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Draft 6.1
Only for Approval
2014-04-20
User manual
SM-C115M
This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices operating
within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, in order to avoid interference with MobileSatellite Services
(MSS). Therefore, do not use this device outside as a Wi-Fi hotspot or in Wi-Fi Direct mode outside when using the 5.15-
5.25 GHz frequencies.
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Getting started
8 Device layout
9 Buttons
10 Package contents
11 Installing the SIM or USIM card and
battery
14 Charging the battery
17 Inserting a memory card
19 Attaching a hand strap
19 Turning the device on and off
20 Holding the device
20 Locking and unlocking the device
Personalising
40 Switching to easy mode
40 Managing the Home and Apps screens
43 Changing the screen lock method
44 Setting wallpaper
44 Changing ringtones
45 Setting up accounts
45 Moving contacts from other devices to
your device
Network connectivity
48 Connecting to a mobile network
48 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
50 Using Smart network switch
Basics
21 Using the touch screen
24 Indicator icons
25 Notifications and quick setting panels
29 Home and Apps screens
33 Opening apps
33 Installing or uninstalling apps
35 Entering text
37 Using the power saving feature
39 Accessing help information
50 Tethering devices and using mobile
hotspots
Phone
53 Making calls
56 Receiving calls
57 During a call
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Motions & usability features
59 Control motions
62 Toolbox
63 Increasing touch screen sensitivity
Contacts
64 Adding contacts
65 Managing contacts
Messages & email
68 Messages
71 Email
Studio
106 Using Photo studio
107 Using Collage studio
108 Using Shot & more
109 Using Video clip studio
110 Using Video trimmer
Internet & SNS
111 Internet
112 Chrome
113 Hangouts
113 ChatON
73 Google Mail
Camera
75 Launching Camera
81 Using the camera studio widget
82 Separating the exposure area and the
focus area
83 Using the shooting mode
93 Configuring settings
101 Configuring general settings
Gallery
102 Viewing content on the device
Voice features
115 S Voice
117 Voice Recorder
119 Voice Search
Multimedia
120 Music
123 Video
125 YouTube
126 Flipboard
126 Google+
126 Photos
127 Play Games
104 Accessing additional options
104 Tagging faces
105 Using Tag buddy
127 Play Music
127 Play Newsstand
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Safety
128 Emergency mode
130 Sending help messages
131 Severe weather notification (Geo
News)
Utilities
133 S Finder
134 S Planner
137 Calculator
137 Clock
139 Drive
139 Dropbox
140 Google
Device & data manager
158 Upgrading the device
159 Transferring files between the device
and a computer
160 Backing up and restoring data
161 Performing a data reset
Settings
162 About Settings
162 QUICK SETTINGS
162 NETWORK CONNECTIONS
167 CONNECT AND SHARE
168 SOUND AND DISPLAY
172 PERSONALISATION
141 Maps
141 Memo
142 My Files
144 Torch
Connecting with other
devices
145 NFC
147 Bluetooth
150 S Beam
151 Quick connect
155 Screen mirroring
157 Using the mobile printing feature
173 MOTION
174 USER AND BACKUP
175 SYSTEM
182 APPLICATIONS
189 Google Settings
Accessibility
190 Accessibility
191 Using the Home button to open
accessibility menus
191 TalkBack
202 Changing the font size
203 Magnifying the screen
203 Setting notification reminders
203 Turning off all sounds
204 Customising caption settings
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205 Adjusting the sound balance
205 Using mono audio
205 Using auto haptic
206 Using the assistive menus
208 Using the smart scroll feature
208 Setting tap and hold delay options
209 Using interaction control mode
209 Answering or ending calls
210 Using single tap mode
210 Configuring accessibility settings
211 Using other useful features
Troubleshooting
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This device provides mobile communication and media services using Samsung’s latest
standards and technological expertise. This user manual and the information available at
www.samsung.com contain details about the device’s functions and features.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or
device’s software.
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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.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.
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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.
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Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
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Speaker
Device layout
Earpiece
Proximity/Light sensor
Touch screen
Home button
Recent apps button
Multipurpose jack
Front camera
Volume button
Power button
Shutter button
Back button
Microphone
Microphone
GPS antenna
AF-assist light
Flash
Main antenna
Headset jack
Eyelet for strap
Lens
NFC antenna (on the
battery)
Memory card slot
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The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or
take videos.
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects, except when you
are taking photos or videos. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the
battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Do not subject the lens to impacts. Doing so may cause the lens to malfunction.
Buttons
Button Function
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
Power
Recent apps
Home
Back
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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into
lock mode when the touch screen turns off.
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Tap to open the list of recent apps.
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Tap and hold to access additional options for the current
screen.
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press twice to launch
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Press and hold to launch
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
S Voice
Google
.
.
Volume
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Press to adjust the device volume.
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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
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Battery
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Some accessories, such as docking
devices, may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification. Before
purchasing accessories, ensure that they are compatible with the device.
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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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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.
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Only microSIM cards work with the device.
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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For
details about service availability, contact your service provider.
Remove the back cover.
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Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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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.
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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.
Insert the battery.
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2
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Replace the back cover.
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Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.
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Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.
Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Remove the back cover.
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Pull out the battery.
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Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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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.
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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 battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
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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.
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Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.
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Plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.
2
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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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.
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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.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
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After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger
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from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. 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:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary apps with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the brightness of the display.
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Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
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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.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
Open the cover of the memory card slot.
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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
2
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
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My Files
→
SD card
folder.
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
Open the cover of the memory card slot.
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Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
2
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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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.
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card
.
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
→
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.
Apps
.
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD
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Attaching a hand strap
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Power off
.
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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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Press and hold the Power button and tap
features.
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Flight mode
to disable the wireless
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Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
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.
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Using the touch screen
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
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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.
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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.
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Tapping and holding
Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
Dragging
To move an icon or thumbnail, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
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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.
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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.
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 Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
LTE network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Call in progress
Missed call
Smart screen feature activated
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
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Icon Meaning
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Notifications and quick setting panels
Using the notifications panel
When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear
on the status bar. 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.
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Launch Settings.
You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.
Activate or deactivate options.
Tap and hold options to view
more detailed settings.
View all quick setting buttons.
Launch S Finder.
Adjust the brightness.
Launch Quick connect.
Clear all notifications.
Tap a notification and perform
various actions.
Adjusting the brightness
To set the device to adjust the brightness automatically, tick
brightness from the automatic level, drag the brightness adjustment bar to the left or right.
When battery power is low, the brightness adjustment bar disappears from the notifications
Auto
. To manually adjust the
panel.
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Using the quick setting panel
A number of quick setting buttons are available on the notifications panel. To view or access
more quick setting buttons, open the quick setting panel. When you open the quick setting
panel, you can activate or deactivate various features or configure settings.
To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers.
To close the quick setting panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.
To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap
and then drag the item to another location.
Use the following options:
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Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. Refer to Connecting to a Wi-Fi network for
details.
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Location
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Sound
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
/
Vibrate
/
Mute
: Activate or deactivate sound mode and silent mode. You can set
, tap and hold an item,
the device to vibrate or mute all sound in silent mode.
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Screen rotation
Some apps do not allow screen rotation.
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Bluetooth
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Mobile data
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
: Activate or deactivate the mobile data connection.
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U.power saving
power saving feature for details.
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Toolbox
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Mobile hotspot
devices and using mobile hotspots for details.
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Screen Mirroring
mirroring for details.
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NFC
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Sync
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Smart stay
the screen stays on as long as you look at it.
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Smart pause
: Hide or show the toolbox icon. Refer to Toolbox for details.
: Activate or deactivate the NFC feature. Refer to NFC for details.
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps.
: Activate or deactivate ultra power-saving mode. Refer to Using the
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature. Refer to Tethering
: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. Refer to Screen
: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. When you activate this feature,
: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature. When you activate this
feature, playback pauses when you look away from the screen.
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Power saving
saving feature for details.
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Blocking mode
will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
Blocking mode
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Flight mode
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Touch sensitivity
touch screen sensitivity for details.
: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. Refer to Using the power
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, your device
.
: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
: Activate or deactivate the touch sensitivity feature. Refer to Increasing
Settings
→
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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
An app
A folder
Screen indicators
Favourite apps
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Home screen options
Tap and hold an area, or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the
options available on the Home screen.
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Using My Magazine
Tap or scroll right on the Home screen to open
My Magazine
displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in.
My Magazine
.
Access additional
options.
To select the content to be displayed, tap →
interest you.
To update the content automatically when
Auto refresh on opening
tick
To deactivate
My Magazine
.
, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area or pinch your
fingers together on the screen. Then, tap
My Magazine
Home screen settings
Settings
, and then select the categories that
opens, tap →
and deselect
Settings
My Magazine
, and then
.
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Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including any new apps installed.
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or
right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen,
refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details.
Access additional
options.
An app
Screen indicators
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Opening apps
On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.
To open the list of recently-used apps, tap
and select an app icon to open.
Closing an app
Close apps not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Tap
all
→ , and then tap
. Alternatively, tap → .
End
next to an app to close it. To close all running apps, tap
Installing or uninstalling apps
Samsung Apps
Use this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps.
Tap
Samsung Apps
on the Apps screen.
End
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app’s price.
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
→
Auto update apps
, and then select an option.
Free
. To purchase and
→
Settings
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Play Store
Use this app to purchase and download apps and games that are able to run on the device.
Tap
Play Store
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
on the Apps screen.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
•
To install apps that you download from other sources, on the Apps screen, tap
Settings
•
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
→
Security
→
Auto-update apps
→
Unknown sources
, and then select an option.
.
INSTALL
. To purchase
→
Downloading suggested apps
You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps.
On the Apps screen, tap
To download all apps in the list, tap
→
GALAXY Essentials
Download all
.
.
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
To disable default apps, on the Apps screen, tap →
apps that you can disable. Select an app and tap
To uninstall downloaded apps, on the Apps screen, tap
Uninstall
app, and then tap
. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
Uninstall
.
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Uninstall/disable apps
Disable
Settings
.
→
Downloaded apps
→
Application manager
. appears on
→ →
, select an
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Enter a space.
Enabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap →
Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
select an app, and then tap
•
Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You can continue to use hidden
apps.
•
Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the
device. You cannot use disabled apps.
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Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Show disabled apps
Enable
Settings
.
→
, select apps, and then tap
Application manager
, scroll to
Done
.
DISABLED
,
Entering text
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.
Suggested keywords
Set options for the Samsung
keyboard.
Enter uppercase.
Enter punctuation marks.
Delete a preceding character.
Break to the next line.
Setting input languages
Tap →
more languages, you can change the languages by sliding the space key left or right.
Select input languages
, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or
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Changing the keyboard layout
Tap , select a language under
INPUT LANGUAGES
, and then select a keyboard layout to
use.
On the 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.
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: Enter text by voice.
Change the language.
Open the keyboard.
Start or pause entering text by
voice.
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.
•
: Add an item from the clipboard.
•
: Set options for the keyboard.
•
: Enter emoticons.
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Copying and pasting
Tap and hold over text.
1
Drag or to select the desired text, or tap
2
Tap
Copy
or
Cut
3
Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap →
4
you have previously copied, tap
. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
→
Clipboard
Select all
and select the text.
to select all text.
Using the power saving feature
Power saving mode
Save battery power by limiting the device’s functions.
On the Apps screen, tap
Power saving mode
the
Power saving
tap
to activate it.
Settings
switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and
→
Power saving
→
Power saving mode
Paste
. To paste text that
, and then drag
Select from the following options:
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Block background data
mobile data connection.
•
Restrict performance
Back buttons’ backlight.
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Greyscale mode
: Display colours on the screen as grey tones.
: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a
: Limit various options, such as turning off the Recent apps and
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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 Apps screen, tap
Ultra power saving mode
the
and tap
U. power saving
Launch Phone.
Launch Internet.
Remaining battery power
Settings
→
switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel
to activate it.
Power saving
→
Ultra power saving mode
Access additional options.
Launch Messages.
Add more apps to use.
Estimated battery running time
, and drag
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To add an app on the Home screen, tap
To remove an app from the Home screen, tap
OK
tap
To change network connectivity settings and more, tap
To deactivate the ultra power saving feature, tap
.
The maximum standby time is the estimated time that the device will maintain a
battery charge. The standby time is the time taken for the battery to fully discharge
if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on device settings and
operating conditions.
and select an app.
→
Remove
→
Disable ultra power saving mode
, select an app with , and then
→
Settings
.
.
Accessing help information
To access help information for an app while you are using the app, tap →
To access help information to learn how to use the device and apps, on the Apps screen, tap
Help
.
Settings
→
Help
.
•
Some apps may not support this feature.
•
To use the feature, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
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Switching to easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on
the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and
add shortcuts to your favourite contacts.
Done
Done
Settings
.
.
On the Apps screen, tap
layout, and then tap
To return to standard mode, on the Home screen, tap
Standard mode
→
→
Easy mode
→
Easy mode
Easy settings
, select apps to apply simpler
→
Easy mode
→
Managing shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, scroll left, tap , and then select an app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, scroll right, tap
To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap
→
Edit
, select an app or contact with .
.
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
a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.
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Widgets
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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
the screen.
Remove
that appears at the top of
Creating a folder
On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to
1
at the top of the screen.
Enter a folder name.
2
Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap
3
Create folder
Done
.
that appears
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
the screen.
To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap
.
Remove
at the top of
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Managing the Apps screen
Changing view mode
On the Apps screen, 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
To display hidden apps, tap
→
Hide apps
→
, select apps, and then tap
Show hidden apps
Done
, select apps, and then tap
Moving items
On the Apps screen, tap →
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
Edit
. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.
Create page
that appears at the top of the screen.
Creating folders
On the Apps screen, tap →
1
app, and then drag it to
Create folder
Create folder
. Alternatively, tap →
that appears at the top of the screen.
.
Done
Edit
, tap and hold an
.
Enter a folder name.
2
Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap
3
Done
.
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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
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.
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
, and then select a screen
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.
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Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked
screen.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together on the screen, and then tap
Wallpapers
Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to.
2
Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3
To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap
Tap
4
Set wallpaper
.
or
Settings
Done
→
Wallpaper
.
. Alternatively, on the Home screen,
More images
Changing ringtones
Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Sound
.
.
To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap
a song stored on the device or in your account as a ringtone, tap
To set a ringtone for notifications, tap
Ringtones
Notifications
, select a ringtone, and then tap OK. To use
, select a ringtone, and then tap OK.
Add
.
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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
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.
Settings
→
Accounts
→
Add account
and select an account service.
Removing accounts
On the Apps screen, tap
account
.
Settings
→
Accounts
, select the account, and then tap →
Moving contacts from other devices to your
device
Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch
Remove
You can move contacts to your device from other devices and computers using Samsung
Smart Switch.
Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
Using Smart Switch Mobile
You can use this app to transfer contacts from one mobile device to another. This feature is
supported when transferring contacts between selected Samsung mobile devices only.
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Before using this feature
Ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the two devices. You can download
the app from
On the two devices, launch
1
On both devices, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap
2
Bring the devices close together, and then tap
3
On the device you are transferring contacts from, tick
4
On the device to transfer contacts to, tap OK to start transferring contacts from the other
5
device.
Samsung Apps
or
Play Store
Smart Switch Mobile
.
.
Connect
Contacts
on either device.
and tap
Confirm
Transfer
.
.
Using Smart Switch with computers
Use this feature to transfer a backup of your contacts from a computer to your device. You can
also transfer contacts from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices to your device.
Before using this feature
Ensure that the Smart Switch for computers is installed on the computer. You can download
the app from the Samsung Smart Switch website (www.samsungsmartswitch.com).
Back up contacts from a previous device to the computer. For details, contact the device’s
1
manufacturer.
On the computer, launch
2
On the computer, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then click
3
Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable.
4
On the computer, click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on-screen
5
instructions to transfer contacts to your device.
Smart Switch
.
Agree
.
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Moving contacts using Samsung Kies
Import a backup contacts file from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore contacts
on your device. You can also back up contacts to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to
Connecting with Samsung Kies for details.
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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
open the quick setting panel and tap
Settings
→
Data usage
Mobile data
, and then tick
to activate it.
Mobile data
. Alternatively,
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.
•
Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all
European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
•
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
and tap and hold
Wi-Fi
Settings
.
→
Wi-Fi
. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel
Drag the
2
Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. Networks that require a
3
password appear with a lock icon.
Tap
4
connect to it any time it is available.
Wi-Fi
Connect
switch to the right.
. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically
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Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap
Network SSID
Add Wi-Fi network
, select the security
Connect
.
at the
Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint
Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network. You
can use the Passpoint feature to connect to public Wi-Fi networks that support automated
authentication. When you move to a new location it will search for and connect to another
certified Wi-Fi network.
This feature may not be available depending on the region.
→
Tap
Advanced
, and then tick
Passpoint
.
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
.
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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.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature via a mobile network.
On the Apps screen, tap
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.
Settings
→
Wi-Fi
, and then tick
Smart network switch
. The device
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.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
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Network connectivity
Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other
devices.
Before using this feature
•
Ensure that the Wi-Fi feature is deactivated.
•
Ensure that the device’s mobile data connection is activated.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Drag the
2
•
list.
•
To set a password for the hotspot, tap →
Then, enter a password and tap
On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks
3
list.
Mobile hotspot
appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device on the Wi-Fi networks
Settings
switch to the right.
→
Tethering and mobile hotspot
Save
.
Configure
→
Mobile hotspot
and select the level of security.
Using USB tethering
Share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via a USB cable.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Settings
→
Tethering and mobile hotspot
.
.
Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable.
2
Tick
3
4
USB tethering
appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
On the computer, use your device’s mobile data connection.
.
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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.
On your device, on the Apps screen, tap
1
Tick
2
3
4
Bluetooth tethering
On the connected device, open the Bluetooth settings screen, tap →
appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.
The connection methods may vary depending on the connected devices.
.
Settings
→
Tethering and mobile hotspot
Internet access
.
.
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View favourite contacts.
View call and message logs.
Making calls
Tap
Tap
Phone
Keypad
on the Apps screen.
, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a
video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in
Enter the number using the
keypad.
Add the number to the contacts
list.
Logs, Favourites
View the contacts list.
Access additional options.
Preview the phone number.
, and
Contacts
.
Delete a preceding character.
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Making calls from call logs or contact lists
Tap
Logs
or
Contacts
, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call.
To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap
and then deselect
Swipe to call or send msg
.
Making calls from the favourites list
→
Settings
→
Contacts
,
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
To make a call to a favourite contact, tap
Contacts
Favourites
, select a contact, and then tap .
and select a contact.
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Number prediction
Tap
Keypad
When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to
make a call.
.
Speed dial numbers
Tap
Keypad
For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.
To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on
the keypad, tap
number, and then select a contact.
.
OK
, and then select a contact. Or, tap
Contacts
→ →
Speed dial
, select a
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
To block outgoing international calls, tap
barring
.
.
→
. Then, select a call type and deselect
Settings
International calls
→
Call
→
More settings
.
→
Call
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Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
If you are using an app when a call comes in, tap
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.
Answer
in a pop-up window.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
If you are using an app when a call comes in, tap
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
→
Call rejection
→
Rejection messages
→
Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers
Tap
1
Phone
on the Apps screen.
Reject
Create
in the pop-window.
Phone
.
→ →
Settings
→
Call
2
3
4
Tap →
Tap
Tap
Settings
Auto reject list
Save
.
→
Call
→
→
Call rejection
Create
, enter a number, and then assign a category.
→
Auto reject mode
→
Auto reject numbers
Missed calls
If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of
missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
Phone
→
Logs
to view missed calls.
.
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During a call
During a voice call
The following actions are available:
•
: Increase the volume.
•
Add call
•
Keypad
•
End call
•
Speaker
the speakerphone.
•
Mute
: Dial a second call.
: Open the keypad.
: End the current call.
: Activate the speakerphone. Keep the device away from your ears when using
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•
Bluetooth
•
→
Hold
•
→
Contacts
•
→
Memo
•
→
Messages
•
→
Personalise call sound
•
→
Settings
When you launch apps during a call, a pop-up window for the call screen (
continue your phone conversation while using apps.
To move the pop-up window, drag it to another location.
To delete the pop-up window, tap and hold it, and then tap
To return to the call screen, tap the pop-up window.
: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
: Hold a call. Tap
: Open the contacts list.
: Create a memo.
: Send a message.
: Change the call settings.
Unhold
: Select a type of call sound to use with a headset.
to retrieve the held call.
OK
.
) appears. You can
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During a video call
The following actions are available:
•
→
Hide me
•
→
Outgoing image
•
→
Capture image
•
→
Record video
•
→
Memo
•
→
Message
•
→
Keypad
•
→
Speaker off
away from your ears when using the speakerphone.
: Hide your image from the other party.
: Select an image to show it to the other party.
: Capture the other party’s image.
: Take a video of the other party’s images.
: Create a memo.
: Send a message.
: Open the keypad.
/
Speaker on
: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. Keep the device
•
→
Switch to headset
•
→
Enable dual camera
feature. Use the front and rear cameras so that the other party can see you and your
surroundings.
Video calling with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes. After
3 minutes the device will turn off the rear camera for optimal performance.
Tap the screen to use the following options:
•
Switch
•
Mute
•
End call
: Switch between the front and rear camera.
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
: End the current call.
: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
/
Disable dual camera
: Enable or disable the dual camera
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Motions & usability features
Control motions
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control
motions properly.
Direct call
On the Apps screen, tap
Direct call
While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to
make a call.
switch to the right.
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
→
Direct call
, and then drag the
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Smart alert
On the Apps screen, tap
Smart alert
the
When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has
turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages.
switch to the right.
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
→
Smart alert
, and then drag
Mute/Pause
On the Apps screen, tap
Mute/Pause
the
switch to the right.
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
→
Mute/Pause
, and then drag
Covering screen with hand
Cover the screen with a palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
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Turning device over
Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
Smart pause
Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you
look at the screen again.
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Palm swipe to capture
On the Apps screen, tap
then drag the
Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the
left or vice versa to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in the
Screenshots
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.
Palm swipe to capture
folder.
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
switch to the right.
→
Palm swipe to capture
Gallery
→ →
, and
Album
→
Toolbox
You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox icon while using other apps.
Open the quick setting panel and tap
Settings
tap
screen.
To launch an app, tap
To move the toolbox icon, tap
To change the apps that are in the toolbox, tap and hold
To hide the toolbox icon, tap and hold
→
Toolbox
, and then drag the
and select an app.
Toolbox
and drag it to another location.
to activate it. Alternatively, on the Apps screen,
Toolbox
, and then drag it to
switch to the right. appears on the
, and then drag it to
Remove
.
Edit
.
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Increasing touch screen sensitivity
Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves.
On the Apps screen, tap
Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
•
Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen. Other types of
material may not be recognised.
•
For best results, tap the screen firmly while wearing gloves.
Settings
→
Display
, and then tick
Increase touch sensitivity
Increase touch sensitivity
to activate it.
.
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Contacts
Adding contacts
Moving contacts from other devices
You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Moving contacts from
other devices to your device for details.
Creating contacts manually
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Tap and enter contact information.
2
•
: Add an image.
•
/ : Add or delete a contact field.
Tap
Save
3
To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, tap
and then tap
.
Add to contacts
Contacts
.
→
Contacts
.
Keypad
, enter the number,
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Managing contacts
Editing a contact
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Select a contact to edit and tap .
2
Edit the contact information or tap
3
Tap
Save
4
.
Contacts
Deleting a contact
Select a contact to delete, tap →
Sharing a contact
Select a contact to share, tap →
Managing groups
→
Contacts
Add another field
Delete
Share name card
.
.
to add more contact information.
, and then select a sharing method.
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap
.
Contacts
→
Contacts
.
Creating a new group
Tap , enter a group name, and then tap
Save
.
Adding contacts to a group
Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap
Done
.
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Contacts
Deleting a group
Tap →
Delete group
, select user-added groups, and then tap
Done
.
Sending a message or email to group’s members
Select a group, tap →
Done
, enter a message, and then tap the send button.
Send message or email
→
Message
or
Email
, select members, tap
Merge contacts with accounts
Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts.
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap
→
Merge accounts
Contacts
→
Google
→
Contacts
or
.
Samsung account
.
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
Tap
→
Settings
→
Contacts
Contacts
→
→
Contacts
Import/export
.
, and then select an import or export option.
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Searching for contacts
On the Apps screen, tap
Use one of the following search methods:
•
Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•
Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it
quickly.
•
Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•
: Add to favourite contacts.
•
/ : Make a voice or video call.
•
: Compose a message.
•
: Compose an email.
Contacts
→
Contacts
.
Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen
Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Select a contact.
2
3
Tap →
Add shortcut to home screen
Contacts
→
Contacts
.
.
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Messages & email
Messages
Sending messages
Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).
You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are
outside your home service area.
Tap
1
2
Messages
Tap .
on the Apps screen.
Add recipients and enter a message.
3
Enter recipients.
Attach files.
Enter emoticons.
Enter a message.
Tap to send the message.
4
Access additional options.
Select contacts from the
contacts list.
Send the message.
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Messages & email
While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options:
•
Quick responses
•
Insert smiley
•
Add subject
•
Add slide
•
Schedule message
•
Discard
•
Font size
: Add message slides.
: Cancel composing the message.
: Change the font size of text in the text field.
: Select a message template and enter a message.
: Enter emoticons.
: Enter a subject.
: Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent.
Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap →
•
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.
Schedule message
. Set a time and date and tap
Done
.
Adding contacts to the priority list
Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts. Send them messages
by selecting a contact icon from above the messages list.
Tap
Tap to add priority senders.
Done
To remove contacts from the priority list, tap and hold a contact, and then tap
priority senders
. To add more contacts, tap .
→ →
Done
→
.
Inbox
or
Contacts
, select contacts to add, and then tap
Manage
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Messages & email
Viewing incoming messages
Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view
the person’s messages.
You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are
outside your home service area.
While viewing a message, tap
•
Video call
•
View contact
•
Add to Contacts
•
Quick responses
•
Add recipient
•
Insert smiley
•
Add subject
•
Add slide
•
Schedule message
•
Add to priority senders
them from the priority senders list.
•
Add to spam numbers
spam or remove a phone number from the spam list.
: Make a video call to the contact.
: View the contact’s information.
: Add the contact to the contacts list.
: Enter a message by selecting one from message templates.
: Add recipients to send the message to.
: Enter emoticons.
: Enter a subject.
: Add message slides.
: Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent.
to use one of the following options:
/
Remove from priority senders
/
Remove from spam numbers
: Add contacts to or remove
: Identify a phone number as
•
Discard
•
Font size
: Cancel composing the message.
: Change the font size of text in the text field.
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Messages & email
Managing messages
While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options:
•
Select
•
Delete
•
Draft messages
•
Locked messages
•
Scheduled messages
•
Spam messages
•
Font size
•
Settings
•
Help
: Select messages to delete or to identify them as spam.
: Delete all or selected messages.
: View messages saved for later delivery.
: View locked messages.
: View scheduled messages.
: View spam messages.
: Change the font size.
: Change message settings.
: Access help information about sending and managing messages.
Email
Setting up email accounts
Tap
Email
Set up an email account when opening
Enter the email address and password. Tap
Mail, or tap
instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap
Sending messages
Tap
Email
Tap
on the Apps screen.
Email
Manual setup
on the Apps screen.
at the bottom of the screen. Enter recipients, subject, and message, and then tap .
for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen
→
for the first time.
Next
for a private email account, such as Google
Manage accounts
→ .
Tap
Tap
Tap
to add a recipient from the contacts list.
to attach images, videos, and others.
→ to insert images, events, and others into the message.
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Messages & email
Delete the message.
Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap →
date, and then tap
•
If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network,
Done
.
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
Tap
new messages, tap
Tap a message to read.
on the Apps screen.
, select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve
.
Schedule email
. Tick
Schedule email
, set a time and
Add this email address to the
contacts list.
Forward the message.
Reply to all recipients.
Reply to the message.
Access additional options.
Open attachments.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Go to the previous or next
message.
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Messages & email
Adding contacts to the priority list
Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts.
Tap
email addresses or select contacts to add, and then tap
To add more contacts to the priority list, tap
To remove contacts from the priority list, tap and hold a contact, tap
senders
→
Priority senders
, tap on each contact, and then tap
→
Tap to add priority senders
.
Done
→
Enter email
OK
or
Done
.
Google Mail
Use this app to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.
Tap
Google Mail
•
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
on the Apps screen.
or
Contacts
.
Edit list of priority
, enter
Tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .
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Messages & email
Delete the message.
Reading messages
Tap a message to read.
Keep the message for long-term
storage.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Preview attachment.
Mark the message as unread.
Access additional options.
Reply to the message.
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Camera
Launching Camera
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Tap
Camera
Use
Gallery
Camera etiquette
•
Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.
•
Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press and hold the Shutter button.
to view photos and videos taken with the device.
•
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
•
Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in
some modes that require high resolutions.
•
Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
Launching Camera on the locked screen
To quickly take photos of special moments, launch
On the locked screen, drag
If you launch
from the locked screen.
Camera
outside the large circle.
from the locked screen, you can only view the photos taken
Camera
on the locked screen.
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Holding the camera correctly
Make sure not to block the screen, lens, flash, or microphone.
Make sure not to expose the lens to direct sunlight. This may discolour the image
sensor, or cause it to malfunction.
Half-pressing the Shutter button
Press the Shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus,
exposure, and white balance automatically, and the focus frame turns green. The focus frame
turns red if not focused.
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Display current
Display current
Learning the preview screen
camera settings.
Switch between the
front and rear
camera.
Change the flash
setting.
Change the camera
settings.
Learning icons
mode.
GPS tagging
indicator icon
Start taking a video.
Take a photo.
Change the
shooting mode.
View photos and
videos you have
taken.
The icons displayed on the preview screen provide information about current shooting
options and settings. The icons listed in the table below are the most common.
Icon Meaning
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure value
ISO sensitivity
Timer
Flash
Macro
Metering
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Icon Meaning
White balance
Continuous shooting
Bracket mode
Voice control
Geotagging
Remote viewfinder
Photo Suggest
Taking photos
Half-press the Shutter button to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus
frame turns green. Press the Shutter button to take the photo.
Or, tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is
in focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap
to take the photo.
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Taking videos
Tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .
While recording, tap where you want to focus to change the focus.
•
To change the focus while taking a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the
centre of the screen, tap
•
To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .
•
You can record up to 10 minutes of 1080p video at 60 fps. You can record up to 25
minutes of video at lower settings.
•
When using a memory card with a slow writing speed, the device may not be able
to save the video properly. It may stop recording, or recorded video frames may
become corrupted.
•
Memory cards with slow writing speeds do not support high-resolution video. To
record high-resolution video, use memory cards with faster writing speeds (micro
SDHC Class10 or higher).
•
The video frame size may appear smaller depending on video resolution and frame
rate.
•
If you set the optical image stabiliser(OIS) option, the optical image stabiliser(OIS)
sound may be recorded.
•
If the zoom function is activated when taking videos, the camera may record the
.
noise of the zoom operating. To decrease zoom noise, activate the quiet zoom
feature.
•
If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while taking a video, the
camera may not be able to record images accurately.
•
If you tap the screen to change the focus manually while taking a video, the touch
sound may be recorded.
•
To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . You can take up to six
photos.
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Viewing photos and videos
To view taken photos or videos, tap the gallery icon. Scroll left or right to view the next or
previous image.
Zooming in and out
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.
•
The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting
video.
•
The zoom function is not available while shooting a video using the Multi motion
feature.
•
When using the zoom function, the lens moves back and forth to adjust the focus
before it sets the precise zoom ratio that you intend to use.
•
To maintain a natural view angle, the zoom ratio increases in larger increments as it
gets higher.
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Using the camera studio widget
You can access various camera-related apps in the
On the Home screen, scroll left to view the widget.
Camera Studio
Edit app shortcuts.
widget.
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Separating the exposure area and the focus area
If bright light affects the contrast or the subject is outside the auto focus area, use this feature
to achieve an appropriate exposure. You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select
the exposure level you want for the subject.
Tap the area to focus.
1
will appear at the top right of the focus frame.
Drag to the exposure area.
2
When you touch
Tap and hold each area to lock the focus or exposure setting.
Drag the areas together to merge the focus and exposure areas.
, the exposure area will be separated from the focus area.
Before separating
After separating
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Using the shooting mode
Various shooting modes are available with the camera. You can use then to customise your
photos and videos.
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap
Manage mode
•
Auto
: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal
mode for the photo.
•
Program
aperture value so that an optimal exposure value can be achieved.
•
Manual
•
Pro suggest
applying pre-defined settings..
•
Beauty face
•
Continuous shot
•
Kids shot
•
Selfie alarm
can then select the best photo.
: Use this to allow the camera to automatically adjust the shutter speed and
: Use this to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually.
: Take photos with one of the automatically suggested smart modes or by
: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.
: Play a funny sound to get a kid’s attention when shooting.
: Detect a face in a preset area and to take multiple photos automatically. You
Camera
to select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen.
: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.
→
MODE
.
•
Landscape
•
Dawn
•
Snow
•
Macro
•
Food
•
Party/Indoor
•
Action freeze
•
HDR(Rich tone)
: Take photos of the dawn sky in subtle colours.
: Take brighter photos of snow scenery.
: Take photos of very close subjects.
: Take photos of food in more colourful tones.
: Take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours.
: Take crisp indoor photos.
: Take photos of subjects moving at high speed.
: Take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas.
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•
Panorama
identifies the photo with
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.
•
Waterfall
•
Animated photo
animating moving objects automatically detected by the camera.
•
Sound & shot
•
Surround shot
: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device
in
Gallery
: Take photos of waterfalls.
: Create a photo in which selected objects move by freezing or
: Take a photo with sound.
: Take multiple shots of your immediate surroundings and combine them
.
as a single spherical image.
•
Virtual tour shot
different angles to create a stereoscopic image. The device identifies the photo with
Gallery
•
Silhouette
•
Sunset
•
Night
•
Fireworks
•
Light trace
•
Shot & More
identifies the photos with
.
: Take photos of dark shapes against a light background.
: Take photos of the sunset.
: Take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash.
: Take photos of fireworks.
: Take photos of the light trailing in low-light conditions.
: Take photos of a space by moving the device and shooting from
: Take a series of photos and apply various effects to them. The device
in
Gallery
.
in
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Using Pro suggest mode
Use this mode to take photos with one of the automatically suggested smart modes or by
applying pre-defined image settings. Image settings can be combined in a film and then
applied to shots when you shoot them. You can download various films or upload your own
films.
Tap
1
2
3
Camera
Tap
MODE
Select a mode or film.
on the Apps screen.
→
Pro suggest
.
View downloaded
films.
Press the Shutter button.
4
•
If you set the current time manually, mode suggestions may not be proper.
•
To use this feature, read and agree to terms and conditions.
Suggested smart
modes
Managing films
Download various films or upload your own films. You can also arrange films by ranking or
category, view recently uploaded films, or create your own films.
On the Apps screen, tap
•
To create a film, tap .
•
To search for films, tap .
Pro suggest market
→
Pro suggest film
.
•
To access additional options, tap .
Viewing shooting guides
To view photos taken by others and tips about taking the photos, on the Apps screen, tap
→
suggest market
Pro suggest guide
.
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Touch to select a
Using Manual mode
This mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. In this mode, you
can fully control the exposure of your photos. This mode is useful in controlled shooting
environments, such as a studio, or when it is necessary to fine-tune camera settings. This
mode is also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks.
Tap
1
2
3
Camera
Tap
MODE
Set the desired shooting options.
on the Apps screen.
→
Manual
.
shooting option.
Rotate to change
the value for the
shooting option.
•
If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise may
increase.
•
The longer you open the shutter, the longer it takes to save a photo. Do not turn
the camera off while the camera saves a photo.
•
You can select one of two different aperture values. Available values vary
depending on the zoom ratio.
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Using Selfie alarm mode
Use this to detect a face in a preset area and to take multiple photos automatically. You can
then select the best photo.
Tap
1
2
3
4
5
Camera
Tap
MODE
Drag the frame to set a detection area.
Compose your shot with the lens facing you.
Listen to the beeps to guide you as you adjust the composition.
on the Apps screen.
→
Selfie alarm
.
When a face is completely inside the detection area, the camera emits a warning tone,
beeps for two seconds, and then automatically takes multiple photos.
Select the best photo, and then tap .
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Without effect With effect
Using HDR(Rich tone) mode
Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap →
one with the regular exposure).
Save as
Camera
to save one HDR photo or two photos (one with the HDR effect and
→
MODE
→
HDR(Rich tone)
, and then take a photo.
Using Animated photo mode
Use this to create a photo in which selected objects move by freezing or animating moving
objects automatically detected by the camera.
Tap
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Camera
Tap
MODE
Press the Shutter button to take a photo.
Tap or , and then rub the screen to animate or freeze the detected moving objects.
Tap
Trim
Tap
Direction
Tap to save the photo.
on the Apps screen.
→
Animated photo.
to adjust the range to trim.
to change the direction of the animation.
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Using Surround shot mode
Use this mode to take multiple shots of your immediate surroundings and combine them as a
single spherical image.
Tap
1
2
3
4
Camera
Tap
MODE
A target pointer appears on the screen.
Move the device to locate the target pointer to the area where you want to the first shot.
Hold the target pointer inside the circle on the preview screen until you take the first
shot.
on the Apps screen.
→
Surround shot
.
To take another shot, locate the next target pointer and position it inside the circle again.
5
You can view the position of the photos you have taken on the sphere at the bottom left
of the screen.
To stop shooting, tap to finish taking photo.
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Using virtual tour mode
About virtual tour mode
Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, and rotating left
or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a
slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space.
Tap
1
2
3
Camera
Tap
MODE
Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the
preview screen. The device detects when you stop and starts to take photos from that
on the Apps screen.
→
Virtual tour shot
.
position in the space.
Move slowly forwards, and rotate left or right while taking photos. Whenever the dot is
4
inside the large circle, the device takes a photo automatically.
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Move with the device slowly in the direction of the arrow. When the small circle is in the
5
centre of the large circle, the device starts taking photos. Repeat this action to take more
photos.
To see a preview of the photo, tap
images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail.
To delete the last photo that was taken, tap
To finish, tap .
6
at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where
Undo
.
Viewing photos
View a series of photos taken from different locations and directions.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Select an image with the icon on the image thumbnail.
2
Gallery
.
Using shot & more mode
Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using
the shooting modes.
The zoom function is not available while taking photos in this mode.
Tap
1
2
3
Camera
Tap
MODE
Press the Shutter button.
The device takes a series of photos and displays the available shooting modes.
on the Apps screen.
→
Shot & more
.
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Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos.
4
•
Best photo
series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with
.
•
Best face
best possible image. Tap the white frame on each face and choose the best individual
pose for each subject from the poses that appear at the bottom of the screen. Then,
merge the images into a single photo. The device recommends the best photo and
: Take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the
: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the
5
identifies it with
•
Eraser
•
Drama
motion trails.
•
Panning shot
appear to be moving fast. Tap
the angle of blurring to apply to the background. Tap
finger around the large circle to adjust the angle of blurring. To adjust the level of
background blurring, drag the screen to the left or the right.
Tap .
: Erase moving objects in the background. Tap to erase moving objects. Tap
to restore the original photo.
: Take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows
.
: Apply an effect to the subject’s background that makes the subject
Object
to select a subject. Tap
and draw a circle with your
Motion blur
to change
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Configuring settings
On the Apps screen, tap
still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode
used.
•
Shutter speed
create tracer effects in a photo.
•
Aperture
•
EV (brightness)
you can adjust the exposure value manually.
•
ISO (sensitivity)
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more sensitive the camera is to light. Consequently,
by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can take photos in dim or dark places at faster
shutter speeds. However, this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo.
•
WB (light source)
colour range.
•
Flash
: To take a realistic photo of a subject, the amount of light should be constant. When
: Adjust the shutter speed to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or
: Adjust the aperture value to take portraits, flowers, or landscape shots.
Camera
: If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected,
: The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of the camera to light.
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life
→ . Not all of the following options are available in both
the light source varies, you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light.
•
Focus mode
•
Drive mode
recommended for shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects, such as racing cars.
•
Timer
•
One touch shot
•
Save as
with the regular exposure).
•
Focus area
•
Face detection
them.
•
Photo size
more memory.
: Use this option for delayed-time shots.
: Use this option to select a focus mode appropriate to the subject.
: Use this option to set the shooting method. Continuous shots are
: Tap the subject on the preview screen to take photos.
: Use this to save one HDR photo or two photos (one with the HDR effect and one
: Use this option to change the positions of the focus area.
: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
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•
Quality
higher photo quality also increases the file size.
•
Auto contrast
subjects or high contrast between subjects and backgrounds.
•
Metering
•
Adjust image
your photos.
•
OIS(anti-shake)
blurriness from camera shake.
: Use this option to select a higher photo quality for better photos. Selecting a
: Use this option to improve contrast automatically in photos with backlit
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
–
Multi
averages the entire scene.
–
Spot
measures the light value at a specific location.
–
Center-weighted
: Use this option to adjust the colour, saturation, sharpness, or contrast of
measures background light in the centre of the scene.
: Use the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) option to reduce or eliminate
•
Effects
•
Signature
•
Photo Suggest
interest near your current location.
•
Voice control
•
Movie size
resolution videos take up more memory.
•
Multi motion
•
Sound
videos.
•
Windcut
•
Remote viewfinder
•
Help
: Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.
: Use this option to add your signature to an image.
: Use this application to view photos taken by other users of points of
: Activate or deactivate the voice recognition to take photos or videos. Tap
→ . Say a shooting command, such as Smile, Cheese, or Record video.
: Select a resolution for videos. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher
: Set the playback speed of videos.
: Use this to decrease noises made by the device or mute sound when taking
: Remove wind noise from a recording.
: Set a device to control the camera remotely.
: Access help information for using the camera.
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Reorganising camera shortcuts
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen.
2
You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen.
Camera
→ .
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter. Adjust the
shutter speed to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or create tracer effects in a photo.
Tap
, and then rotate the
Shutter speed
dial to adjust the shutter speed.
Aperture
The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an “F-number.” The smaller the
f-number, the greater the size of the aperture. Adjust the aperture value to take portraits,
flowers, or landscape shots.
Tap
, and then rotate the
Aperture
dial to adjust the aperture value.
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EV (brightness)
The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo’s
composition and the position of a subject. If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower
than you expected, you can adjust the exposure value manually.
Tap
, and then rotate the EV dial to adjust the exposure value.
Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)
•
When taking a photo, if the appropriate exposure value cannot be decided, use the
AE BKT
•
Taking photos with higher exposure values may result in blurry photos due to the
option to take three consecutive photos with different exposure values.
slower shutter speed.
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WB (light source)
The White balance represents the light source that influences on the colour of a photo.
The colour of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the
colour of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the
white balance, or adjust the colour temperature manually. You can also adjust colour for the
preset light sources so that the colours of the photo match the actual scene under mixed
lighting conditions.
→
Tap
•
WB (light source)
Custom
: Use this to set a customised white balance for the lighting conditions of your
, and select an option.
photo. You can appropriately adjust your colours for the actual scene. Tap
at a piece of white surface, and then press the Shutter button.
•
K
: Use this to manually adjust the colour temperature of the light source. Colour
temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light
source. You can get a warmer photo with a higher value, and a cooler photo with a lower
value. Tap
, and then drag the slider or tap or to adjust the colour temperature.
, aim the lens
Drive mode
Use this option to set the shooting method. Continuous shots are recommended for shooting
the rapid motion of fast moving subjects, such as racing cars.
Tap
→
Drive mode
•
Saving photos may take longer depending on the memory card’s capacity and
performance when taking photos continuously.
•
Prevent the camera from shaking when taking photos continuously.
, and select an option.
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Face detection
Detecting faces
The camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene.
Tap
Aim the camera at a human subject. The camera automatically focuses on their face and
displays a yellow frame around it. Press the Shutter button to take a photo.
→
Face detection
→
Normal
.
Taking a smile shot
The camera automatically detects a smiling face, and releases the shutter.
Tap
Aim the camera at a human subject, and press the Shutter button. When the camera detects a
smiling face, the camera automatically takes the photo.
→
Face detection
→
Smile shot
.
Face detected Smile detected
Detecting eye blinking
The camera takes three photos of a person in succession and saves a photo in which the
person’s eyes are open.
Tap
Aim the camera at a human subject, and press the Shutter button. The camera takes three
photos of a person in succession and saves a photo in which the person’s eyes are open. If
the person’s eyes are closed in all the three photos, the camera asks you whether to save one
photo.
→
Face detection
→
Blink detection
.
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Before correction After correction
OIS(anti-shake)
Use the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) feature to reduce or eliminate blurriness from camera
shake.
Tap
→
OIS (anti-shake)
•
This feature may not function properly in the following conditions:
–
When you move the camera to follow a moving subject.
–
If the camera is shaking too much.
–
When the shutter speed is slow (for example, when taking photos in low-light
conditions).
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If the battery power is low.
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When you take close-up photos.
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The display may be blurry if the camera is hit or dropped. When this happens,
restart the device.
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Camera
Tracking AF
Track your subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting
composition.
Tap
→
Focus area
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Tracking a subject may fail in the following conditions:
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The subject is too small.
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The subject moves excessively.
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The subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place.
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Colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same.
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The subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds.
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The camera shakes excessively.
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If the camera fails to track the subject, the focus area will be reset.
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If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to red and the focus will be
reset.
→
Tracking AF
, and select a subject.
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