GT-I9195 User Manual www.samsung.
About this manual This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features. • Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
About this manual • Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers. • Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss.
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Table of Contents Getting started 7 8 9 10 13 15 17 18 18 18 18 35 36 37 38 39 41 Device layout Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Holding the device Locking and unlocking the device Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Communication 43 49 52 54 55 57 58 58 59 Basics 19 20 23 27 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 Entering text Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Setting up accounts Transferring files Secur
Table of Contents 66 67 68 NFC S Beam WatchON 102 103 104 104 105 105 Media 70 71 78 81 83 85 86 87 Music Camera Gallery Story Album Video YouTube FM Radio Flipboard Travel & local 106 Maps 107 Local 108 Navigation Settings 109 109 113 125 126 Application & media stores 88 89 89 90 Play Store Samsung Hub Samsung Apps Play Music About Settings Connections My device Accounts More Troubleshooting Utilities 91 94 96 96 97 99 100 100 S Voice Google Voice Search My Files Downloads TripAdvisor S Memo
Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Menu button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone Microphone for speakerphone IrLED Headset jack Rear camera GPS antenna Flash Volume button Back cover Speaker Main antenna 7
Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • 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 • Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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 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 details 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. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Getting started • 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. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards. 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. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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 device 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 device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.
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 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. • Close unnecessary applications with the task manager. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
Getting started 1 2 3 4 Remove the back cover and battery. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Push the memory card into the slot. Replace the battery and back cover. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Unmount SD card. 1 2 Remove the back cover and battery. Pull out the memory card.
Getting started 3 Replace the battery and 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 damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data. Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.
Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Basics Icon Meaning Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use 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. • Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Basics Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.
Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Motion, and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.
Basics To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation. • Some applications do not allow screen rotation. • Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape. Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages.
Basics Panning to move Tap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen. Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image.
Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker). Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Basics Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Basics Quick setting panel From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, tap to open the quick setting panel, and then use the following options: • Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature. • Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode. • Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview. Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels.
Basics Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap → Edit page → . Moving a panel Tap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the Tap top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
Basics Using widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen. • Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges. • The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider. Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets.
Basics Drag the widgets panel down to expand it. Scroll right to the last page, tap select a widget to add to the locked screen. , and then Rearranging panels Moving a panel Drag the widgets panel down, scroll left or right, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Drag the widgets panel down, scroll left or right, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
Basics Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications. Select an application icon to open. Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance. Press and hold the Home button, tap , and then tap End next to an application to close it. To close all running applications, tap End all. Alternatively, press and hold the Home button, and then tap .
Basics Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications Tap → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled. Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email, Bluetooth, or other methods.
Basics Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use. Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Tap → Portrait keyboard types, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.
Basics Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list. To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap the current language. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut.
Basics Joining Wi-Fi networks On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.
Basics Removing accounts On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account name under My accounts, select the account to remove, and then tap Remove account. Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.
Basics Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. 1 2 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device 1 2 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP).
Basics Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice. Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails. Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.
Basics Setting a password On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
Basics Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → About device → Software update → Update.
Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call. Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • Keypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . • Logs: Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages. • Favourites: Make a call from the list of favourite contacts. • Contacts: Make a call from the contacts list. Speed dial numbers For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.
Communication Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap . During a call The following actions are available: • • : Select an equaliser option for use during a call. : Increase the volume. • Hold: Hold a call.
Communication • → Contacts: Open the contacts list. • → Memo: Create a memo. • → Message: Send a message. • → Transfer: Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. • → Manage conference call: Have a private conversation with one party during a multiparty call or disconnect one party form the multiparty call. Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.
Communication Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press the headset button. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. 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, or press and hold the headset button. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To → Call settings → Set up call reject messages.
Communication Call forwarding The device can be set to send incoming calls to a specified number. → Call settings → Additional settings → Call forwarding, and then select a call Tap type and condition. Enter a number and tap Enable. Ending a call Tap End call to end a call. Or press the headset button. Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap call.
Communication • → Theme view: Apply decorative icons to your image. • → Enable cartoon view: Change the view mode to the cartoon view. Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: • Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. • Record video: Take a video of the other party’s images. It is illegal in many countries to record a call without the other party’s prior permission.
Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap . Deleting a contact Tap → Delete. Setting a speed dial number → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it.
Communication Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Displaying contacts By default, the device shows all saved contacts on the device, the SIM or USIM card, or another account. Tap → Contacts to display, and then select a location where contacts are saved. Moving contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google.
Communication Exporting contacts → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB Tap storage. Sharing contacts → Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select Tap a sharing method. Favourite contacts Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Add to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. • Remove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites.
Communication • Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted. • Help: Access help information about using contacts. Sending a message or email to a group’s members Select a group, tap → Send message or Send email, select members, and then tap Done. Business card Create a business card and send it to others. Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save.
Communication Use the following methods to make a multimedia message: • Tap • Tap and attach images, videos, contacts, memos, events, and others. → Add subject to enter a subject. Sending scheduled messages → Scheduled message. Set a time and date, and then While composing a message, tap tap OK. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts 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, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account. After that, follow on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap → Settings → Add account.
Communication Reading messages Select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Add this email address to the contacts list. Mark the message as a reminder. Open attachments. Forward the message. Delete the message. Reply to all recipients. Go to the previous or next message. Reply to the message. Tap the attachment tab to open attachments, and then tap Save to save it.
Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap Tap → Attach picture to attach images. Tap → Attach video to attach videos. Tap → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. Tap → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. Tap → Discard to start over. . Reading messages Mark the message as a reminder. Reply to this message. Reply to all recipients or forward this message to others. Add this email address to the contacts list.
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. Tap to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Talk Use this application to chat with others via Google Talk. Tap Talk on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Communication Switching between chats Scroll left or right. Deleting chat history Chats are automatically saved. To delete the chat history, tap → Clear chat history. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. Tap Google+ on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap All Circles to change the category, and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles.
Communication ChatON Use this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account. Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create the buddies list by entering phone numbers or email addresses of Samsung accounts, or selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Select a buddy to start chatting. To sync contacts on the device with ChatON, tap Settings → Sync contacts.
Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Tap to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address. Opening a new page Tap → New window. To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it.
Web & network Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy. To view saved links, use Downloads. (p. 105) Sharing webpages → Share via. To share a webpage address with others, tap To share a part of a webpage, tap and hold the desired text, and then tap Share. Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Web & network Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same Google account. To view open tabs on other devices, tap To view bookmarks, tap → Other devices. Select a webpage to open. . Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.
Web & network Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. An example is Gallery. Open Gallery, select an image, tap → Bluetooth, and then select one of the Bluetooth devices. After that, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device to receive the image. The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder. If a contact is received, it is added to the contacts list automatically.
Web & network Samsung Link Use this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet. You can play and send any file on any device to another device or web storage service. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register two or more devices. The registration methods may vary depending on the device type. To get more → Settings → Customer support. details, tap Tap Samsung Link on the Applications screen.
Web & network Using the Group Play feature Share screens with multiple devices. Select a media category and tap . Select files, tap Done, and then tap Group Play. A Group Play session is created and the files are shared with other devices in the session. Managing contents on a web storage service Select a web storage service, and then view and manage your files. To download files from a web storage service, tap , select files, and then tap Done.
Web & network Tap and write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create. Tap to view all shared images in mosaic layout. Tap to select more images or documents. Tap to view the group participants. Joining Group Play • Tap Join group, enter the password, and then select a Group Play session to join. Select a media category and the content that is currently being shared will appear on the device.
Web & network 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 details about the service, contact your service provider. Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader. To use a SIM or USIM card as the default payment method, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → NFC → NFC payment → USIM wallet.
Web & network On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → S Beam. Drag the S Beam switch to the right. Select a file, touch the back of your device to the back of the other device, and then tap your device’s screen. If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail. WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies. Tap WatchON on the Applications screen.
Web & network Watching TV Select from the TV programme suggestions based on your choice when registering a TV or select a category at the top of the screen. Select a TV programme and then tap Watch now. The selected programme will show up on the connected TV. Tap and open the control panel to control the TV. Setting programme reminders Tap the time at the bottom of the screen and select a time for a TV programme you want to watch.
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Adjust the volume. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Set the file as your favourite song. Turn on shuffle.
Media → Settings → Smart Volume. To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing. → Settings → To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap Adapt Sound → On. When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback.
Media Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in to take the photo. focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap Indicates which shooting mode is in use. View more options.
Media • Continuous shot: Take a series of photos of moving subjects. • Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Tap to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. When Gallery opens, tap the yellow frame on each face, and choose the best individual pose for the subject.
Media Taking videos Taking a video Tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap . While recording, use the following actions: • To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap . • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution. Recording mode Tap → to change recording mode. • Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.
Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • Use the Volume button to zoom in or out. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video. Share shot Tap → , and then select one of the following: • Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct or NFC.
Media Controlling the camera remotely Set the device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely. → → Remote viewfinder, and then connect the device and the camera using Tap to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder. Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. Tap Configuring settings for Camera → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available Tap in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used.
Media • Review: Briefly display photos taken. • Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. • Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. • Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image.
Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap . Trimming segments of a video Select a video, and then tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video. Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Favourite: Add the image to favourites. • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.
Media Modifying images When 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. • Drawing: Draw on the image. • Frame: Apply frames to the image. Favourite images When viewing an image, tap → Favourite to add the image to the favourites list.
Media Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap contact. → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a Tagging faces → Settings, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised Tap face on an image. Tap the face, tap Add name, and then select or add a contact. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages.
Media Creating recommended albums When you take photos at one location, the device automatically sorts your photos into albums based on your specified criteria and suggests making the new albums. → Settings → Home city, and then set a method for recognising your location. Tap Select an album type and set a minimum number of photos. When you take photos that meet the criteria you set, the device will suggest making an album. Tap Create album → From suggestions.
Media Editing images Tap the image of the page in an album. To add a caption, tap . To send the image to others, tap To delete the image, tap . . To apply effects to the image, tap To start a slideshow, tap . → Slideshow → Start slideshow. To set the image as an album cover image, tap To rotate the image anticlockwise, tap To rotate the image clockwise, tap → Set as cover. → Rotate left. → Rotate right. Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen.
Media Playing videos Select a video to play. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Adjust the volume. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Change screen ratio. Reduce the size of the video screen. Restart the current video or skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.
Media YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen. Add the video to the playlist. Search for videos. Send the URL to others. Pause or resume playback.
Media FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio. 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.
Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available Tap stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap screen. to return to the FM radio Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list. Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.
Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword. Select an application to view information. To download it, tap Install.
Application & media stores Samsung Hub Use this application to purchase and download multimedia content. You can also manage the content on the device. Tap Samsung Hub on the Applications screen. Purchasing multimedia content Select a service category, select media content, and then complete the purchase process. Managing content on the device Select a service category, scroll left, and then manage content on the device.
Application & media stores Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play music by selecting a music category or share songs with others by uploading them to the Google cloud storage.
Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings. Tap S Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos. Tap to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard. Jot down or draw a memo. Enter a memo. Undo and redo the last action. Erase the memo. Make a voice recording to insert. Insert a multimedia file.
Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap colour. once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen When erasing the handwritten memo, tap memo. once more to change the eraser size or clear the Save the current setting as a pen profile. Change the pen type. Change the line thickness. Change the pen colour. View more colours. → Change background. To change the sheet background, tap To add tags, tap → Add tag. Inserting multimedia files or a voice recording Tap to insert multimedia files.
Utilities To change the view mode, tap → List view. → Import. To create a memo by importing a file, tap To export memos as another file format, tap → Create folder. To create a folder, tap To move memos to another folder, tap To copy memos, tap → Export. → Move. → Copy. To change the S Memo settings, tap → Settings. To access help information for S Memo, tap → Help. Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. → Delete. To delete memos, tap → Share via.
Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks Tap , and then use one of the following methods: • Add event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. • Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority setting. To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with.
Utilities Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears. Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos, and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos. Attach an image. Tap Images, and then take a photo or select one of the existing images.
Utilities Sharing events Select an event, tap → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. Tap Dropbox on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities Syncing with the Samsung account Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files. Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup to back up or restore data with your Samsung account. Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Once you sign in, tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes.
Utilities Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • Location alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. • Snooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. • Smart alarm: Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time. Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm.
Utilities Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock Tap to view in full screen. Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen → Scientific calculator.
Utilities S Translator Use this application to translate text into other languages. Tap S Translator on the Applications screen. Using S Translator Set the source and target languages, enter text in the input field, and then tap To add a language pair to your favourites list, tap To send a language pair to others, tap . . . Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation.
Utilities Recording voice memos Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. to Change the recording quality. Recording elapsed time Display the list of voice memos. Start recording. Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Pause playback. • / : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. • / : Skip to the previous or next voice memo.
Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • Share via: Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method. • Delete: Select voice memos to delete. • Settings: Change the voice recorder settings. • End: Close the voice recorder. Saving files with contextual tags In the list of voice memos, tap → Settings → Contextual filename → On.
Utilities Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well. Tap Google on the Applications screen.
Utilities Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now → Settings → Google Now. settings, tap Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities • View by: Change the view mode. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Settings: Change the file manager settings. Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap a shortcut name, select a folder, and then tap Set here. → Add shortcut, enter Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.
Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Tap , enter an address, and then tap . Select a location to view the detailed location information. To search for nearby locations, tap . Once the location is found, tap and use one of the following functions: • Clear Map: Clear the map.
Travel & local Getting directions for a destination 1 2 Tap . Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • My current location: Use current location for starting location. • Contacts: Select from the contacts list. • Point on map: Pinpoint by tapping on the map. • My Places: Select from the list of favourite places. 3 4 Select a travel method, such as driving, public transit, or walking, and then tap GET DIRECTIONS.
Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any other factors that may affect your driving. Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. To use options, tap Wi-Fi → . • Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
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 Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Tap Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. To use more options, tap .
Settings • Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. • Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them. More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Mobile networks • Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services.
Settings NFC • NFC: Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. • Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. • NFC payment: Set the default payment method. S Beam Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.
Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • Multiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. • Lock screen widgets: – – Favourite apps or Camera: Set the device to show shortcuts for each application or launch the camera application automatically when you swipe panels to the left on the locked screen.
Settings • Unlock effect: Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen. • Wake up in lock screen: Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked. • Set wake-up command: Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function. Display Change the settings for the display. • Wallpaper: – – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.
Settings • Font style: Change the font type for display text. • Font size: Change the font size. • Touch key light duration: Set the duration for the touch button backlight. • Display battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. • Edit after screen capture: Set the device to edit the screenshot after capturing it. • Auto adjust screen tone: Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display. Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device.
Settings Call Customise the settings for calling features. • Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • Set up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. • Answering/ending calls: – – The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button. – – Voice control: Set the device to answer or reject an incoming call with voice commands.
Settings – – Outgoing call conditions: Set the device to allow outgoing calls with a Bluetooth headset, even when your device is locked. – – Outgoing call type: Select the type of outgoing calls to make you use a Bluetooth headset. • 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 insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number.
Settings • Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. • Sound: Select a ringtone to alert you to new voicemails. • Vibrate: Set the device to vibrate when voicemails are received. • Accounts: Set the device to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services. • Use Internet calling: Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls.
Settings Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • CPU power saving: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • Screen power saving: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. • Learn about Power saving mode: Discover how to reduce battery consumption. Accessory Change the accessory settings. • Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock.
Settings – – Answer calls by tapping: Set the device to answer an incoming call when tapping the call accept button twice. – – Voice control: Set the device to answer or reject an incoming call with voice commands. – – The power key ends calls: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button. • Show shortcut: Add a shortcut to Accessibility on the quick menu that appears when you press and hold the Power button.
Settings • Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. • Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds. • Flash notification: Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications. • Assistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel. You can also edit the menu on the shortcut icon.
Settings Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Portrait keyboard types: Change the keyboard layout. • 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. • Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.
Settings Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • Language: Select a language for the voice recognition. • Open via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice by pressing the Home button twice. • Use location data: Set the device to use location information for voice search results. • Hide offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • Help: Access help information for S Voice. • About: View version information.
Settings For Google voice recognition, use the following options: • Language: Select a language for the voice recognition. • Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • Download offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • Bluetooth headset: Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset, when it is connected to the device.
Settings – – Move an icon: Set the device to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or right. – – Browse an image: Set the device to scroll through an image by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in. – – Mute/Pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls, alarms, and music by placing the device face down. • Palm motion: – – Mute/Pause: Set the device to pause media playback when you touch the screen with your palm.
Settings Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device.
Settings Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. • 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.
Settings • Verify apps: Set this to allow Google to check the application for harmful behaviour before installing it. • Trusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications. • Install from device storage: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Application manager View and manage the applications on your device.
Settings • Set time: Set the current time manually. • Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • 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. About device Access device information and update device software.
Troubleshooting 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. • PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu.
Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds. The device reboots automatically. If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything.
Troubleshooting 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. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact’s phone number.
Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged. • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device.
Troubleshooting Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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