Entering text 33 Screen capture 34 Opening apps 34 Samsung account 36 Transferring data from your previous device 38 Device and data management 41 Sharing features 42 Emergency mode Applications 43 Installing or uninstalling apps 45 Phone 49 Contacts 51 Messages 54 Internet 56 Email 57 Camera 66 Gallery 68 S Planner 70 S Health 73 Voice Recorder 74 My Files 74 Memo 75 Clock 76 Calcula...

Page 3: ...s 80 Introduction 80 Wi Fi 82 Bluetooth 83 Flight mode 84 Mobile hotspot and tethering 85 Data usage 85 SIM card manager dual SIM models 86 Mobile networks 86 NFC and payment NFC enabled models 89 More connection settings 90 Smart Manager 92 Applications 92 Sounds and vibrations 93 Notifications 93 Do not disturb 94 Display 94 Advanced features 95 Wallpaper 95 Themes 95 Home screen 95 Lock screen ...

Page 4: ...er 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 syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large ...

Page 5: ...he 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 accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance p...

Page 6: ...a Microphone Back key Flash Proximity sensor Receiver Power key Multipurpose jack Headset jack Touchscreen Recents key Home key Volume key Back cover Rear camera Loud speaker Main antenna NFC antenna NFC enabled models Flash GPS antenna ...

Page 7: ...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 in humid conditions or when exposed to water 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 ...

Page 8: ...r 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 9: ...Basics 9 3 Replace the back cover Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 10: ...les Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket ...

Page 11: ... open the Home screen and tap Apps Settings Battery The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using th...

Page 12: ...t 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 battery gets hotter t...

Page 13: ...ime 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 provider 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...

Page 14: ...Basics 14 2 Single SIM models Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Type 1 SM J510F SM J510FN Type 2 SM J710F SM J710FN ...

Page 15: ...contacts facing downwards Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 2 Type 1 SM J510F DS SM J510FN DS SM J510FN DD SM J510GN DS SM J510H DS 1 2 Type 2 SM J710F DS SM J710FN DS SM J710FN DD SM J710GN DS 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card 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 Single SIM models Dual SIM models ...

Page 17: ... the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager and select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services ...

Page 18: ...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 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 ...

Page 19: ...he Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage SD card Format FORMAT Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the firs...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...Basics 21 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 22: ... 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 23: ...ider A widget An app Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon A folder News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories Home screen options On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Home screen to access the available options Alternatively on the Home screen tap and hold an empty area Customise the Home screen by adding deleting or rearranging Home screen panels You can als...

Page 24: ...the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving items Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To move the item to another panel d...

Page 25: ...rs 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 apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Home screen To move apps from a folder to the Home screen tap the folder and then drag an app to the Home screen To d...

Page 26: ...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 tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Creating...

Page 27: ...app 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 can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap A Z SAVE Searching for items You can search for items on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap SEARCH and enter ch...

Page 28: ...ength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode a...

Page 29: ...ng 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 numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None...

Page 30: ...o 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 Launch Settings View more quick setting buttons Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Maximise brightness for better visibility in bright conditions Access the notific...

Page 31: ...t or right on the buttons area or tap to view more buttons To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap EDIT tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content on the device Open the notification panel and tap S Finder Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyw...

Page 32: ...e 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 Languages and types and then select a keyboard layout...

Page 33: ...ngs 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 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 ...

Page 34: ...sung 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 of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts open the Apps screen and tap Settings Accounts Samsung account Help Registeri...

Page 35: ...ur 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 registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account and tap the account to remove 3 Tap M...

Page 36: ...tch Samsung 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 have the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device 1 On both devices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store...

Page 37: ...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 the device Then disconnect your previous device from the computer 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable 6 O...

Page 38: ... may not 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 then tap USB for file transfer Transferring media files If the computer cannot recognise your device tap Transferring images 3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device s data Whe...

Page 39: ...Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest 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 a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or disconnect...

Page 40: ...re 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 my data for the Google account and then tap the switch to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore swi...

Page 41: ...se this feature your phone number must be verified This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider If the recipients have not verified their phone numbers or if their devices do not support the feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message The link will expire after a certain period Print Print content using the printer plug ins installed on the de...

Page 42: ...e 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 Sound alarms 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 Deactivating em...

Page 43: ...ormation about it To download free apps 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 MORE Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select a...

Page 44: ... For some 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 Applications Application manager Select an app and tap P...

Page 45: ...Apps 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 contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 46: ...g speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial tap MORE Speed dial select 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 hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap ...

Page 47: ...ual 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 call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone MORE Sett...

Page 48: ...ap the Block anonymous calls switch to activate the feature Options during calls Some features of this app may not be supported by some devices During a voice call The following actions are available MORE Access additional options HOLD Hold a call Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held call Add call Dial a second call Record Record a call conversation Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switc...

Page 49: ...screen to use the following options MORE Access additional options Switch Switch between the front and rear cameras End the current call Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you 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 ...

Page 50: ...porting contacts Import contacts 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 quick...

Page 51: ...le sharing and then tap the switch to activate it To use this feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To set additional items to share tap Shared profile info and select items To set a contact group to share your profile with tap Share with and select an option Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various...

Page 52: ...Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message Dual SIM models Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Select a SIM or USIM card 4 Single SIM models Tap SEND to send the message Dual SIM models Tap or to send the mes...

Page 53: ...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 Blocked phrases 4 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number When you receive messages from the blocked numbers or messages including b...

Page 54: ...e content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to activate it Internet Browse the Internet to search for i...

Page 55: ...cret mode using a password Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Tabs ENABLE SECRET If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password o...

Page 56: ...r 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 When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe down...

Page 57: ...or record videos in places 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 adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag the adjust...

Page 58: ...atically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may 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 Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch Camera on the locked screen On the lock...

Page 59: ...ck the focus or exposure and then take a photo Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting modes Customising shooting modes On the preview screen tap MODE and select a mode To view information for each mode tap INFO To r...

Page 60: ...This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the preview screen tap MODE Panorama To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the c...

Page 61: ...iew screen tap MODE Sports HDR Rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the preview screen tap MODE HDR Rich tone This feature may not be supported by some devices Without effect With effect Night Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the preview screen tap MODE Night This feature may not be supported by some devices ...

Page 62: ... 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 On When you take a photo the touchscreen will flash Applying beauty effects You can apply the spotlight effect or modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking self portraits This feature is avai...

Page 63: ...l switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after two 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 subjec...

Page 64: ... to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds 6 Tick photos you want to save and tap SAVE Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen use the following quick settings The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos Select a m...

Page 65: ...e to detect your palm so you can use it to take self portraits Save pictures as previewed Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstr...

Page 66: ...evice Viewing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image Access additional options Add the image to favourites Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Automatically adjust the image Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 67: ...and 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 bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the main Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Sharing images or vid...

Page 68: ...e event album 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 numbers or if their devices do not support the feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message Link recipients may not be able to use some features The link will expire afte...

Page 69: ...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 Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Tasks 3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date To add more details tap 4 Tap SAVE to save the task ...

Page 70: ... When an account is added it will appear on the list 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 This app may appear on the Apps screen depending on the region or service provider Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data res...

Page 71: ...ammes To add trackers goals or programmes to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under the TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMMES tab GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMMES Use customisable exercise programmes TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...on the Apps screen depending on the region or service provider 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 SAVE to finish recording ...

Page 74: ... them by category On the Apps screen tap Memo 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 a list of tasks Image Insert images Drawing Write or draw memos to insert You can select pen thickness and colour Voice Make a voice recording to insert To ...

Page 75: ...time 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 alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alar...

Page 76: ...and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTOR...

Page 77: ... from the stations list View the list of available 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 stations Record a song from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Scanning radio st...

Page 78: ...labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the ...

Page 79: ... 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 use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 80: ...s 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 reconnect to that network each time it is available without...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...urposes 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 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 the device you want to pai...

Page 83: ...e auto generated 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 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 disables all wi...

Page 84: ...SB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it Th...

Page 85: ...t 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 SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards du...

Page 86: ...an also select the preferred network automatically NFC and payment NFC enabled models Introduction Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device careful...

Page 87: ...make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the settings screen and tap NFC and payment Tap and pa...

Page 88: ...and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 89: ...r plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Printing Download plug in 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 ...

Page 90: ... your device s battery storage RAM and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Sc...

Page 91: ...attery usage for each app tap DETAILS 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 Storage Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap DELETE To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more tap DETAILS for the user data and select a category Then tick i...

Page 92: ... and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtone single SIM models Change the ringtone settings Ringtone dual SIM models Change the ringtone and notification sound settings Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Notification sounds single SIM models Select a default notification sound You can also change the notification settings for each app Notification sounds dual SIM models Change th...

Page 93: ...Hide on lock screen Hide notifications from the selected app when the device is locked Hide content on lock screen Hide the content of notifications from the selected app when the device is locked More settings Customise additional notification settings for the selected app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds except for allowed exceptions On the Settings sc...

Page 94: ...eensaver when the device is charging Advanced features Activate useful features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Quick launch Camera Set the devic...

Page 95: ...n options for more information On the Settings screen tap Home screen Lock screen and security 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 displaye...

Page 96: ...perform a factory data reset This feature may not be supported by some devices Secure startup Your device s data is encrypted to prevent others from accessing it if the device is lost or stolen To use your encrypted device you must decrypt the device s data every time you turn on the device You can set whether your device s data will be decrypted automatically or whether an unlock code is required...

Page 97: ...to Send SOS messages for more information Send SOS messages In an emergency situation quickly press the Power key three times The device sends messages to your emergency contacts The messages include your location information 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send SOS messages and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you ...

Page 98: ...To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen swipe to the left tap and then select an app To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen swipe to the right and tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap EDIT and select an app or contact with Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision Customise the sett...

Page 99: ...rvices View accessibility services installed on the device 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 screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete th...

Page 100: ...ngs Return the device s settings to the factory default settings without deleting data Reset network settings Return the network connection settings to the factory default settings Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be availabl...

Page 101: ...r layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information App power saving Save battery power by optimising the battery usage for each app Percentage on status bar Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device On the Settings screen tap Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is l...

Page 102: ...time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones When this feature is deactivated you can manually set the date time and time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap User manual About device Access device information edit the d...

Page 103: ...IN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area ...

Page 104: ...ed 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 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 k...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error...

Page 107: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service p...

Page 108: ...work to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature an...

Page 109: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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