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  • Page 1 SM-A500F SM-A500F/DS SM-A500FQ SM-A500FU SM-A500G SM-A500G/DS SM-A500H SM-A500H/DS SM-A500HQ SM-A500Y SM-A700F SM-A700FD SM-A700FQ SM-A700H User Manual English. 06/2016. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity Mobile data Wi-Fi Getting started Tethering and Mobile hotspot Package contents Device layout Motions & usability features Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Motions and gestures Using a memory card Multi window Turning the device on and off One-handed operation...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Phone Safety assistance Making calls Emergency mode Receiving calls Help message Options during calls Useful apps and features Contacts S Finder Adding contacts S Planner Importing and exporting contacts S Voice Searching for contacts Internet Music Video Messages &...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Device & data manager 112 Upgrading the device 113 Transferring files between the device and a computer 114 Backing up and restoring data 114 Performing a data reset Settings 115 About Settings 115 Quick settings 115 Connections 120 Device 124 Personalisation 127 System...

  • Page 5: 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 6 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...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Device Layout

    Getting started Device layout Microphone Proximity/Light sensor Receiver Front camera Power button Touch screen SIM card / Memory card tray (dual SIM models) Memory card tray (single SIM models) SIM card tray Home button Recent apps button Back button Microphone Headset jack Multipurpose jack GPS antenna (SM-A700)
  • Page 9 – 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.

  • Page 10: Using The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • O nly nano-SIM 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 11 Getting started Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. ► Dual SIM models: ► Single SIM models:...
  • Page 12 ► Single SIM models: Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold- coloured contacts facing downwards. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 13 Getting started Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot. ► Dual SIM models: ► Single SIM models:...
  • Page 14 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray. Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. Remove the SIM or USIM card. ►...
  • Page 15 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 On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → SIM card manager. Select a SIM or USIM card, and then tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 16 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 17 • 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.

  • Page 18: 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 19 Getting started Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot. ► Dual SIM models: ► Single SIM models:...

  • Page 20: Turning The Device On And Off

    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.

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Getting started Restarting the device If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. Volume Down button Power button Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24 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.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Flipboard Briefing Use this feature to view the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature.
  • Page 27 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, 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 28 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.

  • Page 29: Notifications And Quick Setting Panels

    Basics Icon Meaning Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar.
  • Page 30 Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. View all quick setting buttons. Adjust the brightness. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick connect. Select a SIM or USIM card.
  • Page 31 Basics Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notifications panel.

  • Page 32: Opening Apps

    Basics • S ync: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as calendar or email. • S mart stay: When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it. •...
  • Page 33 Basics Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap INSTALL. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 34: 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 35 Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Start or pause entering text by voice. •...
  • Page 36 Basics • : Enter emoticons. • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab. Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. Drag to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut.

  • Page 37: 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 → → Album → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others.

  • Page 38: Power Saving Feature

    Basics Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Battery → Power saving mode, and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it.

  • Page 39: Viewing Help Information

    Basics Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Help. To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. Some apps may not include help information.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    Network connectivity Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.
  • Page 42 Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot. Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. Tick USB tethering. appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.

  • Page 43: Motions & Usability Features

    Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Smart alert On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Smart alert, and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it.
  • Page 44 Motions & usability features Mute/pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/pause, and then tap the Mute/pause switch to activate it. Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms. Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms.
  • Page 45 Motions & usability features Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it. Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot.

  • Page 46: Multi Window

    Motions & usability features Multi window About Multi window Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in a split screen. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in pop-up windows. • O nly apps on the Multi window tray can run. •...
  • Page 47 Motions & usability features Launching Multi window from the list of recent apps to launch an app in Multi window. Select another app to launch in Multi window. Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps. Launch two apps in a split screen Multi window.
  • Page 48 Motions & usability features Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it.
  • Page 49 Motions & usability features • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. •...
  • Page 50 Motions & usability features Tap an app icon in the Multi window tray to launch it in a pop-up window. App icons marked with can be launched in multiple pop-up windows at the same time. Tap the app icon marked with the , and then tap Switch to a floating icon.
  • Page 51 Motions & usability features Using pop-up view shortcut On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in a pop-up window. Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge. The app screen will appear in a pop-up window. •...

  • Page 52: One-Handed Operation

    Motions & usability features One-handed operation You can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand. Some features may not be supported by some devices. Reducing the screen size On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display and wallpaper → One-handed operation → Reduce screen size, and then tap the Reduce screen size switch to activate it.

  • Page 53: Increasing Touch Screen Sensitivity

    Motions & usability features One-handed input On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display and wallpaper → One-handed operation → One-handed input, and then tap the One-handed input switch to activate it. Tap or to adjust the position of the dialling keypad, in-call buttons, and other input panels for easy one-handed access.

  • Page 54: 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 55 Personalising Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel. To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, 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 56: Setting Wallpaper And Ringtones

    Personalising Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Private Mode

    Personalising Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 59: Easy Mode

    Personalising Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it.

  • Page 60: 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 Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous device to your new device. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.

  • Page 61: Setting Up Accounts

    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...

  • Page 62: Making Calls

    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 63 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 64: Receiving Calls

    Phone Making an international call Tap Keypad. ► Dual SIM models: Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap or . To block outgoing international calls, tap → Settings → Call → More settings → a SIM or USIM card →...

  • Page 65: Options During Calls

    Phone Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • A dd call: Dial a second call. • K eypad: Open the keypad. • E nd call: End the current call. •...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Searching For Contacts

    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. • D rag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Messages Email

    Messages & email ► Single SIM models: Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter a message. Attach files. Send the message. Enter emoticons. ► Dual SIM models: Tap to send the message. ► Single SIM models: Tap to send the message.
  • Page 70 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. Enter the email address and password. Tap NEXT for a private email account or tap MANUAL SETUP for a company email account.
  • Page 71 Messages & email Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. , 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.

  • Page 72: Camera

    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. 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 73 Camera • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. • M ake sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • T he front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems.

  • Page 74: 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 → MODE → Auto. Selfie Use this mode to take a self-portrait using the front camera. On the Apps screen, tap Camera.
  • Page 75 Camera Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo of yourself. Slowly rotate the device left and then right to take a panoramic photo. The device combines the photos into a single panoramic image. • M ake sure to keep the blue frame inside the viewfinder window. •...
  • Page 76 Camera Night Use this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Night. Animated GIF Use this mode to create an animated photo from a series of photos. On the Apps screen, tap Camera →...

  • Page 77: 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. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. • : Set the device to take a number of photos at preset intervals when taking photos with the front camera.
  • Page 78 Camera • L ocation tags: Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo. • T o improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.

  • Page 79: Gallery

    Gallery 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 80: Viewing Content Stored On Other Devices

    Gallery Viewing content stored on other devices Search for content that is stored in other devices and view it on your device. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Accessing content on a nearby device To use this feature, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC and sharing → Nearby devices, and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it.

  • Page 81: Safety Assistance

    Safety assistance Emergency mode About emergency mode Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send your location information to others in a message.

  • Page 82: Help Message

    Safety assistance Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode. Alternatively, tap → Disable Emergency mode. Emergency mode is deactivated. 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.

  • Page 83: Useful Apps And Features

    Useful apps and features S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history. Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder. Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword.
  • Page 84 Useful apps and features Select an item. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Enter a title. Attach a map showing the location of the event. Set a start and end date for the event. Add more details. Tap SAVE to save the event or task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.
  • Page 85 Useful apps and features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings, and then deselect Open via the home key.

  • Page 86: Internet

    Useful apps and features Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command from “Hi Galaxy”. The wake-up command is used to launch S Voice when the device is in standby mode. Tap → Settings → Voice wake-up → Set wake-up command. Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to...
  • Page 87 Useful apps and features Using secret mode In secret mode, you can separately save and manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a password. Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Tabs → ENABLE SECRET. If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether to use a password for secret mode.

  • Page 88: Music

    Useful apps and features Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play Access additional options. the file. Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite song.
  • Page 89 To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account. On the Music main screen, tap DEVICES and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play music. You can play the song on the devices that are registered to Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com...

  • Page 90: Video

    Useful apps and features Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Search for other Adjust the volume. devices to play the file. Access additional options. Move forwards or Pause and resume backwards by playback.
  • Page 91 To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account. On the Video main screen, tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play the video. You can play the video on the devices registered to Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information.

  • Page 92: 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 DONE. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list.
  • Page 93 Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the cities list or globe, and then tap To apply summer time, tap , tap and hold a clock, and then tap This feature may vary depending on the devices.

  • Page 94: 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. To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.

  • Page 95: 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. While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark.

  • Page 96: Dropbox

    Useful apps and features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback. •...

  • Page 97: Flipboard

    Useful apps and features Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazine format. Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.
  • Page 98 Useful apps and features Enter radio station frequency View information about the manually. current station. Add the current radio station to Record a song from the FM radio. the favourites list. Access additional options. Turn the FM radio on or off. Search for an available radio station.

  • Page 99: Google Apps

    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, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 100 Useful apps and features Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them. Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location. Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.

  • Page 101: Connecting With Other Devices

    • 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 Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 102 Connecting with other devices 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 103: Wi-Fi Direct

    Connecting with other devices Unpairing Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the device’s name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Connecting to other devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 104 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.

  • Page 105: Nfc (Nfc-Enabled Models)

    Connecting with other devices NFC (NFC-enabled models) About NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The device contains a built-in NFC antenna around the rear camera lens.
  • Page 106 Connecting with other devices Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider.
  • Page 107 When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the file. • D o not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.

  • Page 108: Quick Connect

    Connecting with other devices Quick connect About Quick connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • I f the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, activate its Wi-Fi Direct feature before launching Quick connect on your device.

  • Page 109: Screen Mirroring

    Connecting with other devices Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Tap Share content and select a media category. Select the content to share and tap DONE. Your device sends the content to the connected device.
  • Page 110 Connecting with other devices • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • S ome files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. • T o save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use. •...

  • Page 111: 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 112: 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 113: Transferring Files Between The Device And A Computer

    Transfer files between your device and the computer. 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 114: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign in to your Samsung account. Tap Samsung account → Backup, select the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW. To restore data, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Samsung account →...

  • Page 115: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap You can change the view mode to separate tabs or a list. Tap → View as and select a view mode.
  • Page 116 Settings To use options, tap . • S can: Search for available networks. • W i-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • A dvanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • W PS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. •...
  • Page 117 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 more information. On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot. •...
  • Page 118 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Location switch to activate it. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ecent location requests: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage.
  • Page 119 Settings • S Beam: Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. • T ap and pay: Set the default payment app for mobile payments. The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.

  • Page 120: Device

    Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. On the Settings screen, tap More networks. 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. •...
  • Page 121 Settings • R ingtone (dual SIM models): – Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. – Notifications: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. • R ingtones (single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. •...
  • Page 122 Settings • S creen mode: – Adaptive display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings. – AMOLED cinema: Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a dark room. – AMOLED photo: Use this mode to make the display tone look like real colours. –...
  • Page 123 Settings Themes Change the theme for the Home, Apps, and locked screens. On the Settings screen, tap Themes. Multi window Set the device to use Multi window. On the Settings screen, tap Multi window, and then tap the Multi window switch to activate •...

  • Page 124: Personalisation

    Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.
  • Page 125 Settings Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. • V ision: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. – TalkBack: Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. To view help information to learn how to use this feature, tap SETTINGS →...
  • Page 126 Settings – Samsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. – Google subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings.

  • Page 127: System

    Select a display language for all menus and apps. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • E nglish(UK): Select a default keyboard layout.
  • Page 128 • V ibration: Set the device to vibrate 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 •...
  • Page 129 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 130 Settings Accessories Change the accessory settings. On the Settings screen, tap Accessories. • A utomatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open. You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods. •...
  • Page 131 • 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. • S IM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate...
  • Page 132 Find my mobile website. • R eactivation lock: Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device.

  • Page 133: Applications

    Settings Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Application manager. Default applications Select a default setting for using apps. On the Settings screen, tap Default applications. Application settings Customise the settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Application settings.

  • Page 134: 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 135 • 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 encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions.
  • Page 136 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 137 This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. 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.
  • Page 138 • 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 139 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 140: Removing The Battery (Non-Removable Type)

    Appendix Removing the battery (non-removable type) • T hese instructions are only for your service provider or an authorised repair agent. • D amage or faults caused by the unauthorised removal of the battery are not covered by the warranty. •...
  • Page 141 Appendix Remove the Home button, and then loosen and remove the screws. – Type 1 (SM-A500): – Type 2 (SM-A700): Remove the circuit board by lifting it out of the case using an opening tool, then put the case aside and place the circuit board face down on a flat work surface. –...
  • Page 142 Appendix – Type 2 (SM-A700): Disconnect the battery connector as shown in the image below. – Type 1 (SM-A500): – Type 2 (SM-A700):...
  • Page 143 Appendix Push the back of the battery with your fingers and remove the battery. – Type 1 (SM-A500): – Type 2 (SM-A700): Make sure not to press or puncture the battery with your fingernails or other objects when removing it. This may cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 144 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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