Samsung SMJ250M Users Manual

SM-J250M SM-J250M/DS

User Manual

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English (EU). 02/2015. Rev.1.0

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Table of Cont

ents

Read me first

Getting start

6 Package con

Device lay

Using the SIM or USIM card and

ttery

Using a memory card

Turning the device on and off

15 Locking and unlocking the scr

asics

16 Using the touch screen

19 Home screen layout

23 Notifications panel

tents

out

een

Network connec

31 Mobile data

31 Wi-Fi

32 Mobile hotspot and tethering

Motions & usability fea

34 Motions and gestures

tivity

tures

Personalising

36 Managing the Home and Apps scr

Setting wallpaper and ringt

Changing the screen lock method

39 Priva

Setting up accoun

te mode

ones

eens

Opening apps

25 Installing or uninstalling apps

27 Entering t

Screen capture

29 My Files

30 Power sa

ext

ving feature

Table of Con

tents

Contac

44 Adding con

Importing and e

Searching f

tacts

xporting contacts

or contacts

Messages & email

46 M

essages

Camera

49 Basic shooting

50 Shooting modes

Camera settings

Connecting with other devices

63 Bluetooth

65 Wi-Fi Dir

Quick Connec

SideSync 3.0

75 Screen M

Mobile prin

Device & da

78 Transf

device

Using the device as a r

for data transfer

Updating the device

ect

irroring

ting

ta manager

erring data from your previous

emovable disk

Gallery

53 Viewing con

tent on the device

Useful apps and features

54 S Finder

54 S Planner

56 Internet

Music

58 Video

59 Clock

60 Calculat

Memo

Google apps

81 Backing up and rest

Perf

ettings

83 About Settings

83 Connections

86 Device

88 Personal

92 Syst

orming a data reset

oring data

Appendix

95 Troubleshooting

100 Removing the battery (non-removable

type)

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software.

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.

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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.

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

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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

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Instructional ic

Warning: situa

Caution: situa

Note: not

es, usage tips, or additional information

ons

tions that could cause injury to yourself or others

tions that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Getting started

Package con

Check the product box f

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Device

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and an 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 specifica

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You can purchase additional acc sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Use only S the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

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Availability of all ac

amsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause

tents

or the following items:

y available accessories may vary

tions are subject to change without prior notice.

essories from your local Samsung retailer. Make

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

Getting started

Device lay

oximity/Light sensor

Recent apps butt

out

Touch screen

Home button

Headset jack

ont camera

Microphone

wer button

Volume button

Memory card slot

SIM card slot

Back button

Microphone

GPS antenna

Rear camera

Main antenna

Multipurpose jack

Push clip

Speaker

Getting started

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Do not cov connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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

er the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause

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Do not allow wa in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

ter to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction

Buttons

Button Function

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Press and hold to tur

Powe

Recen

Home

Back

t apps

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Press to tur

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ap t

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Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.

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Press to r

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Press and hold to launch

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Tap to retur

n the device on or off.

n on or lock the screen.

o open the list of r

eturn to the Home screen.

n to the previous screen.

ent apps.

Google

Volume

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Press to adjust the devic

e volume.

Getting started

Using the SIM or USIM card and batt

nstalling the SIM or USIM car

Insert the SIM or USIM card pr

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Only microSIM cards wor

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Some LTE servic more information about service availability, contact your service provider.

Open the cover of the SIM car

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-

ovided by the mobile telephone service provider.

k with the device.

es may not be available depending on the service provider. For

d slot.

coloured contacts facing downwards.

ery

ush the SIM or USIM car

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Do not insert a memory car 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 responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

d in

o the slot until it locks in place.

d into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to

. Samsung is not

Getting started

Removing the SIM or USIM card

Open the cover of the SIM car

Press the SIM or USIM card with y

Close the cover of the SIM car

d slot.

our finger, and then pull it out.

d slot.

Charging the ba

Use the charger to char used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable.

Use only Samsung-appro 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 batter immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

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If you use multiple apps at onc to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.

ttery

ge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also

ved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or

y is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on

e, network apps, or apps that need a connection

Getting started

Connect the USB cable to the USB po the multipurpose jack.

Connecting the charger impr damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charg

wer adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into

operly may cause serious damage to the device. Any

ing, but it may take longer to fully charge

the battery.

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If the device rec may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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hile charging 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 charg Samsung Service Centre.

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

o save ener

T 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.

gy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a

eives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen

, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the

ing properly, take the device and the charger to a

Getting start

Reducing the batt

Your device pr options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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When you ar

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Close unnecessary apps using the task manager

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Deactiv

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eac

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Deactiv

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Decrease the back

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Decrease the scr

ovides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these

e not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

ate the Bluetooth feature.

tiv

ate the Wi-Fi feature.

ate auto-syncing of apps.

ery consumption

light time.

een brightness.

Using a memory card

Installing a memory car

Your device ac memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

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cepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the

Some memory car incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

Use caution to inser

The device suppor inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card.

Frequen

When inserting a memor appears in the

t writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

ds may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an

ts the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When

My Files

t the memory card right-side up.

y card into the device, the memory card’s file directory

→

SD card

folder.

Getting started

Open the cover of the memor

Insert a memory car

Push the memory card in

Close the cover of the memor

d with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

y card slot.

to the slot until it locks in place.

y card slot.

Removing the memory car

Before r

Apps

1 2 3

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

→

Settings

Open the cover of the memor

Push the memory card un

Close the cover of the memor

Do not remov information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

→

Storage

e the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing

→

Unmount SD card

y card slot.

til it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

y card slot.

Getting start

Formatting the memor

A memor memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap

CARD

y car

→

ERASE EVER

Befor important data stored in the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

ormatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the

d f

Apps

YTHING

e formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all

Turning the devic

Press and hold the P

When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.

ower button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

y card

→

Settings

→

Stor

e on and off

age

→

Format SD card →

FORMAT SD

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

w all post

ollo

the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

ed warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where

Pow

er off

Getting start

Locking and unlock

Pressing the P automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.

You can change the unlock code t

method for more information.

ower button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and

ing the screen

o unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock

Basics

Using the touch screen

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Do not allow the touch scr Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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To avoid damag excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

ing the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply

een to come into contact with other electrical devices.

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The device may not r are outside of the touch input area.

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Leaving the t (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.

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It is recommended t

ouch scr

ecognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which

een idle for extended periods may result in afterimages

o use fingers when you use the touch screen.

Tapping

To open an app, to selec using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with a finger.

t a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character

Basics

Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item or the scr

Dragg

To mov

ing

e an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

een for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

Basics

Double-tapping

Double-tap on a w

ebpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

Flicking

Flick left or r down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.

ight on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or

Spreading and pinching

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

Basics

Home screen lay

Home scr

The Home screen is the star widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.

een

out

ting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays

A widget

An app

creen indicators

A folder

Basics

Home screen options

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty ar the available options.

ea, or pinch your fingers together to access

Flipboard Briefing

Use this fea news that interests you using this feature.

On the Home screen, tap or swipe to the righ

Tap

wipe up

ture to view the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on

START READING

ards to browse articles in each news category.

when launching this feature for the first time.

t to open

Flipboard Briefing

Basics

Apps screen

he A

pps scr

On the Home screen, tap

een displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.

Apps

to open the Apps scr

een. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen.

ess additional

Acc options.

An app

A screen indicat

Basics

Indicat

ndica

I below are most common.

or icons

or icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table

The status bar ma status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.

Icon M

eaning

No signal

Signal strength

Roaming (outside of normal ser

GPRS networ

EDGE networ

UMTS net

HSDPA network connected

y not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the

vice area)

k connected

work connected

HSPA+ netw

LTE netw

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activa

Synced with the web

New tex

Alarm ac

Mute mode ac

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error oc

Batter

y power level

ork connected

ted

t or multimedia message

tivated

curred or caution required

Basics

Notifications panel

sing the notifica

When you r

eceive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear

tions panel

on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details.

To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.

ou can use the f

ollo

wing functions on the notifications panel.

ate or deactivate options.

Activ

Tap and hold a button to view

more detailed settings.

Launch S Finder.

Tap a notification and per

various actions.

Adjust the brightness.

form

View all quick setting buttons

earrange buttons.

and r

Launch Settings.

Launch Quick Connect.

Clear all notifica

tions.

Basics

Rearranging quick setting butt

To rearr drag the it

ange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap

em to another location, and then tap

ons

DONE

EDIT

, tap and hold an item,

Using the quick setting buttons

You can activa options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings if you tap and hold a button.

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Wi-Fi

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Location

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Sound

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Screen r

Some apps do not allow screen rotation.

te or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following

: Refer to W

: Activa

Vibr

ota

i-Fi for more information.

te or deactivate the GPS feature.

ate

tion

Mute

: A

: Select a sound mode.

llo

w or pr

ent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

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Bluetooth

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Mobile data

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Power sa

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Flight mode

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Do not disturb

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

and notifications

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U. power sa

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Mobile hotspot

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Smart stay

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Privat

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Screen Mirr

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Sync

calendar or email.

: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.

: Refer to

ving

: Refer to

: Activa

ving

: Refer to Mobile hotspot and tethering for more information.

: When you ac

e mode

: When you ac

: Refer to

oring

Data usage or Mobile networks for more information.

Power saving feature for more information.

Flight mode for more information.

te or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will

→

Do not disturb

: Refer to

tivate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as

Ultra power saving mode for more information.

tivate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it.

Private mode for more information.

Screen Mirroring for more information.

Settings

→

Sounds

Basics

Opening apps

On the Home screen or the Apps scr

To open the list of recently-used apps, tap

een, select an app icon to open it.

and select an app icon t

Closing an app

Tap and drag an app icon t

CLOSE ALL

o the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, tap

Installing or uninstalling apps

Samsung GALAXY Apps

Use this app to pur

Tap

Galaxy A

pps

chase and download apps.

on the Apps screen.

o open.

This app may not be a

vailable depending on the region or service provider.

Installing apps

Brow

se apps by category or tap

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap and download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app’s price.

To change the auto upda then select an option.

te settings, tap

o sear

ch f

or a keyword.

→

Settings

Install

→

Auto upda

. To pur

te apps

chase

, and

Basics

Play St

se this app t

Tap

Play St

ore

chase and do

o pur

on the Apps screen.

ore

wnload apps.

Installing apps

Browse apps b

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.

To change the auto updat then select an option.

y category or tap

to search for a key

e settings, tap

word.

→

Settings

INSTALL

→

Auto-upda

. To purchase

te apps

, and

Managing apps

Uninstalling or disabling apps

To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap can disable. Select an app and tap

To uninstall downloaded apps, open the A

→

DONE

manager

. Alterna

, selec

t an app

tively, on the Apps screen, tap

, and then tap

DISABLE

→

DONE

pps screen and tap

Settings

UNINST

ALL

Enabling apps

On the Apps screen, tap

DISABLED

, select an app, and then tap

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Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. You cannot use disabled apps.

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Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.

Settings

→

Applications

ENABLE

→

Application manager

EDIT

. appears on the apps that you

EDIT

→

Applications

→ →

UNINSTALL

→

Application

, scroll to

Basics

Entering te

Keyboar

A keyboard appears automatically when y more.

Enter uppercase. For all caps,

Change the keyboard settings.

d la

Text en input language to one of the supported languages.

Enter punctuation marks.

try is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the

yout

tap it twice.

ou enter text to send messages, create memos, and

Delete a preceding character.

eak t

Move the cursor.

Enter a spac

o the ne

t line.

Changing the input language

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

Using additional keyboar

Tap and hold to use various func the last function that w

•

Select input languages

as used.

: Enter te

xt by voice.

Open the keyboard.

, and then select the languages to use. I

d functions

tions. Other icons may appear instead of

Change the language.

Start or pause ent voice.

f you select two or

depending on

ering text by

Basics

•

: Switch to handwr

Switch to the standar

keyboard.

: Add an item from the clipboar

: Enter emoticons

: Switch to the floa

: Change the keyboard settings.

iting mode.

ting or split keyboard.

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over t

Drag or to select the desired t

Tap

Copy

Place the cursor where the t

you have previously copied, tap →

Cut

ext.

. The select

ed text is copied to the clipboard.

ext, or tap

ext is to be inserted and tap

Clipboard

Select all

and select the text.

to select all te

→

Paste

xt.

. To paste t

ext that

Basics

Screen captur

Capture a scr

Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. You can view captured images in with others.

You can also capture screenshots using other methods. Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information.

eenshot while using the device.

Gallery

It is not possible to captur

. Aft

er capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it

e a screenshot while using some apps.

My Files

Use this app to ac storage services.

cess various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud

Tap

My Files

View files stor

View storage information.

on the Apps screen.

View rec

View files by categories.

ed in the device.

View files saved in cloud

storage services.

ent files.

Search f

or files or folders.

Basics

Power sa

Pow

Save the ba

On the Apps screen, tap to ac

Select from the following options:

Ultra power sa

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

er sa

ttery power by limiting the device’s functions.

tivate it.

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Start power saving

power-saving mode.

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Restricts the a

ving feature

ving mode

Settings

: Select a power level at which the device automatically switches to

ving mode

vailable apps to essential and selected apps only.

→

Battery →

Power sa

ving mode

, and then tap the switch

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Deactiva

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Deactiva

On the Apps screen, tap

tivate it.

To add an app to the Home screen, tap

To r

emove an app from the Home screen, tap

then tap

To change the settings for ultra po

tap

To deactiva

tes the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.

tes the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.

Settings

DONE

The estimated maximum standb power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.

→

Settings

te ultra power saving mode, tap

→

Battery →

wer saving mode, such as network connectivity or sound,

Ultra power sa

and select an app.

y time shows the time remaining before the battery

→

Remove

→

Disable ultra pow

ving mode

, select an app with , and

, and tap switch to

er saving mode

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