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- Page 1 SM-G3815 User Manual www.samsung.com/hk...
- Page 2 • A pplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • S amsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
- Page 3 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ChatON Indicator icons Using the touch screen Control motions Web & network Palm motions Internet Notifications Chrome Quick setting panel Bluetooth Home screen Screen Mirroring Locked screen Samsung Link Using applications Group Play Applications screen Help S Beam Entering text... - Page 5 Story Album Video Settings YouTube Radio About Settings Connections 103 My device Application & media stores 115 Accounts Play Store 116 More Samsung Hub 118 Google Settings Samsung Apps Play Games Troubleshooting Utilities S Memo S Planner Dropbox Cloud Clock Calculator...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensor Touch screen Power button Home button Menu button Back button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Back cover Speaker Main antenna... -
Page 7: Buttons
Getting started • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • D o not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • D o not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. -
Page 8: Package Contents
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your device. -
Page 9: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery
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. • O nly microSIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider. - Page 10 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
- Page 11 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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Page 12: 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. - Page 13 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card
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: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •... - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started 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. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card →... -
Page 17: Holding 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. -
Page 18: Basics
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. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected... -
Page 19: Using The Touch Screen
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. • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. - Page 20 Basics Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
- Page 21 Basics 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. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Page 22: Control Motions
Basics 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. -
Page 23: Palm Motions
Basics Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker). 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 →... -
Page 24: Notifications
Basics Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 25: Home Screen
Basics • S mart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. • S ync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • F light mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. To rearrange the options on the quick setting panel, open the quick setting panel, tap , and then tap and drag an item to another location. - Page 26 Basics Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.
- Page 27 Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the On the Home screen, tap following: • G allery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
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Page 28: Locked Screen
Basics Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device →... -
Page 29: Using Applications
Basics Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the Home button to open the list of recently-used applications. -
Page 30: Help
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 → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it. -
Page 31: Entering Text
Basics Entering text Use the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard, 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. - Page 32 Basics Changing language keyboards Tap the input language key to change language keyboards. Handwriting → Full handwriting, and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Stroke mode →...
- Page 33 Basics Using the Samsung keyboard Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Delete a preceding character. Enter uppercase. Break to the next line. Enter numerals and punctuation Enter a space. marks. Entering uppercase before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.
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Page 34: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Basics Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 99) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use. -
Page 35: Setting Up Accounts
Basics Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google application without signing in to set up a Google account. - Page 36 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.
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Page 37: Securing The Device
Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a face unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face unlock. -
Page 38: Upgrading 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. - Page 39 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.
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Page 40: Communication
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: • K eypad: Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . •... - Page 41 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 .
- Page 42 Communication Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts. Sending a message → Send message to send a message to the number on display. Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls.
- Page 43 Communication Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject call with message. To create → Call settings → Set up call reject messages. the rejection message, tap Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers →...
- Page 44 Communication Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap During a video call The following actions are available: • S witch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. •...
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Page 45: Contacts
Communication Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. - Page 46 Communication Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact → Delete. Setting a speed dial number → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove. Searching for contacts Tap Contacts.
- Page 47 → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts.
- Page 48 Communication Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. , and then take one of the following actions: • S earch: Search for contacts. • A dd to favourites: Add contacts to favourites. • R emove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites. •...
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Page 49: Messages
Communication Business card Tap Contacts. 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. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card in ME, and then tap to edit. - Page 50 Communication Sending scheduled messages → Scheduling. Set a time and date, and then tap Done. While composing a message, tap The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • I f 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.
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Page 51: Email
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. -
Page 52: Google Mail
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. - Page 53 Communication Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap → Attach picture to attach images. → Attach video to attach videos. → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. →...
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Page 54: Hangouts
Communication Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox. → Refresh to manually retrieve new messages. Tap to view messages in other labels. → Change labels, and then select To add a label to a message, select the message, tap the label to assign. -
Page 55: Photos
This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions. Alternatively, tap More → Settings → Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device. -
Page 56: Web & Network
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. to share or save the current webpage while viewing a webpage. →... -
Page 57: Chrome
Web & network History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Saved pages → Saved pages. To view saved webpages, tap 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. -
Page 58: Bluetooth
• D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. To activate Bluetooth, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections →... -
Page 59: Screen Mirroring
Web & network Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto- generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. -
Page 60: Samsung Link
Internet. You can play and send multimedia files on your 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. -
Page 61: Nfc
Web & network and write a note or draw on the screen. All participants can see what you create. to view all shared images in mosaic layout. to select more images or documents. to view the group participants. Joining Group Play •... - Page 62 Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.
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Page 63: Music
Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play. - Page 64 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.
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Page 65: Camera
Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 70) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •... - Page 66 Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • A uto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
- Page 67 Media Taking videos Taking a video to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution. Recording mode → to change the recording mode. •...
- Page 68 Media Use one of the following methods: • U se the Volume button to zoom in or out. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • T he zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution. •...
- Page 69 Media • G PS tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. Activate this feature when taking photos to create albums in Story Album. • T o improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
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Page 70: Gallery
Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery displays available folders. - Page 71 Media Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • F avourite: Add the image to favourites. • S lideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • P hoto frame: Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder.
- Page 72 Media Favourite images → Favourite to add the image to the favourites list. When viewing an image, tap Deleting images Use one of the following methods: → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap • I n a folder, tap •...
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Page 73: Story Album
Media Using Tag Buddy → Settings → Tag buddy, and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right to display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and person’s name) when opening an image. Organising with folders Create a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another. -
Page 74: Video
Media Video Use this application to play video files. Tap Video on the Applications screen. • S ome file formats are not supported depending on the device's software. • S ome files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play. -
Page 75: Youtube
Media Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to another location. -
Page 76: Radio
Media Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap 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. - Page 77 Media Scanning radio stations → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list.
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Page 78: Application & Media Stores
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. -
Page 79: Samsung Hub
Managing content on the device Select a service category, scroll left, and then manage content on the device. Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. -
Page 80: Play Games
Application & media stores Play Games Use this application to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 81: Utilities
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. to write or draw on the screen, or tap to enter text with the keyboard. - Page 82 Utilities When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. When erasing the handwritten memo, tap once more to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. Save the current setting as a pen Change the pen type.
- Page 83 Utilities → Move. To move memos to another folder, tap → Copy. To copy memos, tap → Settings. To change the S Memo settings, tap → Help. To access help information for S Memo, tap → Backup and restore. To back up or restore memos to or from a storage location, tap Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it.
- Page 84 Utilities 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. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place.
- Page 85 Utilities Attaching memos to a date Tap and hold a date to select it and the memo pad appears. Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Google under My accounts, select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar. To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner →...
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Page 86: Dropbox
Utilities Searching for events → Search, and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events, tap Today at the top of the screen. Deleting events → Delete. Select an event, and then tap Sharing events → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Select an event, tap Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. -
Page 87: Cloud
Utilities Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 88: Clock
Utilities Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time of many major cities in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock. Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm, set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and... - Page 89 Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete. World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.
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Page 90: Calculator
Utilities 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. rotation is disabled, tap To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad. -
Page 91: Voice Recorder
Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Change the recording quality. - Page 92 Utilities Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • S hare via: Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method. • D elete: Select voice memos to delete. •...
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Page 93: Google
Utilities Tips for better voice recognition • S peak clearly. • S peak in quiet places. • D o not use offensive or slang words. • A void speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. -
Page 94: Voice Search
Utilities Search scope → Settings → Phone search, and then tick the To select what applications to search, tap items to search for. 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. - Page 95 Utilities Viewing files Select a category, and then select a folder to open it. To go back to the parent folder, tap To return to the root directory, tap In a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options: •...
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Page 96: Downloads
Utilities Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications. Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To see the files downloaded from the Internet, tap Internet downloads, otherwise, tap Other downloads to see the files downloaded from other applications, such as Email. -
Page 97: Travel & Local
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 Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. -
Page 98: Navigation
Travel & local Navigation Use this application to search for a route to a destination. Tap Navigation on the Applications screen. • N avigation 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. -
Page 99: Settings
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. - Page 100 Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → 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.
- Page 101 Settings • S how Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. • M obile 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.
- Page 102 • U pload from other devices: Set the device to accept uploads from other devices. Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. Kies via Wi-Fi Connect the device to Samsung Kies via a Wi-Fi network.
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Page 103: My Device
Settings My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • M ultiple widgets: Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. •... - Page 104 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. • W allpaper: – Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. – Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen. – Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen.
- Page 105 Settings • V ibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. • D ialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad. • T ouch sounds: Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the touch screen.
- Page 106 Settings – Call connect tone: Activate or deactivate the call connection tone. – Minute minder: Activate or deactivate the minute minder tone. – Call end tone: Activate or deactivate the call disconnection tone. – Alerts during calls: Set the device to alert you to events during a call. •...
- Page 107 Settings • P ersonalise call sound: – In-call sound EQ: Select a type of call sound to use with a headset. – Adapt sound: Personalise the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while listening to music. •...
- Page 108 Settings • M essage interval: Set an interval for resending the message. • E mergency contacts: Select or edit the recipients for the message. Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • C PU power saving: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. •...
- Page 109 Settings • M agnification gestures: Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures. • N egative colours: Reverse the display colours to improve visibility. • C olour adjustment: Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the device determines that you are colour blind or having difficulty reading content.
- Page 110 • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Samsung Chinese IME To change the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings, tap • T -Chinese(Hong Kong): Select a default keyboard layout for Chinese. • E nglish: Select a default keyboard layout for English.
- Page 111 • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H andwriting setting: Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings. • V ersion: View version information.
- Page 112 • S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • H elp: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
- Page 113 Settings Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • O pen via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice by pressing the Home button twice.
- Page 114 Settings For Google voice recognition, use the following options: • L anguage: Select a language for the voice recognition. • S peech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • B lock offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. •...
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Page 115: Accounts
Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts. 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. • B ack up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. -
Page 116: More
• R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration: Add or view your Samsung account. - Page 117 • G o to the find my mobile webpage: Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website.
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Page 118: Google Settings
Settings Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. -
Page 119: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •... - Page 120 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
- Page 121 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
- Page 122 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
- Page 123 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
- Page 124 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
- Page 125 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com/hk English (HK). 11/2013. Rev.1.0...