SM-A505U SM-A505W User Manual
a ana ana na and a dd a n aa and a n na d a and a a ad dn English (EU). 02/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com Table of Contents Network connectivity 31 Mobile data 31 Wi-Fi 32 Mobile hotspot and tethering Motions & usability features 34 Motions and gestures Personalising 36 Managing the Home and Apps screens 37 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 38 Changing the screen lock method 39 Private mode 40 Setting up accounts Read me first Getting started Package contents 6 7 Device layout 9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery 12 Using a memory card 14 Turning the device on and off 15 Locking and unlocking the screen Basics 16 Using the touch screen 19 Home screen layout 23 Notifications panel 25 Opening apps 25 27 Entering text 29 Screen capture 29 My Files 30 Power saving feature Installing or uninstalling apps 2 Table of Contents Contacts 44 Adding contacts 44 45 Searching for contacts Importing and exporting contacts Messages & email 46 Messages 47 Email Camera 49 Basic shooting 50 Shooting modes 52 Camera settings Gallery 53 Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features 54 S Finder 54 S Planner 56 Internet 57 Music 58 Video 59 Clock 60 Calculator 60 Memo 61 Google apps Connecting with other devices 63 Bluetooth 65 Wi-Fi Direct 67 Quick Connect 68 SideSync 3.0 75 Screen Mirroring 77 Mobile printing Device & data manager 78 Transferring data from your previous device 80 Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer 80 Updating the device 81 Backing up and restoring data 82 Performing a data reset Settings 83 About Settings 83 Connections 86 Device 88 Personal 92 System Appendix 95 Troubleshooting 100 Removing the battery (non-removable type) 3 Basics Read me first Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
Descriptions are based on the devices default settings.
S ome content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, model specifications, or devices software.
C ontent (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the devices specifications and the environment that it is used in.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
S oftware, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.
You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.
Default 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.
Modifying the devices operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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4 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 5 Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items:
Device Quick start guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website. 6 Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Touch screen Home button Recent apps button Headset jack GPS antenna Rear camera Main antenna Front camera Microphone Power button Volume button Memory card slot SIM card slot Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Push clip Push clip Speaker 7 Getting started Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Buttons Button Function Power Recent apps Home Back Volume Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to turn on or lock the screen. Tap to open the list of recent apps. Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked. Press to return to the Home screen. Press and hold to launch Google. Tap to return to the previous screen. Press to adjust the device volume. 8 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. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider. 1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot. 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place. Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. 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. 4 Close the cover of the SIM card slot. 9 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot. 2 Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out. 3 Close the cover of the SIM card slot. 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 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. When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty. If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device. If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery. 10 Getting started Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the devices lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. If 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. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging. 11 Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. Close unnecessary apps using the task manager. Deactivate the Bluetooth feature. Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. Deactivate auto-syncing of apps. Decrease the backlight time. Decrease the screen brightness. Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Some 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. Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up. The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card. Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards. When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory cards file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder. 12 Getting started 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot. 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place. 4 Close the cover of the memory card slot. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card. 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot. 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out. 3 Close the cover of the memory card slot. 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. 13 Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD card FORMAT SD CARD ERASE EVERYTHING. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. The manufacturers warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions. Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-
screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off. Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. 14 Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area. You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information. 15 Basics Using the touch screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device. It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen. Tapping To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with a finger. 16 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. 17 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. 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. 18 Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the devices 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. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen. A widget An app Screen indicators A folder 19 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. 1 On the Home screen, tap 2 Tap START READING when launching this feature for the first time. 3 Swipe upwards to browse articles in each news category. or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. 20 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. Access additional options. An app A screen indicator 21 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. Icon
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Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA+ network connected LTE network connected Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 22 Basics Notifications panel Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards. You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. Launch S Finder. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Adjust the brightness. View all quick setting buttons and rearrange buttons. Launch Settings. Launch Quick Connect. Clear all notifications. 23 Basics Rearranging quick setting buttons To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap EDIT, tap and hold an item, drag the item to another location, and then tap DONE. Using the quick setting buttons You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button. Wi-Fi: Refer to Wi-Fi for more information. Location: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Select a sound mode. Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device. Some apps do not allow screen rotation. Bluetooth: Refer to Bluetooth for more information. Mobile data: Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information. Power saving: Refer to Power saving feature for more information. Flight mode: Refer to Flight mode for more information. Do not disturb: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap Settings Sounds and notifications Do not disturb. U. power saving: Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information. Mobile hotspot: Refer to Mobile hotspot and tethering for more information. Smart stay: When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it. Private mode: Refer to Private mode for more information. Screen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. Sync: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as calendar or email. 24 Basics Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it. To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an app icon to open. Closing an app Tap CLOSE ALL. and drag an app icon to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap Galaxy 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 SEARCH 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 button that shows the apps price. To change the auto update settings, tap then select an option. Settings Auto update apps, and 25 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 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. Settings Auto-update apps, and to search for a keyword. To change the auto update settings, tap then select an option. Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap EDIT. can disable. Select an app and tap DISABLE DONE. To uninstall downloaded apps, open the Apps screen and tap EDIT UNINSTALL DONE. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings Applications Application manager, select an app, and then tap UNINSTALL. appears on the apps that you Enabling apps On the Apps screen, tap Settings Applications Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select an app, and then tap ENABLE. Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. You cannot use disabled apps. Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps. 26 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. For all caps, tap it twice. Enter punctuation marks. Change the keyboard settings. Delete a preceding character. Break to the next line. Move the cursor. Enter a space. Changing the input language Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or Tap more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right. Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold the last function that was used. to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on
: Enter text by voice. Open the keyboard. Change the language. Start or pause entering text by voice. 27 Basics
: Switch to handwriting mode. Switch to the standard keyboard.
: Add an item from the clipboard.
: Enter emoticons.
: Switch to the floating or split keyboard.
: Change the keyboard settings. Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag 3 Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap or you have previously copied, tap Clipboard and select the text. to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Paste. To paste text that 28 Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. You can view captured images in Gallery. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others. You can also capture screenshots using other methods. Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps. My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Search for files or folders. View recent files. View files by categories. View files stored in the device. View files saved in cloud storage services. View storage information. 29 Basics Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the devices functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Battery Power saving mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. Select from the following options:
Start power saving: Select a power level at which the device automatically switches to power-saving mode. Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the devices battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following:
Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off. Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Battery Ultra power saving mode, and tap switch to activate it. To add an app to the Home screen, tap To remove an app from the Home screen, tap MORE Remove, select an app with then tap DONE. To change the settings for ultra power saving mode, such as network connectivity or sound, tap MORE Settings. To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap MORE Disable ultra power saving mode. and select an app.
, and The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. 30 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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Data usage, and then tap the Mobile data switch to activate it. Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options. Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. 3 Tap CONNECT. Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET. 31 Network connectivity Mobile hotspot and tethering About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the devices mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via the Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your devices mobile data connection with other devices. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot. 2 Tap the switch to activate it. appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list. To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap CONFIGURE MOBILE HOTSPOT and select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap SAVE. 3 On the other devices screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks list. 4 On the connected device, use the devices mobile data connection to access the Internet. 32 Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the devices mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. 3 Tap the USB tethering switch to activate it. appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected. 4 On the computer, use your devices mobile data connection. Using Bluetooth tethering Share the devices mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth. Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature. 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information. 2 On the Apps screen of your device, tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering. 3 Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate it. 4 On the connected device, open the Bluetooth settings screen, tap appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected. Internet access. 5 On the connected device, use the devices mobile data connection to access the Internet. The connection methods may vary depending on the connected devices. 33 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, and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it. If you have missed calls or new messages, the device will vibrate when you pick it up. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface. 34 Motions & usability features Mute On the Apps screen, tap Settings Motions and gestures, and then tap the Mute switch to activate it. Cover the screen with your palm or turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms. Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings Motions and gestures, 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. You can view captured images in Gallery. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps. 35 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. 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. To remove an item, tap and hold the item. Then, drag it to Remove that appears at the top of the screen. Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the other app. 2 Enter a folder name. 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. To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap
. 36 Personalising Managing the Apps screen Moving items On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. 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. 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings Wallpaper. 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to. 3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen. To select photos taken by the devices camera or other images, tap From Gallery. 4 Tap SET AS WALLPAPER or SET WALLPAPER. Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Sounds and notifications. To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap Ringtones and sounds Ringtone, select a ringtone, and then tap OK. To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone, tap ADD. To set a ringtone for notifications, tap Ringtones and sounds Default notification sound, select a ringtone, and then tap OK. 37 Personalising Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. PIN A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. 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. 38 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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Privacy and safety Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. When you activate private mode for the first time, set an unlock code and a backup PIN. 2 Enter the private mode unlock code. When this mode is activated, appears at the top of the screen. 3 To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap MORE Move to Private, or tap Move Private MOVE HERE. Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them. 4 When you have selected the items to hide, open the Apps screen, tap Settings Privacy and safety Private mode, and then tap the switch to deactivate it. The selected items will disappear from the screen. Ensure that all files are saved or moved properly before deactivating private mode. 39 Personalising Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Privacy and safety Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Enter the private mode unlock code. 3 On the Apps screen, tap My Files Private. All items moved in private mode appear on the screen. Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Accounts Add account and select an account service. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Removing accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings Accounts, select an account, and then tap MORE Remove account. 40 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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts Contacts. 2 Tap and enter contact information.
: Add or delete a contact field.
: Add an image.
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3 Tap SAVE. Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts Contacts. Tap MORE Settings Manage & back up contacts Import/Export contacts, and then select an import or export option. 44 Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts Contacts. Use one of the following search methods:
Scroll up or down the contacts list. Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
: Make a voice or video call.
: Add to favourite contacts.
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: Compose a message.
: Compose an email. Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts Contacts. 2 Select a contact. 3 Tap MORE Add shortcut on home screen. 45 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. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter a message. Enter emoticons. Attach files. Send the message. 4 Tap SEND to send the message. 46 Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the persons messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap MORE to view more options. 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. After that, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap MORE Settings Add account. If you have more than one email account, you can set one as the default account. Tap MORE Settings MORE Set default accout, select an account, and then tap DONE. 47 Messages & email Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose an email. Add recipients. Enter a subject. Enter the email text. Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Select an email account to use, and new emails are retrieved. Tap an email to read. Reply to all recipients. Reply to the email. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options. Open attachments. 48 Attach images, videos and others. Send the email. Access additional options. Add a CC or BCC. Add recipients from the contacts list. Forward the email. Delete the email. Access additional options. Mark the email as a reminder. Go to the previous or next email. Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 3 Tap Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. To capture an image from the video while recording, tap Capture. To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. Display current 49 Camera The camera automatically shuts off when unused. Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. The 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. Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other peoples privacy. 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. 50 Camera Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device identifies the photo with On the Apps screen, tap Camera MODE Panorama. in Gallery. To get the best shot, follow these tips:
Move the camera slowly in one direction. Keep the image within the frame on the cameras viewfinder. Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall. Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the Apps screen, tap Camera MODE Beauty face. Selfie Use this mode to take a self-portrait using the front camera. MODE Selfie. On the Apps screen, tap Camera When the camera detects your face, tap to take a photo of yourself. Interval shot Use this mode to take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the
. series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with On the Apps screen, tap Camera MODE Interval shot. Sound & shot Use this mode to take a photo with sound. The device identifies the photos with in Gallery. On the Apps screen, tap Camera MODE Sound & shot. Sports Use this mode to take a photo of fast-moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera MODE Sports. 51 Camera Continuous shot Use this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera MODE Continuous shot. Tap and hold to take several photos continuously. Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera still camera and video camera modes. Not all of the following options are available in both Picture size (front) / Picture size (rear): Select a resolution. Higher resolutions result in higher quality photos, however they will take up more memory. Video size (front) / Video size (rear): Select a resolution. Higher resolutions result in higher quality videos, however they will take up more memory. Gesture control: Set the device to detect your palm, so you can use it to take self-
portraits. Save as horizontally flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene, when taking photos with the front camera. Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. Location tags: Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo. To 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. When you share a photo with the location tag attached, the location information may be exposed to others. To avoid this, when viewing the photo, tap MORE Details EDIT, and then tap under Location to delete your location information. Review pictures: Set the device to show photos after capturing them. Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. Volume keys function: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. The available options vary depending on the mode used. 52 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 then tap the screen. Move to the previous screen. Access additional options. Add to the favourites list. Share the image to others. Delete the image. Modify the image. 53 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 To get more refined results, tap filters under the search field. To select search categories, tap MORE Select search locations. and say a keyword. S Planner Creating events 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap
. Alternatively, select a date with no events in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events in it, tap the date and tap
. 54 Useful apps and features 3 Enter event details. Enter a title. Set a start and end date for the event. Enter the location of the event. Add more details. 4 Tap SAVE to save the event. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Set a reminder for the event. Attach a map showing the location of the event. Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap TASK, enter details, and then tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap 3 Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To add accounts to sync with, tap MORE Manage calendars Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. To change an accounts syncing option, open the Apps screen, tap Settings Accounts, and then select an account service. 55 Useful apps and features Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the address field. 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Move to the previously-visited page. Read an article in reading mode. Close the tab. Open a new tab. Refresh the current webpage. Access additional options. View your bookmarks, saved pages, and recent Internet history. Open the homepage. 56 Useful apps and features Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Access additional options. Open the playlist. Set the file as your favourite song. Adjust the volume. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the previous song. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap MORE Settings, and then tap the Smart volume switch to activate it. 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. Smart volume may not be activated for some files. 57 Useful apps and features Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Move the control panel to the left. Change screen ratio. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Open the playlist. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Adjust the volume. Move the control panel to the right. Switch to the pop-up video player. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. 58 Useful apps and features Clock ALARM On the Apps screen, tap Clock ALARM. Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap OPTIONS to set other various alarm options, and then tap SAVE. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list. Snooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. Increasing volume: Set a time and tone for the smart alarm. A smart alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound. The volume of the smart alarm increases gradually until you turn it off or the preset alarm sounds. Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Select alarms, and then tap
. WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen, tap Clock WORLD CLOCK. Creating clocks Select a city from the globe, and then tap
. Deleting clocks Select clocks, and then tap
. 59 Useful apps and features STOPWATCH On the Apps screen, tap Clock STOPWATCH. Tap START to time an event. Tap LAP to record lap times. Tap STOP to stop timing. To clear lap times, tap RESET. TIMER On the Apps screen, tap Clock TIMER. Set the duration, and then tap START. Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off. Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. To clear the history, tap CLEAR HISTORY. Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category. Tap Memo on the Apps screen. Composing memos Tap options:
on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following Category: Create or set a category. Image: Insert images. Voice: Make a voice recording to insert. Tasks: Add tasks to do. To save the memo, tap SAVE. To edit a memo, tap a memo, and then tap the content of the memo. 60 Useful apps and features Searching for memos Tap SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword. 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 apps help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. Chrome Search for information and browse webpages. Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service. Google+
Share your news and follow updates that your family, friends, and others share. You can also back up your photos and videos, and more. Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places. Play Music Discover, listen to, and share music on your device. Play Movies & TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store. 61 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. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google+. Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase. Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google. 62 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device. Do 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. 63 Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. 2 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. 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap Share Bluetooth, and then select a device to transfer the image to. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device. 64 Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. You can view received images in Gallery. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the devices name to unpair. 2 Tap 3 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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed. 3 Select a device to connect to. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device to confirm. 65 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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap Share Wi-Fi Direct, select a device to transfer the image to, and then tap SHARE. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device. Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request. You can view received images in Gallery. Ending the device connection 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings Wi-Fi. 2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The device displays the connected devices in the list. 3 Tap a device name to disconnect the devices. 66 Connecting with other devices Quick Connect About Quick connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. When connecting to a device that does not support the Quick connect feature, ensure that Wi-Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated. Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content. Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with. For example, the device name can be shown as BT MAC. Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect. 2 Select a visibility option, and then tap ENABLE QUICK CONNECT. When the panel opens, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices. 3 Select a device to connect to. The next steps may vary depending on the connected device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices. To allow nearby devices to search for your device and connect to it, tap SETTINGS Device visibility, and then select an option. Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices. Deactivating the Quick connect feature Tap
. 67 Connecting with other devices Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect. 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices. 3 Tap Share content and select a media category. 4 Select the content to share and tap DONE. Your device sends the content to the connected device. SideSync 3.0 About SideSync 3.0 Use this app to control a smartphones screen with a virtual smartphone screen on your tablet. On your tablet, view messages or use the smartphones chat room. On your tablet, watch a video playing on the smartphone on a larger display. Easily transfer files between your tablet and smartphone by dragging and dropping the files. Before using this app Your tablet and smartphone must support Wi-Fi Direct. SideSync 3.0 must be installed on both your tablet and smartphone. If it is not installed on any device, download and install it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. SideSync 3.0 operates only on devices with Android version 4.4 or higher. 68 Connecting with other devices Connecting your tablet and a smartphone 1 On your tablet, tap SideSync 3.0 on the Apps screen. 2 Launch SideSync 3.0 on a smartphone. 3 The tablet searches for available smartphones automatically. Select one of the detected smartphones. 4 Tap OK on the smartphone screen. 69 Connecting with other devices 5 The smartphones virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphones screen is turned off. 70 Connecting with other devices Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use apps in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messages, or chat with others. Some features, such as Screen Mirroring, may not work in the virtual smartphone screen. The smartphones virtual screen may differ depending on the smartphone. Access additional options. Screen rotation Screen capture Open the same webpage in the web browser of your tablet. Minimise the screen. Maximise the screen to fit your tablet's screen. Close SideSync 3.0. Virtual smartphone screen Recent apps button Back button Home button 71 Connecting with other devices Moving the virtual smartphone screen Tap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location. Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 Tap and hold 2 When the frame appears, drag the frame to adjust the size. at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen, the tablets keyboard appears. Enter text using the keyboard. 72 Connecting with other devices Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen It is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen at the same time. When you are using the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet, the smartphone screen turns off. Using the smartphone screen Press the Home button on the smartphone to turn on the smartphone screen and turn off the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet. Using the virtual smartphone screen Tap SWITCH TO TABLET on the tablets screen to turn on the virtual smartphone screen and turn off the smartphone screen. Playing music or videos on the tablet Play music or videos stored in the smartphone via the screen and speaker of the tablet. 1 Open a music or video file in the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet. 2 The selected file is played using the tablets screen and speaker. Adjust the volume on the virtual smartphone screen or the tablet during playback. 73 Connecting with other devices Copying files between devices Copying files from the smartphone to the tablet 1 Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartphone screen. 2 Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the tablets screen. 3 My Files is launched on the tablets screen. Select a folder to save the file in and tap DONE. Copying files from the tablet to the smartphone 1 Tap and hold a file on the tablets screen. 2 Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the virtual smartphone screen. 3 My Files is launched on the virtual smartphone screen. Select a folder to save the file in and tap DONE. 74 Connecting with other devices 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. Screen Mirroring
-enabled devices
(AllShare Cast dongle, HomeSync) This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use. If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected. If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best experience. 75 Connecting with other devices Viewing content on a TV Before you connect your device to a TV, connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV. To set up the connection, refer to the devices user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle. 1 Connect the AllShare Cast dongle to the TV using an HDMI cable. 2 On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device. 3 Open the notifications panel and tap EDIT Screen Mirroring ENABLE. The detected devices are listed. 4 Select a device to connect to. Your devices screen appears on the TV screen. If you connect the device for the first time, tap and hold the dongles name in the list and enter the PIN shown on the TV screen. 5 Open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device. 76 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 More connection settings Printing Download plug-in, and search for a printer plug-in in Play Store. Select a printer plug-in and install it. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings More connection settings Printing, select a printer plug-in, and then tap the switch to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. To add printers manually, select a printer plug-in, tap MORE Add printer ADD PRINTER, enter details, and then tap OK. To change print settings, select a printer plug-in and tap MORE Printing settings. Printing content While viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share Print printers, and then select a printer. All 77 Device & data manager Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. Mobile version (Smart Switch Mobile): Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. Computer version: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers. Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer. Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device. The following actions are an example of transferring data from your previous Android device. To import data from a mobile device with a different operating system, refer to the on-screen instructions. 1 When you turn on your new device for the first time, tap START in the Smart Switch installation pop-up window to install the app. If the Smart Switch installation pop-up window does not appear on the screen, you can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. 2 On your previous device, download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. 3 Launch Smart Switch Mobile on both devices. 4 On your previous device, tap ANDROID TO GALAXY SEND CONTENT. The devices will automatically connect. 78 Device & data manager 5 On your previous device, select data to send to your new device and tap SEND. 6 On your new device, tap RECEIVE on the connection request pop-up window to receive the data. The data transfer will begin. 7 On both devices, tap FINISH when the data transfer is complete. Transferring data from a computer Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new device. 1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch. 2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a program provided by the devices manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step. 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable. 4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer. To select data to back up, click Settings Back up, and then select data. 5 Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable. 6 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new device. 79 Device & data manager Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage. The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly connect the device to the computers USB port. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed. 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer. Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software. Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings About device Software update Update now. To automatically check for available updates, tap the Auto update switch to activate it. To download updates only when a Wi-Fi connection is activated, tap the Wi-Fi only switch to activate it. 80 Device & data manager Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. 1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. 2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch. 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. 4 On the computer, click the update button in the connection window. Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is updating. While updating the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. Doing so may interfere with the update process. Before updating, disconnect all other media devices from the computer. Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings Backup and reset Back up my data, select the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW. To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the Auto back up switch to activate it. To restore data using a Samsung account, tap Restore. Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items. 81 Device & data manager Using a Google account On the Apps screen, tap Settings Backup and reset, and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account. To restore data using a Google account, tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it. When you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored. Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING. The device automatically restarts. 82 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 SEARCH. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either the Wi-Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal. To automatically switch between networks, tap MORE Smart network switch On. To use options, tap MORE. Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Tap MORE Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid additional charges, set this option to Always. 83 Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. Mobile hotspot and tethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the devices mobile data connection with other devices. Refer to Mobile hotspot and tethering for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering. Mobile hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the devices mobile data connection with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network. You can use this feature when the network connection is not available. Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the devices mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth. USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the devices mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Data usage. To use more options, tap MORE. Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. Set mobile data limit: Set a limit for mobile data usage. Restrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network. Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. Restrict networks: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using Wi-Fi network. 84 Settings Mobile networks Customise the mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks. Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). Network mode: Select a network type. Network operators: Search for available networks and manually register a network. More connection settings Customise settings to control networks. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging. Ethernet The Ethernet option is available when an Ethernet adaptor is connected to the device. Use this option to activate the Ethernet feature and configure network settings. 85 Settings Device Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications. Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. Ringtones and sounds: Change settings for ringtones and system sounds. Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern. Sound quality and effects: Select a sound effect to apply when you adjust to music. Do not disturb: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. Select which notifications will be blocked and how long to block them. Notifications on lock screen: Set the device to show notifications on the locked screen. App notifications: Change the notification settings for each app. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. Font: Change the font size and type. Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the displays backlight. Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. Screen mode: Change the screen mode. Daydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock. 86 Settings 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. Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. Mute: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or placing the device face down. Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device. Default applications Select a default setting for using apps. Application settings Customise the settings for each app. 87 Settings Personal Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper. Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen. Lock screen and security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security. Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method. Show information: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen. Unlock effect: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen. Device security: Scan for and remove malware from the device. You can also activate the real-time scanning feature to block phishing attacks and malicious websites. Find My Mobile: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website. Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. Other security settings: Configure additional security settings. 88 Settings Privacy and safety On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety. Location: Change settings for location information permissions. Private mode: Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode. Report diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the devices diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. Vision: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. Galaxy TalkBack: Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. Galaxy TalkBack help: View help information to learn how to use Galaxy TalkBack. Dark screen: Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on your screen private. Rapid key input: Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard. You can use this feature to enter characters instead of releasing your finger and double-tapping on the screen. Speak passwords: Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated. Font size: Change the font size. Magnification gestures: Set the device to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area. Greyscale: Display colours on the screen as grey tones. Negative colours: Reverse the display colours to improve visibility. Colour adjustment: Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the device determines that you are colour blind or having difficulty reading content. 89 Settings Accessibility shortcut: Set the device to activate TalkBack when you press and hold the Power button, and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers. Text-to-speech options: Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is activated, such as languages, speed, and more. Hearing: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment. Turn off all sounds: Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media sounds, and the callers voice during a call. 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. Left/right sound balance: Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset. Mono audio: Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when a headset is connected. Dexterity and interaction: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity. Universal switch: Set the device to scan and highlight items on the screen. You can control the touch screen by connecting an external switch, tapping the screen, or by using head movements and face gestures. Assistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel. You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon. Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. Interaction control: Activate interaction control mode to restrict the devices reaction to inputs while using apps. 90 Settings Direct access: Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button three times quickly. Notification reminder: Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval. Answering and ending calls: Change the method of answering or ending calls. Single tap mode: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it. Manage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices. Services: View accessibility services installed on the device. Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to your Samsung account. Restore: Set up or edit your Samsung backup account. Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device. Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. 91 Settings System Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input. Language: Select a display language for all menus and apps. Default keyboard: Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard: Change the Samsung keyboard settings. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Google voice typing: Change the voice input settings. Voice input: Change the settings for the voice recogniser. Text-to-speech options: Change the text-to-speech settings. Pointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-
saving mode. Ultra power saving mode: Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. Display battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. 92 Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Accessories Change the accessory settings. On the Settings screen, tap Accessories. Automatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open. You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods. 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. Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. Set date: Set the current date manually. Set time: Set the current time manually. Select time zone: Set the home time zone. Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. Select date format: Select a date format. 93 Settings User manual View more information about using the device. On the Settings screen, tap User manual. The user manual may not be available depending on the web browser or service provider. About device Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software. On the Settings screen, tap About device. 94 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:
Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu. PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card. For more information, contact your service provider. Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly. You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact your service provider. Your device does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Fully charge the battery before turning on the device. 95 Appendix The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre. 96 Appendix A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the devices internal antenna. When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service providers base station. Move to another area and try again. When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service providers network. The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) Ensure that the charger is connected properly. Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced. Battery consumption increases when you use messaging features or some apps, such as games or the Internet. The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time. 97 Appendix Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your devices lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following:
Charge the battery. Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. Restart 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 The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use. If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images may be out of focus. Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device, try the following:
Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is DRM-protected, ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file. Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device. If a file format is not supported, such as DivX or AC3, install an app that supports it. To confirm the file formats that your device supports, visit www.samsung.com. 98 Appendix Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to. Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer. If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer. Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations. 99 Appendix 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. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly. Removing the battery (non-removable type) These instructions are only for your service provider or an authorised repair agent. Damage or faults caused by the unauthorised removal of the battery are not covered by the warranty. To remove or replace the battery, contact your service provider or an authorised repair agent. 1 Insert the device opening tool into the gap between the devices screen and the back cover. Then, start separating the screen from the back cover by using the tool to pry them apart as shown in the image below. T B D Take care when inserting the tool to avoid damaging the devices internal components. 100 Appendix 2 Continue reinserting the tool and prying the screen and the back cover apart at close intervals around the device. Rotate the back cover carefully and ensure that the hooks are not damaged. 3 When the screen is disengaged, separate the screen and the back cover. Then, put the back cover aside and place the screen face down on a flat work surface. 4 Loosen and remove the screws. T B D 5 Disconnect the battery connectors as shown in the image below. T B D 101 Appendix 6 Peel the flap from the battery, and then pull it to remove the battery. T B D 102
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FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices to be compatible with hearing aids and other assistive hearing devices. When individuals employing some assistive hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants) use wireless mobile devices, they may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and mobile devices also vary in the amount of interference they generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all mobile devices have been rated. Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. M-ratings refer to enabling acoustic coupling with hearing aids that do not operate in telecoil mode. T-Ratings: Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing aid manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. Under the current industry standard, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19, the hearing aid and wireless mobile device rating values are added together to indicate how usable they are together. For example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equals M5. Under the standard, this should provide the hearing aid user with normal use while using the hearing aid with the particular wireless mobile device. A sum of 6 or more would indicate excellent performance. However, these are not guarantees that all users will be satisfied. T ratings work similarly. M3 M3 The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. HAC for Newer Technologies This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer. Copyright
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