Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity Mobile data Wi-Fi Getting started Hotspot and tethering Internet Package contents Device layout Using the SIM or USIM card and Personalising battery Using a memory card Managing the Home and Apps screens Turning the device on and off Setting wallpaper and ringtones Locking and unlocking the screen...
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Table of Contents Messages & email Google apps Messages Email Connecting with other devices Camera Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings Device & data manager Upgrading the device Gallery Transferring files between the device and a computer Viewing photos or videos Backing up and restoring data Editing photos...
• 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.
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...
• 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.
Getting started Device layout Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume button Speaker Back cover Main antenna...
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• 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.
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.
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.
Getting started Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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.
• 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.
Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • O ptimise the device using the Smart manager. •...
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.
Getting started 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. Open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Storage and RAM → Storage → DETAILS → Format SD card →...
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, favourite 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.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, drag the favourite apps panel upwards 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.
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.
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.
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.
Basics Installing or uninstalling apps Tizen Store Use this app to purchase and download apps. Visit www.tizenstore.com for more information. Tap Tizen Store 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.
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. Change the keyboard settings.
Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Change the keyboard settings. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text.
Basics My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. View files by categories. View files stored in the device. and use the following options: •...
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 Select a folder, tap , and then use the following options: • D elete: Delete files or folders. •...
Basics Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • R estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. • D eactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off. •...
Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Mobile networks for additional options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Mobile networks, and then tap the Mobile data switch to activate it.
Network connectivity Using Smart network switch Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages, download content, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi → → Advanced, and then tap the Smart network switch switch. The device automatically switches from a Wi-Fi network to a mobile network when the current Wi-Fi network is weak or unstable.
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Network connectivity On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks list. On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet. Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Network connectivity Internet Browsing webpages Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. → Read on offline pages later. To save the current page for offline viewing, tap Open the webpage windows manager.
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Network connectivity Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. → Settings → Homepage, and then select one of the following: • D efault: Set the device’s default webpage as your homepage. • C urrent page: Set the current webpage as your homepage. •...
Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding widgets On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Create page to add widget → Tap here to add widget, and then tap a widget. Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.
Personalising Managing the Apps screen Sorting apps in alphabetical order → Sort items alphabetically. On the Apps screen, tap Moving items → Edit. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. On the Apps screen, tap To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
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. A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Personalising Private mode About private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it. In private mode, you can hide items in My Files. Setting up private mode On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it.
Backing up and restoring data for more information. Using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch (for mobiles). Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices.
Personalising Use this app to transfer data from your previous smartphone to your new device. You can download the app from Tizen Store, Galaxy Apps, or Play Store. Place your previous device within 20 cm of your new device. On the Apps screen of your new device, tap Smart Switch. On your previous device, launch the Smart Switch Mobile app.
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. → Make Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap video call to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs and Contacts.
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 →...
Phone 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 → Keypad → →...
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Phone • B luetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. • M ute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • E xtra vol.: Increase the volume. •...
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. , select a storage location, and then tap Save. Enter contact information.
Contacts Edit the contact information. Tap DONE. Deleting a contact → Delete → Delete. Select a contact to delete and tap Sharing a contact → Share, and then select a sharing method. Select a contact to share, tap Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services.
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. Select contacts from the Enter recipients.
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: •...
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Messages & email Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Select an email service and enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
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Messages & email Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap MAILBOX → Inbox under an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To → Refresh. manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Mark the message as important. Open attachments.
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap Camera on the Apps screen. to take a photo or tap to record a video. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. View photos and videos you have captured.
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. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Launching Camera quickly Press the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera.
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Camera Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Panorama. To get the best shot, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
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. • E ffects: Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. •...
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 add the image or video to the favourite list, tap the screen, and then tap Accessing additional options On the Apps screen, tap Gallery.
Gallery Select an image or a video, tap , and then use the following options: • E dit: Edit the image. • D elete: Delete the image or video. • S hare: Send the image or video to others. •...
Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Set the file as your favourite song. Open the playlist. Adjust the volume. Change the repeat mode. Turn on shuffle. Skip to the previous song.
Multimedia Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap Playlists → → Create. Enter a title, tap Create, tick songs to include, and then tap DONE. → Add to playlist → DONE and select To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap the playlist.
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Multimedia Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. → Share, tick videos, tap DONE, and then select a sharing method. → Delete, tick videos, and then tap DELETE.
Security features Help message About help message You can preset contacts to send a message to in an emergency. Send messages to your primary contacts by quickly pressing the Power button three times. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages. Adding primary contacts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Useful apps and features FM Radio Listening to the FM radio Tap Joy Box → FM Radio on the Apps screen. Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans available radio stations and they are indicated by lines on the wheel when running for the first time.
Useful apps and features Scanning radio stations Tap Joy Box → FM Radio on the Apps screen. → Scan. The FM radio scans available radio stations and they are indicated by lines on the wheel. Select the radio station you want by tapping the station’s line on the wheel. Adding stations to the favourites list Tap Joy Box →...
Useful apps and features Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms →...
Useful apps and features Memo Use this app to create memos. Tap Memo on the Apps screen. Composing memos on the memos list. Enter a memo. Tap DONE. Searching for memos → Search and enter a keyword to search for memos that include On the memos list, tap the keyword.
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 Auto rotate is → Scientific calculator. disabled, tap To see the calculation history, tap HISTORY. →...
Useful apps and features Enter details. Enter a title. Set a start and end date for the event. Select a calendar to save the event. Add more details. Enter the location information. Change the repeat setting. Set an alarm to remind you of an event.
Useful apps and features Sharing events Tap Calendar on the Apps screen. → Share, select a file format, and then select a To share an event while viewing it, tap sharing method. Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. to start recording.
Useful apps and features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap Recordings and select a voice memo to play. • / : Pause or resume playback. • : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. Managing voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder →...
Useful apps and features Smart Manager About Smart manager The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, data usage, storage, and RAM. The Smart manager allows you to easily optimise your device and ultra data saving mode helps you manage your mobile data usage. Some features of this app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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Useful apps and features Managing device performance On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager and select a feature. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power.
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Useful apps and features Activating ultra data saving mode Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data connection. You can also use the data compression feature to compress Internet data, such as images, videos, and webpages, accessed via the mobile network. •...
Useful apps and features Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, open the each app’s main screen and tap → Help. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
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.
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. Select a device to pair with. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.
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 → Downloads folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list.
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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.
Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update now. 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...
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up, select the items to back up, and then tap Back up.
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. To use options, tap •...
Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. → Advanced and tap the Network notification switch to activate this feature. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it.
Settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Data usage. SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. On the Settings screen, tap SIM card manager. •...
Settings Device Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications. • R ingtone: Select a ringtone for incoming calls or adjust the volume level for call ringtones. • V ibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. •...
Settings Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • B rightness: Set the brightness of the display. • O utdoor mode: Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions. •...
– Change PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. • F ind My Mobile: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website.
On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • B ack up: Set the device to back up settings and app data with your Samsung account. • R estore: Restore settings and app data using your Samsung account.
• A uto punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. • 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: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
Settings Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. When the battery power is low, you can save battery power by using ultra power saving mode. Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Battery → Ultra power saving mode, and then tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it.
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: •...
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• 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 turn off the device and turn it on again.
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The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery or replace it if the battery is user-replaceable. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly.
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• 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 •...
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• E nsure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer •...
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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.
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