Samsung SMA720X Users Manual

User Manual
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Table of Contents

Basics

4Read me first

5Package contents

6Device layout

8 SIM or USIM card

11 Battery

15Turning the device on and off

16Touchscreen

19	Home screen
25	Lock screen
27	Notification panel
30	Entering text
33	Screen capture
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	Opening apps
34	Multi window
38	Device and data management
44	Connecting to a TV
46	Emergency mode

Settings

47 Introduction

47 Wi-Fi

49 Bluetooth

51Tethering and Mobile hotspot

52Flight mode

52Data usage

53Mobile networks

53	More
58	Sound and notification
58	Display
59		Final
	Motions & gestures
59	Applications
60	Wallpaper
60	Themes
60	Lock screen & security
65	Privacy & safety
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68	Easy mode
68	Accessibility
69	Accounts
70	Backup and reset
70	Language and input
71	Battery
71	Storage
72	Date and time
72	User manual
72	About device

Applications

73Installing or uninstalling apps

74Phone

77 Contacts

79Messages

80Internet

81Email

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82 Camera

98Gallery

99Smart Manager

100S Planner

102 S Health

105S Voice

106Music

107Video

107	Voice Recorder
110	My Files
110	Memo
111	Clock
112	Calculator
113	Google apps
115	Microsoft apps

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116	Accessibility
131	Troubleshooting
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	Removing the battery (non-removable

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Read me first

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, model specifications, 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 environmentFinalthat 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 incompat b l t es caused by edited

registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the deviceNotor apps o work improperly.

•Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and o her 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 incurDraft,additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.

•Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without p ior 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.

•Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is approved by the FCC, you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the FCC ID, tap Settings→General Management →Battery Info.

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•Supprted features may differ or labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM Model.

Instructional icons

Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

			Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information
	Package contents				Final
	Check the product box for the following items:
	•		Device
	•		Quick start guide
			•	The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
				depending on the region or serviceNotprovider.
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•	The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
	with other devices.
•	Appearances nd specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

•You can pu chase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

•Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

•Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

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Device layout

	SIM card tray		Speaker
	LED indicator		Front camera
	Proximity/Light sensor
	Touchscreen		Final
	Headset jack
			Power key
			Home key (Fi gerprint
			recog tion sensor)
	Recents key
		Not	Back key
	Microphone		Loud speaker
	Multipurpose jack		Microphone
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	Microphone
			GPS antenna
	Infr red port
	Rear camera		Volume key
			Flash
			NFC antenna

Main antenna

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• Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

•Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

•Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Keys

	Key	Function		Final
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	Power		Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
		•	Press to turn on or lock the screen.
	Recents	•	Tap to open the list of recent apps.
		•	Tap and hold to launch the spl t screen view.
		•	Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.
	Home	•	Not
			Press to return to he Home screen.
		•	Press and hold to launch Google.
	Back	•	Tap to return to the previous screen.
	Volume	•	Press to adjust the device volume.
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SIM or USIM card

Installing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.

•	Only nano-SIM cards work with the device.
•	Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For
	more information about service availability, contact your service provider.

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		Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray.
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		Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may
		be damaged.
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		Pull out the SIM card tray gen ly from the SIM card tray slot.

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3Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

		Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
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		responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or sto en cards.
4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card

1	Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray.
2	Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.
3	Remove the SIM or USIM card.

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	Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot.
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Battery

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

•	When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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	If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
	immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted b ttery to charge for
	a few minutes before turning on the device.
•	If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that eed a connection
	to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avo d disconnecting from the
	network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully
	charging the battery.	Not
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	Using a power source other than the USB p wer adaptor, such as a computer, may

result in a slower charging speed due to a l wer electric current.

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable

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Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

•	The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
	the battery.
•	If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen
	may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•	While charging, the device and the charger 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
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After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in

use to avoid wasting power. The chargerNotshould remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

•Optimise the device using he Smart manager.

•When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key.

•Activate power saving mode.

•Close unnecessa y apps.

•Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.

•Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.

•Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.

•Decrease the backlight time.

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Increasing the charging speed

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Fast charging

The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can use this feature to charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off.

About Fast charging

•	Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by
	increasing the charging power. The device supports Samsung’s Adaptive fast charging
	feature and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.
•	To use Fast charging on your device, connect it to a battery charger that supports
	Adaptive fast charging or Quick Charge 2.0.	Final

To increase the charging speed, turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery.

•While charging the battery when the device is turned off, the con appears on the screen.

•You cannot use the fast charging feature when he screen is turned on. Turn off the screen to increase the charging speed.

•You cannot use the built-in fastNotcharging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger.

•If the device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises, the charging speed may decrease automatically. This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device.

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Power saving mode

Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Battery → Power saving mode, and then tap the switch to activate it.

To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the preset level, tap Enable Power saving mode when and select an option.

To set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network, tap the

Restrict background data switch to activate it.

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Ultra power saving mode

Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following:

•Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.

•Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.

•Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.

•Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.

On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Battery → Ultra power saving mode, and

then tap the switch to activate it.	Final

To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap MORE → Disable ultra power saving mode.

The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your dev ce sett gs and operating conditions.

Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn n the device.

When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-
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screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off
•	If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the
	Volume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
•	Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
	where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Touchscreen

• Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.

•To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

•The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which

are outside of the touch input area.

•	Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
	(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the
	device.	Final
•	It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen.

Tapping

To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character

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using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger.
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Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

Dragging				Final
To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target pos t on.
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Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

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Swiping

Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.

Spreading and pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Home screen

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.

To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.

A widget

An app

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Screen indicators

Apps screen icon

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Home screen options

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.

•	Wallpapers: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
•	Widgets: Add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that launch specific
	app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.
•	Themes: Change the device’s theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons,
	and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.
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	Screen grid: Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home
	screen.
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Flipboard Briefing

View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature.

On the Home screen, tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category.

To deactivate Flipboard Briefing, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, swipe to the right and deselect the tick box at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel.

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Adding items

Tap and hold an app or folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.

To add widgets, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.

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 at the top of the screen.

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Creating folders

1

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On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.

Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.

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On the Home screen,Draft,tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.
3	Tap the area above the horizon al line and enter a folder name.

To change the folder colour, tap .

To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.

Managing panels

To add a panel, swipe to the left, 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 .

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Apps screen

The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.

On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen.

Moving items

On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

Creating folders

1	On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.
2	Tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.
3	Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.
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	A new folder containing the selected apps will be crea ed.
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4Tap the area above the horizontal line and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap .

To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.

Indicator icons

Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

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.			Final
Icon	Meaning
	No signal
	Signal strength
	Roaming (outside of normal service area)
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	GPRS network connected
	EDGE network connected
	UMTS network connected
	HSDPA network connected
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	HSPA+ network connected
/	LTE network connected (LTE-enabled models)
	Wi-Fi connected
	Bluetooth feature activated
	GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

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Lock screen

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Icon Meaning

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Locking and unlocking the screen

Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the screen, press the Power key or the Home key and sw pe in any direction.
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You can changeDraft,the way th t you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen & security → Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

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Dynamic lock screen

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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 Finalleast four characters inc uding numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Fingerprint

Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerpr nt recognition for more information.

Set the locked screen’s wallpaper to change aut matically based on your settings, your location and weather, and your interests.

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	On the Home screen, tap and hold anNotempty area, and then tap Wallpapers.
	Alternatively, on the Apps screen, ap Settings → Wallpaper.
2	Tap		→ Lock sc een.
3	Select a wallpaper option.
	•	From Gallery: Select images from Gallery. The device will display the images on the
		locked screen at the interval you set.
	•	Live weather: The device will display high quality images on the locked screen based
		on the time, weather, and your location information.
	•	My interests: Select categories that interest you. The device will display high quality
		images on the locked screen based on your interests.
		•	You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
		•	This feature may not work properly depending on your region.

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Notification panel

Using the notification panel

When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.

To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe upwards on the screen.

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You can use the following functions on the n tificati n panel.
Activate or deactivate options.	Not			Rearrange quick setting buttons.
Tap and hold a button to view				Launch Settings.
more detailed settings.
				Adjust the brightness.
Launch S Finder.
				Launch Quick Connect.
Tap a notification and perform
Draft,various actions.				Clear all notifications.

Rearranging quick setting buttons

To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notification panel, tap EDIT, tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.

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S Finder

Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword.

Searching for content on the device

Open the notification panel and tap S Finder.

Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword.

To get more refined results, tap the filter buttons under the search field, and then select filter details.

Setting search categories

You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields. Tap MORE → Select search locations and select categories.

Quick Connect
Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them.
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	When connecting to a device that d		es n t support the Quick connect feature,
	ensure that Wi-Fi Direct or the Bluet		th feature is activated.
•	Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the
	shared content.	Not

Connecting toDraft,other devices

1 Open the notification p nel nd tap Quick Connect.

When the panel opens, the Wi-Fi and the Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices.

The list of devices registered to your Samsung account appears at the top of the

screen.

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2Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions. The next steps may vary depending on the connected device.

To allow nearby devices to search for your device and connect to it, tap MORE → Set device visibility → Device visibility, and then select an option.

Re-searching for devices

If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices.

Deactivating the Quick connect feature

To deactivate the Quick connect feature, tap .

1	Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect.	Final
2	Select a device from the list of detected devices.
3	Tap Send content and select a media category.
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4	Follow the on-screen instruc ions o send content to the connected device.
	The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category.
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Sharing content

Share content with the connected devices.

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Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

	Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap	Delete preceding character.
	it twice.
	Enter punctuation marks.	Break to the next line.
	Change the keyboard settings.	Enter a space.
	Changing the input language	Final

Tap → Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or

Changing theDraft,keyboard layout

right on the space key.	Not

Tap , select a language under Input languages, and then select a keyboard layout to use.

On 3x4 keyboa d, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

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