Samsung G570DS, User Manual

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 09 2016 Rev 1 0 SM G570F SM G570F DD SM G570F DS SM G570Y SM G570Y DS SM G610F SM G610F DD SM G610F DS SM G610Y SM G610Y DS ...

Page 2: ...panel 34 Entering text 36 Screen capture 36 Opening apps 37 Samsung account 38 Transferring data from your previous device 40 Device and data management 43 Sharing features 44 Emergency mode Applications 45 Installing or uninstalling apps 47 Phone 51 Contacts 54 Messages 57 Internet 59 Email 60 Camera 69 Gallery 73 Samsung Notes 75 S Planner 76 S Health 79 Voice Recorder 80 My Files 80 Clock 82 Ca...

Page 3: ...tion settings 96 Smart Manager 99 Applications 99 Sounds and vibrations 100 Notifications 100 Do not disturb 101 Display 101 Advanced features 102 Wallpaper 102 Themes 102 Home screen 103 Lock screen and security 107 Privacy and safety 108 Easy mode 109 Accessibility 110 Accounts 110 Google 110 Samsung Cloud 111 Backup and reset 112 Language and input 112 Battery 113 Storage 113 Date and time 114 ...

Page 4: ... apps supplied by providers other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extractin...

Page 5: ...agreement and will void your warranty Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID tap Apps Settings About device Battery info Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the informa...

Page 6: ...nd specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to ch...

Page 7: ...imity sensor LED indicator Receiver Power key Touchscreen Recents key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Front camera Loud speaker GPS antenna Main antenna Volume key Rear camera Flash SIM card tray Single SIM models Memory card tray Dual SIM models SIM card Memory card tray ...

Page 8: ...mmended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is lo...

Page 9: ...ting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket 3 After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not hav...

Page 10: ...n not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced such as emails Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few m...

Page 11: ...tically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the preset level tap Start power saving and select an option Ultra power saving mode 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 m...

Page 12: ...alert you and activate reserve battery mode To deactivate reserve battery mode tap MORE Disable Reserve battery for calls SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inc...

Page 13: ...Basics 13 Single SIM models 1 3 4 2 Dual SIM models SIM card tray 1 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 14: ...ce may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Single SIM models Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Dual SIM models Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2 ...

Page 15: ...rmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models ...

Page 16: ...Basics 16 Dual SIM models SIM card tray 1 SIM card tray 2 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot ...

Page 17: ... the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager and select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services ...

Page 18: ...patible 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 The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When insert...

Page 19: ...y card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage DETAIL SD card Unmount Alternatively tap next to SD card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove the memory card while the d...

Page 20: ...n and off Press and hold the Power key 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 on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless device...

Page 21: ...The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on sc...

Page 22: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 23: ... Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 24: ... displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Screen indicators Favourite apps A folder Apps screen icon An app News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 25: ...dgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Screen grid Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen ...

Page 26: ... top of the screen The item will move to the panel at the top of the screen Swipe to the left or right to move to another panel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then ...

Page 27: ... move or remove a panel To add a panel swipe to the left 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 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen ta...

Page 28: ...nother app 3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder select a folder with Only the folde...

Page 29: ... 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 Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls dual SIM models GPRS network connected EDGE network connected...

Page 30: ...rror occurred or caution required Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period The screen is locked with Swipe the default screen lock method Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen ...

Page 31: ... dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung ...

Page 32: ...ication panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Single SIM models View more quick setting buttons Access the notification settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Quick setting buttons Maximise brightness for better visibility ...

Page 33: ... to activate some features Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area or tap to view more buttons To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap EDIT Then tap and hold a button and drag it to another location S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching for con...

Page 34: ...he next line Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Add input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout T...

Page 35: ...ature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter emoticons Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously c...

Page 36: ...definition on the screen to view more definitions In the detailed view tap to add the word to your favourite words list or tap SearchWeb to use the word as a search term Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and f...

Page 37: ...your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts open the Apps screen and tap Settings Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen ins...

Page 38: ...nt REMOVE ACCOUNT 4 Enter your Samsung account password and tap CONFIRM 5 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available Mobile version Transfer data between mobile devices You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Computer ...

Page 39: ...vices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device type 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring backup data from a computer Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device ...

Page 40: ...able 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Device and data management Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer 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 The devices...

Page 41: ...t updates will be downloaded when the device is connected to aWi Fi network Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available f...

Page 42: ...backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Back up my data for the Google account and then tap the switch to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup acc...

Page 43: ...feature your phone number must be verified This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider If the recipients have not verified their phone numbers or if their devices do not support the feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message The link will expire after a certain period SmartView View your device s displayed content on a larger screen via a wi...

Page 44: ...e apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating em...

Page 45: ...ormation about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app...

Page 46: ... For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Applications Application manager Select an app and tap P...

Page 47: ...Apps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Single SIM models Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 48: ...t a speed dial number and then select a contact To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle ...

Page 49: ...g 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 tap Phone MORE Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on...

Page 50: ...mous calls switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider HOLD Hold a call Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held call Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activ...

Page 51: ... use the following options MORE Access additional options Switch Switch between the front and rear cameras End the current call Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating contacts manually 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact...

Page 52: ...rvices to your device On the Apps screen tap Contacts MORE Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT and select an import option Searching for contacts On the Apps screen tap 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 contac...

Page 53: ...ap Contacts your profile Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate it To use this feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To set additional items to share tap Shared profile info and select items To set a contact group to share your profile with tap Share with and select an option Sharing contacts You can share contact...

Page 54: ...ncur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Single SIM models Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter recipients Attach files Send the message Enter emoticons Access additional options ...

Page 55: ...send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block list 1 Tap Messages ...

Page 56: ...he Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 3 Change the notification settings Notification sound Change the notification sound Vibrations Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up wind...

Page 57: ... service provider Browsing webpages 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and rece...

Page 58: ... In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap MORE Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to...

Page 59: ...l account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings MORE Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards ...

Page 60: ...or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag the adjust...

Page 61: ...ically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch Camera on the locked screen On the lo...

Page 62: ... Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting modes Customising shooting modes On the preview screen tap MODE and select a mode To view information for each mode tap INFO To rearrange modes tap MORE Edit tap and hold a mo...

Page 63: ...rmines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the preview screen tap MODE Panorama To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s v...

Page 64: ...er Without effect With effect Night Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the preview screen tap MODE Night This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Beauty face Take a photo with lightened skin tone and modified facial features On the preview screen tap MODE Beauty face To apply beauty effect tap and select options Refer to Applying be...

Page 65: ...When the device detects your face tap the screen to take a photo of yourself Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo Applying beauty effects You can modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking self portraits 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select the optio...

Page 66: ...camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain sti...

Page 67: ...n of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Activate or deactivate the flash Set the device to record sound before or after taking a photo Select a resolution for photos Using a high...

Page 68: ...ion tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods front Select shooting options to use Review pictures ...

Page 69: ... stored in the device Viewing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image Access additional options Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 70: ...ause and resume playback Adjust the volume The video playback screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider View stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Creating stories Create...

Page 71: ...E When your contacts accept the share request the story will be shared and more images and videos can be added to the story by your contacts To use this feature your phone number must be verified You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network If the recipients have not verified their phone numbers or if their devices do not support the feature a link to the files will b...

Page 72: ...te at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the main Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Sharing images or videos Select an image or a video tap Share at the bottom of the screen and then select a sharing method ...

Page 73: ... using the toolbar at the top of the screen Enter text using the keyboard or write or draw on the screen Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to record voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately Enter text using the keyboard Insert a voice recording Write or draw on the screen Paint with brushes Insert an imag...

Page 74: ...tions 74 Deleting notes 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Notes 2 Tap ALL or tap COLLECTIONS and select a category 3 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more memos to delete 4 Tap DELETE ...

Page 75: ... screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 76: ... S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness This app may appear in the Samsung folder depending on the region or service provider Start...

Page 77: ...s To add trackers goals or programmes to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under the TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMMES tab TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMMES Use customisable exercise programmes To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 78: ...ion may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select as...

Page 79: ...tap Tools Voice Recorder This app may appear in the Samsung folder depending on the region or service provider 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording 3 Tap SAVE to finish recording ...

Page 80: ...AGE To search for files or folders tap SEARCH Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Alarm On the Apps screen tap Clock Alarm Setting alarms Tap ADD 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 open the keypad to enter an...

Page 81: ...in the list of alarms World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock World Clock Creating clocks Tap ADD and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list Deleting clocks Tap on a clock Stopwatch 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap START to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times ta...

Page 82: ...entific calculator If Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY 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 This app may appear in the ...

Page 83: ...o View the list of available stations Access additional options Add the current radio station to the favourites list Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen This app may appear in the Samsung folder depending on the region or service provider Tap SCAN and then select a scan option The FM radio scans and saves available ...

Page 84: ...external USB storage device via a USB On The Go OTG cable To set the device to automatically back up data when an external USB storage is connected tap SETTINGS and tap the Auto backup switch to activate it View the external USB storage information Move data from the device to the external USB storage Back up data from the device to the external USB storage Access additional options Restore data f...

Page 85: ...earch for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Download videos to watch from ...

Page 86: ...it all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 87: ...of frequently used settings tap EDIT Then tick items to add or deselect items to remove Wi Fi Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Ne...

Page 88: ...ia aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct c...

Page 89: ...nge data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled 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 Some devices especially those that are not tested or approv...

Page 90: ...e connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a device...

Page 91: ...mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other device...

Page 92: ... use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Background data Prevent apps that are running in the bac...

Page 93: ...ng adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level The device will alert you when the warning level is reached SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls T...

Page 94: ...ion settings Options Customise settings to control other features On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information VPN Set up and con...

Page 95: ...e 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device To add printers manually tap MORE Add printer ADD PRINTER To change print settings tap MORE Printing settings Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents tap MORE Print All print...

Page 96: ...ing mode helps you manage your mobile data usage The Smart manager screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the ba...

Page 97: ...ery To save battery power by setting whether to optimise the battery usage for each app tap DETAIL for the app power saving and tap the App power saving switch to activate it Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager Storage Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap DELETE To delete files or uninstall apps that you do no...

Page 98: ...depending on the region or service provider Some webpages or content may not be available when this feature is activated depending on the service provider or the mobile network conditions On the Settings screen tap Smart Manager swipe to the left tap Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it View the amount of data used and saved for the set monitoring period Select apps that are al...

Page 99: ...calls Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtone Change the ringtone settings Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Notification sounds Select a default notification sound You can also change the notification settings for each app Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen Screen l...

Page 100: ...ws Show on lock screen Display notifications from the selected app on the locked screen Show content on lock screen Display the content of notifications from the selected app on the locked screen More settings Customise additional notification settings for the selected app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds except for allowed exceptions On the Settings scr...

Page 101: ...y is charging when you have notifications or when you make voice recordings Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock Advanced features Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced f...

Page 102: ...are Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen locked screen and icons On the Settings screen tap Themes To downlo...

Page 103: ...ess the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Secure startup Your device s data is encrypted to prevent others from accessing it if the device is lost or stolen To use your encrypted device you must decrypt the device s data every time you turn on the devi...

Page 104: ... after restarting the device You must unlock the device using a pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint If your fingerprint is not recognised you must take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it reset Then you must re register your fingerprints For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device be aware of the following conditions t...

Page 105: ...creen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Place your finger on the Home key 4 After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Home key again Repeat this action by moving your finger upwards or downwards until the fingerprint is registered When a fingerprint lock p...

Page 106: ...rprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving This feature is only available for webpages that you access via the Internet app 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Web sign in switch to activate it 4 Open a webpage that you want to sign ...

Page 107: ...by pressing the Power key three times You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients Refer to Send SOS messages for more information Send SOS messages In an emergency situation quickly press the Power key three times The device sends messages to your emergency contacts The messages include your location information 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send S...

Page 108: ...app features may not be available in easy mode Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Easy mode Easy mode 2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout 3 Tap DONE Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen swipe to the left tap and then...

Page 109: ...xterity and interaction Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Answering and ending calls Change the method of answering or ending ...

Page 110: ... your accounts select an account and select items to sync Removing accounts On the Settings screen tap Accounts select an account name select the account to remove and then tap MORE Remove account Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Samsung Cloud You can manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage ...

Page 111: ...information and app data to the Samsung server You can also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your Samsung account Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to automatically restor...

Page 112: ...onnected to your device Battery View battery power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions BATTERY USAGE View the amount of...

Page 113: ...ings screen tap Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the...

Page 114: ...ation to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap User manual About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device ...

Page 115: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 116: ...tched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Powe...

Page 117: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key 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 provi...

Page 118: ...quire 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 If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when launching the camera Your devi...

Page 119: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com 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 p...

Page 120: ...work to find your current location in these situations 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 an...

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