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- Page 1 SM-G313F SM-G313MU SM-G313M/DS SM-G313MY SM-G313M User Manual English (LTN). 10/2015. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read me first Tethering and Mobile hotspot Internet Getting started Personalising Package contents Managing the Home and Apps screens Device layout Setting wallpaper and ringtones Using the SIM or USIM card and Changing the screen lock method battery Transferring data from your previous Using a memory card... - Page 3 Table of Contents Camera Device & data manager Basic shooting Upgrading the device Shooting modes Transferring files between the device and a computer Camera settings Backing up and restoring data Performing a data reset Gallery Viewing photos or videos Settings About Settings Multimedia WIRELESS AND NETWORKS...
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Page 4: Read Me First
• D efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers. - Page 5 Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information...
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Page 6: Getting Started
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. -
Page 7: Device Layout
• D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. - Page 8 Getting started Buttons Button Function • P ress and hold to turn the device on or off. Power • P ress to turn on or lock the screen. • T ap to open the list of recent apps. Recent apps •...
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Page 9: Using The Sim Or Usim Card And
Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Remove the back cover. - Page 10 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se 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.
- Page 11 Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the device’s contacts. Replace the back cover. • E nsure that the back cover is closed tightly. • U se only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.
- Page 12 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. ► Dual SIM models: Pull out the SIM or USIM card. ► Single SIM models: Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
- Page 13 Getting started Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. Activating SIM or USIM cards → Settings → SIM card manager. Drag one or both of the On the Home screen, tap switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right.
- Page 14 Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
- Page 15 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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Page 16: Using A Memory Card
Getting started Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it. - Page 17 Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
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Page 18: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device. -
Page 19: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area. -
Page 20: Basics
Basics Using the touch screen • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. - Page 21 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. 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 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down 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.
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Page 23: Home Screen Layout
Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. - Page 24 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
- Page 25 Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen.
- Page 26 Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
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Page 27: Notifications Panel
Basics Notifications panel Using the notifications 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 notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards. -
Page 28: Opening Apps
Basics Using the quick setting buttons You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button. • W i-Fi: Refer to Wi-Fi for more information. -
Page 29: Installing Or Uninstalling Apps
Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. - Page 30 Basics Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps, on the Apps screen, tap → Uninstall/disable apps. appears on the apps that you can disable. Select an app and tap OK. To uninstall downloaded apps, on the Apps screen, tap → Downloaded apps → → Uninstall.
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Page 31: Entering Text
Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Enter uppercase. - Page 32 Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice.
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Page 33: Screen Capture
Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others. - Page 34 Basics Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap . To return to the My Files main screen, tap Select a folder, tap , and then use the following options: •...
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Page 35: Network Connectivity
Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options. ► Dual SIM models: On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage → a SIM or USIM card, and then tick Mobile data. -
Page 36: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot
Network connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. - Page 37 Network connectivity Using the Mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot. Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it. •...
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Page 38: Internet
Network connectivity Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth. Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature. Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information. - Page 39 Network connectivity Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap . To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Open the webpage window manager. Bookmark the current webpage. Access additional options.
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Page 41: Personalising
Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen. To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. - Page 42 Personalising Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done. To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour. To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the folder.
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Page 43: Setting Wallpaper And Ringtones
Personalising Moving items 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. To move an item to a new panel, drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen. You can move folders only in the folder panel. -
Page 44: Changing The Screen Lock Method
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. -
Page 45: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device
You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers. Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices) from a computer to your device. -
Page 46: Setting Up Accounts
Personalising Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device. You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to Connecting with Samsung Kies for more information. -
Page 47: Phone
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. ► Dual SIM models: Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call. View call and message logs. View favourite contacts. Enter the number using the View the contacts list. - Page 48 Phone ► Single SIM models: Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call. View call and message logs. View favourite contacts. Enter the number using the View the contacts list. keypad.
- Page 49 Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad, tap OK, and then select a contact.
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Page 50: Receiving Calls
Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be answered. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. -
Page 51: Options During Calls
Phone Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • A dd call: Dial a second call. • K eypad: Open the keypad. • E nd call: End the current call. • S peaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears. - Page 52 Phone During a video call The following actions are available: • → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. •...
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Page 53: Contacts
Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. and enter contact information. - Page 54 Contacts Deleting a contact Select a contact to delete and tap → Delete. Sharing a contact Select a contact to share, tap → Share name card, and then select a sharing method. Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Creating a new group , enter a group name, and then tap Save.
- Page 55 Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • T ap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: •...
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Page 56: Messages & Email
Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. ►... -
Page 57: Messages Email
Messages & email ► Single SIM models: Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter a message. Send the message. Attach files. ► Dual SIM models: Tap to send the message. ► Single SIM models: Tap to send the message. - Page 58 Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: •...
- Page 59 Messages & email Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • S elect: Select messages to apply options. • D elete: Delete all or selected messages. • S pam filter: View spam messages. •...
- Page 60 Messages & email Sending messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Save the message for later Discard the message. delivery. Attach images, videos and Send the message. others. Access additional options. Add recipients.
- Page 61 Messages & email Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Delete the message. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options.
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Page 62: Basic Shooting
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. to take a photo or tap to record a video. - Page 63 Camera Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. If is not shown, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen, and then tick Camera shortcut. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Page 64: Shooting Modes
Camera Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Auto. Sound & shot Use this mode to take a photo with sound. The device identifies the photos with in Gallery. -
Page 65: Camera Settings
Camera Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. • P hoto size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory. -
Page 66: Gallery
Gallery Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Send the image to others. - Page 67 Gallery Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then select a sorting method. Accessing additional options On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Tap and use the following options.
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Page 68: Multimedia
Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Move forwards or Pause and resume backwards by playback. dragging the bar. Skip to the previous video. -
Page 69: Useful Apps And Features
Useful apps and features S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change the view mode. Access additional options. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. Tap and use the following: •... - Page 70 Useful apps and features Creating events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Select either event or task and enter details.
- Page 71 Useful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in.
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Page 72: Chaton
ChatON Use this app to chat and socialise with your friends individually or in groups. When you sign in to your Samsung account, you can view all your chat history sent from registered devices. Tap ChatON on the Apps screen. -
Page 73: Clock
Useful apps and features Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list. - Page 74 Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. Deleting clocks Tap → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Done. Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock →...
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Page 75: Calculator
Useful apps and features Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator. Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category. - Page 76 • S elect: Select memos to apply options. • D elete: Delete memos. • A ccount: Sync memos with your Samsung account. While viewing a memo, tap and use the following options: • D elete: Delete the memo.
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Page 77: Radio
Useful apps and features Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Tap Radio on the Apps screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio. -
Page 78: Downloads
Useful apps and features Scanning radio stations Tap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. -
Page 79: Voice Recorder
Useful apps and features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. Access additional options. Recording elapsed time Start recording. -
Page 80: Google Apps
Useful apps and features Managing voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder → Tap and select one of the following: • S elect: Select voice memos to apply options. • D elete: Select voice memos to delete. •... - Page 81 Useful apps and features Google+ Share your news and follow updates that your family, friends, and others share. You can also back up your photos and videos, and more. Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.
- Page 82 Useful apps and features YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google+. Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting.
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Page 83: Connecting With Other Devices
SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. - Page 84 Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. Select a device to pair with.
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Page 85: Wi-Fi Direct
Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The detected devices are listed. - Page 86 Connecting with other devices 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. Sending an image On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image.
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Page 87: Mobile Printing
Connecting with other devices Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →... -
Page 88: Device & Data Manager
Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to upgrade. -
Page 89: Transferring Files Between The Device And A Computer
Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage. -
Page 90: Backing Up And Restoring Data
Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. -
Page 91: Performing A Data Reset
Samsung account. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Samsung account → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up. To restore data, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Samsung account → Restore, select the items, and then tap Restore now. -
Page 92: Settings
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Supported features may differ or be labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM model. WIRELESS AND NETWORKS Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other... - Page 93 Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Tap → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them.
- Page 94 Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices. Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for details. On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot. • M obile hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network.
- Page 95 Settings • A uto sync data: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps, such as calendar or email. You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings → Accounts. • S how Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. •...
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Page 96: Device
Settings Mobile networks • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • A ccess Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). •... - Page 97 Settings • V ibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. • D ialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad. • T ouch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch screen.
- Page 98 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. On the Settings screen, tap Call. • S et up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. • A nswering/ending calls: – The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button.
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Page 99: Personal
Settings • A ccounts: Set the device to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services. • U se Internet calling: Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. - Page 100 • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account.
- Page 101 Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • E nglish(UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.
- Page 102 • S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap •...
- Page 103 Settings • B lock offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • B luetooth headset: Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset, when one is connected to the device. Text-to-speech options •...
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Page 104: Accounts
Settings ACCOUNTS Add account Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Add account. SYSTEM Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. - Page 105 Settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services. On the Settings screen, tap Printing. About device Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software. On the Settings screen, tap About device.
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Page 106: Accessibility
Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. You can use the following features: • T alkBack • C hanging the font size • M agnifying the screen •... -
Page 107: Voice Feedback (Talkback)
Accessibility Voice feedback (TalkBack) Activating or deactivating TalkBack When you activate TalkBack, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features. This feature is useful if you have difficulty viewing the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → TalkBack. Tap the TalkBack switch to activate it. - Page 108 Accessibility Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are using TalkBack. If Explore by touch is deactivated, the device cannot perform some of the features that require finger gestures. To activate Explore by touch, open the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
- Page 109 Accessibility Configuring finger gesture settings When you use TalkBack, you can perform actions using finger gestures. You can perform actions such as, returning to the previous screen, opening the Home screen, and more. Configure finger gestures before using them. Configuring settings for vertical gestures You can use two-part vertical gestures by dragging your finger upwards and downwards from the bottom of the screen, or vice versa.
- Page 110 Accessibility • O pen notifications: Open the notifications panel. • O pen global context menu: Open the global contextual menu. Tap and hold the screen to open the circular global contextual menu. You can use features, such as Quick navigation, Read from top, Spell last utterance, and Read from next item.
- Page 111 Accessibility Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle with your finger to explore menus. Then, release your finger when you hear Change granularity. Tap and hold the screen again and draw a circle with your finger to explore menus. Then, release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want.
- Page 112 Accessibility Using the quick navigation feature With the quick navigation feature, you can access menus by drawing a circle on the screen without scrolling up or down to select an item. Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it.
- Page 113 Accessibility • U se pitch changes: Set the device to read aloud text at a low pitch when it is entered using a keyboard. • K eyboard echo: Set the device to read aloud text or symbols entered using a keyboard. You can also set the type of keyboard to apply this feature to.
- Page 114 • S peech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • L isten to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. If the device cannot read next to Samsung text-to-speech engine or Google Text-to- examples aloud, tap speech engine, and then tap Install voice data to download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature.
- Page 115 Changing the input language To add input languages, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Language and input. Then, next to Samsung keyboard → Select input languages and select the languages to use. To change the input language, tap , and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
- Page 116 Accessibility Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is read aloud, use the following actions: • D eleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. •...
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Page 117: Changing The Font Size
Accessibility Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →... -
Page 118: Mono Audio
Accessibility Mono audio Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when a headset is connected. Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headset speakers. Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →... -
Page 119: Answering Or Ending Calls
Accessibility Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering/ending calls. Use the following options: • T he home key answers calls: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. -
Page 120: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •... - Page 121 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
- Page 122 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
- Page 123 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
- Page 124 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
- Page 125 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.
- Page 126 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.