SM-G3815 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.
About this manual Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, and Google Talk™ are trademarks of Google, Inc. • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Table of Contents Getting started 7 8 9 10 13 15 17 18 18 18 18 33 34 35 36 38 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 39 44 48 50 51 53 53 54 54 Basics 19 20 23 24 25 25 26 29 30 30 31 32 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Setting up accounts Transferring files Securing the device
Table of Contents Media 62 63 68 71 73 74 75 92 92 94 94 Music Camera Gallery Video YouTube Radio Flipboard Voice Search My Files Downloads TripAdvisor Travel & local 95 95 96 Maps Local Navigation Application & media stores 76 77 77 78 78 78 78 Play Store Samsung Hub Samsung Apps Play Books Play Movies Play Music Play Games Settings 97 97 101 112 113 115 Utilities 79 81 84 85 86 88 88 89 90 91 About Settings Connections My device Accounts More Google Settings Optional applications S Memo S Pla
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 7
Getting started • 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 battery icon appears empty.
Getting started • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
Getting started 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 Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Replace the 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 3 Remove the back cover. Pull out the memory card. Replace the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information.
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 → Erase everything. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
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. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
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.
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. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
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 → 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 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. Quick setting panel From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings.
Basics • Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. • Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. • Flight 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 then tap and drag an item to another location. , and Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features.
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. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item. 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.
Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap following: → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the • Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet. • Live wallpapers: See animated images. • Wallpapers: See wallpaper images. Then, select an image and tap Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the frame, and then tap Done.
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 Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen, and then tick Multiple widgets. You cannot use widgets on the locked screen in easy mode or when the security features are activated. Tap the widgets panel area at the upper part of the screen.
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. Select an application icon to open. Closing an application Close applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.
Basics Organising with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience. → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to Create folder. Enter a folder Tap name and then tap OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement. Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
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 Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Delete a preceding character. Enter uppercase. Break to the next line.
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 Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it.
Basics 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 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). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed. 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Basics Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern. Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Basics 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. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer.
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. • : Hold a call. Tap • : Increase the volume.
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 Tap → 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. To filter a call log, tap → View, and then select an option. Fixed dialling number The device can be set to restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes.
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 → Call settings → Call rejection → Auto reject mode → Auto reject numbers, and Tap then tap Auto reject list. Tap Create, enter a number, assign a category, and then tap Save.
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: • Switch camera: Switch between the front and rear camera. • End call: End the current call. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Keypad: Open the keypad.
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. Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field.
Communication Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap . Deleting a contact → Delete. Tap Setting a speed dial number → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To Tap remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove. Searching for contacts Tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list.
Communication Moving contacts Tap Contacts. Moving contacts to Google Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts. Importing contacts → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from SD card, or Import from Tap USB storage.
Communication Favourite contacts Tap Favourites. 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. • Grid view / List view: View contacts in grid or list form. • Help: Access help information about using contacts. Contact groups Tap Groups. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.
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. Tap → Share namecard via, and then select a sharing method. Messages Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). Tap Messages on the Applications screen.
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. • 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. • This feature is based on the time and date set on the device.
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 Keep this message for long-term storage. Delete this message. Mark the message as unread. 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 the label to assign. → Change labels, and then select Hangouts Use this application to chat with others. Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Communication Messenger Use this application to view old chats with others via the Google+ instant messaging service. Tap Messenger on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start a new chat, launch Hangouts. ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number. Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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 → Settings → Advanced → Set search engine. Opening a new page Tap → New window. To go to another webpage, tap , scroll left or right, and tap the page to select it.
Web & network History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the → Clear history. history, tap Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap → Saved pages. 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. 94) Sharing webpages → Share page. 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 via.
Web & network Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. 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.
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 autogenerated passkey on both devices to confirm. 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.
Web & network Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images, documents, or music. Tap Group Play on the Applications screen. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • While using this application, you cannot use the Internet. Creating a group for Group Play Tap Create group, and then use the following features: • Share music: Select music files to share.
Web & network NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna. If the screen is locked, your device will not read NFC tags or receive data.
Web & network S Beam 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. 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.
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. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Adjust the volume. 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 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 View more options. Indicates which shooting mode is in use. Switch between the front and rear camera. Start taking a video. Change the shooting mode. Open Gallery to view photos and videos. Select among various effects that are available. Shooting mode Several photo effects are available.
Media • Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together. To get the best shot, follow these tips. – – Move the camera slowly in one direction. – – Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame. – – Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds, such as empty skies or plain walls. • Sports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects. • Night: Use this setting for images taken in darker conditions.
Media Recording mode Tap → to change the recording mode. • Normal: Use this mode for normal quality. • Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging. 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.
Media 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. • Photo size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory. • Focus mode: Select a focus mode. Auto focus is camera-controlled. Macro is for very close objects. • Metering: Select a metering method.
Media • Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. • Contextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery. To use this feature, you must activate the GPS tag setting. • Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene. • Storage: Select the memory location for storage. • Reset: Reset the camera settings. Shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.
Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in an image: • Double-tap anywhere to zoom in. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return. 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.
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 When viewing an image, tap around the recognised face. 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 Playing videos Select a video to play. Adjust the volume. Scan DLNA-enabled devices. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Change screen ratio. Switch to floating screen mode. 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, 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. Pause or resume playback. Send the URL to others.
Media 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 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 Books Use this application to read and download book files. Tap Play Books on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Movies Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. Tap Play Movies on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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 Clear all to clear the memo. once more to change the eraser size or tap 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.
Utilities → Move. To move memos to another folder, tap To copy memos, tap → Copy. To change the S Memo settings, tap → Settings. → Help. To access help information for S Memo, tap To back up or restore memos to or from a storage location, tap → Backup and restore. Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. → Delete. To delete memos, tap → Share via. To send the memo to others, tap → Export.
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. Attach a map showing the location of the event.
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 → Sync. Applications screen, tap S Planner → To display synced events or tasks, tap account, and then tap Done.
Utilities Searching for events Tap → Search, and then enter a keyword to search for. To view today’s events, tap Today at the top of the screen. Deleting events Select an event, and then tap → Delete. 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.
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. Syncing with the Samsung account Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files. Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.
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 then tap Save. • Location alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location.
Utilities Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag the alarm after a specified length of time. outside the large circle to repeat 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. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap DST settings. Deleting clocks Tap → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Delete. Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event.
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 clear the history, tap to hide the keypad. → Clear history. S Translator Use this application to translate text into other languages. Tap S Translator on the Applications screen.
Utilities Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos. Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. 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 Start recording. Display the list of voice memos. Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed.
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. Driving mode In driving mode, the device will read content aloud when you have incoming calls, messages, and notifications so you can use the device without hands while driving.
Utilities Search scope To select what applications to search, tap items to search for. → Settings → Phone search, and then tick the 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.
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: • Select all: Select all files or folders to apply the same option to them at once. • Create folder: Create a folder. • Search: Search for files or folders. • View by: Change the view mode. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Settings: Change the file manager settings.
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. Select a file to open it with an appropriate application. To sort the files by size, tap Sort by size.
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. Once the location is found, select a location to view the detailed information. Refer to the help for more information.
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 . • 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. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → notification to activate this feature. → Advanced and tick Network Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
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. 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. Nearby devices • File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device.
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 Display Change the settings for the display. • Wallpaper: – – 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. • Notification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.
Settings • Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. • Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad. • Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when selecting an application or option on the touch screen. • Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen. • Adapt Sound: Personalise the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while listening to music.
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. • Call accessories: – – Automatic answering: Set the device to answer automatically after a specified period (available only when a headset is connected).
Settings • Personalise 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. • Video call image: Select an image to be shown to the other party. • Use call fail options: Choose to try a voice call when a video call fails to connect. • Voicemail service: Select or set your voicemail service provider. • Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service.
Settings • Message interval: Set an interval for resending the message. • Emergency contacts: Select or edit the recipients for the message. 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.
Settings • Answering/ending calls: – – The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer an incoming call when pressing the Home button. – – Answer calls by tapping: Set the device to answer an incoming call when tapping the call accept button. – – 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.
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. • 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. • Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark.
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 Smart screen • Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. Voice control Set the device to recognise voice commands for controlling your device. You can select the features to control with voice commands. If Vibrate when ringing is activated, the device will not be able to recognise voice commands when a call comes in. Accounts Add account Add email or SNS accounts.
Settings More Customise settings for location services, security, and other options. Location services Change settings for location information permissions. • Access to my location: Set the device to allow applications to use your current location information. • Use GPS satellites: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location.
Settings • SIM Change Alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • Go 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. • Set up SIM card lock: – – Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. – – Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data.
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. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.
Optional applications The following applications must be downloaded before you can use them. • Story Album • Samsung Link On the Home screen or the Applications screen, tap an application icon and follow on-screen instructions to download it. Some of the listed applications may be preloaded depending on the region or service provider.
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. • The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again.
Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application.
Troubleshooting • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
Troubleshooting Data stored 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. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
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