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User Manual

English. 09/2017. Rev.1.0

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Summary of Contents for SM-J710FN/DF

Page 1: ...ser Manual English 09 2017 Rev 1 0 SM J510F SM J510FN DD SM J510H DS SM J710FN DS SM J510F DS SM J510FQ SM J710F SM J710FN DD SM J510FN SM J510GN SM J710F DS SM J710FN DF SM J510FN DS SM J510GN DS SM J710FN SM J710GN DS ...

Page 2: ...ng account 27 Transferring data from your previous device 31 Understanding the screen 39 Notification panel 41 Entering text Apps and features 44 Installing or uninstalling apps 46 Phone 51 Contacts 54 Messages 57 Internet 59 Email 60 Camera 71 Gallery 76 Multi window 80 Samsung Members 81 Calendar 82 Samsung Health 86 Voice Recorder 87 My Files 87 Memo 88 Clock 89 Calculator 90 Radio 91 Game Laun...

Page 3: ...ng 105 SIM card manager dual SIM models 105 More connection settings 107 Sounds and vibration 108 Notifications 108 Display 109 Wallpapers and themes 109 Advanced features 111 Device maintenance 113 Apps 113 Lock screen and security 114 Cloud and accounts 115 Backup and restore 116 Google 116 Accessibility 117 General management 118 Software update 119 User manual 119 About phone ...

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: ...ta loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information launch the Settings app and tap About phone Regulatory information Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice note...

Page 6: ...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 Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place fo...

Page 7: ... 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 8: ...ontinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down The feature is only available on supported models If the device becomes hotter than usual a device overheating message will appear To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and t...

Page 9: ...very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure conta...

Page 10: ... 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 problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...r the proximity sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor 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 recen...

Page 13: ...er Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 2 1 ...

Page 14: ...Basics 14 3 Replace the back cover Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 15: ...rgy 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 adaptor 2 Plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 3 Plug the USB power adapto...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...erted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use only a microSIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or 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 b...

Page 18: ...the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured 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 ...

Page 19: ...nto the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre 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 ...

Page 20: ... Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then 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 dat...

Page 21: ...emory 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 recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequen...

Page 22: ... so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance S...

Page 23: ...e of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals 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 emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more Activating emergency mode To activate emergency mode press and hold...

Page 24: ...e 2 Select your preferred device language Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 5 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from...

Page 25: ...unt You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 26: ...vices that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 T...

Page 27: ...as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account Remove account 3 Tap OK enter your Samsung account password and then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer content such as images contacts and messages from your previous device via Smart Switch or from a backup of your data via Sa...

Page 28: ...previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On both devices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices 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 yo...

Page 29: ...h 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from t...

Page 30: ...ur data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Backup settings and then back up your data The data backup method may vary depending on your model Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Backup settings Restoring data 1 On your new device launch the ...

Page 31: ...pply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close 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 Tap...

Page 32: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 33: ...ce s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Favourite apps News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 34: ...ving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then drag it to the top or bottom of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bot...

Page 35: ...A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap ADD APPS on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be ...

Page 36: ...gets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separat...

Page 37: ...oaming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls dual SIM models GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network 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 Vi...

Page 38: ...our personal information 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 fo...

Page 39: ...g some apps and features Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification 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 e...

Page 40: ...rd feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager dual SIM models Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification 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 Button order tap and hold a button and then ...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...he voice input settings Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons 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 ...

Page 43: ...d drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen view tap Tap the definition on the screen to view more definitions In the detailed view tap to add the word to your favourite...

Page 44: ...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 Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it...

Page 45: ... 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 launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permiss...

Page 46: ...ter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call For dual SIM models tap or 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 ...

Page 47: ... add a phone number 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 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making an international call 1 Tap...

Page 48: ...ar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap select contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number enter a phone number and then tap When...

Page 49: ...ne When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch Switch between the front and rear cameras E...

Page 50: ...on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS 2 Tap a caller s image or tap a phone number Details 3 Tap CREATE CONTACT to create a new contact or tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact...

Page 51: ...t 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields 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 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 52: ...as your Samsung account Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account name select the account to sync with and then tap Contacts Samsung account or Sync Contacts Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app 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 ...

Page 53: ... service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap EDIT edit your profile and tap SAVE 3 Tap Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated pr...

Page 54: ...ontacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap a contact s image or tap a contact s name Details Then tap Delete Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messa...

Page 55: ...d the message For dual SIM models tap or 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 Launch the Messages app and tap CONVERSATIONS 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation To reply to the message enter a message and tap For dual SIM models tap or ...

Page 56: ...then tap the switch to activate it 2 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 screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can ...

Page 57: ...lder and launch the Internet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current 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 58: ...ET MODE 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 Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at the bott...

Page 59: ...nt tap Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap 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 downwards on the screen Tap an email on the screen...

Page 60: ...os in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the s...

Page 61: ... switch between cameras or apply filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Front camera preview Rear camera preview Changing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list Select a shooting mode you want Rear camera preview Shooting modes ...

Page 62: ...is feature is only available in some shooting modes Rear camera preview Filter effects 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 Camera settings Switch between the front and rear cameras Change the flash setting Record a video Take a photo Filter effects Shooting modes Preview ...

Page 63: ...or distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Locking the focus AF and exposure AE 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 hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setti...

Page 64: ...ure may not be supported by some devices Sports Take a photo of fast moving subjects Sound shot Take a photo with sound Selfie Take selfie shots and apply various effects such as an airbrushed effect Wide selfie Take wide angle selfie shots to fit more people into your photos Auto mode Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the shooti...

Page 65: ...norama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 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 camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of ind...

Page 66: ... 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 shooting modes list tap Night This feature may not be supported by some devices Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images On the shooting modes list tap Beauty face This feature may not be supported by some devices ...

Page 67: ...a for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Shooting methods and then tap the switches to activate them Using the selfi...

Page 68: ... slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Wide selfie Take a wide self portrait and include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Wide selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face show your palm t...

Page 69: ...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 metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot...

Page 70: ...deos but they will take up more memory Save pictures as previewed Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Shooting methods Select shooting options to use Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo COMMON Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location t...

Page 71: ...nction Set the device to use theVolume key to control the shutter or zoom in or out Reset settings Reset the camera settings Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information This feature may not be supported by some devices Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or cre...

Page 72: ...e the image Modify the image View image details 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 Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as location people documents shooting mode and more To search for images by entering keywords tap the s...

Page 73: ...our finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums The animations or collages you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list Launch the Gallery app tap ALBUMS and then...

Page 74: ...ies with your contacts 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Select a story to share 3 Tap INVITE select 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 ne...

Page 75: ...ount to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap 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...

Page 76: ... up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 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 APP LIST and select an app ...

Page 77: ...the app windows to access additional options Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the window will be maximised ...

Page 78: ...r window will remain active in the minimised split screen view To close the minimised split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support th...

Page 79: ... list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Drop here for pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 80: ...e Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy 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 To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung accoun...

Page 81: ...nd tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 82: ...age calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Samsung Health Introduction Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting Samsung Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a ...

Page 83: ... be available depending on the region View and manage trackers Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends Set your daily goals and track your progress Monitor your health and fitness View guide messages or notifications from Samsung Health To add items to the Samsung Health screen tap Manage items and then select items under each tab TRACKER Monito...

Page 84: ... Steps The device counts the number of steps you take and measures the distance travelled On the Samsung Health screen tap the steps tracker Target Current step total You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the st...

Page 85: ...formation may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung 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 y...

Page 86: ...mos 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Voice Recorder app 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 87: ...ory Launch the Memo app 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 save the memo tap SAVE...

Page 88: ...arm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap DELETE WORLD CLOCK Launch the Clock app and tap WO...

Page 89: ...ation 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 Launch the Calculator app 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 HISTORY ...

Page 90: ... the Apps screen depending on the region or service provider Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add 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 ...

Page 91: ...ion you want from the stations list Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily This feature may not be supported by some devices Access additional options Add apps Open games with or without sound Reduce the battery usage for playing games Turn on...

Page 92: ...nch the Game Launcher app 3 Tap a game from the games list Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps will be automatically shown on the game launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove Activating game power saving mode When you activate game power saving mode the device will lower games resolution and frame ...

Page 93: ...ification panel and tap the Game Tools notification Lock the Back key Record your game session Mute notification sounds and display notifications only for incoming calls and emergency alerts Access the GameTools settings Access the Game Launcher screen Lock the Recents key Lock the touchscreen Capture screenshots Blocking notifications during games Tap and tap the No alerts during game switch to a...

Page 94: ...options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Link Sharing Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via aWeb link or a code To use this feature ...

Page 95: ... information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such...

Page 96: ...hem with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Send messages images and emoticons to your friends and have video calls with them Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 97: ...ep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing Af...

Page 98: ...eatures Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 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 r...

Page 99: ...ction 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 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Share Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connecte...

Page 100: ...ample 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 Connections Bluetooth and then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to p...

Page 101: ...hen 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 request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections...

Page 102: ...and read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the device s screen is turned on and unlocked Otherwise the device will not read NFC tags or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Be...

Page 103: ... apps Sending data Allow data exchange when your device s NFC antenna touches the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the Android Beam 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 ...

Page 104: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the 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 andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to ...

Page 105: ...SIM or USIM card used for the previous call or message is different from your preferred SIM or USIM card Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider More connection settings Customise settings to control other feat...

Page 106: ...tions 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 con...

Page 107: ...o not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on 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 Dialling keypad tones Set the device to sou...

Page 108: ... in the allowed list when Do not disturb is activated Display 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 mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Screen zoom and font Change the screen...

Page 109: ...Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Icons Change the icon style Advanced features Activate advanced 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 Accessories Change the accessory settings Games ...

Page 110: ...reen downwards Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number Dual Messenger Select messaging apps to use a second app You can use two different accounts for the same app If you disable or uninstall the main messaging app the second app will be deleted automatically Send SOS messages Set the device t...

Page 111: ...tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation 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 crashed ap...

Page 112: ...vated 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 and set the App power monitor options Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Storage The actual av...

Page 113: ...hange their notification or permission settings or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps 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 Smart Lock...

Page 114: ...device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Cloud and accounts Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also register and...

Page 115: ...the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore Backup settings for the Samsung account tap the switches next to the items you want to back up to activate them and then tap BACK UP NOW Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information To set the device to automatically back up data tap the AUTO BACK UP switch to activate it To restore backup data fro...

Page 116: ...e accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Text to speech Change the settings for text to speech features used whenVoice Assistant is activated such as languages speed and more Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the...

Page 117: ...msung Members for more information This feature may not be supported by some devices Report diagnostic information Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership benefits and newsletters This feature may not be supported by some devices Reset R...

Page 118: ... FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Download updates manually Check for and install updates manually Download updates automatically Set the device to download updates ...

Page 119: ... 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 Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct and other methods Model number View the device s model number Software information View the device s softw...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ...onnected 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 prov...

Page 123: ...shorter 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 124: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised 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 125: ...ap 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 storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the Smart manager or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen Withou...

Page 126: ... the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap next to the brightness adjustment bar and tap the Show control on top switch to activate it Samsung Cloud does not work Ensure that you are connected to a network properly During a Samsung Cloud s service check you cannot use Samsung Cloud Try again later ...

Page 127: ... 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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