SM-G530H/DS SM-G530H/DD User Manual English (EU). 09/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity 38 38 39 41 Getting started 7 8 10 16 18 19 Package contents Device layout Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Using a memory card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Personalising 43 45 46 47 Basics 20 23 27 29 29 31 33 34 36 Mobile data Wi-Fi Tethering and Mobile hotspot Internet 48 Using the touch screen Home screen layout Notifications panel Opening apps Installing or uninstalling apps Entering text Screen capture
Table of Contents Messages & email 57 59 Connecting with other devices Messages Email Camera 83 85 87 89 62 64 65 Device & data manager Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings 90 91 Gallery 67 69 92 93 Viewing photos or videos Editing photos Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Screen Mirroring Mobile printing Upgrading the device Transferring files between the device and a computer Backing up and restoring data Performing a data reset Multimedia Settings 70 94 94 98 103 107 107 Video Useful app
Table of Contents 120 120 121 121 121 121 122 122 123 123 123 124 Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Turning off all sounds Caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Mono audio Setting tap and hold delay options Interaction control Answering or ending calls Using single tap mode Viewing accessibility services Using other useful features Troubleshooting 4
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.
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 6
Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • 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.
Getting started Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Speaker Back cover Main antenna 8
Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Buttons Button Function Power • Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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. Only microSIM cards work with the device. 1 Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Getting started 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1( 1 ) and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 ( 2 ). 1 2 • Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card.
Getting started 4 Replace the back cover. • Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly. • Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 2 Remove the back cover. 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card. Pull out the battery.
Getting started Using dual SIM or USIM cards If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → SIM card manager. Drag one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right. If both cards are activated, you can receive calls and messages on each card. However, if you are on a call using one card, the other card cannot be used to receive new calls.
Getting started Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the 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. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
Getting started • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
Getting started Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it. • Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card. 1 2 3 Remove the back cover. Pull out the memory card. Replace the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device.
Getting started Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. 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. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off. Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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. You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information.
Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. • The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
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.
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.
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. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.
Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
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. Access additional options.
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.
Basics Icon Meaning Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications panel Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.
Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. Adjust the brightness. Select a SIM or USIM card. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Using the quick setting buttons You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them.
Basics • Bluetooth: Refer to Bluetooth for more information. • Mobile data: Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information. • U. power saving: Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information. • Mobile hotspot: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • Screen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. • Sync: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as calendar or email.
Basics Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap Free. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app’s price. To change the auto update settings, tap then select an option. → Settings → Auto update apps, and Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap Play Store on the Apps screen.
Basics Enabling apps On the Apps screen, tap → Show disabled apps, select apps, and then tap Done. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select an app, and then tap Enable. • Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You can continue to use hidden apps. • Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. You cannot use disabled apps. • Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Basics Changing the input language Tap → Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right. Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.
Basics Copying and pasting 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold over text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. Tap and hold at the point where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste. Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder.
Basics My Files About 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. View the download history. Tap and use the following options: • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen. • Add FTP server: Add an FTP server shortcut on the My Files main screen.
Basics Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap . To return to the My Files main screen, tap . Select a folder, tap , and then use the following options: • Select: Select files or folders to apply options. • Delete: Delete files or folders. • Create folder: Create a folder. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home screen.
Basics Power saving feature Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. • Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off. • Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Ultra power saving mode, and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it. Access additional options.
Basics To add an app to the Home screen, tap and select an app. To change the settings for ultra power saving mode, such as network connectivity or sound, tap → Settings. To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap → Disable ultra power saving mode. 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.
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 → a SIM or USIM card, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the notifications panel and tap Mobile data to activate it. Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options.
Network connectivity Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.
Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot. Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. Tick USB tethering. appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected. 4 On the computer, use your device’s mobile data connection. Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth.
Network connectivity Internet Browsing webpages 1 2 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap . Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Read an article in reading mode. Access additional options. Bookmark the current webpage. Open the webpage window manager.
Network connectivity Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings → General → Set homepage, and then select one of the following: • Current page: Set the current webpage as your homepage. • Blank page: Set a blank webpage as your homepage. • Default page: Set the device’s default webpage as your homepage. • Other: Set a preset webpage as your homepage. While viewing a webpage, tap to open the homepage. Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen.
Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app 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. Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Personalising Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done. To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour. To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the folder. To move an app from a folder, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then drag it to a new location.
Personalising Moving items On the Apps screen, tap → Edit. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. To move an item to a new panel, drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen. Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers.
Personalising Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information. 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.
Personalising Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. Using Samsung Smart Switch 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.
Personalising 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 Connecting with Samsung Kies for more information. Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Add account and select an account service.
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap or 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. View favourite contacts. Enter the number using the keypad. View the contacts list. Add the number to the contacts list. Access additional options. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character.
Phone Making calls from the favourites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list. To add contacts to the favourites list, tap Contacts, select a contact, and then tap . To make a call to a favourite contact, tap Favourites and select a contact. Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad.
Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be answered. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.
Phone Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • Add call: Dial a second call. • Keypad: Open the keypad. • End call: End the current call. • Speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
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. • → Record video: Record a video of the other party’s images. • → Memo: Create a memo. • → Messages: Send a message. • → Keypad: Open the keypad. • → Speaker off / Speaker on: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone.
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 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Tap Save. To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, tap Keypad, enter the number, and then tap Add to contacts.
Contacts Managing contacts Editing a contact 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Select a contact to edit and tap . Edit the contact information or tap Add another field to add more contact information. Tap Save. Deleting a contact Select a contact to delete and tap → Delete. Sharing a contact Select a contact to share, tap → Share name card, and then select a sharing method. Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap .
Contacts Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap → Settings → Contacts → Import/export, and then select an import or export option. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list.
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. 1 2 3 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap . Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter a message. Send the message. Attach files. 4 Tap or to send the message.
Messages & email While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Insert smiley: Enter emoticons. • Add subject: Enter a subject. • Add slide: Add message slides. • Schedule message: Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent. • Discard: Cancel composing the message. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule message. Set a time and date and tap Done.
Messages & email • Add slide: Add message slides. • Schedule message: Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent. • Add to spam numbers / Remove from spam numbers: Identify a phone number as spam or remove a phone number from the spam list. • Discard: Cancel composing the message. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • Select: Select messages to apply options.
Messages & email Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Save the message for later delivery. Discard the message. Attach images, videos and others. Send the message. Access additional options. Add recipients. Add a CC or BCC. Enter a subject. Add recipients from the contacts list. Enter a message. Accessing additional options While composing a message, tap and access additional options. • Send email to myself: Send the message to myself.
Messages & email Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Delete the message. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options. Open attachments. Mark the message as a reminder. Forward the message. Reply to all recipients. Go to the previous or next message. Reply to the message.
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 2 3 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . Display current mode. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Start recording a video. Take a photo. Camera shortcuts Change the shooting mode.
Camera • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • The 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. Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen.
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 → → Auto. Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Beauty face. Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device in Gallery. identifies the photo with On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Panorama.
Camera Continuous shot Use this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → Tap and hold → Continuous shot. to take several photos continuously. Night Use this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Night. Create AGIF file Use this mode to create an animated photo from a series of photos. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Create AGIF file.
Camera • Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene. • Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos. • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory. • Recording mode: Change the recording mode.
Gallery Viewing photos or videos 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. Modify the image. Move to the previous screen. Access additional options. Delete the image.
Gallery Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then select a sorting method. Accessing additional options On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Tap and use the following options. • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • Print: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Rename: Rename the file. • Rotate left: Rotate anticlockwise.
Gallery Editing photos Edit images by applying various effects. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. While viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Rotate: Rotate the image. • Crop: Crop the image. • Colour: Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • Effect: Apply effects to the image. • Portrait: Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or make background blurry. • Sticker: Attach stickers.
Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Pause and resume playback. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. To customise the control panel location during playback, tap → Settings, tick Mini controller, and then tap Close.
Useful apps and features S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change the view mode. Access additional options. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. Tap and use the following: • Go to: Move to a specific date. • Delete: Delete events or tasks. • Search: Search for events or tasks. • Sync: Sync events and tasks with your accounts. • Calendars: Select the calendars to display. • Settings: Change settings for S Planner.
Useful apps and features Creating events or tasks 1 2 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap 3 . Select either event or task and enter details. • Add event: Set a start and end date for an event. You can set an optional repeat setting. • Add task: Add a task to do on a specific date. You can set an optional priority setting. Select an item.
Useful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a green circle is displayed next to the account name. To change an account’s syncing option, open the Apps screen, tap Settings, and then select an account service under ACCOUNTS.
Useful apps and features Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Tap 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. • Snooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. • Smart alarm: Set a time and tone for the smart alarm.
Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. Deleting clocks Tap → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Done. Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Stop to stop timing. To clear lap times, tap Reset. To set the device to dim the screen during laps, tap → Settings → Keep screen dimmed.
Useful apps and features Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category. Tap Memo on the Apps screen. Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • : Create or set a category. • : Insert images. • : Make a voice recording to insert. To save the memo, tap Save. To edit a memo, tap a memo, and then tap the content of the memo.
Useful apps and features Accessing additional options You can access additional options on the memos list and while viewing memos. On the memos list, tap and use the following options: • Select: Select memos to apply options. • Delete: Delete memos. While viewing a memo, tap and use the following options: • Delete: Delete the memo. • Share Via: Share the memo with others. • Print: Print the memo by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information.
Useful apps and features Tap to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adjust the volume. Record a song from the FM radio. Access additional options. Enter radio station frequency manually. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Fine-tune the frequency. Turn the FM radio on or off. View the list of available stations. View the list of favourite stations. Search for an available radio station.
Useful apps and features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. to pause recording. To cancel Access additional options. Recording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos. Start recording. Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap and select a voice memo to play. • / : Pause or resume playback.
Useful apps and features Managing voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder → . Tap and select one of the following: • Select: Select voice memos to apply options. • Delete: Select voice memos to delete. • Settings: Change the voice recorder settings. Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo, tap → Rename, enter a new name for the voice memo, and then tap OK. Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps.
Useful apps and features Google Mail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google. 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. Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting.
Useful apps and features Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them. Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others. Play Movies & TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store. Play Music Discover, listen to, and share music on your device. Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase.
Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 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. 2 Select a device to pair with. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.
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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 3 Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. Tap Unpair.
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 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image. Tap → Wi-Fi Direct, select a device to transfer the image to, and then tap Done. Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device.
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. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen mirroring -enabled devices (AllShare Cast dongle, HomeSync and Wi-Fi Miracast devices) • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Connecting with other devices Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, 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. 1 2 3 Connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV using an HDMI cable. On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device.
Connecting with other devices Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing → Add printer, and search for a printer plug-in in Play Store. Select a printer plug-in and install it.
Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the 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. • Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the device on the connected computer. After you finish playing the file, disconnect the device from the computer.
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. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Device & data manager Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything. The device automatically restarts.
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. WIRELESS AND NETWORKS Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. To use options, tap . • Scan: Search for available networks. • Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files.
Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. Tap → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
Settings Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Data usage. • Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Set mobile data limit: Set a limit for mobile data usage. • Data usage cycle: Set a monthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods.
Settings SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. • Voice call: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls. • Video call: Select a SIM or USIM card for video calls. • Data service network: Select a SIM or USIM card for data service. • Dual SIM always on: Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call.
Settings Mobile networks • Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). • Network mode SIM 1 / Network mode SIM 2: Select a network type. • Network operators: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming. DEVICE Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen.
Settings Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sound. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. • Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. • Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.
Settings • Notification panel: – – Brightness adjustment: Set the device to display the brightness adjustment bar on the notifications panel. – – Set the quick setting buttons: Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the notifications panel. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. • Auto rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.
Settings • Additional settings: – – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – – Auto area code: Set the device to automatically insert a prefix (area or country code) before a phone number. – – Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls. – – Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress.
Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
Settings PERSONAL Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Location switch to activate it. • Mode: Select a method to collect your location data. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage. • LOCATION SERVICES: View the location services your device is using. Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
Settings • Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website. • Set up SIM card lock: – – Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. – – Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. • Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.
Settings Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings.
Settings Voice search • Language: Select a language for voice recognition. • Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • “Ok Google” Detection: Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake-up command while using the search app. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input.
Settings Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device. • Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
Settings • Select time zone: Set the home time zone. • Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. • Select date format: Select a date format. Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device. Refer to About Accessibility for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services.
Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment.
Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Interaction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direct access, and then tap the Direct access switch to activate it. Then, select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home button three times quickly.
Accessibility When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more. When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items aloud. Firstly, the device reads aloud items on the screen when you tap them. Then, the device will perform the function or open the app if you tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
Accessibility • Selecting the previous item: Scroll quickly upwards or to the left on the screen with one finger. • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next page: Scroll the screen to the left with two fingers.
Accessibility Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → TalkBack → Settings → Manage gestures. Select a gesture, and then assign a feature to it.
Accessibility Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area. Or, you can set the device to read text in other reading units, such as lines or paragraphs. Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu 1 2 Select some text to read. 3 Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle with your finger to explore menus.
Accessibility Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, TalkBack pauses. When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods. To change the method of resuming TalkBack, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Accessibility → TalkBack → Settings → Resume from suspend. Then, select an option.
Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → TalkBack → Settings. Alternatively, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings. • Speech volume: Adjust the volume level for voice feedback.
Accessibility • Explore by touch: Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger. Move your finger anywhere on the screen to find the item you want. When you hear the item you want, release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly to open it. You can move to the page you want by scrolling the screen left or right with two fingers.
Accessibility Setting text-to-speech features Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is activated, such as languages, speed, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Text-to-speech options, and then use the following functions: • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select an engine for the text-to-speech feature. • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example.
Accessibility Changing the input language To add input languages, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Language and input. Then, tap next to Samsung keyboard → Select input languages and select the languages to use. To change the input language, tap . Editing text Use the local contextual menu to move the cursor or copy and paste text. Open the local contextual menu by dragging your finger upwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it.
Accessibility Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Font size. Magnifying the screen Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area.
Accessibility Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media sounds, and the caller’s voice during a call. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility, and then tick Turn off all sounds. Caption settings On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the Google subtitles (CC) switch to activate it. Use the following options: • Language: Select a display language for the caption. • Text size: Change the font size.
Accessibility Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Tap and hold delay, and then select an option. Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. Use this mode when you want to allow others only limited access to and control of your media or data. 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Interaction control.
Accessibility Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering/ending calls. Use the following options: • The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. • The power key ends calls: Set the device to end a call when you press the Power button. Using single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it.
Accessibility Using other useful features • Searching by voice: Use voice commands to search for webpage content. Use this feature when you are on the move and cannot use your hands to enter text. • Using the notifications panel: Drag the status bar downwards to open the notifications panel. You can view missed calls, new messages, adjust the screen brightness, and more. Refer to Notifications panel for more information.
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: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. • The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again.
Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app.
Troubleshooting • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
Troubleshooting 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. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
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