Samsung SM-G386W User Manual

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User Manual

SM-G386W

English (CA). 09/2014. Rev.1.0

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About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail 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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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website,

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Applications 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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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider 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 customize the operating system may cause the device or applications 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

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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.

About this manual

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software 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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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

This guide is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.

About this manual

Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

IC Notice

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

13 Charging the battery

15 Inserting a memory card

17 Turning the device on and off

18 Holding the device

18 Locking and unlocking the device

18 Adjusting the volume

18 Switching to silent mode

39 Upgrading the device

39 Viewing help information

Communication

40 Phone

44 Contacts

47 Messages

48 Email

50 Gmail

51 Hangouts

51 Google+

52 Photos

Basics

19 Indicator icons

20 Using the touch screen

24 Control motions

26 Notifications

27 Home screen

29 Using applications

30 Applications screen

31 Entering text

34 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

35 Setting up accounts

36 Transferring files

37 Securing the device

Web & network

53 Internet

56 Bluetooth

57 NFC

58 S Beam

Media

59 Music

61 Camera

64 Gallery

67 Video

68 YouTube

Table of Contents

Application & media stores

69 Play Store

70 Galaxy Apps

70 Play Books

71 Play Music

71 Play Games

71 Play Newsstand

Utilities

72 Memo

73 S Planner

76 Dropbox

76 Cloud

77 Clock

79 Calculator

79 Voice Recorder

81 S Voice

82 Google

83 Voice Search

83 My Files

84 TripAdvisor

95 PERSONALIZATION

96 MOTION

96 USER AND BACKUP

97 SYSTEM

105 APPLICATIONS

Accessibility

112 About Accessibility

112 Using the Home button to open

accessibility menus

113 Voice feedback (TalkBack)

122 Changing the font size

122 Magnifying the screen

122 Setting notification reminders

123 Reversing the display colours

123 Setting flash notification

123 Turning off all sounds

123 Hearing aids

124 Caption settings

124 Adjusting the sound balance

125 Mono audio

125 Assistive menu

Travel & local

86 Maps

Settings

87 About Settings

87 QUICK SETTINGS

87 NETWORK CONNECTIONS

91 CONNECT AND SHARE

92 SOUND AND DISPLAY

127 Setting tap and hold delay options

127 Interaction control

127 Answering and ending calls

128 Using single tap mode

128 Managing accessibility settings

129 Using other useful features

Troubleshooting

Health and Safety

Getting started

Multipurpose jack

Rear camera

Device layout

Earpiece

Touch screen

Home button

Front camera

Proximity sensor

Power button

Power buttonPower button

Power button

Recent apps button

Microphone

Flash

Sub antenna

Back cover

Main antenna

Back button

Headset jack

GPS antenna

Volume button

Speaker

NFC antenna (on the battery)

Getting started

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

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Be careful not to damage the main and sub antennas with sharp objects. If the antenna area is scratched or damaged, the device and antenna performance may be affected.

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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.

Buttons

Button Function

Power

Recent apps

Home

Back

Volume

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press to turn on or lock the screen.

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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 turn on the screen while the screen is locked.

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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.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

S Voice

Google

Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Battery

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Charger

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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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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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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.

Getting started

Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery.

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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.

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.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

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Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.

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Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.

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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.

Replace the back cover.

Getting started

Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the back cover.

Pull out the battery.

Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.

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

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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 applications at once, network applications, or applications 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 applications after fully charging the battery.

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.

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

Getting started

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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.

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. 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.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

Getting started

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing 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 applications 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 applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacity 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 VFAT 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

SD memory card

folder.

Getting started

Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

Replace the back cover.

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

→

Settings

Remove the back cover.

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Replace the back cover.

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

Getting started

Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap

Format SD card

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.

→

Erase everything

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

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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.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.

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Press and hold the Power button and tap features.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Flight mode

to disable the wireless

Power off

Getting started

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

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device is automatically 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 at the lower part of the screen.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Mute

Vibrate

Sound

Vibrate

Basics

Indicator icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

Icon Meaning

No signal

Signal strength

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA 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

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Icon Meaning

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use 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 recognize 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.

Basics

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

Tapping and holding

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

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Dragging

To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, 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 Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

Pinching

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

Basics

Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

→

Settings

to the right.

Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.

Rotating the screen

Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.

→

Motions and gestures

, and then drag the

Motions and gestures

switch

To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect

Screen rotation

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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.

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Picking up

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.

Turning over

Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback (when using the speaker).

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Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then tap to use the following options:

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Location

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Sound

mode.

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Screen rotation

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

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Bluetooth

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Download booster: Activate or deactivate download booster to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously.

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U. power saving:

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Toolbox:

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Mobile hotspot

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Screen Mirroring: Connect your device to a large screen.

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NFC

: Activate or deactivate the NFC feature.

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Sync

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Smart stay

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Power saving:

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Blocking mode

block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap

Blocking mode

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

Activate or deactivate ultra power-saving mode.

Hide or show the toolbox icon.

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.

: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will

Settings

→

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Flight mode

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Private mode: Prevent others from using or accessing specific content on the device.

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap → , tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.

: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and more.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Changing the Home screen mode

The Home screen has standard and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your favourite contacts, applications, and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen.

To switch to easy mode, on the Home screen, tap

Easy mode

→

Done

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap preview.

Apps

, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel

Apps

→

Settings

→

Easy mode

→

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Moving an item

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

Removing an item

Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the trash can that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the trash can turns red, release the item.

Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Tap and hold the screen, scroll left or right and tap .

Moving a panel

Tap and hold the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Removing a panel

Tap and hold the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the trash can at the top of the screen.

Setting wallpaper

Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen, Lock screen or both.

On the Home screen, tap and hold the screen, tap Wallpapers, tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. Select an image, resize the frame if necessary, and then set it as wallpaper.

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Using widgets

Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.

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Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.

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The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Adding widgets to the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap and hold the screen and tap widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it in a location you want, resize it by dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget.

Widgets

. Scroll left or right on the

Using applications

This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.

Opening an application

On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it.

Opening from recently-used applications

To open the list of recently-used apps, press and select an application icon to open.

Closing an application

Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.

Press , tap , and then tap applications, tap

End all

. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button, and then tap .

End

next to an application to close it. To close all running

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Applications screen

The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.

On the Home screen, tap

To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Apps

to open the Applications screen.

Rearranging applications

This feature is available only in the customizable grid view.

Tap → location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

View as →

Customisable grid

, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new

Organizing with folders

Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.

Tap → into the new folder, and then tap

Create folder

. Enter a folder name and then tap +. Select applications to be placed

Done

to save the arrangement.

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Rearranging panels

Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

Installing applications

Use application stores, such as

Samsung Apps

, to download and install applications.

Uninstalling applications

Tap →

→

Downloaded apps

Application manager

Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.

→ →

, select an app, and then tap

Uninstall

. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap

Uninstall

Settings

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.

There are three text input methods available:

Google voice typing: allows you to enter text by speaking.

Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY keypad that can be used in

both portrait and landscape orientation.

Swype: a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of tapping each key, use your

finger to trace over each letter of a word.

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marks.

Set options for the Samsung

Changing the keyboard type

Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap

Choose input method

, and then select

the type of keyboard to use.

keyboard.

Delete a preceding character.

Enter uppercase.

Break to the next line.

Enter numerals and punctuation

Enter a space.

Changing the input language

Tap → more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right.

Select input languages

, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or

Changing the keyboard layout

Tap , select a language under use.

3x4 keyboard

, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the

corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

INPUT LANGUAGES

Google Voice Typing

Tap and hold and select (Enter text by voice).

Open the keyboard.

, and then select a keyboard layout to

Change the language.

Start or pause entering text by voice.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

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Using additional keyboard functions

Tap and hold and select a function

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: Add an item from the clipboard.

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: Change the keyboard settings.

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: Enter emoticons.

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap

Cut

to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

To paste it into a text entry field, place the cursor at the point where it should be inserted, and then tap

Paste

Copy

to copy or

Entering Text Using Swype

Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a tapping predictive text system.

The following example shows how to enter the word “This”. Put your finger down on the “T”, and without lifting, glide it to the “h”, then to the “i” then over to the “s”.

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Enabling and Configuring Swype

To enable Swype:

From a screen where you can enter text, touch and drag down from the Notifications

area then tap Select input method.

Tap the Swype radio button. It will turn green.

The Swype keyboard is displayed.

Swype Text Entry Tips

For tips on using Swype, see then tap Help. You can also use the following Swype text entry tips.

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Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such as pp in apple).

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Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a selection.

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Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions.

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Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.

Settings

→

Language and input,

tap the Swype options icon

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. (p. 96)

Turning Wi-Fi on and off

Open the notifications panel, and then tap

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

Wi-Fi

to turn it on or off.

Joining Wi-Fi networks

On the Applications screen, tap

Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.

Connect

. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device

Settings

→

Wi-Fi

, and then drag the

Wi-Fi

switch to the right.

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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

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 then tap

Forget

Setting up accounts

Google applications, such as requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.

Play Store

, require a Google account, and

Samsung Apps

Adding accounts

Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account.

To sign in with or sign up for a Google account, on the Applications screen, tap

Accounts

then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. More than one Google account can be used on the device.

Set up a Samsung account as well.

→

Add account

→

Google

. After that, tap

New

to sign up, or tap

Settings

Existing

→

, and

Removing accounts

On the Applications screen, tap

accounts

, select the account to remove, and then tap

Settings

→

Accounts

, select an account name under

Remove account

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Transferring files

Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.

The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.

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Music: mp3, m4a, 3ga, aac, ogg, oga, wav, wma, amr, awb, flac, mid, midi, xmf, mxmf, imy, rtttl, rtx, and ota

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Image: bmp, gif, jpg, and png

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Connecting with Samsung Kies

Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.

Transfer files between your device and the computer.

Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

Basics

Connecting with Windows Media Player

Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.

Connecting as a media device

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

Open the notifications panel, and then tap

device (MTP)

Tap

Camera (PTP)

not have any appropriate driver installed.

Transfer files between your device and the computer.

if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or

Connected as a media device

→

Media

Securing the device

Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

Setting a pattern

On the Applications screen, tap

Settings

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Pattern

Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.

Basics

Setting a PIN

On the Applications screen, tap

Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Settings

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Setting a password

On the Applications screen, tap

Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Settings

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Password

Unlocking the device

Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.

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

Basics

Upgrading the device

The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Upgrading with Samsung Kies

Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognizes the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.

•

Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading.

•

While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. Doing so may interfere with the update process.

Upgrading over the air

The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.

On the Applications screen, tap

Settings

→

About device

→

Software update

→

Update

Viewing help information

To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap

Settings

To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap →

→

Help

Some apps may not include help information.

Communication

Phone

Use this application to make or answer a call.

Tap

Phone

Making calls

Making a call

Use one of the following methods:

•

Keypad

•

Logs

on the Home screen.

: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap .

: Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages.

•

Favourites

•

Contacts

: Make a call from the list of favourite contacts.

: Make a call from the contacts list.

Speed dial numbers

For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.

Number prediction

When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call.

Communication

Finding contacts

Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it.

Making an international call

Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .

During a call

The following actions are available:

•

: Hold a call. Tap to retrieve the held call.

•

Add call

: Dial a second call.

•

Keypad

•

End call

•

Speaker

the speakerphone.

•

Mute

•

Bluetooth

•

Merge

parties. This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active.

•

Swap: Switch between two calls. This feature is available only if the multiparty call service is active.

•

Manage

disconnect one party form the multiparty 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.

: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.

: Make a multiparty call when connected to two calls. Repeat this to add more

: Have a private conversation with one party during a multiparty call or

Hold

: Hold a call. Tap

Transfer

: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the

Resume call

to retrieve the held call.

conversation.

•

→

Contacts

•

→

Memo

•

→

Messages

•

→

Personalize call sound

when a headset is connected.

•

→ Settings: Access call settings.

: Open the contacts list.

: Create a memo.

: Send a message.

: Select or personalize the sound quality used during calls

Communication

Adding contacts

To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap

to contacts

Add

Sending a message

Tap →

Send message

to send a message to the number on display.

Viewing call logs

Tap

Logs

to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls.

To filter a call log, tap the dropdown list at the top of the screen (the default selection is All logs), and then select an option.

Fixed dialling number

The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes. Those prefixes are stored in the SIM or USIM card.

Tap →

Settings

→

Call

→

More settings

→

Fixed Dialling Numbers

→

Enable FDN

, and

then enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card. Tap

FDN list

and add numbers.

Call barring

The device can be set to prevent certain calls from being made. For example, international calling can be disabled.

Tap → barring option, and then enter a password.

Settings

→

Call

→

More settings

→

Call barring

, select a call type, select a call

Communication

Receiving calls

Answering a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.

If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When a second call comes in, end or hold the first call.

Rejecting a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.

To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap the rejection message, tap

Compose new message

Reject call with message

. To create

Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers

Tap →

Auto reject list

Settings

. Tap +, enter a number, assign a category, and then tap

→

Call

→

Call rejection

→

Auto reject mode

→

Auto reject numbers

Save

→

Missed calls

If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of missed calls.

Call waiting

Call waiting is a service provided by the service provider. A user can use this service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call. This service is not available for video calls.

To make use of this service, tap →

Settings

→

Call

→

More settings

Call forwarding

The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number.

Tap → condition. Enter a number and tap

Settings

→

Call

→

More settings

Enable

→

Call forwarding

, and then select a call type and

→

Call waiting

Communication

Listening to a voice message

Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider.

Contacts

Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.

Tap

Contacts

Managing contacts

Tap

Contacts

on the Applications screen.

Creating a contact

Tap and enter contact information.

•

: Add an image.

•

/ : Add or delete a contact field.

Editing a contact

Select a contact to edit, and then tap .

Deleting a contact

Tap →

Delete

Setting a speed dial number

Tap → speed dial number, tap X.

Speed dial

, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a

Searching for contacts

Tap

Contacts

Use one of the following search methods:

•

Scroll up or down the contacts list.

•

Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger along it.

Communication

•

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 call.

•

: Compose a message.

: Compose an email.

Displaying contacts

Tap

Contacts

By default, the device shows all saved contacts.

Tap → contacts are saved.

Settings

→

Contacts →

Contacts to display

, and then select a location where

Merging 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

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

→

Import/export

, and then select an import or export option.

Communication

Favourite contacts

Tap

Favourites

Add contacts to Favourites

Tap , select one or more contacts, then tap Done.

Remove contacts from favourites

Tap →

Remove from favourites,

select one or more contacts, then tap Done.

Managing groups

On the Apps screen, tap

Tap .

Creating a new group

Tap , enter a group name, and then tap

Adding contacts to a group

Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap

Deleting a group

Tap →

Delete group

Contacts

, select user-added groups, and then tap

→

Contacts

Save

Done

Sending a message or email to group members

Select a group, tap →

Done

, enter a message, and then tap the send button.

Send message or email

→

Message

Business card

Tap

Contacts

Create a business card and send it to others.

Tap

Set my profile

and then tap business card, and then tap to edit.

Tap →

, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address,

Save

. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the

Share name card

, and then select a sharing method.

, select members, tap

Communication

Messages

Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).

Tap

Messages

You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider.

Sending messages

Tap , add recipients, enter a message, and then tap .

Use the following methods to add recipients:

•

Enter a phone number.

on the Applications screen.

•

Tap , select contacts, and then tap

Use the following methods to make a multimedia message:

•

Tap , and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.

•

Tap →

Add subject

to enter a subject.

Done

Sending scheduled messages

While composing a message, Tap →

Done

. The device will send the message at the specified time and date.

•

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 then tap

Viewing incoming messages

Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.

Select a contact to view the person’s message.

While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options:

•

View contact

•

Add to Contacts

•

Quick responses

: View the contact’s information.

: Add the contact to the contacts list.

: Enter a message by selecting one from message templates.

Communication

•

Add recipient

•

Insert smiley: Enter emoticons.

•

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.

•

Discard

•

Font size

: Cancel composing the message.

: Add recipients to receive the message.

: Enter a subject.

: Add message slides.

: Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent.

Remove from priority senders

Remove from spam numbers

: Change the font size of text in the text field.

: Add contacts to or remove

: Identify a phone number as

Email

Use this application to send or view email messages.

Tap

Setting up email accounts

Set up an email account when opening

Enter the email address and password. Tap tap

Manual setup

to complete the setup.

To set up another email account, tap →

Sending messages

Tap the email account to use, and then tap at the bottom of the screen. Enter recipients, subject, and message, and then tap .

on the Applications screen.

for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen instructions

for the first time.

Settings

for a private email account, such as Gmail, or

→

Manage accounts →.

Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list.

Tap to attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others.

Tap → to insert images, events, contacts, location information, and others into the message.

Communication

Delete the message.

Sending scheduled messages

While composing a message, tap → and date, and then tap

Done

. The device will send the message at the specified time and

Scheduled email

. Tick

Scheduled email

, set a time

date.

•

If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

•

This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information.

Reading messages

Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .

Tap a message to read.

Add this email address to the

contacts list or view other

options.

Forward the message.

Reply to all recipients.

Reply to the message.

Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap

Access additional options.

Open attachments.

Mark the message as a reminder.

Go to the previous or next message.

Save

to save it.

Communication

Keep the message for long-term

Delete the message.

Gmail

Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.

Tap

Gmail

Sending messages

In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .

on the Applications screen.

•

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.

Tap →

Tap

Tap →

Attach file

→

Add Cc/Bcc

Save draft

Discard

Settings

Send feedback

Help

to access help information.

to attach files.

to save the message for later delivery.

to start over.

to change the Gmail settings.

Reading messages

Add this email address to the

to add more recipients.

to report your opinions for application development.

storage.

Mark the message as unread.

contacts list.

Reply to all recipients or forward the message to others.

Mark the message as a reminder.

Preview attachment.

Reply to the message.

Communication

Labels

Gmail uses labels rather than folders. When Gmail is launched, it displays messages labeled Inbox.

Tap →

Tap to view messages in other labels.

To add a label to a message, select the message, tap → label to assign.

Refresh

to manually retrieve new messages.

Change labels

, and then select the

Hangouts

Use this application to chat with others.

Tap

Hangouts

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting.

on the Applications screen.

Google+

Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.

Tap

Google+

Tap

All

to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.

Tap to use other social network features.

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Communication

Photos

Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.

Tap

Photos

Select one of the following categories:

•

ALL

•

HIGHLIGHTS

images or videos in the group.

Then, select an image or video.

While viewing it, use one of the following icons:

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

: View all the images or videos that are taken or downloaded to the device.

: View images or videos grouped by date or album. Tap to view all of the

•

: Modify the image.

•

: Share the image or video with others.

•

: Delete the image or video.

Web & network

Bookmark the current webpage.

page.

Open the webpage window

Internet

Use this application to browse the Internet.

Tap

Internet

Viewing webpages

Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go.

Tap to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.

on the Applications screen.

manager.

Read an article in reading mode.

Open the homepage.

Move to the previously-visited

Opening a new page

Access additional options.

Refresh the current webpage.

View saved pages.

View bookmarked webpages.

Tap →

To go to another webpage, tap , scroll left or right, and then tap the page to select it.

New window

Setting the homepage

Web & network

Tap

Internet

on the Apps screen.

Tap →

•

While viewing a webpage, tap to open the homepage.

Settings

Current page

Quick access

Most visited sites

Other

: Set a preset webpage as your homepage.

→

Set homepage

: Set the current webpage as your homepage.

: Set the quick access list as your homepage.

, and then select one of the following:

: Set the list of most-visited webpages as your homepage.

Managing the quick access list

You can quickly access your frequently-visited webpages by adding them to the quick access list.

To add a webpage to the quick access list, open the webpage that you want to add. Then, tap

→

Add to Quick access

To delete a webpage from the quick access list, tap and hold the webpage icon that you want to delete. Then, drag it to

Delete

at the top of the screen.

Managing the webpage history

Tap

Internet

Tap →

To delete webpages, tap →

on the Apps screen.

History

to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages.

Delete

Clear history

Web & network

Chrome

Use this application to search for information and browse webpages.

Tap

Chrome

Viewing webpages

Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria.

Opening a new page

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Tap →

To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and then tap the page to select it.

New tab

Bookmarks

To bookmark the current webpage, tap → →

To open a bookmarked webpage, tap →

Bookmarks

Save

, and then select one.

Searching the web by voice

Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

Web & network

Bluetooth

Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.

•

Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.

•

Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

•

Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

•

Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).

Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.

To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap

→

Connections

→

Bluetooth

, and then drag the

Settings →

Bluetooth

NETWORK CONNECTIONS

switch to the right.

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

On the Applications screen, tap listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm.

Settings

→

Bluetooth

→

Scan

, and detected devices are

Sending and receiving data

Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is select an image, tap → accept the Bluetooth authorization request on the other device to receive the image.

Bluetooth

, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After that,

Gallery

. Open

Gallery

When another device sends you data, accept the Bluetooth authorization request made by another device. Received files are saved in the added to the contacts list automatically.

Bluetooth

folder. If a contact is received, it is

Web & network

NFC

Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications.

The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna.

If the screen is locked, your device will not read NFC tags or receive data.

To activate the NFC feature, on the Applications screen, tap

NFC

. Drag the

NFC

switch to the right.

Settings

→

CONNECT AND

Reading information from an NFC tag

Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag will appear.

Making a purchase with the NFC feature

Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get details about the service, contact your service provider.

Touch the back of your device to the NFC card reader.

Sending data via Android Beam

Use the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.

On the Applications screen, tap

Android Beam

Select an item, find the location of the NFC antenna on the other device, touch the other device’s antenna with your device’s antenna, and then tap your device’s screen.

switch to the right.

Settings

→

CONNECT AND SHARE →

NFC

. Drag the

Web & network

S Beam

Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.

Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.

On the Applications screen, tap the

S Beam

Select an item, find the location of the NFC antenna on the other device, touch the other device’s antenna with your device’s antenna, and then tap your device’s screen.

switch to the right.

If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail.

Settings

→

CONNECT AND SHARE →

NFC

→

S Beam

. Drag

Media

Music

Use this application to listen to music.

Tap

Music

Playing music

Select a music category, and then select a song to play.

on the Applications screen.

•

Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device.

•

Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used.

Search for other devices to

play the ﬁle.

Turn on shuﬄe.

Open the playlist.

Skip to the previous song.Tap

and hold to move backwards

quickly.

Access additional options.

Adjust the volume.

Set the ﬁle as your favourite song.

Change the repeat mode.

Add the song to a playlist.

Skip to the next song.Tap and hold to move forwards quickly.

Pause and resume playback.

To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap →

Settings

, and then tick

Smart volume

Media

When volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.

Smart volume

To set a personalized sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap →

Adapt Sound

When you activate this option for the first time, tap starts a series of sound tests to adjust the sound level and starts to beep. Tap hear the beep or No if you cannot. Repeat this step for each test until the sound adjustment is finished. Then, tick

When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback. If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower, the option is reapplied.

Smart volume

may not be activated for some files.

→ On.

Music sound

is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device

Settings

Start

to adjust the sound. The device

to apply the option when you listen to music.

Yes

→

if you can

Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone

To use the currently-playing song as a ringtone or an alarm tone, tap →

beginning

Auto recommendations

, select an option, and then tap

Set as

Done

Creating playlists

Make an own selection of songs.

Tap

Music

Tap

Playlists

and then tap

To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap and select the playlist.

on the Apps screen.

→ →

Done

Create playlist

. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap , select songs to include,

Playing music by mood

Use this feature to play music that suits your mood.

Tap

Music

on the Apps screen.

→

From the

Tap → multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells.

Music square

Song categories are based on available information about the song. Some songs may not be categorized in mood cells.

. Songs are automatically categorized by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag

Media

Camera

Use this application to take photos or videos.

Tap

Camera

Taking photos or recording videos

Tap

Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.

on the Applications screen.

•

The camera automatically shuts off when unused.

•

Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly.

Camera

on the Apps screen.

Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.

•

Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. Or use the Volume button to zoom in or out.

The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.

•

To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .

•

To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus.

Switch between

the front and rear

cameras.

Camera shortcuts

Display current mode.

Start recording a video.

Take a photo.

Change camera

settings.

Change the shooting mode.

View photos and videos you have captured.

Media

Camera etiquette

•

Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission.

•

Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.

•

Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.

Shooting mode

Several photo effects are available.

Tap

MODE

•

Auto

mode for the photo.

•

Beauty face: Use this mode to take a photo with softened faces for gentler images

•

Panorama

, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.

: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal

: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.

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.

•

Night

•

Sound & shot

Tap to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo.

•

Sports

: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.

: Use this to take a photo with sound.

: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.

Panoramic photos

A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.

Tap

MODE

Tap and move the camera in one direction. When two panorama guide frames are aligned,

→

Panorama

the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, tap

Applying filter effects

Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.

Tap → Effects and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode.

Media

Configuring settings for Camera

Tap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used.

•

Picture size

more memory.

•

ISO

: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in filmcamera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.

•

Metering modes

entire area, with emphasis on the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light at the centre of the screen only. Matrix averages the entire scene.

: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up

: Select a metering method. Centre-weighted measures light over the

•

Tap to take pics

•

Video size

up more memory.

•

Recording mode

•

Effects

•

Flash

•

Timer

•

Location tags

•

Storage location: Select a location to store image and video files.

: Select a video resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes

: Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos.

: Activate or deactivate the flash.

: Use this for delayed-time shots.

To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.

Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.

: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.

: Change the recording mode.

: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.

•

White balance

range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.

•

Exposure value

camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.

•

Grid lines

•

Volume key

function.

: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour

: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the

: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.

: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom

Media

•

Help

: View help information for using the camera.

•

Reset settings

The available options vary depending on the mode used.

: Reset the camera settings.

Gallery

Use this application to view images and videos.

Tap

Gallery

on the Applications screen.

•

Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device.

•

Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used.

Viewing images

Launching an image, the capturing a screenshot automatically creates the it.

In a folder, images are displayed by creation date. Select an image to view it in full screen.

Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.

Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image:

•

Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.

•

Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.

Gallery

Download

displays available folders. When an application, such as

folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise,

Screenshots

folder. Select a folder to open

, saves

Media

Playing videos

Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .

Trimming segments of a video

Select a video, and then tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.

Accessing additional options

On the Apps screen, tap options.

•

More info

•

Copy to clipboard

•

Rotate left

•

Rotate right

•

Crop

•

Rename

•

Slideshow

•

Set as

•

Settings

The available options may differ depending on the selected file.

: View more information about the file.

: Copy the file to the clipboard.

: Rotate counter-clockwise.

: Rotate clockwise.

: Crop the image.

: Rename the file.

: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.

: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.

: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer.

: Change the Gallery settings.

Gallery

and select an image or a video. Tap and use the following

To select multiple files from the file list, tap and hold a file, and then tap the other files. When the files are selected, you can share or delete them at the same time or tap to access additional options.

Modifying images

When viewing an image, tap .

Media

Deleting images

Use one of the following methods:

•

In a folder, tap →

•

When viewing an image, tap .

Select

, select images, and then tap .

Sharing images

Use one of the following methods:

•

In a folder, tap → them via social network services.

•

When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services.

Select

, select images, and then tap to send them to others or share

Setting as wallpaper

When viewing an image, tap → contact.

Set as

to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a

Tagging faces

When viewing an image, tap → around the recognized face. Tap the face, tap

When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages.

Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing.

Settings

, and then tick

Add name

, and then select or add a contact.

Face tag

. A yellow frame appears

Using Tag Buddy

Tap →

Settings

→

Tag buddy

, and then drag the

Tag buddy

switch to the right to display a

contextual tag (weather, location, date, and person’s name) when opening an image.

Media

Search for other

Adjust the volume.

Organizing with folders

Create a folder to organize images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another.

To create a new folder, tap . Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or videos. Tap and hold any selected image or video, drag it to the new folder, and then tap

Done

. Tap

Copy

to copy or

Move

to move.

Video

Use this application to play video files.

Tap

Video

Playing videos

Select a video to play.

on the Applications screen.

•

Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device.

•

Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used.

devices to play the

Move forwards or

backwards by

dragging the bar.

Change screen ratio.

Skip to the previous

video. Tap and hold to move backwards

quickly.

Deleting videos

file.

Access additional options.

Pause and resume playback.

Switch to the pop-up video player.

Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly.

Tap →

Delete

, select videos, and then tap

Done

Media

Sharing videos

Tap and hold the video to share, tap , and then select a sharing method

Using Popup Video player

Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.

Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to another location.

YouTube

Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.

Tap

YouTube

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Watching videos

Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.

Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen.

Sharing videos

Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.

Uploading videos

Tap →

Uploads

→ , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap .

Application & media stores

Play Store

Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.

Tap

Play Store

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Installing applications

Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.

on the Applications screen.

Select an application to view information. To download it, tap the application, tap the price, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process.

•

When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application.

•

To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, on the Applications screen, tap

Settings

→

Security

→

INSTALL

Unknown sources

. If there is a charge for

Uninstalling applications

Uninstall the applications purchased from

From the applications screen, tap → in the list of installed applications, and then tap

Play Store

Uninstall/disable apps

Uninstall

, select an application to delete

Application & media stores

Galaxy Apps

Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Tap

Galaxy Apps

•

This application first appears as Samsung Apps but updates automatically to Galaxy Apps the first time it is opened.

•

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

apps.samsung.com

on the Applications screen.

Installing applications

Browse applications by category. Tap to select a category.

To search for an application, tap at the top of the screen, and then enter a keyword in the search field.

Select an application to view information. To download it, tap application, tap the price, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process.

When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears

Free

. If there is a charge for the

at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application.

Play Books

Use this application to read and download book files.

Tap

Play Books

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

on the Applications screen.

Application & media stores

Play Music

Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.

Tap

Play Music

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

on the Applications screen.

Play Games

Use this application to download and play games.

Tap

Play Games

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Play Newsstand

Use this application to read the latest news articles.

Tap

Play Newsstand

on the Applications screen.

Utilities

Memo

Use this app to create memos and organize them by category.

Tap

Memo

Composing memos

Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options:

•

on the Apps screen.

: Create or set a category.

•

To save the memo, tap

To edit a memo, tap a memo, and then tap the content of the memo.

: Insert images.

: Make a voice recording to insert.

Save

Searching for memos

Tap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword.

Adding and managing categories

Create categories to sort and manage your memos.

On the memos list, tap →

To add a new category, tap , enter a category name, and then tap OK.

To delete a category, tap next to the category.

To rename a category, tap and hold a category name, enter a new name for the category, and

Manage categories

then tap OK.

To change the category order, tap next to a category and drag it up or down to another position.

Utilities

Accessing additional options

You can access additional options on the memos list and while viewing memos.

On the memos list, tap and use the following options:

•

Select

•

Delete

•

Account

While viewing a memo, tap and use the following options:

•

Delete

•

Share Via

•

more information.

: Select memos to apply options.

: Delete memos.

: Sync memos with your Samsung account.

: Delete the memo.

: Share the memo with others.

: Print the memo by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for

S Planner

Starting S Planner

Use this app to manage events and tasks.

Tap

S Planner

on the Apps screen.

Change the view mode.

Go to today's date.

Access additional options.

Create events or tasks.

Utilities

Tap and use the following:

•

Go to

•

Delete

•

Calendars

•

Sync

•

Settings

: Move to a specific date.

: Delete events or tasks.

: Search for events or tasks.

: Select the calendars to display.

: Sync events and tasks with your accounts.

: Change settings for S Planner.

Creating events or tasks

Tap

S Planner

on the Apps screen.

Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again.

Select either event or task and enter details.

•

Add event

setting.

•

Add task

Set a start and end date for the

: Set a start and end date for an event. You can set an optional repeat

: Add a task to do on a specific date. You can set an optional priority setting.

Select an item.

Select a calendar to use or sync with.

Enter a title.

Attach a map showing the location of the event.

event.

Add more details.

Tap

Save

to save the event or task.

Utilities

Syncing events and tasks with your accounts

Tap

S Planner

on the Apps screen.

To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap →

To add accounts to sync with, tap → to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a green circle is displayed next to the account name.

To change an account’s syncing option, open the Apps screen, tap then select an account service.

Calendars

Sync

→

Add account

. Then, select an account

Settings

→

Accounts

Deleting events or tasks

Tap

S Planner

To delete events or tasks, tap →

To delete an event or task while viewing it, tap → OK.

To mark tasks as completed, tap a date that has tasks in it and tick completed tasks.

on the Apps screen.

Delete

, select the events or tasks, and then tap

Done

→ OK.

Sharing events or tasks

, and

Tap

S Planner

To share an event or task while viewing it, tap → method.

on the Apps screen.

Share via

, and then select a sharing

Utilities

Dropbox

Use this app to save and share files with others via Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other devices that have Dropbox installed.

This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Tap

Dropbox

When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.

Use the following functions:

•

: Upload or open files. Tap →

on the Apps screen.

Upload here

to upload files.

•

: View uploaded photos or videos. Tap to share or delete files, or create albums.

•

. : Open files in the favourites list.

•

: View notifications.

Cloud

Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.

On the Applications screen, tap

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Syncing with the Samsung account

Settings

→

Cloud

Tap your Samsung account or

Sync settings

Backing up or restoring data

Tap

Backup

Restore

to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.

to sync files.

Utilities

Syncing with Dropbox

Tap

Link Dropbox account

instructions to complete the setup.

, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen

Once you sign in, tap you make some changes.

Allow

and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever

Drive

Use this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or upload files to Google Drive, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computer with Google Drive installed.

Access your files without transferring or downloading.

Tap

Drive

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Clock

Use this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, or set a timer.

Tap

Clock

on the Applications screen.

Create alarm.

Turn this alarm on or oﬀ.

Utilities

Alarm

Setting alarms

Tap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap

Save

•

Snooze

time.

•

Smart alarm

volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound and slowly increases.

Stopping alarms

Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat

: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset

: Set a time and tone for the smart alarm. A smart alarm starts at a low

the alarm after a specified length of time.

Deleting alarms

Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap

Delete

World clock

Creating clocks

Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.

To apply daylight savings time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap .

Deleting clocks

Tap →

Delete

, select clocks, and then tap

Done

Stopwatch

Tap

Start

Tap

to time an event. Tap

Reset

to clear lap time records.

Lap

to record lap times.

Timer

Set the duration, and then tap

Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off.

Start

Utilities

Calculator

Use this application for simple or complex calculations.

Tap

Calculator

on the Applications screen.

Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If

rotation

To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.

To clear the history, tap →

is disabled, tap →

Scientific calculator

Clear history

Screen

Voice Recorder

Recording voice memos

Tap

Voice Recorder

Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording.

While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark.

on the Apps screen.

Start recording.

Display the list of voice memos.

To set the device to remove background noise, tap →

reduction

Settings

Access additional options.

Recording elapsed time

Change the recording mode.

, and then tick

Noise

Utilities

Saving files with contextual tags

Add contextual tags, such as locations and dates, to filenames when saving voice memos.

Tap → a filename. To add the location where a voice memo is recorded, tap → tick

Settings

Location tags

, and then tick

Contextual filename

. The device adds the recording date to

Playing voice memos

Tap

Voice Recorder

Tap and select a voice memo to play.

•

: Trim the voice memo.

•

: Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback.

•

: Adjust the playback speed.

: Skip a silent portion in the voice memo.

: Insert bookmarks in the voice memo.

/ : Pause or resume playback.

/ : Skip to the previous or next voice memo.

on the Apps screen.

Settings

, and then

Using the bookmarks list

You can mark specific points in a voice memo with bookmarks. Each bookmark is marked with a bookmark icon on the voice memo.

To view the bookmark details while a voice memo is playing, tap → bookmark from the bookmark list to play the voice memo from that position.

Bookmarks

. Select a

Managing voice memos

On the Apps screen, tap

Tap to search for voice memos.

Tap to delete voice memos.

Tap and select one of the following:

•

Select

•

Sort by

•

Filter by category

: Select voice memos to apply options.

: Change the sorting method.

Voice Recorder

: View memos filtered by a category.

→ .

•

Edit categories

•

Settings

: Change the voice recorder settings.

: Add, delete, or rename categories.

Utilities

Renaming voice memos

Tap and hold the voice memo, tap → then tap OK.

Rename

, enter a new name for the voice memo, and

Managing categories

Tap →

To change or assign voice memo categories, in the list of voice memos, tap and hold the voice memo. Then, tap →

To filter voice memos by category, tap →

Edit categories

Change category

→ , enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap

, and then select the category.

Filter by category

, and then select the category.

Done

S Voice

Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.

Tap

S Voice

on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice.

•

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

This application is not supported in some languages.

Here are several examples of spoken commands:

•

Open music

•

Launch calculator

•

Call Lulu mobile

•

Dial Lulu work

•

Check schedule

Tips for better voice recognition

•

Speak clearly.

•

Speak in quiet places.

•

Do not use offensive or slang words.

•

Avoid speaking in dialectal accents.

The device may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

Utilities

Waking up the device with voice

When the screen is turned off, you can launch S Voice with a voice command. Say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to launch S Voice.

To activate this feature, tap →

Settings

→

Wake up command

Google

Use this application to search the Internet, as well as applications and their contents on the device.

Tap

Google

Searching the device

Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , and then speak a keyword.

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Search scope

To select what applications to search, tap → items to search for.

Settings

→

Phone search

, and then tick the

Utilities

Google Now

Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it.

Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now settings, tap →

Settings

, and then drag the

Google Now

switch to the left or right.

Voice Search

Use this application to search webpages by speaking.

Tap

Voice Search

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Speak a keyword or phrase when

on the Applications screen.

Speak now

appears on the screen.

My Files

Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.

Tap

My Files

on the Applications screen.

Viewing files

Select a category, and then select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap the folder name. To return to the root directory, tap .

In a folder, tap and then use one of the following options:

•

Select

•

Delete

•

Create folder: Create a new file storage folder.

•

View as

•

Sort by

•

Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the folder to the My Files main screen or to the Home screen.

•

Settings

: Select files or folders.

: Delete files or folders.

: Change the view mode.

: Sort files or folders.

: Change the file manager settings.

Utilities

Select a file or folder by ticking, and then use one of the following functions:

•

: Delete files or folders.

•

: Send files to others or share them.

•

→

Move

•

→

Copy

•

→

Rename

•

→ Zip: Compress files or folders to create a .zip file.

•

→

Details

: Move files or folders to another folder.

: Copy files or folders to another folder.

: Rename a file or folder.

: View file or folder details.

Searching for a file

Tap and then enter search criteria.

Adding shortcuts to folders

Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the My Files main screen or to the Home screen. Tap →

Add shortcut

, select an option, tap OK, select a folder, and then tap

Set here

TripAdvisor

Use this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel. You can also book for a room and share your reviews with others.

Tap

TripAdvisor

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

on the Applications screen.

Travel & local

Maps

Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.

Tap

Maps

Searching for locations

Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. Once the location is found, select a location to view the detailed information. Refer to the help for more information.

on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Getting directions for a destination

Tap to set starting and ending locations, and then select a travel method. The device shows the routes to get to the destination.

Settings

About Settings

Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.

Tap

Settings

To search for settings by entering keywords, tap .

on the Apps screen.

You can change the view mode to a grid layout, separate tabs, or a list. Tap → select a view mode.

View by

QUICK SETTINGS

View the list of your favourite setting options.

To edit the list of favourite setting options, tap → and then tap

Done

Edit quick settings

, select a setting option,

NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Wi-Fi

Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other

and

network devices.

On the Settings screen, tap

The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either the Wi-Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal. To automatically switch between networks, tick

Smart network switch

Wi-Fi

, and then tap the

Wi-Fi

switch to activate it.

Settings

To use options, tap .

•

Scan

: Search for available networks.

•

Wi-Fi Direct

•

Advanced

•

WPS push button

•

WPS PIN entry

•

Help

: View help information for Wi-Fi.

: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files.

: Customize Wi-Fi settings.

: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button.

: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.

Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy

Tap →

Advanced

When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid additional charges, set this option to

→

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep

Always

Setting Network notification

The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.

Tap →

Advanced

and tick

Network notification

to activate this feature.

Download booster

Set the device to download files via both Wi-Fi and mobile networks at the same time.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Download booster

, and then tap the

Download

booster

•

switch to activate it.

You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network.

Do not show speed info

window while using download booster mode.

: Set the device not to display the data transfer speed in a popup

Settings

Bluetooth

Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.

On the Settings screen, tap

To use more options, tap .

•

Visibility timeout

•

Received files

•

Rename device

•

Help

: View help information for Bluetooth.

: View received files via Bluetooth.

: Change the device name.

Bluetooth

: Set duration that the device is visible.

, and then tap the

Bluetooth

switch to activate it.

Tethering and Mobile hotspot

Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Mobile hotspot

with computers or other devices through the Wi-Fi network. You can use this feature when the network connection is not available.

: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection

Tethering and Mobile hotspot

•

USB tethering

a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer.

: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with

Flight mode

This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

On the Settings screen, tap

Flight mode

Data usage

Keep track of your data usage amount and customize the limit settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Mobile data

•

Set mobile data limit

•

Data usage cycle

: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.

: Set a monthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods.

Data usage

: Set a limit for mobile data usage.

Settings

To use more options, tap .

•

Data roaming

•

Restrict background data

a mobile network.

•

Auto sync data

: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps, such as calendar or email.

: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using

You can select what information to sync for each account in

•

Show Wi-Fi usage

•

Mobile hotspots

background from using them.

: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.

: Select mobile hotspots to prevent apps that are running in the

Location

Change settings for location information permissions.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Mode

•

RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS

information and their battery usage.

•

LOCATION SERVICES

•

My places

or Bluetooth features to find your current location.

: Select a method to collect your location data.

: Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations when you use GPS, Wi-Fi,

Location

: View the location services your device is using.

, and then tap the

: View which apps request your current location

Location

Settings

switch to activate it.

→

Accounts

More networks

Customize settings to control networks.

On the Settings screen, tap

Default messaging app

Select the default app to use for messaging.

Mobile networks

•

Mobile data

•

Data roaming

•

Access Point Names

•

Network mode

•

Network operators

: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.

: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.

: Select a network type.

More networks

: Set up access point names (APNs).

: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming.

Settings

VPN

Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

CONNECT AND SHARE

NFC

Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Android Beam

contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.

•

S Beam

documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.

•

Tap and pay

: Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and

The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.

: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and

: Set the default payment app for mobile payments.

NFC

, and then tap the

NFC

switch to activate it.

Nearby devices

Change settings for sharing content when you connect the device to nearby devices.

On the Settings screen, tap activate it.

•

DEVICE NAME

: View the media server name for your device.

Nearby devices

, and then tap the

Nearby devices

switch to

•

Shared contents

•

Allowed devices

•

Denied devices

•

Download to: Select a storage location for downloaded files.

•

Download from other devices

: Select content to share with other devices.

: View the list of devices that can access your device.

: View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device.

: Set the device to accept files from other devices.

Printing

Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi.

On the Settings screen, tap

Printing

Settings

Screen Mirroring

Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others.

On the Settings screen, tap

Screen Mirroring

SOUND AND DISPLAY

Sound

Change settings for various sounds on the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Sound mode

•

Volume

notifications.

•

Vibration intensity

•

Ringtones

•

Vibrations

: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode.

: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and

: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.

: Add or select a vibration pattern.

Sound

: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.

•

Notifications

•

Vibrate when ringing

•

Dialling keypad tone

•

Touch sounds

screen.

•

Screen lock sound

•

Sound when tapped

•

SAMSUNG APPLICATIONS

•

Music effects

: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls.

: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch

: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen.

: Select a sound effect to apply when you adjust to music.

: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.

: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.

: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.

: Change the notification settings for each app.

Settings

Display

Change the display settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Brightness

•

Font

–

Font style

–

Font size

•

Screen rotation

–

Smart rotation

face.

•

Smart stay

looking at the display.

•

Screen timeout

backlight.

•

Daydream

connected to a desktop dock.

: Set the brightness of the display.

: Change the font type for display text.

: Change the font size.

: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.

: Set the interface not to rotate according to the orientation of your

: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are

: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s

: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or

Display

•

Touch key light duration

button’s backlight remains on.

: Set the duration that the Recent apps button and the Back

Wallpaper

Change the wallpaper settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Home screen

•

Lock screen

•

Home and lock screens

screen.

: Select a background image for the Home screen.

: Select a background image for the locked screen.

Wallpaper

: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked

Lock screen

Change the settings for the locked screen.

On the Settings screen, tap

Lock screen

•

Screen lock

on the screen lock method selected.

•

Dual clock

: Change the screen lock method. The following options may vary depending

: Set the device to show the dual clock.

Settings

•

Clock size

•

Show date

•

Camera shortcut

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

Owner information

•

Unlock effect

•

Show weather information

screen.

•

Help text

: Change the clock size.

: Set the device to show the date with the clock.

: Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen.

: Enter your information that is shown with the clock.

: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen.

: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen.

Notification panel

: Set the device to display weather information on the locked

Customize the items that appear on the notifications panel.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Brightness adjustment

notifications panel.

•

Recommended apps

notifications panel based on your actions, such as connecting a headset to the device.

•

Set quick setting buttons

notifications panel.

Notification panel

: Set the device to display the brightness adjustment bar on the

: Set the device to display a list of recommended apps on the

: Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the

Toolbox

Set the device to use the toolbox.

On the Settings screen, tap

View the apps list to display in the toolbox. To edit the apps list, tap

Toolbox

, and then tap the

Toolbox

switch to activate it.

Edit

Settings

PERSONALIZATION

Easy mode

Set the device to easy mode.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Standard mode

•

Easy mode

•

EASY APPLICATIONS

: Set the device to standard mode.

: Set the device to easy mode.

Easy mode

: Select apps to apply simpler layouts.

Accessibility

Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device. Refer to the Accessibility section for more information.

On the Settings screen, tap

Accessibility

Blocking mode

Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode.

On the Settings screen, tap

Blocking mode

, and then tap the

Blocking mode

switch to

activate it.

Private mode

Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode.

On the Settings screen, tap it.

•

Unlock method

: Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode.

Private mode

, and then tap the

Private mode

switch to activate

Settings

MOTION

Motions and gestures

Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Smart alert

you pick up the device.

•

Mute/Pause

by placing the device face down.

: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when

: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback

Motions and gestures

USER AND BACKUP

Accounts

Add email or SNS accounts.

On the Settings screen, tap

Cloud

Accounts

Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.

On the Settings screen, tap

Cloud

Backup and reset

Change the settings for managing settings and data.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Back up my data

•

Backup account

•

Automatic restore

reinstalled on the device.

•

Factory data reset

: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server.

: Set up or edit your Google backup account.

Backup and reset

: Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are

: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.

Settings

SYSTEM

Language and input

Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.

On the Settings screen, tap

Language and input

Language

Select a display language for all menus and apps.

Default

Select a default keyboard type for text input.

Samsung keyboard

To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

•

English(US)

•

Select input languages

: Select a default keyboard layout.

: Select languages for text input.

•

Predictive text

show word suggestions. You can also customize the word prediction settings.

•

Auto replace

space bar or punctuation mark.

•

Auto capitalize

punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

•

Auto spacing

: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and

: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the

: Set the device to automatically capitalize the first character after a final

: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.

Settings

•

Auto punctuate

•

Keyboard swipe

–

None

–

Continuous input

–

Cursor control

scrolling the keyboard.

–

Flick input

tap and hold a key, and then flick your finger upwards.

•

Sound

•

Character preview

•

Tap and hold delay

•

Reset settings

: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature.

: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.

: Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar.

: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.

: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by

: Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you

: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.

: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.

: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

Swype

To change the Swype settings, tap .

Tap Settings to access the following options:

•

Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you enter text using the keypad.

•

Sound on keypress: turns on sounds generated by the Swype application.

•

Pop-up on keypress: displays the character above the key when typing.

•

Long-press delay: set the time needed to select alternate characters.

•

Show complete trace: once enabled, sets whether or not to display the complete Swype path.

•

Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of every sentence.

•

Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word.

•

Next word prediction: once enabled, predicts the next word in your text string based on your current text entries.

•

Show voice key: once enabled, displays the Voice icon on your Swype keyboard so you can use the Voice input option.

Settings

Tap Themes to access the following options:

•

Keyboard height: allows you to set the keyboard height in both Portrait and Landscape modes.

•

Word choice list font size: allows you to change the font size in the word choice list.

Tap My Words to access the following options:

•

Backup & Sync: allows you to backup your Swype dictionary and sync your Swype dictionary across multiple devices.

•

Import recent contacts: when enabled, this feature automatically imports recent contacts.

•

Living Language: when enabled, this feature automatically updates your Swype dictionary with popular new words.

•

Social integration: allows you to learn information from your Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail accounts to help you while using Swype.

•

Edit my dictionary: allows you to edit your personal Swype dictionary.

•

Clear language data: deletes all of your personal language data, including your words.

•

Contribute usage data: when enabled, allows the Nuance® application to collect usage data for better word predictions.

•

Cellular data: when enabled, activates cellular data usage by the Swype application so it can receive program updates, language downloads, and other related features via your existing data connection.

Tap Languages to activate and select the current text input language. Default language is English. Tap Download languages to download additional languages.

Tap Gestures to view helpful information on using gestures while using Swype.

Tap Help to access the following options:

How to Swype: provides tips on how to learn to use Swype.

Show helpful tips: once enabled, displays helpful tips and hints as you are using Swype.

Version: displays the software version information.

Settings

Google voice typing

To change the voice input settings, tap .

•

Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.

•

Block offensive words

•

Offline speech recognition

Language

Select a language for handwriting recognition.

: Hide offensive words from voice search results.

: Download and install language data for offline voice input.

Voice search

•

Languages

•

Speech output

: Select a language for Voice search.

: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current

action.

•

“Ok Google” Detection

wake-up command while using the search app.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

Offline speech recognition

•

Block offensive words

•

Audio History: Must be enabled for voice search from any screen.

•

Manage Audio History: Access Google website where you can manage your audio history.

: Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the

: Download and install language data for offline voice input.

: Hide offensive words from voice search results.

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Samsung SM-G386W User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting started

Device layout

Buttons

Package contents

Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Charging the battery

Inserting a memory card

Turning the device on and off

Holding the device

Locking and unlocking the device

Adjusting the volume

Switching to silent mode

Basics

Indicator icons

Using the touch screen

Control motions

Notifications

Home screen

Using applications

Applications screen

Entering text

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Setting up accounts

Transferring files

Securing the device

Upgrading the device

Viewing help information

Communication

Phone

Contacts

Messages

Email

Gmail

Hangouts

Google+

Photos

Web & network

Internet

Bluetooth

S Beam

Media

Music

Camera

Gallery

Video

YouTube

Application & media stores

Play Store

Galaxy Apps

Play Books

Play Music

Play Games

Play Newsstand

Utilities

Memo

S Planner

Dropbox

Cloud

Clock

Calculator

Voice Recorder

S Voice

Google

Voice Search

My Files

TripAdvisor

Travel & local

Maps

Settings

About Settings

QUICK SETTINGS

NETWORK CONNECTIONS

CONNECT AND SHARE

SOUND AND DISPLAY

PERSONALIZATION

MOTION