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Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus User Manual

1. Voicemail service Select or set your voicemail service provider Voicemail settings Enter the number to access the voicemail service Obtain this number from the service provider Accounts Set the device to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services Use Internet calling Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls 95 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 Z 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 Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device On the Settings screen tap Battery Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Application manager View and manage the apps on your device On the Settings screen tap Application manager PERSONAL Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location and then drag the Location switch to the right Power saving View the method to collect your location data e RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage e
2. 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 options to view more detailed settings Wn Launch Settings i Adjust the brightness A SIM 2 Select a SIM or USIM card NOTIFICATIONS Clear all notifications Tap a notification and perform various actions 24 Basics Adjusting the brightness To adjust the brightness drag the brightness adjustment bar to the left or right When battery power is low the brightness adjustment bar disappears from the notifications panel Using the quick setting buttons From the notifications panel you can view your device s current status and use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate the Wi Fi feature Refer to Connecting to a Wi Fi network for details Sound Vibrate Mute Activate or deactivate sound mode and silent mode You can set the device to vibrate or mute all sound in silent mode Screen rotation Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device K Some apps do not allow screen rotation Bluetooth Activate
3. SM G350E User Manual English EU 06 2014 Rev 1 0 www samsung com Table of Contents Read me first Getting started 7 Device layout 8 Buttons 9 Package contents 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery 13 Charging the battery 15 Inserting a memory card 17 Turning the device on and off 17 Holding the device 18 Locking and unlocking the device 19 Using dual SIM or USIM cards Basics 20 Using the touch screen 23 Indicator icons 24 Notifications panel 26 Home and Apps screens 29 Opening apps 29 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Entering text Personalising 33 Managing the Home and Apps screens 35 Changing the screen lock method 36 Setting wallpaper 36 Changing ringtones 37 Setting up accounts 37 Moving contacts from other devices to your device Network connectivity 38 38 39 40 Connecting to a mobile network Connecting to a Wi Fi network Using Smart network switch Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots Phone 42 Making calls 44 Receiving calls 45 During a call Contacts 46 Adding contacts 47 Managing contacts Table of Contents Messages amp email 49 Messages 51 Email 53 Google Mail Camera 54 Taking photos or videos 55 Launching Camera on the locked screen 56 Using the shooting mode 57 Applying filter effects 57 Using the zoom feature 58 Changing Camera settings Gallery 60 Viewing content on the device 61 Accessing additional opti
4. Z The camera automatically shuts off when unused e 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 54 Camera 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap to take a photo or to take a video View more options Display current mode Start taking a video Take a photo ae oe 4 e Change the View photos and shooting mode videos you have taken Viewing photos or videos You can view photos or videos immediately after taking them by opening the preview thumbnail on the camera screen Tap the preview thumbnail at the bottom left of the screen Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen 1 On the locked screen drag Key outside the large circle If Ke is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Camera shortcut Z This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 2 Tap to take a photo or to take a video 53 Camera Using the shooting mode Several photo effects are available On the Apps screen tap Camera gt e Auto Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and det
5. s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services On the Settings screen tap Flight mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage Data usage cycle Set a monthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods To use more options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network 91 Settings Auto sync data Activate or deactivate auto syncing of apps You can select what information to sync for each account in Settings ACCOUNTS Show Wi Fi usage Set the device to show your data usage via Wi Fi Mobile hotspots Select mobile hotspots to prevent apps that are running in the background from using them SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager e Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Data service network Select a SIM or USIM card for data service Receive incoming calls Set whether or not to allow incoming calls from the GPRS
6. Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Voice search Language Select a language for the voice recognition Ok Google hotword detection Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search app K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 99 Settings Speech output Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action Block offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Personalised recognition Set the device to use information from your Google dashboard to improve speech recognition accuracy Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset when one is connected to the device Text to speech options PREFERRED TTS ENGINE Select a speech synthesis engine To change the settings for speech synthesis engines tap X e Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example Default language status View the status of the default language for the text to speech feature Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device 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 th
7. Zooming in and out Tap the screen three times quickly to zoom in on a specific area Tap the screen three times quickly again to return Exploring the screen by scrolling Use two fingers to scroll through the magnified screen Adjusting zoom ratio Tap the screen with two fingers on the magnified screen Then spread two fingers apart or pinch them together to adjust the ratio Z Keyboards on the screen cannot be magnified e When this feature is activated the performance of some apps such as Phone and Calculator may be affected Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility and then tick Flash notification Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds including the caller s voice during a call On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility and then tick Turn off all sounds Using mono audio Set the device to enable mono sound when you listen to audio with one earbud You can use this mode if you have hearing impairments or in situations when a single earbud is more convenient On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility and then tick Mono audio 115 Accessibility Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Touch amp hold del
8. network while using data services Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call K When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider More networks Customise settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More networks Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs 92 Settings Mobile networks Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network operators Search for available networks and select a network for roaming DEVICE Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Activate the screen lock feature The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clock Show date Set the device to show the date with the clock Camera shortcut Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Owner information Enter your information that is shown with the clock Unlock effect Select an effect that you see w
9. LOCATION SERVICES View the location services your device is using 96 Settings Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Security Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Z Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card O If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account ACCOUNT REGISTRATION Add or view your Samsung account Use wireless networks Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi Fi or mobile networks gt SIM Change Alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen Go to website Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website Setup SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN
10. 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 lt Bluetooth and then select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list request that the device turns on its visibility option Or set your device as visible to other devices 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Bluetooth authorisation request The received image is saved in the Gallery Download folder Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices on the list 2 Tap 4 next to the device s name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair 83 Connecting with other devices Using the mobile printing feature Connect the device to a printer to print images or documents K Some printers may not be compatible with the device Before using this feature Ensure that the Wi Fi feature or Wi Fi Direct is activated on your device and the printer Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to On the Apps screen tap Se
11. calls and messages on each card However if you are on a call using one card the other card cannot be used to receive new calls Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap E Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Select icon or Register name Set a display name and icon for each card Switching between cards When two SIM or USIM cards are activated card selection icons appear on the dashboard of the notifications panel Open the notifications panel and then select a card Basics Using the touch screen O 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 aS 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 20 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 se
12. case e This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur e Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly 123 Copyright Copyright 2014 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of this guide may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners
13. charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions Z By default the device automatically updates any installed app when a new version is available To change the default setting or to update apps manually tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps on the Apps screen tap Uninstall disable apps appears on apps that you can disable Select an app and tap OK To uninstall downloaded apps on the Apps screen tap Downloaded apps gt Uninstall Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap Uninstall 30 Basics Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap Done Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap Enable Z e Hiding apps Hide apps in the Apps screen only You can continue to use hidden apps e Disabling apps Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device You cannot use disabled apps Uninstalling apps Uninstall downloaded apps Entering text A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Z Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Set options f
14. dock or charging Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Increase legibility Sharpen the text to make it easier to read Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life 94 Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features On the Settings screen tap Call Set up call reject messages Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call Answering ending calls The home key answers calls Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button Additional settings Caller ID Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number Auto area code Set the device to insert a prefix area or country code automatically before a phone number Call barring Block incoming or outgoing calls Call waiting Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress Fixed Dialling Numbers Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card Ringtones and keypad tones Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Voicemail
15. method Uploading videos Tap Uploads Upload select a video enter information for the video and then tap t 69 Multimedia Google Use this app to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles Photos Use this app to manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Tap Photos on the Apps screen Z This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Games Use this app to download and play games Tap Play Games on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider 70 Multimedia Play Books Use this app to read and download book files Tap Play Books on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Movies amp TV Use this app to watch download and rent movies or TV shows Tap Play Movies amp TV on the Apps screen Z This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Music Use this app to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service Tap Play Music on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the regio
16. on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Settings Add account Sending messages Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap K at the bottom of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap B3 Tap 4 to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap 2 to attach images videos and others 51 Messages amp email Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Scheduled email Tick Scheduled email set a time and date and then tap Done Z If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Delete the message Access additional options Add this email address to the 1 v ee ru e Me ee contacts list vy Mark the message as a reminder ee ye L Open attachments Forward the message Reply to all recipients Go to the previous or next message Reply to the message 52 Messages amp email Adding contacts to the priority list Set contacts that
17. or task 73 Utilities Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To sync events and tasks with your accounts tap Sync To add accounts to sync with tap Calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name To change an account s syncing option on the Apps screen tap Settings ACCOUNTS and then select an account service Deleting events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To delete events or tasks tap Delete select the events or tasks and then tap Done OK To delete an event or task while viewing it tap Delete OK To mark tasks as completed tap a date that has tasks in it and tick completed tasks Sharing events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To share an event or task while viewing it tap Share via and then select a sharing method Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator 74 Utilities Clock Alarm On the Apps screen tap Clock Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To acti
18. the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for details 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen 2 Tap Backup and reset Factory data reset 3 Tap Reset device Erase everything The device automatically restarts 88 Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device set app options and add accounts Tap Settings on the Apps screen WIRELESS AND NETWORKS 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 drag the Wi Fi switch to the right You 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 tick Smart network switch To use options tap e Scan Search for available networks Wi Fi Direct Activate Wi Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi Fi to share files e Advanced Customise Wi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS PIN 89 Settings Setting Wi Fi sleep policy Tap Advanced 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 c
19. voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo tap gt Rename enter the name for the voice memo and then tap OK Voice Search Use this app to search webpages by speaking Tap Voice Search on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen 66 Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Change screen ratio Adjust the volume Samsung Access additional options Move forwards or Pause and resume backwards by playback dragging the bar Skip to the previous Skip to the next video video Tap and hold to Tap and hold to move move backwards forwards quickly quickly To customise the control panel location during playback tap Settings tick Mini controller and then tap Close Then tap 4 or gt to move the control panel to either side of the screen Z This feature is available only in landscape orientation 67 Multimedia Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Tap Select select videos tap Share via and then select a sharing method Tap Delete select videos and then tap Done Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio To listen to the FM radio you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna Tap Radio on the Apps screen Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset i
20. you communicate with frequently as priority contacts Tap Settings Priority sender settings Priority senders enter email addresses or select contacts to add and then tap OK To add more contacts to the priority list tap To remove contacts from the priority list tap Tf select contacts and then tap Delete Google Mail Use this app to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Apps screen Z This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider This app may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Sending messages Tap amp 4 enter recipients a subject and a message and then tap gt Reading messages Tap a message to read Keep the message for long term Delete the message storage ra J Ons tameng Access additional options vig Mark the message as a reminder um Reply to the message i i gt Preview attachment 53 Camera Taking photos or videos About taking photos or videos Use this app to take photos or videos Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device s camera Refer to Viewing content on the device for details Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy
21. Add a shortcut to a folder fe Be Be Be 79 Utilities Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen Select a folder to open it To go up a level in the directory tap lt To return to the My Files main screen tap A Select a folder tap and then use one of the following options Select item Select files or folders Create folder Create a folder e View as Change the view mode Sort by Sort files or folders Add shortcut Add a shortcut to the folder on the Home screen or the My Files main screen e Settings Change the file manager settings Tap and hold a file or folder and then use one of the following options e Send files to others or share them Tif Delete files or folders e Move Move files or folders to another folder e Copy Copy files or folders to another folder e Rename Rename a file or folder Zip Compress files or folders to create a zip file e Details View file or folder details 80 Utilities Downloads Use this app to see what files are downloaded through the app Tap Downloads on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a file to open it with an appropriate app To sort the files by date name or size tap Sort by To clear the history tap Clear list 81 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless
22. Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly When you touch the keyboard with your finger the device reads aloud the character buttons under your finger When you hear the character you want release your finger from the screen to select it The character is entered and the device reads the text aloud Entering additional characters Tap and hold a button on the keyboard If additional characters are available via the button a pop up window appears above the keyboard showing the characters To select a character drag you finger on the screen until you hear the character you want and then release it 112 Accessibility Changing keyboard input language To add input languages on the Apps screen tap Settings Language and input Then tap next to Samsung keyboard Select input languages and then select languages To change the keyboard input language while entering text tap and hold and then select a language Editing text Use the local contextual menu to move the cursor or copy and paste text Open the local contextual menu by dragging your finger upwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menu Then release your
23. Fi or cloud services On the Settings screen tap Printing About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device Google Settings Use this app to configure settings for some features provided by Google Tap Google Settings on the Apps screen 102 Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment You can use the following features TalkBack e Changing the font size e Magnifying the screen e Notification reminders Turning off all sounds e Flash notification Mono audio mode Setting tap and hold delay options e Interaction control mode e Changing the method for answering or ending calls To use accessibility menus on the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility 103 Accessibility TalkBack Activating or deactivating TalkBack When you activate TalkBack the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features This feature is useful if you cannot see or have difficulty viewing the screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack 2 Drag the TalkBack switch to the right To deactivate TalkBack drag the TalkBack switch to the left 3 Tap OK When you activate TalkBack the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select Also the device provides
24. You can also set the type of keyboard to apply this feature to Speak when screen is off Set the device to provide voice feedback when the screen is turned off Shake to start continuous reading Set the device to read aloud the text displayed on the screen when you shake the device You can select from various shaking speeds Speak caller ID Set the device to read the caller s name aloud when you have an incoming call Vibration feedback Set the device to vibrate when you explore the screen Sound feedback Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen such as scrolling the screen and more Focus speech audio Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud Sound volume Adjust the volume that sound is played when you touch the screen to control it This feature is available when Sound feedback is selected 110 Accessibility Explore by touch Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger When you hear the item you want release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly to open it You can move to the page you want by scrolling the screen left or right with two fingers To learn about controlling the screen using the explore by touch feature refer to Controlling the screen with finger gestures for details Automatically scroll lists Set the device to automatically scroll through the rest of the list not displayed on the screen and
25. acts Contacts 2 Select a contact to edit and tap 3 Edit the contact information or tap Add another field to add more contact information 4 Tap Save Deleting a contact Select a contact to delete tap Delete Sharing a contact Select a contact to share tap Share name card and then select a sharing method Managing groups On the Apps screen tap Contacts Creating a new group Tap set details for the group add contacts and then tap Save Adding contacts to a group Select a group and then tap Select contacts to add and then tap Done Deleting groups Tap Tif select user added groups and then tap Done 47 Contacts 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 Settings Contacts Import export and then select an import or export option Searching for contacts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list 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 ye Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message E Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that
26. ay and then select an option Using interaction control mode Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device s reaction to inputs while using apps Use this mode when you want to allow others only limited access and control of your media or data 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Interaction control 2 Drag the Interaction control switch to the right 3 Press and hold the Home button and the Volume button down simultaneously while using an app 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict D Tap Done The device displays the restricted area If you tap the screen or press buttons such as the Home button they will not work in this area To deactivate interaction control mode press and hold the Home button and the Volume button down simultaneously 116 Accessibility Answering or ending calls Set the method for answering or ending calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Answering ending calls Use the following options The home key answers calls Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when you press the Power button Using other useful features Searching by voice Use voice commands to search for webpage content Use this feature when you are on the move and cannot use your hands to enter text Refer to Voice Search for details Usin
27. conds to access available options Dragging To move an icon or thumbnail tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return 21 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out 22 Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed on the status bar provide information about the status of the device The icons listed in the table below are most common K 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 all B ral 4t IOIA Dl eik e s hn p x Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Call in progress Missed call Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 23 Basics Notifications panel Using the notifications panel
28. connection between two devices over short distances Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices Z Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature 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 Before using this feature Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to connect to Ensure that both devices are set as visible to other Bluetooth devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth drag the Bluetooth switch to the right and then tap Scan Detected devices are listed To set the device as visible to other devices tap the device name 82 Connecting with other devices 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 3 Accept the Bluetooth
29. creen to open the circular global contextual menu You can use features such as Quick navigation Read from top Spell last utterance and Read from next item Then explore menus by drawing a circle with your finger without releasing it When you find the menu you want release your finger from the menu to select it Tap Pause feedback at the top left of the screen to pause voice feedback Tap TalkBack Settings at the top right of the screen to access the TalkBack settings Refer to Configuring settings for TalkBack for details Open local context menu Open the local contextual menu You can select a unit for reading text on the screen When you use this feature while entering text contextual menus such as the cursor control menu are available Tap and hold the screen to open the circular contextual menu Then explore menus by drawing a circle with your finger without releasing it When you find the menu you want release your finger from the menu to select it Read from top Read items aloud from the first item to the last item in order Read from next item Read items aloud starting from the item next to the selected item in order Changing reading units When you use TalkBack you can listen to the text on the screen You can drag your finger up down left or right to select the text you want By default the device reads text aloud in the selected area Or you can set the device to read text in other reading units such as lines o
30. device for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off e s 6 a a a a a a a a amp amp Pod Z Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Getting started Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period To unlock the device press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to unlock the device Refer to Changing the screen lock method for details 18 Getting started Using dual SIM or USIM cards If you insert two SIM or USIM cards you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Settings SIM card manager Drag one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right Z If both cards are activated you can receive
31. e Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account 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 100 Settings ACCOUNTS Add account Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Add account SYSTEM 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 Z 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 Accessibility You can use this feature to access settings to improve accessibility to the device Refer to Accessibility for details On the Settings screen tap Accessibility 101 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 via Wi
32. e a call Samsung 001010101010 Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad For speed dial numbers tap and hold the corresponding digit To assign a contact to a speed dial number tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad tap OK and then select a contact Or tap gt Speed dial select a number and then select a contact Making an international call Tap Keypad Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Cor To block outgoing international calls tap Settings Call Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Call barring Then select a call type and deselect International calls 43 Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle If the call waiting service is activated another call can be made When the second call is answered the first call is put on hold Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag 6 outside the large circle If a call notification pop up window appears while you are using an app tap Reject in the pop up window To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages on the Apps screen tap Phone Settings Call Set up call reject messages Create Missed calls If a call is missed amp appears on the status bar Open the notifications panel to vie
33. een K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider 76 Utilities Google Use this app to search the Internet You can also use it to search for apps and app content saved on the device or memory card Tap Google on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap amp and then say a keyword Google Now View Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Join Google Now when you launch Google for the first time To change Google Now settings tap Settings and then drag the Google Now switch to the left or right K This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Maps Use this app to pinpoint the location of the device search for places or get directions Tap Maps on the Apps screen Z This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword Once the location is found select a location to view the detailed information Refer to the help for more information 77 Utilities Getting directions for a destination Tap to set starting and ending locations and then select a travel method The device shows the routes to get
34. els to unlabelled images by using the local contextual menu Open the local contextual menu by dragging your finger upwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus When you hear the add label menu release your finger to add labels To view the labels on the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings Manage customised labels 109 Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings Alternatively open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Then drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings Speech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback Voice feedback volume can vary depending on the media volume To adjust the media volume press the Volume button up or down while listening to voice feedback Or on the Apps screen tap Settings Sound Volume and then drag the volume adjustment bar for the media content to the left or right Use pitch changes Set the device to read aloud text at a low pitch when it is entered using a keyboard Keyboard echo Set the device to read aloud text or symbols entered using a keyboard
35. er Set an image or photo stored on the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Display Wallpaper Alternatively on the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to 3 Select a category select an image resize the frame if necessary and then set it as wallpaper Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sound To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones a SIM or USIM card Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap OK To use a song stored on the device or in your account as a ringtone tap Add To set a ringtone for notifications tap Ringtones a SIM or USIM card Notifications select a ringtone and then tap OK 36 Personalising 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 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 tick items to sync Removing accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings ACCOUNTS select an account and then tap Remove account Moving contacts from other devices to your device Moving contac
36. ermine the ideal mode for the photo Sound amp shot Use this to take a photo with sound Tap to take a photo The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo Z While taking photos in this mode sound is recorded by the internal microphone Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together The device identifies the photo with Bmag in Gallery To get the best shot follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the camera s viewfinder within the guide frame Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds such as empty skies or plain walls e Night Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions 56 Camera Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap and then select an effect to apply Using the zoom feature Zoom in and out the screen when taking photos or videos Use one of the following methods Use the Volume button to zoom in or out Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out 4 The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video 5 7 Camera Changing Camera settings Reorganising camera shortcuts 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 3 4 Edit quick settings 2 Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen You can re
37. es Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use Descriptions are based on the device s default settings Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or device s software Content 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 device s 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 Software 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 To avoid additional charges select an appropriate data tariff plan For details contact your service provider Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported wit
38. finger when you hear Change granularity Tap the screen again and draw a circle around the menu to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want When you edit text set the reading unit to either word or character for your convenience In selection mode the device selects text according to the reading unit you selected Drag your finger up down left or right to listen to the text When the text you want to edit is read aloud use the following actions Deleting text Tap the delete button on the keyboard Selecting text using selection mode Activate selection mode to select and listen to the text To activate selection mode open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control Start selection mode Scroll to the left or right to listen to the text before or next to the currently selected text To deactivate selection mode open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control End selection mode Selecting entire text Open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control Select all All text in the document will be selected Copying or cropping text Select text using the local contextual menu Then open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control Select Copy to copy the selected text or select Cut to cut the selected text The selected text is copied to the clipboard Pasting text Place the cursor at the point where the text should be inserted open the local context
39. g notifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the notifications panel You can view missed calls new messages adjust screen brightness and more Refer to Notifications panel for details Using shortcuts to contacts Add shortcuts to contacts on the Home screen to make calls or send messages more conveniently Refer to Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen for details Using voice recorder Record or play voice memos Refer to Voice Recorder for details 117 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 details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages e When you are in a
40. gestures Two part vertical gestures Then select one of the following features Move to the first and last items on screen When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the first item at the top of the screen is selected When you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen the last item at the bottom of the screen is selected e Cycle through reading granularities When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the reading unit changes The reading unit changes to page paragraph line word character and default When you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen the reading units change in reverse order Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures You can configure gestures such as dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it and more You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings Manage gestures Select a gesture and then assign a feature to it The following features are available Back button Return to the previous screen Home button Open the Home screen Recent apps button Open the list of recently used apps e Open notifications Open the notifications panel 106 Accessibility Open global context menu Open the global contextual menu Tap and hold the s
41. harges set this option to Always Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available Tap Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi Fi network without requiring an access point Tap Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right To use more options tap e Visibility timeout Set duration that the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature 90 Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices Refer to Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots for details On the Settings screen tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s 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 USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device
42. hen you unlock the screen Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sound Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls 93 Settings Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialling keypad tone Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen Display Change the settings for the display On the Settings screen tap Display e 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 Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop
43. hout 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 device s 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 Read me first Instructional icons AN Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others O Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment K Note notes usage tips or additional information Getting started Device layout Earpiece e Power button Touch screen e Home button D Recent apps button a NS gt se Back button a a SY Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack A 2 Speaker es O R NUL Flash ear camera e Volume button Back cover _ e Main antenna e a N Getting started K Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Do not use a screen protector This causes sensor malfunctions Buttons Button Power Recent apps Back Volume Home gt Function Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to lock or unlock the device The device goes into l
44. l tags such as location information to filenames Storage Select the memory location for storage Edit quick settings Reorganise shortcuts to frequently used options Reset Reset the camera settings 59 Gallery Viewing content on the device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen Create an album Take a photo Change the sorting method Access additional options Images and videos 2 Select an image e Selecting multiple images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tap images to select more Selecting all images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tick Select all 60 Gallery 3 Select an option Send the image to others Modify the image Move to the previous screen Access additional options Delete the image Accessing additional options Use additional options such as sorting content viewing slideshows and more On the Apps screen tap Gallery and then use the following options Select album Select albums Select item Select images or videos Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder Sort by oldest Sort the oldest images and videos on the device Settings Change the Gallery settings 61 Internet amp SNS Internet Browsing webpages 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field To change the search engine tap the search engine icon next to the web address field 3 Ente
45. lected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear the item you want release your finger from the item Then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly e Selecting the previous item Scroll quickly upwards or to the left on the screen with one finger e Selecting the next item Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger Scrolling the lists Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers Returning to the previous page Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers Moving to the next page Scroll the screen to the left with two fingers Unlocking the screen Scroll the screen in any direction within the locked screen area with two fingers e Opening notifications panel Drag the top of the screen downwards with two fingers You can configure finger gesture settings for TalkBack in Manage gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for details 105 Accessibility Configuring finger gesture settings When you use TalkBack you can perform actions using finger gestures You can perform actions such as returning to the previous screen opening the Home screen and more Configure finger gestures before using them Configuring settings for vertical gestures You can use two part vertical gestures by dragging your finger upwards and downwards from the bottom of the screen or vice versa On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings Manage
46. lock feature to require the PIN before using the device Change SIM PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data Make passwords visible Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device 97 Settings Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Verify apps Set the device to allow Google to check the apps for harmful behaviour before installing them Storage type Set a storage type for credential files e Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage e Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password 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 Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings tap X K The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider English UK Select a default keyboard layout Select input languages Select languages for text input Predicti
47. n tap View as and select a sorting method Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Hide apps select apps and then tap Done To display hidden apps tap Show hidden apps select apps and then tap Done 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 To move an item to a new panel drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen 34 Personalising Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it K 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 35 Personalising Setting wallpap
48. n groups When you sign in to your Samsung account you can view all your chat history sent from registered devices Tap ChatON on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Select buddies to start chatting View or edit profile details View notifications View a list of chats oe Access additional options ChatON a View a list of buddies ra Download items and view a list Contacts of recommended buddies a Search for buddies Add buddies to the list of Dewd List of buddies i y Josh 64 Voice features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen Tap e to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap amp Tap to finish recording Access additional options Recording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos 65 Voice features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen Tap and select a voice memo to play e 6 6 Pause or resume playback e Skip to the previous or next voice memo Managing voice memos On the Apps screen tap Voice Recorder Tap and select one of the following Select Select voice memos to share or delete e Delete Select voice memos to delete Settings Change the voice recorder settings Renaming
49. n or service provider Play Newsstand Use this app to read the latest news articles Tap Play Newsstand on the Apps screen Z This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider 71 Utilities S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen Access additional options Change view mode Go to today s date Create events or tasks Tap and use the following e Goto Move to a specific date Delete Delete events or tasks e Search Search for events or tasks Sync Sync events and tasks with your accounts Calendars Select the calendars to display Settings Change settings for S Planner 72 Utilities Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap F 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting Select an item D Select a calendar to use or sync with Enteratitle 5 o a oe a Set a start and end date for the J event n as O ga r Add more details ea wre ghom 4 Tap Save to save the event
50. nect the device to the computer using the USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information 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 Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen 2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data 3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account 4 To restore data you must sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard You can launch and open the setup wizard by performing a factory data reset on the device If you do not sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard you cannot restore the backup data 87 Device amp data manager Using a Samsung account 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Add account Samsung account and then sign into your Samsung account 2 Tap Samsung account Backup tick the items to back up and then tap Back up now Back up To restore data tap Restore select the items to restore and then tap Restore now 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
51. ng this feature Ensure that the Wi Fi feature is deactivated Ensure that the device s mobile data connection is activated 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot 2 Drag the Mobile hotspot switch to the right e appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device on the Wi Fi networks list To set a password for the hotspot tap Configure and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from the Wi Fi networks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet 40 Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via a USB cable 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable 3 Tick USB tethering appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected 4 On the computer use your device s mobile data connection Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device s mobile data connection with connected computers and other devices via Bluetooth Before using this feature Ensure that your device is paired with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth for details Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 On your device on the Apps screen ta
52. nly microSIM cards work with the device 1 Remove the back cover AN Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover O Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 10 Getting started 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 Q O 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 3 Insert the battery 11 Getting started 4 Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery Getting started Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device Z e When the battery power is low the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message If the batte
53. nto the device before launching the FM radio Z The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Tap to turn on the FM radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adjust the volume Record a song from the FM radio Access additional options Add the current radio station to Enter radio station frequency the favourites list manually Fine tune the frequency Search for an available radio station View the list of available stations View the list of favourite stations Turn the FM radio on or off 68 Multimedia Scanning radio stations Tap Scan and then select a scan option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station and then tap w to add the station to the favourites list YouTube Use this app to watch videos from the YouTube website Tap YouTube on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap and select a category To search for a video by entering a keyword tap Q Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen Sharing videos Select the video to view tap lt lt and then select a sharing
54. ock mode when the touch screen turns off Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Press to unlock the device The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off 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 Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items Device Battery Quick start guide 2 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 Some accessories such as docking devices may not have the same water and dust resistance certification Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories refer to the Samsung website Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery K O
55. oes not update the information Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact Select a contact to view the person s messages You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area While viewing a message tap to use one of the following options Add recipients Add recipients to send the message to Insert smiley Enter emoticons Add subject Enter a subject Add slide Add message slides Schedule message Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent Add to spam numbers Remove from spam numbers Identify a phone number as spam or remove a phone number from the spam list Discard Cancel composing the message Font size Change the font size of text in the text field 50 Messages amp email Managing messages While viewing the list of messages tap and use the following options Select Select messages to delete or to identify them as spam Delete Delete all or selected messages Spam filter View spam messages Font size Change the font size of text in the text field Settings Change message settings 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 such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow the
56. ons Internet amp SNS 62 Internet 63 Chrome 63 Hangouts 64 ChatON Voice features 65 Voice Recorder 66 Voice Search Multimedia 67 Video 68 Radio 69 YouTube 70 Google 70 Photos 70 Play Games 71 Play Books 71 Play Movies amp TV 71 Play Music 71 Play Newsstand Utilities 72 SPlanner 74 Calculator 75 Clock 76 Drive 77 Google 77 Maps 78 Memo 79 MyFiles 81 Downloads Connecting with other devices 82 Bluetooth 84 Using the mobile printing feature Table of Contents Device amp data manager 85 86 87 88 Upgrading the device Transferring files between the device and a computer Backing up and restoring data Performing a data reset Settings 89 89 93 96 101 101 102 About Settings WIRELESS AND NETWORKS DEVICE PERSONAL ACCOUNTS SYSTEM Google Settings Accessibility 103 104 114 115 115 115 115 116 116 117 117 Accessibility TalkBack Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Setting flash notification Turning off all sounds Using mono audio Setting tap and hold delay options Using interaction control mode Answering or ending calls Using other useful features Troubleshooting Read me first This device provides mobile communication and media services using Samsung latest standards and technological expertise This user manual and the information available at www samsung com contain details about the device s functions and featur
57. or deactivate the Bluetooth feature Mobile data Activate or deactivate the mobile data connection Mobile hotspot Activate or deactivate the Wi Fi tethering feature Refer to Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots for details Sync Activate or deactivate auto syncing of apps Flight mode Activate or deactivate flight mode 25 Basics Home and Apps screens Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen The Home screen can have multiple panels To view other panels scroll left or right To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details A widget A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps 26 Basics Home screen options Tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen 2 Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including any new apps installed On the Home screen tap 3 to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the Apps screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details Access additional options es Screen indicator
58. or the Samsung keyboard it twice A 7 Break to the next line Enter numerals and punctuation Enter a space marks Setting input languages Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use If you select two or more languages you can change the languages by sliding the space key left or right 31 Basics Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES and then select a keyboard layout to use Z On 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use the following functions Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used amp Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Z Ensure that the Wi Fi or mobile network is connected before using this feature You may incur additional charges when using this feature via the mobile network E Add an item from the clipboard e Set options for the keyboard Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold at the point where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied ta
59. organise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen Configuring settings On the Apps screen tap Camera gt 3 Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes The available options vary depending on the mode used Photo size Video size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory Metering modes Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene Spot measures the light value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene 58 Camera Location tag Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo K When you share a photo with the location tag attached the location information may be exposed to others Volume key Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function Timer Use this for delayed time shots White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range The settings are designed for specific lighting situations These settings are similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras Brightness Change the brightness Guidelines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Contextual filename Set the camera to add contextua
60. ower 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 on the device If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Calls are not connected Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected 119 Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna e 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 provider s base station Move to another area and try again e When using the device while moving wireless network ser
61. p Clipboard and select the text 32 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 on 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 Create folder that appears at the top of the screen 2 Enter a folder name 3 Tap select the apps to move to the folder and then tap Done 33 Personalising Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel scroll left to the last panel and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Cr Managing the Apps screen Changing view mode On the Apps scree
62. p Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 2 Tick Bluetooth tethering 3 On the connected device open the Bluetooth settings screen tap 4 Internet access appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet K The connection methods may vary depending on the connected devices 41 Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen Tap Keypad enter a phone number and then tap or to make a voice call You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts View call and message logs View favourite contacts Enter the number using the View the contacts list keypad Access additional options Add the number to the contacts elenelelererereree list Preview the phone number Delete a preceding character 42 Phone Making calls from call logs or contact lists Tap Logs or Contacts select a contact or a phone number and then tap Making calls from the favourites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list To add contacts to the favourites list tap Contacts select a contact and then tap To make a call to a favourite contact select a contact and then tap Number prediction Tap Keypad When entering numbers on the keypad automatic predictions appear Select one of these to mak
63. r paragraphs 107 Accessibility Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu 1 Select some text to read 2 Drag your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it to open the local contextual menu 3 Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle with your finger to explore menus Then release your finger when you hear Change granularity 4 Tap and hold the screen again and draw a circle with your finger to explore menus Then release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want To change the shortcut gesture to open the local contextual menu refer to Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units using two part vertical gestures When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the reading unit changes The reading unit changes to page paragraph line word character and then default When you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen the reading units change in reverse order On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings Manage gestures Two part vertical gestures Cycle through reading granularities You can listen to the text next to the currently selected text using the current reading unit To listen to the next section of text drag you finger downwards or to the right on the screen Also you can listen to the text before the currently selected text using the current reading unit To listen to
64. r the password if it is not an open network and then tap Connect Forgetting Wi Fi networks Any network that has ever been used including the current network can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it Select the network in the networks list and tap Forget Using Smart network switch Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages download content and more Before using this feature ensure that the mobile data connection and Wi Fi features are activated K You may incur additional charges when using this feature via a mobile network On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tick Smart network switch The device automatically switches from a Wi Fi network to a mobile network when the current Wi Fi network is weak or unstable When the Wi Fi network signal becomes strong the device switches from the mobile network back to the Wi Fi network 39 Network connectivity Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable Connections can be made via the Wi Fi feature USB or the Bluetooth feature K You may incur additional charges when using this feature Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices Before usi
65. r the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To search the web by voice tap To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article in reading mode Open the webpage window o manager ir E wit Access additional options Bookmark the current webpage ME Refresh the current webpage Move to the home page Move to the previously visited e gt A A View bookmarked webpages page 62 Internet amp SNS Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen Tap fi History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear the history tap Clear history To delete webpages in the history tap Select select webpages to delete and then tap TJ Chrome Use this app to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap the address field enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go Hangouts Use this app to chat and socialise with your friends individually or in groups Tap Hangouts on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting 63 Internet amp SNS ChatON Use this app to chat and socialise with your friends individually or i
66. read the items aloud Single tap selection Set the device to open the selected item by tapping it once Launch Explore by touch tutorial View the tutorial about using the Explore by touch feature Manage gestures Assign actions to perform using finger gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for details Manage customised labels View the labels you added Resume from suspend Select a method to resume voice feedback Developer settings Set options for app development Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated Use this feature to make sure that you are entering the right password On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility and then tick Speak passwords 111 Accessibility Setting text to speech features Change the settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Text to speech options and then use the following functions Samsung text to speech engine Google Text to speech engine Select an engine for the text to speech feature Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature e Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example If the device cannot read examples aloud tap 4 Install voice data to download and install voice data for the text to speech feature
67. reas 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 Contact your service provider for more details Your device does not turn on e When the battery is completely discharged your device will not turn on Charge the battery completely before turning on the device The battery may not be inserted properly Insert the battery again e Wipe both gold coloured contacts and insert the battery again 118 Troubleshooting 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 reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the P
68. rmat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards e When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files All SD card folder 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Settings Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover O Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data 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 f 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 on the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions 16 Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the
69. ry 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 Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Getting started K 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 e While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging 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 O Do not remove the bat
70. s 28 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 Eyl and select an app icon to open Closing an app Tap Gq amp and then tap End next to an app to close it To close all running apps tap End all Alternatively tap Gl x Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap Q to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Free To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price Z By default the device automatically updates any installed app when a new version is available To change the default setting or to update apps manually tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option 29 Basics Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps and games that are able to run on the device Tap Play Store on the Apps screen K This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap Q 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
71. tery before removing the charger This may damage the device 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 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save 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 with the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature Deactivate the Wi Fi feature Deactivate auto syncing of apps Decrease the backlight time Decrease the brightness of the display Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device O 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 Z The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to refo
72. the previous section of text drag your finger upwards or to the left on the screen 108 Accessibility Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen TalkBack pauses When TalkBack is paused you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods To change the method for resuming TalkBack on the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings Resume from suspend Then select an option To change the shortcut gesture to open the global contextual menu refer to Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Using the quick navigation feature With the quick navigation feature you can access menus by drawing a circle on the screen without scrolling up or down to select an item Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear Quick navigation Tap the screen again and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear the menu you want Adding and managing image labels You can assign labels to images on the screen The device reads aloud the labels when the images are selected Add lab
73. to the destination Memo Use this app to record important information to save and view at a later date Tap Memo on the Apps screen Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos On the memos list tap Manage categories To add a new category tap enter a category name and then tap OK To delete a category tap next to the category To rename a category tap and hold a category name enter a new name for the category and then tap OK To change the category order tap next to a category and drag it up or down to another position Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Create or set a category e 4 Insert images Make a voice recording to insert To save the memo tap Save To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo 78 Utilities Searching for memos Tap Q on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Deleting memos Tap Delete select memos and then tap Done To delete the memo while viewing it tap Delete My Files About My Files Use this app to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Apps screen Search for files or folders View storage information Access additional options View files by categories
74. ts using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your contacts from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore contacts on your device You can also back up contacts to the computer via Samsung Kies Refer to Connecting with Samsung Kies for details 37 Network connectivity Connecting to a mobile network Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet when a Wi Fi network is not available On the Apps screen tap Settings Data usage a SIM or USIM card and then tick Mobile data Alternatively open the notifications panel and tap Mobile data to activate it Connecting to a Wi Fi network 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 K Turn off Wi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi Alternatively open the notifications panel and tap and hold Wi Fi 2 Drag the Wi Fi switch to the right 3 Select a network from the list of detected Wi Fi networks Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 4 Tap Connect After the device connects to a Wi Fi network the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available 38 Network connectivity Adding Wi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list tap Add Wi Fi network at the bottom of the networks list Enter the network name in Network SSID select the security type and ente
75. ttings Printing Add printer 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 Printing select a printer plug in and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device Select a printer to use as the default printer To add printers manually select a printer plug in tap Add printer enter details and then tap OK To change print settings select a printer plug in and tap Printing settings Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents tap Print and then select a printer 84 Device amp data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over the air FOTA service On the Apps screen tap Settings About device Software update Update Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade O Do not
76. turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading e While upgrading the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing so may interfere with the update process 85 Device amp data manager Transferring files between the device anda computer Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Z Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the device on the connected computer After you finish playing the file disconnect the device from the computer The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port Connecting as a media device 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 86 Device amp data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Con
77. ual menu and then select Cursor control Paste 113 Accessibility Entering text by voice You can enter text by voice To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly When you tap and hold the device displays a pop up window showing the keyboard options Drag your finger on the screen without releasing it When amp is selected release your finger Then say the words that you want to enter in the text field The sooken words appear as text on the screen and the device reads them aloud To enter additional text select the microphone button and say the words Changing the input language While entering text by voice select English UK and select a language to change the input language To add languages to the list select English UK Add more languages deselect Automatic and then select languages you want Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Font size 114 Accessibility Magnifying the screen Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in ona specific area On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Magnification gestures and then drag the Magnification gestures switch to the right
78. ulated 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 122 Troubleshooting Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device
79. ully charged 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 e 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 121 Troubleshooting e Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly e Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circ
80. vate 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 Smart alarm 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 Drag X outside the large circle to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option drag Z Z outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap Delete select alarms and then tap Done 75 Utilities World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock World clock Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list Deleting clocks Tap Delete select clocks and then tap Done 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 Drag X outside the large circle when the timer goes off Drive Use this app to access files stored in your Google Drive storage service You can store all your files in one place access them from anywhere and share them with others Tap Drive on the Apps scr
81. ve text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customise the word prediction settings 98 Settings Auto replacement Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark Auto capitalisation Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a soace between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Keyboard swipe None Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature Continuous input Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard Cursor control Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard Flick input Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you tap and hold a key and then flick your finger upwards Sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings tap Choose input languages Select input languages for text input Block offensive words
82. vices may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user replaceable To have the battery replaced visit a Samsung Service Centre The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose 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 120 Troubleshooting 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 device s 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 e Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is f
83. voice feedback when the screen turns off when you have new notifications and more When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack the device reads selected items aloud Firstly the device reads aloud items on the screen when you tap them Then the device will perform the function or open the app if you tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly If Explore by touch is deactivated the device cannot perform various features that require finger gestures To activate Explore by touch on the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings and then tick Explore by touch Z Some features are not available while you are using TalkBack 104 Accessibility Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are using TalkBack If Explore by touch is deactivated the device cannot perform some of the features that require finger gestures To activate Explore by touch on the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility TalkBack Settings and then tick Explore by touch Exploring the screen Place a finger on the screen and move your finger to explore the screen Select and hold on an item and the device reads aloud the item When you release your finger the item under your finger is selected Selecting items Tap an item to select it Or select and hold on an item while exploring the screen and then release your finger e Opening the se
84. w the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone Logs to view missed calls 44 Phone During a call During a voice call The following actions are available Increase the volume e Add call Dial a second call Keypad Open the keypad End call End the current call Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears e Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device e Contacts Open the contacts list Memo Create a memo e Message Send a message e gt Hold Hold a call Tap Resume call to retrieve the held call e Settings Change the call settings 45 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device Refer to Moving contacts from other devices to your device for details Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information e J Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap Save To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to contacts 46 Contacts Managing contacts Editing a contact 1 On the Apps screen tap Cont
85. you frequently communicate with on the Home screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Select a contact 3 Tap Add shortcut to home screen 48 Messages amp email Messages Sending messages Send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS Z You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap K 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter recipients Attach files d Select contacts from the contacts list Send the message CT 4 Tap h or EQ to send the message Messages amp email While composing a message tap to use one of the following options Insert smiley Enter emoticons Add subject Enter a subject Add slide Add message slides Schedule message Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent Discard Cancel composing the message Font size Change the font size of text in the text field Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Schedule message Set a time and date and tap Done Z If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network d

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