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English. 09/2015. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-G550FY User Manual English. 09/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basics Smart Manager 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...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Privacy Accessibility Accounts Backup and reset Language and input Battery Storage Date and time User manual About device Appendix Troubleshooting...

  • 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 Speaker Front camera Proximity sensor Power key Touchscreen Home key Recents key Back key Headset jack Microphone Multipurpose jack Rear camera GPS antenna Loud speaker Flash Volume key Back cover Main antenna...
  • Page 7 • 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: 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 While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Battery. The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.
  • 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. Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

  • Page 13: Sim Or Usim Card

    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. •...
  • 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. Using dual SIM or USIM cards If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device.

  • Page 16: Memory Card

    Basics Memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 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 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.

  • Page 18: Turning The Device On And Off

    Basics Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device.
  • 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.
  • Page 20 Basics 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 21 Basics 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.

  • Page 22: 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. An app Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon Home screen options...
  • Page 23 Basics 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, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.
  • Page 24 Basics Creating folders On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. 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.
  • Page 25 Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. 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.
  • Page 26 Basics Tap Enter folder name. and enter a folder name. To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. 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.

  • 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 Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Rearrange quick setting buttons. Launch Settings. Quick setting buttons Adjust the brightness. Maximise brightness for better visibility in bright conditions. Select a SIM or USIM card. Tap a notification and perform various actions.

  • Page 30: 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 31 Basics 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. • : Enter text by voice. Start or pause entering text by voice.

  • Page 32: Screen Capture

    Device and data management 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.
  • Page 34 Basics 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.

  • 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 to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. Hide the keypad. Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.
  • Page 39 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 40: Contacts

    Applications • M ute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • E mail: Send an email. • M essage: Send a message. • I nternet: Browse webpages. • C ontacts: Open the contacts list. •...
  • Page 41 Applications Enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Tap SAVE. To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad.

  • Page 42: Messages

    Applications Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation. 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. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list.

  • Page 43: Internet

    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. Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently.

  • Page 44: 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 manager.

  • Page 45: Camera

    Applications Sending emails to compose an email. Add recipients and enter an email text. Tap SEND to send the mail. Reading emails On the emails list, tap an email to read. Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos.
  • Page 46 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. •...
  • Page 47 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 48 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 49 Applications 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. To take a photo using your palm, tap Show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, the device will take a photo after a few seconds.
  • Page 50 Applications Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self-portrait. The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window. • M ake sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window. •...
  • Page 51 Applications When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself. The device will take four photos at the two-second intervals. and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it. To take a photo using your palm, tap Show your palm to the front camera.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Smart Manager

    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 55 Applications Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions. • I dentifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory. •...
  • Page 56 Applications S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Enter event details.

  • 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 Use this app to record or play 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 Watch videos stored on your device and download various content 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.

  • 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. To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap EDIT. Then, tick items to add or deselect items to remove.
  • Page 66 Settings Tap CONNECT. Once 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.

  • Page 67: Bluetooth

    • 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. Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 68 Settings 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. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option.

  • 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

    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: Mobile Networks

    Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks. • 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 73 Settings Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Printing → Download plug-in. Search for a printer plug-in in Play Store. Select a printer plug-in and install it. Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.

  • Page 74: Sounds And Notifications

    Settings Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications. • S ound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications.

  • Page 75: Applications

    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: Privacy

    • L ocation: Change settings for location information permissions. • R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.

  • Page 77: Accounts

    On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account. Tap Samsung account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps requiring your Samsung account without the sign in procedure. Removing accounts On the Settings screen, tap Accounts, select an account name, select the account to remove, and then tap MORE →...

  • Page 78: Backup And Reset

    • 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: Battery

    Settings Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.

  • Page 80: Date And Time

    Settings 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 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 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.
  • Page 83 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge 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 84 • 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 85 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 86 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.

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