SM-J100F SM-J100G SM-J100H/DD SM-J100FN SM-J100H SM-J100H/DS User Manual English (EU). 01/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity Getting started 34 34 35 6 7 9 Personalising 16 18 18 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 37 39 40 41 41 Basics 19 22 26 28 28 30 32 32 33 33 Using the touch screen Home screen layout Notifications panel Opening apps Installing or uninstalling apps Entering text Screen capture My Files Power saving feature Viewing help information
Table of Contents Messages & email Device & data manager 48 50 75 76 Messages Email 77 77 Camera 52 53 55 Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings Settings 78 78 82 85 87 Gallery 57 Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features 58 59 60 61 63 63 64 65 66 About Settings CONNECTIONS DEVICE PERSONAL SYSTEM Troubleshooting S Planner Internet Video Clock Calculator Memo Voice Recorder Radio Google apps Connecting with other devices 68 70 72 74 Upgrading the device Transferring file
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, model specifications, or device’s software. • Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device.
Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information 5
Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • 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 Headset jack Front camera Earpiece Touch screen Power button Home button Recent apps button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack GPS antenna (SM-J100F, SM-J100FN, SM-J100G) GPS antenna (SM-J100H, SM-J100H/DD, SM-J100H/DS) Speaker Flash Rear camera Volume button Back cover NFC antenna (NFC-enabled models) Main antenna 7
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. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider. 1 Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Getting started 2 ► Dual SIM models: 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 ► Single SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. • Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
Getting started 3 Insert the battery. 2 1 4 Replace the back cover.
Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 2 3 Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. ► Dual SIM models: Pull out the SIM or USIM card. ► Single SIM models: Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
Getting started Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) 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 → Settings → SIM card manager. Tap one or both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to activate them. Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap → Settings → SIM card manager. Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Register name or Select icon.
Getting started Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • 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.
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. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.
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. • 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 → 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.
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 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 Vibration mode activated 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.
Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. Launch Settings. Maximise brightness for better visibility in bright conditions. Adjust the brightness. Select a SIM or USIM card. (dual SIM models) Clear all notifications. Tap a notification and perform various actions.
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 Power saving feature for more information. • Mobile hotspot: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • NFC (NFC-enabled models): Refer to NFC (NFC-enabled models) 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 Install. 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 keyboard layout Tap use. , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of on the last function that was used. • : Change the keyboard settings. • : Enter emoticons. • : Enter text by voice.
Basics 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. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps. My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Search for files or folders. Access additional options.
Basics Power saving feature Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • Displays colours on the screen as grey tones. • 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.
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. ► Dual SIM models: On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage → a SIM or USIM card, and then tick Mobile data. ► Single SIM models: On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices.
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 4 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. 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.
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 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. To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap .
Personalising 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 2 3 4 5 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display → Wallpaper. Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to. Select an option and an image. Tap Set as wallpaper or Done. If you are using a dual SIM model, proceed to the next step.
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 or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. 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.
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. ► Dual SIM models: Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap voice call, or tap to make a video call. or to make a 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 ► Single SIM models: Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap call, or tap to make a video call. to make a voice View call and message logs. View favourite contacts. Enter the number using the keypad. View the contacts list. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favourites, and Contacts.
Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. 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. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone → → Settings → Call → Call rejection → Set up call reject messages → . Missed calls If a call is missed, appears on the status bar.
Phone During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: • Switch: Switch between the front and rear cameras. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • End call: End the current call. Tap to view more options.
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 Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message.
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. ► Dual SIM models: Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter a message. Send the message. Attach files.
Messages & email ► Single SIM models: Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter a message. Send the message. Attach files. 4 ► Dual SIM models: Tap ► Single SIM models: Tap or to send the message. to send the message. 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.
Messages & email Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account or tap Manual setup for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap → Manage accounts → . If you have more than one email account, you can set one as the default account.
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. Display current mode. Start recording a video. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Take a photo. Change the shooting mode. Change camera settings. View photos and videos you have captured.
Camera Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. If is not shown, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen, and then tick Camera shortcut. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission.
Camera Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → in Gallery. → Panorama. The device identifies the photo with To get the best shot, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. • Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall. Selfie Use this mode to take a self-portrait using the front camera.
Camera Night Use this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Night. This feature may not be supported by some devices. Sports Use this mode to take a photo of fast-moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Sports. Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. • • / : Activate or deactivate the flash.
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 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.
Useful apps and features S Planner Creating events or tasks 1 2 3 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 . 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.
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 → Accounts, and then select an account service.
Useful apps and features Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Rotate the screen's orientation. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly.
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 → Select, select clocks, and then tap . 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. Timer On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer. Set the duration, and then tap Start.
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. 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.
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 Radio Listening to the FM radio Tap Radio on the Apps screen. Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time. 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. Access additional options. Record a song from the FM radio.
Useful apps and features Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen. Tap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information.
Useful apps and features Play Movies & TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store. Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them. Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location. Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others.
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 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. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth.
Connecting with other devices Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list. Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Connecting to other devices 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. Tap → Wi-Fi Direct.
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, and then select a device to transfer the image to. Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device.
Connecting with other devices NFC (NFC-enabled models) 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. Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna.
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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader. To set the default payment app, tap Tap and pay and select an app.
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 Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. Using a Google account 1 2 3 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account. To restore data, you must sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard.
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Supported features may differ or be labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM model. CONNECTIONS 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 .
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 . • Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. • Received files: View received files via Bluetooth. Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices.
Settings To use more options, tap . • Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Restrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network. • Auto sync data: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps, such as calendar or email. You can select what information to sync for each account under Settings → PERSONAL. • Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.
Settings NFC (NFC-enabled models) Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. • Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. • Tap and pay: Set the default payment app for mobile payments. The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.
Settings DEVICE 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 (dual SIM models): – – Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. – – Notifications: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. • Ringtones (single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.
Settings • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. • Outdoor mode: Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions. • 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. • Daydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock. • Font style: Change the font type for display text.
Settings • Answering/ending calls: – – Pressing the home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. – – Pressing the power key: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button. • Call-related pop-ups: – – Call notification pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window when you receive an incoming call while using apps. – – In-call status pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window that shows the status of a call while using apps.
Settings • Voicemail (dual SIM models): – – Voicemail service: Select your voicemail service provider. – – Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. • Voicemail service (single SIM models): Select your voicemail service provider. • Voicemail settings (single SIM models): Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. Application manager View and manage the apps on your device.
Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • Direct access: Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button three times quickly. • Answering/ending calls: – – Pressing the home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button.
Settings • Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. • Sound balance: Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset. • Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • Interaction control: Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.
Settings • Auto capitalise: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. • Auto spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. • Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. • Keyboard swipe: – – None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. – – Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.
Settings Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Default language status: View the status of the default language for the text-to-speech feature. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.
Settings Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. Refer to Power saving feature for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Ultra power saving mode, and then tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it. The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used.
Settings • Verify apps: Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them. • Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data. • Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
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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