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- Page 1 SM-J111F SM-J111F/DS User Manual English. 01/2016. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basics Gallery S Planner Read me first Video Package contents Voice Recorder Device layout My Files Battery Memo SIM or USIM card Clock Memory card Calculator Turning the device on and off Radio Touchscreen Google apps Home screen Lock screen Notification panel Settings... - Page 3 Table of Contents Accounts Backup and reset Language and input Battery Storage Date and time User manual About device Appendix Troubleshooting...
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Page 4: Basics
• 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: Package Contents
• 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 6: Device Layout
Basics Device layout Headset jack Proximity sensor Speaker Front camera Touchscreen Power key Home key Recents key Back key Multipurpose jack Microphone Rear camera GPS antenna Flash Speaker Volume key Back cover Main antenna... - Page 7 – If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
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Page 8: Battery
Basics Battery Installing the battery Remove the back cover. 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. Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the device’s contacts. - Page 9 Basics Replace the back cover. Removing the battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery.
- Page 10 Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
- Page 11 Basics Viewing the remaining charging time → Settings → Battery. While charging, open the Home screen and tap The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.
- Page 12 If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power.
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Page 13: Sim Or Usim Card
Basics SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • O nly microSIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider. - Page 14 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 15 Basics Removing the SIM or USIM card Remove the back cover and battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card. ► Single SIM models: ► Dual SIM models:...
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Page 16: Memory Card
Basics 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. Select a SIM or USIM card On the Home screen, tap and tap the switch to activate 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 damage to 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
Basics 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. → Settings → Storage → Format SD card → FORMAT SD On the Home screen, tap CARD →... - Page 19 Basics Tapping To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger. 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.
- Page 20 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.
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Page 21: Home Screen
Basics Home screen 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. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. A widget A screen indicator An app A folder Favourite apps... - Page 22 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
- Page 23 Basics Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen.
- Page 24 Basics Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel. To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.
- Page 25 Basics Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name. and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. To delete a folder, select a folder with .
- 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: Lock Screen
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, 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. -
Page 28: Notification Panel
Basics Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. -
Page 29: Entering Text
Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Rearrange quick setting buttons. Quick setting buttons Launch Settings. Maximise brightness for better Adjust the brightness. visibility in bright conditions. Select a SIM or USIM card. (dual SIM models) Tap a notification and perform various actions. - Page 30 Basics Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap Delete a preceding character. it twice. Enter punctuation marks. Break to the next line. Change the keyboard settings. Enter a space. Changing the input language → Add input languages, and then select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key.
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Page 31: Screen Capture
Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Drag Tap Copy or Cut. Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste. Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. -
Page 32: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device
Basics Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • M obile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. - Page 33 Smart Switch. 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. Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.
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Page 34: Device And Data Management
Basics Device and data management Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer 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 35 Basics Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
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Page 36: Applications
Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 37: Phone
Applications Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. - Page 38 Applications ► Single SIM models: Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Delete a preceding character. Preview the phone number. Hide the keypad. ► Dual SIM models: Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.
- Page 39 Applications Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls. To set a number to speed dial, tap MORE → Speed dial, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact. To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10 and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.
- Page 40 Applications Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone →...
- Page 41 Applications Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • H OLD: Hold a call. Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held call. • A dd call: Dial a second call. • E xtra volume: Increase the volume. •...
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Page 42: Contacts
Applications Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating contacts manually Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. and select a storage location. Enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Tap SAVE. -
Page 43: Messages
Applications Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap 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: •... - Page 44 Applications Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. ► Single SIM models: Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list.
- Page 45 Applications Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. On the messages list, select a contact. View your conversation. Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block list.
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Page 46: Internet
Applications Setting the message notification You can change notification sound, display options, and more. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap MORE → Settings → Notifications, and then tap the switch to activate it. Change the notification settings. • N otification sound: Change the notification sound. •... -
Page 47: Email
Applications To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Access additional options. Refresh the current webpage. Open the homepage. View your bookmarks, saved webpages, and recent history. Open the browser's tab Move to the previously visited page. -
Page 48: Camera
Applications Sending emails to compose an email. Add recipients and enter an email text. 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 to read it. - Page 49 Applications Taking photos or recording videos Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 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. Current mode Preview thumbnail Hide or show the...
- Page 50 Applications Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
- Page 51 Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
- Page 52 Applications Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself. and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it.
- Page 53 Applications Camera settings On the preview screen, tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • P icture size (rear) / Picture size (front): Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos, but they will take up more memory.
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Page 54: Gallery
Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device. Viewing images or videos Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the previous screen. - Page 55 Applications Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Deleting multiple images and videos On the Gallery main screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. Tick the images or videos to delete.
- Page 56 Applications Enter event details. Enter a title. Set a start and end date for the event. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Set an alarm. Enter the location of the event. Add more details. Tap SAVE to save the event. Creating tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.
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Page 57: Video
Applications Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account service, and then tap the Sync Calendar switch to sync events and tasks with the account. To add accounts to sync with, open the Apps screen and tap S Planner → MORE → Manage calendars →... -
Page 58: Voice Recorder
Applications Voice Recorder Introduction Use this app to record or play voice memos. Recording voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder. to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap Pause to pause recording. Tap Call rejection to automatically reject incoming calls while recording a voice memo. Start recording. -
Page 59: My Files
Applications My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device. On the Apps screen, tap Tools → My Files. • C ategory: View files by category. • L ocal storage: View files stored in the device. •... -
Page 60: Clock
Applications Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Tap ADD 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. -
Page 61: Calculator
Applications Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP. Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. Timer On the Apps screen, tap Clock →... -
Page 62: Radio
Applications Radio Listening to the FM radio Tap 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 and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time. -
Page 63: Google Apps
Applications Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen. 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 64 Applications Play Movies & TV Download videos to watch from Play Store. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place. 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 65: Settings
Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. Supported features may differ or be labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM model. - Page 66 Settings Tap CONNECT. • O nce the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET.
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Page 67: Bluetooth
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 68 Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. 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.
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Page 69: Flight Mode
Settings Unpairing Bluetooth devices Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the device name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode. -
Page 70: Data Usage
Settings Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot. Tap the switch to activate it. icon appears on the status bar. -
Page 71: Sim Card Manager (Dual Sim Models)
Settings Limiting data usage On the Settings screen, tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it. Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit. Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level. The device will alert you when the warning level is reached. -
Page 72: More Connection Settings
Settings • N etwork mode (single SIM models): Select a network type. Network mode SIM 1 / Network mode SIM 2 (dual SIM models): Select a network type. • N etwork operators: Search for available networks and manually register a network. More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features. -
Page 73: Sounds And Notifications
Settings Select a printer plug-in and install it. Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. To add printers manually, tap MORE → Add printer → ADD PRINTER. To change print settings, tap MORE →... -
Page 74: Display
Settings Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • B rightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. • O utdoor mode: Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions. •... -
Page 75: Lock Screen And Security
You can also access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. -
Page 76: Accessibility
• S witch Access: Set the device to control on-screen menus by pressing the physical keys on the device. Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. -
Page 77: Backup And Reset
To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account. Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services. -
Page 78: Language And Input
• L anguage: Select a display language for all menus and apps. • D efault keyboard: Select a default keyboard type for text input. • S amsung keyboard: Change the Samsung keyboard settings. • G oogle voice typing: Change the voice input settings. -
Page 79: Storage
Settings Storage View memory information for your device. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you update the device. -
Page 80: User Manual
Settings User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings. On the Settings screen, tap User manual. About device Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software. On the Settings screen, tap About device. -
Page 81: Appendix
Appendix 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 82 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is updated to the latest version. • I f the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions.
- Page 83 Appendix Calls are not connected • E nsure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • E nsure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. • E nsure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call •...
- Page 84 If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app.
- Page 85 • E nsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect • 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.
- Page 86 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 87 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.