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English (EU). 10/2014. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-G870F User Manual English (EU). 10/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity Mobile data Wi-Fi Getting started Download booster Tethering and Mobile hotspot Package contents Device layout Using the SIM or USIM card and Motions & usability features battery Using a memory card Motions and gestures Turning the device on and off Air view Locking and unlocking the screen...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Phone Useful apps and features Making calls Kids Mode Receiving calls S Finder Options during calls S Planner S Health S Voice Contacts Internet Music Adding contacts Video Importing and exporting contacts Clock Searching for contacts Calculator Memo Messages &...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Device & data manager 119 Upgrading the device 120 Transferring files between the device and a computer 121 Backing up and restoring data 122 Performing a data reset Settings 123 About Settings 123 QUICK SETTINGS 123 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 127 CONNECT AND SHARE 128 SOUND AND DISPLAY 133 PERSONALISATION...

  • Page 5: Read Me First

    • D efault 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.

  • Page 6: Instructional Icons

    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...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • S ome accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification.

  • Page 8: Device Layout

    Getting started Device layout Infrared LED Proximity/Light/Gesture sensor Earpiece Front camera Touch screen Power button Home button Recent apps button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Microphone GPS antenna Rear camera Active button Flash Volume button Back cover NFC antenna (on the battery) Speaker Main antenna...
  • Page 9 • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

  • Page 10: Using The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery 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. • O nly microSIM cards work with the device. •...

  • Page 11: Battery

    SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se 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.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Press Align • E nsure that the back cover is closed tightly. • U se only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery.

  • Page 13: Battery

    Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery 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.

  • Page 14: Battery

    • W hile 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. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 15: Battery

    Getting started 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.

  • Page 16: Using A Memory Card

    Getting started Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome 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.

  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    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 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.

  • Page 18: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.

  • Page 19: Basics

    Basics Using the touch screen • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 20 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 21 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 22: Home Screen Layout

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

  • Page 23: Home Screen Options

    Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Using My Magazine My Magazine displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in. or scroll right to open My Magazine.

  • Page 24: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, 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.

  • Page 25: Indicator Icons

    Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.

  • Page 26: Notifications And Quick Setting Panels

    Basics Icon Meaning New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar.
  • Page 27 Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view View all quick setting buttons. more detailed settings. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick connect. Adjust the brightness. Clear all notifications.

  • Page 28: Using The Quick Setting Panel

    Basics Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notifications panel.

  • Page 29: Opening Apps

    Basics • M obile hotspot: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • S creen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. • N FC: Refer to for more information. • S ync: When you activated this feature, the device automatically sync apps, such as calendar or email.

  • Page 30: Installing Or Uninstalling Apps

    Basics Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap GALAXY Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.

  • Page 31: Managing Apps

    Basics Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap → Uninstall/disable apps. appears on the apps that you can disable. Select an app and tap Disable. To uninstall downloaded apps, open the Apps screen and tap → Downloaded apps → → Uninstall.

  • Page 32: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Enter uppercase.
  • Page 33 Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice.

  • Page 34: Screen Capture

    Basics • : Change the keyboard type. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut.

  • Page 35: My Files

    Basics My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Search for files or folders. View storage information. Access additional options. View files by categories.

  • Page 36: Power Saving Feature

    Basics Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Power saving mode, and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it.

  • Page 37: Viewing Help Information

    Basics Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Help. To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. Some apps may not include help information.

  • Page 38: Network Connectivity

    Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it.

  • Page 39: Download Booster

    Network connectivity Download booster Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Download booster, and then tap the Download booster switch to activate it.
  • Page 40 Network connectivity Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot. Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it. •...
  • Page 41 Network connectivity Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth. Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature. Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information.

  • Page 42: Motions & Usability Features

    Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Air browse On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Air browse, and then tap the Air browse switch to activate it.

  • Page 43: Direct Call

    Motions & usability features Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it. While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
  • Page 44 Motions & usability features Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/Pause, and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it. Covering screen with hand Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.

  • Page 45: Smart Pause

    Motions & usability features Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again. Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it.

  • Page 46: Air View

    Motions & usability features Air view Hover over an item or the screen with your finger to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view, and then tap the Air view switch to activate it. Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time.
  • Page 47 Motions & usability features Tap at the left side of the screen to open the Multi window tray. Multi window tray handle Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray. Then, drag it to one of the two windows.
  • Page 48 Motions & usability features Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps. Launch two apps in a split-screen Multi window. → Create. Open the Multi window tray and tap The Multi window combination is added at the top of the Multi window tray. →...
  • Page 49 Motions & usability features Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a white frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi window apps. •...

  • Page 50: Toolbox

    Motions & usability features Some apps may not support this feature. • : Close the app. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Toolbox, and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it.

  • Page 51: One-Handed Operation

    Motions & usability features One-handed operation You can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → One-handed operation, and then tap the One-handed operation switch to activate it. To switch to one-handed operation mode, hold the device in one hand.

  • Page 52: Increasing Touch Screen Sensitivity

    Motions & usability features Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps You can manage shortcuts to contacts or apps by opening the side menu. to open the side menu. at the bottom of the side menu. Tap and hold a contact’s image or an app, and then drag it to the side menu. To delete a shortcut to a contact’s image or an app, tap Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves.

  • Page 53: Personalising

    Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen. To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.

  • Page 54: Managing Panels

    Personalising Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel. To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.

  • Page 55: Setting Wallpaper And Ringtones

    Personalising Creating folders On the Apps screen, tap → Create folder. Alternatively, tap → Edit, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen. Enter a folder name. , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap Done. The new folder is added to the folder panel of the Apps screen.

  • Page 56: Changing The Screen Lock Method

    On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.

  • Page 57: Private Mode

    Personalising Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 58: Easy Mode

    Personalising Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it.

  • Page 59: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device

    You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers. Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device.

  • Page 60: Setting Up Accounts

    Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device. You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to...

  • Page 61: Making Calls

    Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favourites, and Contacts. View call and message logs.

  • Page 62: Receiving Calls

    Phone Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts, and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg.

  • Page 63: Options During Calls

    Phone Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings → Call → Call rejection → Auto reject mode → Auto reject numbers. Tap Auto reject list → , enter a number, and then assign a category. Tap Save.

  • Page 64: During A Video Call

    Phone During a video call The following actions are available: • → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. •...

  • Page 65: Contacts

    Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. and enter contact information.

  • Page 66: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Contacts Creating contacts from business cards Take a photo of a business card and extract contact information from it. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap → Business cards → To select or add languages to recognise, tap → Target language. Place a business card on the flat surface.

  • Page 67: Searching For Contacts

    Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • D rag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly.

  • Page 68: Messages & Email

    Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options.

  • Page 69: Messages Email

    Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap to view more options. Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen.

  • Page 70: Sending Emails

    Messages & email Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Save the message for later Discard the message. delivery. Attach images, videos and Send the message. others. Access additional options. Add recipients.

  • Page 71: Camera

    Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo or tap to record a video. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. •...
  • Page 72 Camera • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. • M ake sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • T he front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems.
  • Page 73 Camera Tap Camera on the Apps screen. → Selective focus to activate it. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. to take a photo. Tap the preview thumbnail at the bottom right of the screen to edit the photo.

  • Page 74: Shooting Modes

    Camera Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto. Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the Apps screen, tap Camera →...
  • Page 75 Camera Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos. • B est photo: Take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with •...
  • Page 76 Camera Virtual tour Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, or rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space. The device identifies the photo with Gallery.

  • Page 77: Dual Camera

    Camera Repeat this action to take more photos. To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail. To delete the last photo that was taken, tap Undo. To finish, tap Dual Camera When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the...

  • Page 78: Camera Settings

    Camera Downloading shooting modes Download more shooting modes from GALAXY Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Download. Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes.
  • Page 79 Camera • F lash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots. • H DR (Rich tone): Use this to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. •...

  • Page 80: Gallery

    Gallery Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Send the image to others.

  • Page 81: Safety Assistance

    Safety assistance Emergency mode About emergency mode Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send your location information to others in a message.

  • Page 82: Help Message

    Safety assistance The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode.

  • Page 83: Severe Weather Notifications (Geo News)

    To view information about severe weather conditions and the regions and languages that the information is available in, visit www.samsung.com/geonews. • T o receive severe weather notifications, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

  • Page 84: Useful Apps And Features

    Useful apps and features Kids Mode Starting Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content. Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Home screen, tap Kids Mode →...

  • Page 85: Parental Control

    Useful apps and features Kids mode home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of apps in kids mode. Kids Gallery Kids Store Kids Media Kids Drawing Kids Camera Kids Voice Recorder Exit kids mode. Access parental controls. Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area.

  • Page 86: S Finder

    Useful apps and features S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history. Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder. Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword.
  • Page 87 Useful apps and features Select either event or task and enter details. • A dd event: Set a start and end date for an event. You can set an optional repeat setting. • A dd task: Add a task to do on a specific date. You can set an optional priority setting. Select an item.

  • Page 88: S Health

    Useful apps and features S Health An introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness. Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 89: Additional Information

    (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.

  • Page 90: Voice

    Useful apps and features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings, and then deselect Open via the home key.

  • Page 91: Internet

    Useful apps and features Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode. Tap the microphone icon or say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to resume voice recognition. Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command from “Hi Galaxy”.

  • Page 92: Music

    Useful apps and features Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play Access additional options. the file. Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite song.

  • Page 93: Playing Music Stored On Other Devices

    To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account. On the Music main screen, tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play music. You can play the song on the devices that are registered to Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information.

  • Page 94: Video

    Useful apps and features Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Search for other Adjust the volume. devices to play the file. Access additional options. Move forwards or Pause and resume backwards by playback.

  • Page 95: Playing Videos Stored On Other Devices

    To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account. On the Video main screen, tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play the video. You can play the video on the devices registered to Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information.

  • Page 96: Clock

    Useful apps and features Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list.

  • Page 97: World Clock

    Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap Deleting clocks Tap →...

  • Page 98: Calculator

    Useful apps and features Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator. To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.

  • Page 99: Voice Recorder

    Useful apps and features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. 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.

  • Page 100: Dropbox

    Useful apps and features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback. •...

  • Page 101: Flipboard

    Useful apps and features Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazine format. Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. 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.

  • Page 102: Connecting To A Tv

    Useful apps and features Connecting to a TV Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. Tap Select country or region and select a country. Select a region and select the broadcast service. The available TV programmes appear. Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control.
  • Page 103 Useful apps and features When the setup is completed, tap . Access additional options. Turn the TV on or o . Additional functions TV control menus Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.

  • Page 104: Activity Zone

    Useful apps and features Activity Zone Use this app to access outdoor activity-related features, such as barometer or compass. On the Apps screen, tap Activity Zone. Access the menu screen. Access additional options. Current elevation and atmospheric information Current compass heading and coordinates Turn flash on or off.

  • Page 105: Play Music

    Useful apps and features Google+ Share your news and follow updates that your family, friends, and others share. You can also back up your photos and videos, and more. Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.

  • Page 106: Voice Search

    Useful apps and features YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google+. Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting.

  • Page 107: Connecting With Other Devices

    SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o 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.

  • Page 108: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices

    Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. Select a device to pair with.

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi Direct

    Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list.

  • Page 110: Sending And Receiving Data

    Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image.

  • Page 111: Nfc

    Connecting with other devices About 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 apps. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna.

  • Page 112: Sending Data

    Connecting with other devices 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 more information about the service, contact your service provider.

  • Page 113: Beam

    When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the file. • D o 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.

  • Page 114: Quick Connect

    Connecting with other devices Quick connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • W hen connecting to a device that does not support the Quick Connect feature, ensure that Wi-Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated.
  • Page 115 Connecting with other devices Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Select a media category. Select the content to share and tap Done. Your device sends the content to the connected device.

  • Page 116: Screen Mirroring

    Connecting with other devices Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. Screen Mirroring-enabled devices (AllShare Cast dongle, HomeSync) • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...

  • Page 117: Mobile Printing

    Connecting with other devices Viewing content on a TV Before you connect your device to a TV, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle.

  • Page 118: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting with other devices Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing, select a printer plug-in, and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.

  • Page 119: Device & Data Manager

    Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises 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 more information about how to upgrade.

  • Page 120: Transferring Files Between The Device And A Computer

    Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.

  • Page 121: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app 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.

  • Page 122: Performing A Data Reset

    On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign in to your Samsung account. Tap Samsung account → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up.

  • Page 123: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap You can change the view mode to a grid layout, separate tabs, or a list. Tap → View as, and select a view mode.

  • Page 124: Setting Wi-Fi Sleep Policy

    Settings To use options, tap . • S can: Search for available networks. • W i-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • A dvanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • W PS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. •...

  • Page 125: Flight Mode

    Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it. To use more options, tap . • V isibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. •...

  • Page 126: Data Usage

    Settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Data usage. • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. •...

  • Page 127: Connect And Share

    Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks. On the Settings screen, tap More networks. Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging. Mobile networks • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. •...

  • Page 128: Sound And Display

    Settings Nearby devices Change settings for sharing content when you connect the device to nearby devices. All devices must support Wi-Fi direct or be connected to the same access point. On the Settings screen, tap Nearby devices, and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it.
  • Page 129 Settings • V ibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern. • N otifications: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. • V ibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. •...
  • Page 130 Settings • A uto adjust screen tone: Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display. • D aydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging. • L ED indicator: –...

  • Page 131: Lock Screen

    Settings Lock screen Change the settings for the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen. • S creen lock: Change the screen lock method. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • D ual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock. •...

  • Page 132: Notification Panel

    Settings Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. On the Settings screen, tap Notification panel. • B rightness adjustment: Set the device to display the brightness adjustment bar on the notifications panel. • R ecommended apps: Set the device to display a list of recommended apps on the notifications panel based on your actions, such as connecting a headset to the device.

  • Page 133: Personalisation

    Settings PERSONALISATION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode. On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode. • S tandard mode: Set the device to standard mode. • E asy mode: Set the device to easy mode. • E ASY APPLICATIONS: Select apps to apply simpler layouts. Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device.
  • Page 134 – Hearing aids: Set the device to improve the sound quality during calls by reducing interference between the device and hearing aids. – Samsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings.

  • Page 135: Blocking Mode

    Settings • D exterity and interaction: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity. – Assistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel. You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon.

  • Page 136: Motion

    Settings Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode. On the Settings screen, tap Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate • U nlock method: Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode. Active key Customise the Active button to open favourite apps.

  • Page 137: User And Backup

    Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud 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.

  • Page 138: System

    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. • E nglish(UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.

  • Page 139: Google Voice Typing

    • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • T ap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap •...

  • Page 140: Pointer Speed

    Settings • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • B lock offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • B luetooth headset: Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected.
  • Page 141 Settings • A utomatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. • U se 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. •...

  • Page 142: Power Saving

    Settings Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. • D isplay battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to Power saving feature for more information.
  • Page 143 • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. • S IM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen.

  • Page 144: Applications

    • S ecurity policy updates: Set the device to check and download security updates. • S end security reports: Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung. • S torage type: Set a storage type for credential files.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 146 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again.
  • Page 147 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.

  • Page 148: Error Messages Appear When Launching The Camera

    • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...

  • Page 149: Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located

    • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 150 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device.
  • Page 151 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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