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English (EU). 03/2014. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-G900F User Manual English (EU). 03/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    • A pps and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    • 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Personalising Device layout Switching to easy mode Buttons Managing the Home and Apps screens Package contents Changing the screen lock method Installing the SIM or USIM card and Setting wallpaper battery Changing ringtones Charging the battery Setting up accounts Inserting a memory card Moving contacts from other devices to...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Phone Gallery Making calls Viewing content on the device Receiving calls Modifying content on the device During a call 100 Accessing additional options 100 Tagging faces 101 Using Tag buddy Contacts Adding contacts Internet & SNS Managing contacts 102 Internet 103 Chrome Messages &...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Multimedia 164 Maps 164 Memo 133 Music 165 My Files 136 Video 138 YouTube 139 Flipboard Connections 139 Google+ 168 NFC 139 Photos 170 Bluetooth 140 Play Games 173 S Beam 140 Play Music 174 Quick Connect 140 Play Newsstand 178 Smart Remote 181 Screen mirroring...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Accessibility 216 Accessibility 217 Accessing the accessibility menus using the Home button 217 TalkBack 229 Changing the font size 229 Magnifying the screen 229 Setting notification reminders 230 Reversing the display colours 230 Colour adjustment 231 Setting flash notification 231 Turning off all sounds 231 Customising caption settings 232 Adjusting the sound balance...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Infrared LED Proximity/Light/Gesture sensor Notification light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Microphone for speakerphone GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Back cover Flash NFC antenna (on the battery)

  • Page 9: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •...

  • Page 10: Buttons

    Getting started • I f the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet, sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth. •...

  • Page 11: 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. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

  • Page 12: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery

    Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • O nly microSIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.

  • Page 13: Battery

    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 14 Press Align • E nsure that the back cover is closed tightly. • U se only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device 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 16 • W hile charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. 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.

  • Page 17: Reducing The Battery Consumption

    Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use.

  • Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Inserting 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: Removing The Memory Card

    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 20: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Getting started Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.

  • 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 for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon or thumbnail, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. 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, 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: Indicator Icons

    Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. 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 26: Notifications And Quick Setting Panels

    Basics Icon Meaning Mute mode activated 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 27: Adjusting The Brightness

    Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold options to view View all quick setting buttons. more detailed settings. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick Connect. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness.

  • Page 28: Using The Quick Setting Panel

    Basics Using the quick setting panel A number of quick setting buttons are available on the notifications panel. To view or access more quick setting buttons, open the quick setting panel. When you open the quick setting panel, you can activate or deactivate various features or configure settings. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers.
  • Page 29 Basics • D ownload booster: Activate or deactivate the download booster feature. Refer to ‘Using Download booster’ for details. • P ower saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. • M ulti window: Set to use Multi Window. Refer to ‘Multi window’ for details. •...

  • Page 30: Home And Apps Screens

    Basics Home and Apps screens Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access 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. The Home screen can have multiple panels.

  • Page 31: Home Screen Options

    Basics Home screen options Pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen.
  • Page 32 Basics Using My Magazine or scroll right on the Home screen to open My Magazine. My Magazine displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in. Access additional options. → Settings, and then select the categories that To select the content to be displayed, tap interest you.

  • Page 33: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including any new apps installed. 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 Home and Apps screens’...

  • Page 34: Opening Apps

    Alternatively, tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps. Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category, or tap to search for a keyword.

  • Page 35: Play Store

    Basics Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category, or tap to search for a keyword.

  • Page 36: Entering Text

    Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Suggested keywords Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Delete a preceding character. Enter uppercase. Break to the next line.
  • Page 37 Basics Changing the keyboard layout Tap and hold to use the following functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice.

  • Page 38: Accessing Help Information

    Basics • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut.

  • Page 39: Personalising

    Personalising Switching to easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and add shortcuts to your favourite contacts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 40: Creating A Folder

    Personalising 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 41: Creating Folders

    Personalising Managing the Apps screen Changing view mode → View as and select a sorting method. On the Apps screen, tap Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen. → Hide apps, select apps, and then tap Done. On the Apps screen, tap →...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Setting Wallpaper

    Personalising Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Accounts

    Moving contacts from other devices to your device Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch You can move contacts to your device from other devices and computers using Samsung Smart Switch. This app is not supported on some devices. Using Samsung Smart Switch Mobile You can use this app to transfer contacts from one mobile device to another.
  • Page 45 Personalising Before using this feature • E nsure that the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the two devices. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store. On the two devices, launch Samsung Smart Switch Mobile.

  • Page 46: Your Device

    Moving contacts using Samsung Kies Import a backup contacts file from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore contacts on your device. You can also back up contacts to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to ‘Connecting with Samsung Kies’ for details.

  • Page 47: Network Connectivity

    Network connectivity Connecting to a mobile network Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet when a Wi-Fi network is not available. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it.
  • Page 48 Network connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 49: Using Download Booster

    Network connectivity Using Download booster Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. Ensure that the mobile data connection and Wi-Fi features are activated. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 50: Tethering Devices And Using Mobile Hotspots

    Network connectivity Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots 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 the Wi-Fi feature, USB, or the Bluetooth feature.
  • Page 51 Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer 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 52: Device Control

    Device control Control motions Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Air browse On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Air browse, and then drag the Air browse switch to the right. Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, or songs.

  • Page 53: Direct Call

    Device control Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then drag the Direct call switch to the right. While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
  • Page 54 Device control Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/Pause, and then drag the Mute/Pause switch to the right. Covering screen with hand Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Turning device over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback.

  • Page 55: Smart Pause

    Device control Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again. Capture screen On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Capture screen, and then drag the Capture screen switch to the right.

  • Page 56: Air View

    Device control Air view Use this feature to perform various functions while your finger is hovering over the screen. Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view, and then drag the Air view switch to the right. Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time.
  • Page 57 Device control Tap at the left side of the screen to open the Multi Window tray. Multi Window tray handle Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi Window tray. Then, drag it to one of the two windows. Apps icons marked with can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time.
  • Page 58 Device control 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. → Create. Open the Multi Window tray and tap Enter a title and tap OK. The currently-running Multi Window combination is added to the Multi Window tray.
  • Page 59 Device control Using Multi Window options When you use Multi Window apps, select the app window and a white frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi Window apps.
  • Page 60 Device control • : Drag and drop text or 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 61: Toolbox

    Device control Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi Window tray. Tap Done. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox icon while using other apps. Open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 62: One-Handed Operation

    Device control One-handed operation You can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand. In this mode, the size of the interface is reduced on the screen to make it easier to use with one hand. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 63: Increasing Touch Screen Sensitivity

    Device control Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps You can manage shortcuts to contacts or apps by opening the side menu. to open the side menu. at the bottom of the side menu. Tap and hold a contact’s image or an app, and then drag it to the side menu. To delete a shortcut to a contact’s image or an app, tap Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to increase the device’s touch sensitivity.

  • Page 64: Making Calls

    Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favourites, and Contacts. View call and message logs.
  • Page 65 Phone Making calls from call logs or contact lists Tap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. → Settings → To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap Contacts, and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg.

  • Page 66: Speed Dial Numbers

    Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, select an available speed dial number on the keypad and tap and hold it, tap OK, and then select a contact.

  • Page 67: Receiving Calls

    Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If you are using an app when a call comes in, tap Answer in a pop-up window. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold.

  • Page 68: During A Call

    Phone During a call During a voice call The following actions are available: • A dd call: Dial a second call. • K eypad: Open the keypad. • E nd call: End the current call. • S peaker: Activate the speakerphone. Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone.

  • Page 69: During A Video Call

    Phone During a video call The following actions are available: • → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. •...

  • Page 70: Contacts

    Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to ‘Moving contacts from other devices to your device’ for details. Creating contacts manually On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. and enter contact information.

  • Page 71: Managing Contacts

    Contacts Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the business card and converts it to a contact entry.

  • Page 72: Managing Groups

    Move contacts that are saved in other accounts to the device. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. → Merge accounts → Google or Samsung account. Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services.

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message.
  • Page 75 Messages & email While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Q uick responses: Select a message template and enter a message. • I nsert smiley: Enter emoticons. • A dd subject: Enter a subject. •...
  • Page 76 Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: •...

  • Page 77: Email

    Messages & email Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • S elect: Select messages to delete or to identify them as spam. • D elete: Delete all or selected messages. •...

  • Page 78: Reading Messages

    Messages & email Sending scheduled messages → Schedule email. Tick Schedule email, set a time and While composing a message, tap date, and then tap Done. • I f the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

  • Page 79: Google Mail

    Messages & email Adding contacts to the priority list Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts. Send them emails by selecting a contact icon from above the email list. → Priority senders → Tap to add priority senders → Enter email or Contacts, select email addresses or contacts to add, and then tap Done.
  • Page 80 Messages & email Reading messages Tap a message to read. Delete the message. Keep the message for long-term Mark the message as unread. storage. Access additional options. Mark the message as a reminder. Reply to the message. Preview attachment. Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead.

  • Page 81: Camera

    Camera Taking photos or videos About taking photos or videos Use this app to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. Refer to ‘Viewing content on the device’ for details. Camera etiquette •...

  • Page 82: Viewing Photos Or Videos

    Camera to take a photo or to take a video. • T o change the focus while taking a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap • T o capture an image from the video while recording, tap Display current Switch between the mode.

  • Page 83: Using The Hdr (Rich Tone) Effect

    Camera Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → , and then take a photo. Without effect With effect Using selective focus mode Use the out-of-focus effect to blur the background and make your subject stand out.
  • Page 84 Camera Before using this mode • I t is recommended that you position subjects between 10-15 cm from the device. Place subjects that you want to focus on close to the device. • W hen taking photos, ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background.

  • Page 85: Launching Camera On The Locked Screen

    Camera Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green.

  • Page 86: Using Shot & More Mode

    • D ownload: Download more shooting modes from Samsung Apps. Using shot & more mode About shot & more mode Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes.
  • Page 87 Camera • B est face: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Tap the white frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for each subject from the poses that appear at the bottom of the screen. Then, merge the images into a single photo.

  • Page 88: Using Dual Camera Mode

    Camera to save. To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in other shooting conditions. • H old the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. • T ake photos of a subject that is moving in one direction. •...

  • Page 89: Using Virtual Tour Mode

    Camera Using virtual tour mode About virtual tour mode Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, and rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space.

  • Page 90: Viewing Photos

    Camera Move with the device slowly in the direction of the arrow. When the small circle is in the centre of the large circle, the device starts taking photos. Repeat this action to take more photos. To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail.

  • Page 91: Applying Filter Effects

    Camera Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. → Effects, and then select an effect to apply. To download more effects, tap Download. To change the order of effects or delete effects from the list, tap Manage effects. Using the zoom feature Zoom in and out the screen when taking photos or videos.

  • Page 92: Using Remote Viewfinder Mode

    Camera Using remote viewfinder mode Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device. Tap Camera on the Apps screen.

  • Page 93: Changing Camera Settings

    Camera Changing Camera settings Reorganising camera shortcuts On the Apps screen, tap Camera → Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen. You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen. Configuring settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera →...
  • Page 94 Camera • F ace detection: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of them. • I SO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film- camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
  • Page 95 Camera • S torage: Select the memory location for storage. • R eview pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after taking them. • R emote viewfinder: Set the device to use as a viewfinder and control the other device to take photos or videos.

  • Page 96: Gallery

    Gallery Viewing content on the device Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Launch Camera. Search for images or videos. Sort images or videos by time, Access additional options. album, and more. Images and videos Select an image. • S electing multiple images: When you tap and hold an image, appears on the image.

  • Page 97: Modifying Content On The Device

    Gallery Select an option. Send the image to others. Modify the image. Move to the previous screen. Access additional options. Search for other devices to view Delete the image. the image. Modifying content on the device Using studio mode While viewing images or videos, you can use the editing features in studio mode to edit the content.

  • Page 98: Editing Images

    Gallery Editing images Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. → Studio → Photo studio, and then select an image. Edit the image by applying various effects. Apply effects to the image. Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or make the background blurry.

  • Page 99: Editing Videos

    Gallery Editing videos Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. → Studio → Video clip studio. Select videos to edit and tap Done. You can also select images to create a video. Edit the video by applying various effects. Select background music. Discard the video clip.

  • Page 100: Accessing Additional Options

    Gallery Accessing additional options Use additional options, such as sorting content, view slideshows, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then use the following options: • S elect: Select images or videos. • D elete: Delete images. •...

  • Page 101: Using Tag Buddy

    Gallery Using Tag buddy Tag buddy allows you to tag photos with information, such as locations, person’s names, and dates. To activate Tag buddy, on the Apps screen, tap Gallery → → Settings → Tag buddy, and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right. Select from the following tag options: •...

  • Page 102: Internet & Sns

    Internet & SNS Internet Browsing webpages Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap . To view the toolbars, drag your finger upwards slightly on the screen.

  • Page 103: Chrome

    Internet & SNS Managing quick access pages Tap Internet on the Apps screen. and select a webpage icon to open it. → Add to To add a webpage to the quick access pages while viewing a webpage, tap Quick access. To delete a webpage from the quick access pages, tap and hold a webpage icon, and then drag it to Delete that appears at the top of the screen.

  • Page 104: Hangouts

    ChatON Use this app to chat and socialise with your friends individually or in groups. When you sign in to your Samsung account, you can view all your chat history sent from registered devices. Tap ChatON on the Apps screen.
  • Page 105 Internet & SNS Chatting with buddies → Start chat and select a buddy to start chatting with. Then, enter a message in the text field and tap → Broadcast. To send a broadcast message, tap → ChatON Voice Chat or ChatON Video Chat. To start voice or video chat, tap Video chatting with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes.

  • Page 106: S Health

    S Health About S Health Use this app to set your calorie intake and calorie burning levels based on your physical statistics. You can use it to record the actual calories you eat and burn. Also, the app recommends exercises and provides health tips to help you maintain a balanced-lifestyle. Tap S Health on the Apps screen.

  • Page 107: Starting S Health

    Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Sign in to your Samsung account. Or, tap Skip to skip this procedure. Enter a user name and your birth date, select your gender, and then tap Next.

  • Page 108: Customising The S Health Home Screen

    S Health Customising the S Health home screen View a summary that shows your current step count and the calories you have burnt or eaten. You can also reorganise shortcuts for easy access to S Health menus and change the background image on the S Health home screen.

  • Page 109: Using S Health Menus

    S Health Using S Health menus to access various menus. My pro le Access the S Health home screen. Select to use menus. • P edometer: Measure your step count and check burnt calories. Refer to ‘Measuring steps taken’ for details. •...

  • Page 110: Measuring Steps Taken

    S Health Measuring steps taken The device counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. It also measures the calories you have burnt using a sensor. → Pedometer. Tap Start and start walking. The device measures your step count, distance travelled, and burnt calories, and displays them in real-time.
  • Page 111 S Health and use the following functions: • S et goal: Change the target number of steps. • R eset Daily steps: Reset the daily step count. • S hare via: Send the current page to others. •...

  • Page 112: Using The Exercise Mate

    S Health Resetting the daily step records The device accumulates each day’s step records. → Reset Daily steps → OK. To reset the daily step count, tap Using the Exercise mate Set exercise goals to plan your exercise. Check and manage your exercise quantities and burnt calories based on your exercise schedule.
  • Page 113 S Health Start exercising and use the various features on the screen. to lock the screen and display exercise information only. To unlock the screen, tap and hold . Take a photo of the exercise View a map of places you have location.
  • Page 114 S Health and use the following functions: • D aily calorie goals: Change the amount of calories you plan to burn each day. • R eset daily data: Reset the daily exercise data. • S ettings: Configure settings for S Health. •...

  • Page 115: Recording Food Intake

    S Health Recording food intake Record your daily food intake and manage your calorie consumption. → Food. next to the meal. Enter the meal time information and tap Done. • T o search for a food, tap Search and select it from the search results. •...
  • Page 116 S Health and use the following functions: • D aily calorie goals: Change your daily calorie intake goal. • M y Food: Enter the frequently-eaten foods. • R eset daily data: Reset the daily calorie intake data. •...

  • Page 117: Using The Additional Menus

    S Health Entering information about frequently-eaten food Save information about food that you eat frequently. You can quickly update your calorie intake by adding saved food information instead of entering the information each time you eat it. → My Food. Tap Add food item, enter the food name and its calorie information, and then tap Save.

  • Page 118: Configuring Settings For S Health

    On the S Health home screen, tap • P rofile: Edit your physical statistics. • A ccounts: Sign in to your Samsung account to manage S Health data online. • P assword: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health.
  • Page 119 • S Health can back up your health data to your Samsung account. If you log in to your Samsung account, data entered in S Health is saved on the Samsung account server.

  • Page 120: Voice Recognition

    Voice recognition 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. You can → Settings, and deselect Open deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap via the home key.
  • Page 121 Voice recognition Tips for better voice recognition: • S peak clearly. • S peak in quiet places. • D o not use offensive or slang words. • A void speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

  • Page 122: Voice Recorder

    Voice recognition Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark.

  • Page 123: Playing Voice Memos

    Voice recognition Saving files with contextual tags Add contextual tags, such as locations and dates, to filenames when saving voice memos. → Settings, and then tick Contextual filename. The device adds the recording date to → Settings, and then a filename. To add the location where a voice memo is recorded, tap tick Location tags.

  • Page 124: Voice Search

    Voice recognition Managing voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder → to search for voice memos. to delete voice memos. and select one of the following: • S elect: Select voice memos to share or delete. • S ort by: Sort memos by date, title, or category. •...

  • Page 125: Car Mode

    Voice recognition Car mode About car mode Use this mode to control the device while you are driving. You can listen to messages and music by using voice commands and without touching the device. Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Do not look at the screen or perform functions with your hands while driving.
  • Page 126 Voice recognition Starting car mode When running this app for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Read the on-screen information and tap Open S Voice. This on-screen information does not appear after you use a voice recognition app.
  • Page 127 Voice recognition Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device and the vehicle. If the vehicle cannot detect your device, tap Search from mobile device to search for the vehicle on your device. • B efore registering your vehicle, start the vehicle and turn on the radio. •...
  • Page 128 Voice recognition Using car mode menus Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. When the car mode home screen appears, say “Hi, Galaxy” and say a voice command. Alternatively, tap “Hi Galaxy” on the screen and select a menu. If car mode is running in the background, you can use a voice command to wake up car mode.

  • Page 129: Making Or Answering Calls

    Voice recognition Making or answering calls Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Making a call using voice commands On the card mode home screen, say “Hi Galaxy” or tap “Hi Galaxy”. Say a voice command including a name for a contact. Here is an example of spoken commands: “Call Charlie mobile”...

  • Page 130: Navigating To A Destination

    Voice recognition Sending a message by entering text On the car mode home screen, tap Messages. Say a contact’s name or select a contact from the suggested contacts at the bottom of the screen. To search for a contact, tap and say the contact’s name.

  • Page 131: Listening To Music

    Voice recognition Listening to music Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Playing music using voice commands On the car mode home screen, say “Hi Galaxy” or tap “Hi Galaxy”. Say a voice command including keywords for a song. Here is an example of spoken commands: “Play album Secret”...

  • Page 132: Configuring Settings

    Voice recognition Configuring settings Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. → Settings, and then change the following settings: • L anguage: Select a language for the text-to-speech feature. • R egister Car: –...

  • Page 133: Music

    Multimedia 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 134: Creating Playlists

    Multimedia → Settings → Smart volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.

  • Page 135: Playing Music Stored On Other Devices

    Accessing music on a registered device 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 for more information. You may incur additional charges when you play music stored on other devices via the mobile network.

  • Page 136: Video

    Multimedia 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. dragging the bar. Change screen ratio.

  • Page 137: Playing Videos Stored On Other Devices

    Accessing a video on a registered device Tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play the video You can play the video on the devices that are registered to Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information.

  • Page 138: Youtube

    Multimedia Accessing a video on a nearby device Tap Devices and select a device in NEARBY DEVICES to access and the video to play. You can play the video on devices that have the content sharing feature activated. To activate the content sharing feature, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Nearby devices, and then drag the Nearby devices switch to the right.

  • Page 139: Flipboard

    Multimedia Flipboard Use this app to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick up on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard.

  • Page 140: Play Games

    Multimedia Play Games Use this app to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this app to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.

  • Page 141: Security

    Security Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • T he Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
  • Page 142 Security Registering fingerprints On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. If you are registering fingerprints for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap OK. If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears.
  • Page 143 Security Managing registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. → Deregister, select fingerprints, and then tap To delete fingerprints, tap → Select, select a fingerprint, tap , and then tap Rename.
  • Page 144 Verify Samsung account switch to the right. Enter your Samsung account password and tap Confirm. If the Samsung account is not registered to the device, tap OK and sign in to the account. Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can use the PayPal payment method to make purchases by scanning your fingerprints instead of entering your PIN.

  • Page 145: Private Mode

    Security 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 activate this mode, save content to a specific location, and then deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 146 Security Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and deactivate Private mode.

  • Page 147: Safety

    Safety 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’s 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 148: Sending Emergency Messages

    Safety Access additional options. Turn on the flash. Sound alarms. Send your current location Make a call to a specified information in a message. contact. Launch Internet. Add more apps to use. Remaining battery power and running time Make an emergency call. The battery running time may vary depending on the operating conditions.
  • Page 149 Safety Adding emergency contacts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Safety assistance. Tap Manage emergency contacts → Add Primary contact. Tap Create contact or Select from contacts to add to an emergency contact. Setting emergency messages On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Safety assistance → Send help messages, and then drag the Send help messages switch to the right.

  • Page 150: Natural Disaster Notifications

    To check for the disaster information services available for regions and languages, visit www.samsung.com/geonews . • Y ou may incur additional charges if you receive notifications from a weather forecasting service while you are roaming.
  • Page 151 Safety Watch notifications Notifications for less serious disasters appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The information provided is displayed in the Geo News widget. Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about disasters in your region in the Geo News widget.

  • Page 152: Utilities

    Utilities S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device and via the Internet. 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 153: S Planner

    Utilities S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change view mode. Access additional options. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. and use the following: • G o to: Move to a specific date. •...
  • Page 154 Utilities Creating events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Select either event or task and enter details.
  • Page 155 Utilities Syncing events and tasks with your accounts You must select the accounts you want to sync with your device before syncing events or tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. → Calendars → Add account. Select an account service and sign into the account. The accounts that are already selected are marked with a green circle.

  • Page 156: Assistive Light

    Utilities Assistive Light Use this widget to turn the flash on or off to improve visibility. Before using this widget, add it to the Home screen from the widgets panel. To add it to the home screen, pinch your fingers together on the Home screen, tap Widgets, tap and hold the Assistive Light widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.

  • Page 157: World Clock

    Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. To turn the alarm on or off, tap . Deleting alarms → Delete, select alarms, and then tap Done. World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock →...

  • Page 158: Drive

    Utilities Drive Use this app to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed. Access your files without transferring or downloading.

  • Page 159: Google

    Utilities Google Use this app to search the Internet. You can also use it to search for apps and app content saved on the device or memory card. Tap Google on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword.

  • Page 160: Kids Mode

    Utilities Kids Mode Starting kids mode Use this app to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content. Tap the Kids Mode widget on the Home screen. Before using this app, download and install it. Tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 161 Utilities Use this app to take photos or videos. Use this app to create a drawing with a pen, a brush, and more. Use this app to play video files. Before you use this app, add videos that are saved on the device to the app.

  • Page 162: Parental Control

    Utilities Kids mode play area You can interact with characters, background objects, and more. Tap Kids Mode on the Apps screen. Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area. Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps. You can change kids mode settings, usage time limits, and more.

  • Page 163: Magnifier

    • M edia: Allow your children to access certain images and videos saved on the device. • G eneral: Configure kids mode settings. • K ids Store: Download apps for kids from Samsung Apps. Magnifier Use this widget to magnify text or objects with the rear camera. Before using this widget, add it to the Home screen from the widgets panel.

  • Page 164: Maps

    Utilities Maps Use this app to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword.

  • Page 165: My Files

    Utilities Composing memos on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • : Create or set a category. • : Insert images. • : Make a voice recording to insert. To save the memo, tap Done.

  • Page 166: Viewing Files

    Utilities Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap . To return to the My Files home screen, tap Select a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options: •...
  • Page 167 Utilities Viewing storage information Tap My Files on the Apps screen. to view memory information for your device and memory card. Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. →...

  • Page 168: Connections

    Connections 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 battery contains a built-in NFC antenna.
  • Page 169 Connections Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product information from NFC tags. If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature, you can use the device to make payments conveniently. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 170: 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 171: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices

    Connections Before using this feature • E nsure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to connect to. • E nsure that both devices are set as visible to other Bluetooth devices. Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 172 Connections → Bluetooth, and then select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. Or, set your device as visible to other devices. Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device.

  • Page 173: Beam

    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 174: Quick Connect

    Connections Quick Connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers.

  • Page 175: Connecting To A Tv

    • E nsure that your device and the TV are connected to the same network. • E nsure that the TV is registered to the WatchON feature. • I nstall the WatchON app on the device. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store.
  • Page 176 • E nsure that all devices using this feature are connected to the same network. • S earch for or join a created session or create a new session. • I nstall the Group Play app on both devices. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store.
  • Page 177 • E nsure that all computers that the device will connect to are registered with Samsung Link. • E nsure that the Samsung Link app is installed on both devices. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store.

  • Page 178: Smart Remote

    Connections Smart Remote About Smart Remote Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and select TV programmes and control channels with your device. Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. Before using this app •...

  • Page 179: Using The Device As A Remote Control

    Connections Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. On the device, tap → Continue. Select the TV brand. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV and tap .
  • Page 180 Connections Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. → TV shows, Movies, or Sports and scroll left or right to select a category. Select a TV programme and tap Watch now. The selected programme will be shown on the connected TV.

  • Page 181: Screen Mirroring

    Connections Screen mirroring About Screen mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen Mirroring -enabled devices (AllShare Cast dongle,...
  • Page 182 Connections Before using this feature • E nsure that the screen mirroring-enabled device is connected to the TV using an HDMI cable. • E nsure that the TV is turned on. Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device.

  • Page 183: Using The Mobile Printing Feature

    • E nsure that the Wi-Fi feature or Wi-Fi Direct is activated on your device and the printer. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing → HP Print Service Plugin or Samsung Print Service Plugin, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.

  • Page 184: Device & Data Manager

    Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade. • D o not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading.

  • Page 185: Transferring Files Between The Device And A Computer

    Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. • I f the apps cannot play files in divx or ac3 format, install apps that support them. •...

  • Page 186: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 187: Performing A Data Reset

    Device & data manager Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign into your Samsung account. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up.

  • Page 188: 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 QUICK SETTINGS View the list of your favourite settings options. →...

  • Page 189: Setting Wi-Fi Sleep Policy

    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 190: Download Booster

    Settings Download booster Set the device to download files via both Wi-Fi and mobile networks at the same time. On the Settings screen, tap Download booster, and then drag the Download booster switch to the right. You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network. To avoid additional charges, contact your service provider.

  • Page 191: Flight Mode

    Settings • U SB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer. • B luetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.

  • Page 192: More Networks

    Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then drag the Location switch to the right. • 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 193: Connect And Share

    Settings CONNECT AND SHARE Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right. • A ndroid Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.

  • Page 194: Sound And Display

    Settings Screen mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. On the Settings screen, tap Screen mirroring. SOUND AND DISPLAY Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sound. • S ound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. •...
  • Page 195 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • B rightness: Set the brightness of the display. • F ont: – Font style: Change the font type for display text. – Font size: Change the font size. •...

  • Page 196: Lock Screen

    Settings • L ED indicator: – Charging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the battery. – Low battery: Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low. –...

  • Page 197: Notification Panel

    Settings • C lock size: Change the size of the clock. • S how date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. • C amera shortcut: Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen. •...

  • Page 198: Personalisation

    Settings Toolbox Set the device to use the toolbox. On the Settings screen, tap Toolbox, and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right. • A PPLICATIONS: View the apps list to display in the toolbox. • E dit: Select the apps to display in the toolbox. One-handed operation Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand.

  • Page 199: Blocking Mode

    • U nlock method: Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode. Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account. On the Settings screen, tap Finger Scanner.

  • Page 200: Motion

    Settings MOTION Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Motions and gestures. • A ir browse: Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, songs, or memos.

  • Page 201: User And Backup

    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 202: System

    Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • E nglish(UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.

  • Page 203: Google Voice Typing

    • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • T ap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap •...

  • Page 204: Pointer Speed

    Settings Text-to-speech options • P REFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap • S peech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • L isten to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. •...

  • Page 205: Safety Assistance

    Settings Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set emergency contacts and messages. Refer to ‘Emergency mode’ for details. On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance. • E mergency mode: Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions, such as calling.

  • Page 206: Power Saving Mode

    Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving mode. • P ower saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power- saving mode. – Restrict background data: Set the device to prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection.
  • Page 207 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 208: About Device

    • S ecurity policy updates: Set the device to check and download security updates. • S end security reports: Set the device to send the updated security reports to Samsung automatically. • S torage type: Set a storage type for credential files.

  • Page 209: 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. • H ome: Select a default Home screen mode. •...
  • Page 210 Settings • C all alerts: – Vibrate when answered: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call. – Vibrate when call ends: Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call. – Call connect tone: Activate or deactivate the call connection tone. –...
  • Page 211 Settings • R ingtones and keypad tones: – Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. – Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern. – Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. –...
  • Page 212 • S ync only via Wi-Fi: Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is activated. • D ropbox sync: Set the device to sync content in your Dropbox with your Samsung account. • F ilter by: Select the categories for sorting images. When you take a photo, it is sorted into a category automatically based on the categories you set.
  • Page 213 Change settings for using Internet. On the Settings screen, tap Internet. • A ccount: Sign in to a Samsung account. • S et homepage: Set a default home page. • A utofill forms: Set the device to automatically enter user information, such as names or phone numbers when you fill out forms on webpages.
  • Page 214 Settings • C ell broadcast: Set the device to receive cell broadcast messages. • N otifications: Set the device to alert you to new messages. • S ignature: Set the device to display your signature on the message. •...

  • Page 215: Google Settings

    Settings S Voice Change settings for the voice recognition. • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • H ide offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • A bout: View version information. •...

  • Page 216: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. You can use the following features: • T alkBack • C hanging the font size • M agnifying the screen •...

  • Page 217: Accessing The Accessibility Menus Using The Home Button

    Accessibility Accessing the accessibility menus using the Home button You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • A ccessibility • T alkBack • N egative colours • I nteraction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 218 Accessibility When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more. When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items aloud.
  • Page 219 Accessibility • H ighlighting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • S crolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • R eturning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. •...
  • Page 220 Accessibility Configuring settings for shortcut gestures This feature provides you with eight different shortcut gestures, such as dragging your finger upwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it, and more. You can change default shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 221 Accessibility Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to text on the screen by dragging your finger up, down, left, or right. By default, the device reads text aloud on the selected area. Or, you can set the device to read text in different units, such as lines or paragraphs. Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu Select some text to read.
  • Page 222 Accessibility Pausing voice feedback Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, voice feedback pauses. When voice feedback is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen, or more.
  • Page 223 Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings. Alternatively, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when TalkBack Settings is highlighted.
  • Page 224 Accessibility • S ound volume: Adjust the volume level for notifications. This feature is available when Sound feedback is selected. • E xplore by touch: Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger. For example, when you tap Apps on the Home screen with your finger, the device reads out “Apps”.

  • Page 225: Entering Text Using The Keyboard

    Accessibility Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated. Use this feature to make sure that you are entering the right password. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Speak passwords. Setting text-to-speech features Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is activated, such as languages, speed, and more.

  • Page 226: Editing Text

    To add input languages, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Language and input. Then, tap next to Samsung keyboard → Select input languages, and then select languages. To change the keyboard input language, while entering text, tap and hold , and then select a language.

  • Page 227: Changing The Input Language

    Accessibility • S electing entire text: Open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control → Select all. All text in the document will be selected. • C opying or cropping text: Select text using the local contextual menu. Then, open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control.
  • Page 228 Take photos of documents or business cards and extract and read text from them. The device also reads colour and pattern information aloud when you take photos of coloured or patterend images. Access Samsung Apps, and download and install Optical Reader. Tap Optical Reader on the Apps screen.

  • Page 229: Changing The Font Size

    Accessibility Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make those with visually impaired use the device more convenient. Setting the font size to Huge may not be applied in some apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 230: Reversing The Display Colours

    Accessibility Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the contrast between black and white.

  • Page 231: Setting Flash Notification

    Customising caption settings Samsung caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC), and then drag the Subtitles (CC) switch to the right. Use the following options: • A lignment: Change the position of the caption.

  • Page 232: Adjusting The Sound Balance

    Accessibility Google caption On the Apps screen, Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then drag the Google subtitles (CC) switch to the right. Use the following options: • L anguage: Select a display language for the caption. •...

  • Page 233: Using Auto Haptic

    Accessibility Using auto haptic Set the device to vibrate when playing sounds in downloaded apps, such as games. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Auto haptic. Some apps may not support this feature. Using the assistive shortcut Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access apps, features, and...
  • Page 234 Accessibility Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen with small movements of your finger on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch pad to move the cursor and tap the screen to select the item under the cursor.

  • Page 235: Turning On The Screen With The Air Gesture Feature

    Accessibility Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Use the air gesture feature to turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device. When you use this feature, place the device on a flat surface or hold the device securely or to prevent it from moving.

  • Page 236: Setting Tap And Hold Delay Options

    Accessibility Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay, and then select an option. Using interaction control mode Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps.

  • Page 237: Answering Or Ending Calls

    Accessibility Answering or ending calls Set the method for answering or ending calls. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering and ending calls. Use the following options: • P ressing the home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. •...
  • Page 238 Accessibility Importing an accessibility settings file Import the device’s accessibility settings backup file. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Manage accessibility → Import/ Export, and then select an import option. Select a file to import and tap Done → OK. The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file.

  • Page 239: Using Other Useful Features

    • U sing the finger scanner: Register your fingerprints to the device to unlock the screen or verify the Samsung account password. Refer to ‘Finger Scanner’ for details. • U sing car mode: Control the device to perform various functions by voice commands while driving.

  • Page 240: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 241 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 242 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.

  • Page 243: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera

    • 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 244: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 245 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.

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