Samsung SM-J737P User Manual
SM-J737P
User Manual
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English (EU). 02/2015. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com
Table of Cont
ents
Read me first
Getting start
6 Package con
7
Device lay
9
Using the SIM or USIM card and
ttery
ba
12
Using a memory card
14
Turning the device on and off
15 Locking and unlocking the scr
asics
B
16 Using the touch screen
19 Home screen layout
23 Notifications panel
ed
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
37
Changing the screen lock method
38
39 Priva
Setting up accoun
40
te mode
ts
ones
eens
25
Opening apps
25 Installing or uninstalling apps
27 Entering t
Screen capture
29
29 My Files
30 Power sa
ext
ving feature
2
Table of Con
tents
Contac
44 Adding con
44
Importing and e
45
Searching f
ts
tacts
xporting contacts
or contacts
Messages & email
46 M
47
essages
Email
Camera
49 Basic shooting
50 Shooting modes
Camera settings
52
Connecting with other
devices
63 Bluetooth
65 Wi-Fi Dir
67
Quick Connec
68
SideSync 3.0
75 Screen M
77
Mobile prin
Device & da
78 Transf
device
Using the device as a r
80
for data transfer
Updating the device
80
ect
t
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
57
Music
58 Video
59 Clock
60 Calculat
60
Memo
Google apps
61
or
81 Backing up and rest
Perf
82
S
ettings
83 About Settings
83 Connections
86 Device
88 Personal
92 Syst
orming a data reset
em
oring data
Appendix
95 Troubleshooting
100 Removing the battery (non-removable
type)
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Read me first
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
•
Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•
Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or
device’s software.
•
Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
•
Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
•
You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For
large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.
•
Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.
•
Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
Supported features may differ or labelled differently depending on whether your
•
device is a single or dual SIM Model.
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Read me first
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
5
Getting started
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
•
Device
•
Quick start guide
•
The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
•
The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
•
Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
•
You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
•
Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
•
Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
6
Getting started
Device lay
Pr
oximity/Light sensor
Recent apps butt
out
Touch screen
Home button
Headset jack
on
ont camera
Fr
Microphone
wer button
Po
Volume button
Memory card slot
SIM card slot
Back button
Microphone
GPS antenna
Rear camera
Main antenna
Multipurpose jack
Push clip
Push clip
Speaker
7
Getting started
•
Do not cov
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
•
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
•
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
•
Press and hold to tur
Powe
Recen
Home
Back
r
t apps
•
Press to tur
•
T
ap t
•
Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.
•
Press to r
•
Press and hold to launch
•
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.
ec
Google
.
Volume
•
Press to adjust the devic
e volume.
8
Getting started
Using the SIM or USIM card and batt
I
nstalling the SIM or USIM car
Insert the SIM or USIM card pr
•
Only microSIM cards wor
•
Some LTE servic
more information about service availability, contact your service provider.
Open the cover of the SIM car
1
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-
2
ovided by the mobile telephone service provider.
k with the device.
es may not be available depending on the service provider. For
d slot.
d
coloured contacts facing downwards.
ery
P
ush the SIM or USIM car
3
•
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.
•
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.
4
d in
o the slot until it locks in place.
t
d into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
. Samsung is not
9
Getting started
Removing the SIM or USIM card
Open the cover of the SIM car
1
Press the SIM or USIM card with y
2
Close the cover of the SIM car
3
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.
•
When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
•
If the batter
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
•
If you use multiple apps at 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
10
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.
•
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.
•
If the device rec
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•
W
hile charging
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
•
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
11
Getting start
ed
Reducing the batt
Your device pr
options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between
charges:
•
When you ar
•
Close unnecessary apps using the task manager
•
Deactiv
•
D
eac
•
Deactiv
•
Decrease the back
•
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.
•
•
•
•
•
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
d
t the memory card right-side up.
y card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
→
SD card
folder.
12
Getting started
Open the cover of the memor
1
Insert a memory car
2
Push the memory card in
3
Close the cover of the memor
4
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.
d
.
13
Getting start
ed
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
F
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
.
14
Getting start
ed
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
15
Basics
Using the touch screen
•
Do not allow the touch scr
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
•
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.
•
The device may not r
are outside of the touch input area.
•
Leaving the t
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.
•
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
16
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.
17
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.
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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
S
creen indicators
A folder
19
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
1
Tap
2
S
wipe up
3
ture to view the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on
START READING
w
ards to browse articles in each news category.
when launching this feature for the first time.
t to open
Flipboard Briefing
.
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Basics
Apps screen
he A
T
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
or
21
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
t
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
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
ork connected
ted
t or multimedia message
tivated
tivated
curred or caution required
22
Basics
Notifications panel
U
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.
Y
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.
23
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.
•
Wi-Fi
•
Location
•
Sound
•
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
ev
ent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
•
Bluetooth
•
Mobile data
•
Power sa
•
Flight mode
•
Do not disturb
block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
and notifications
•
U. power sa
•
Mobile hotspot
•
Smart stay
•
Privat
•
Screen Mirr
•
Sync
calendar or email.
: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
: Refer to
: 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
: 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
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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
chase and download apps.
pps
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.
SEARCH
te settings, tap
t
o sear
ch f
or a keyword.
→
Settings
Install
→
Auto upda
. To pur
te apps
chase
, and
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Basics
Play St
se this app t
U
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
•
Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the
device. You cannot use disabled apps.
•
Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Settings
→
Applications
ENABLE
→
Application manager
.
EDIT
. appears on the apps that you
EDIT
→
Applications
→ →
UNINSTALL
→
Application
, scroll to
26
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
xt
yout
tap it twice.
ou enter text to send messages, create memos, and
Delete a preceding character.
eak t
Br
Move the cursor.
Enter a spac
o the ne
x
t line.
e
.
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
27
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.
d
.
ting or split keyboard.
d.
Copying and pasting
Tap and hold over t
1
Drag or to select the desired t
2
Tap
Copy
or
3
Place the cursor where the t
4
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
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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
e
. 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.
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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.
•
Start power saving
power-saving mode.
•
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
•
Deactiva
•
Deactiva
On the Apps screen, tap
tivate it.
ac
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
MORE
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.
MORE
MORE
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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