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Getting started10Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the inc
Settings100•Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.•Keyboard swipe: Enable or disable the keyboard sweeping feat
Settings101Text-to-speech output•Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•
Settings102MotionActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.•Smart alert: Set the
Settings103AccessibilityAccessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following setti
Settings104Developer optionsChange the settings for application development.•Desktop backup password: Set a password to secure your backup data.•Sta
Settings105•Force GPU rendering: Set the device to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance.•Strict mode: Set the device to flash
106TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When
Troubleshooting107Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain
Troubleshooting108Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p
Troubleshooting109Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat
Getting started112 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot
Troubleshooting110Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl
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Getting started123 Insert the battery.214 Replace the back cover.
Getting started13Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
Getting started14Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t
Getting started15Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Getting started16Checking the battery charge statusWhen you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current batt
Getting started17Inserting a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer a
Getting started18Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →
Getting started19Turning the device on and offWhen turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.P
2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.
Getting started20Locking and unlocking the deviceWhen not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off t
Getting started21Switching between networksWhen you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions on the same network without
22BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table
Basics23Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow
Basics24DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap
Basics25FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o
Basics26Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc
Basics27Picking upWhen you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed c
Basics28Shaking•Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices.•Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yaho
Basics29•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.•Mobile data: Activate or deactivate the data connection.•Blocking mode: Activate
About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you
Basics30Moving an itemTap 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 i
Basics31Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application
Basics32Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i
Basics33Entering textUse the Samsung Indian keyboard, the Samsung keyboard, or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in so
Basics34Using the Samsung keyboardChanging the keyboard layoutTap → Portrait keyboard types, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.On the 3x4
Basics35HandwritingTap and hold → tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested w
Basics36Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 90)Turning
Basics37Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog
Basics38Connecting with Samsung KiesSamsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with
Basics39Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T
About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™,
Basics40Setting a passwordOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password.Enter at least four characters including num
41CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi
Communication42Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict
Communication43Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts.Viewing call logsTa
Communication44Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press the headset button.If the call waiting service
Communication45Ending a callTap End call to end a call. Or press the headset button.Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact
Communication46Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con
Communication47Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia
Communication48Importing and exporting contactsSyncing with Google ContactsTap → Merge with Google.Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with
Communication49Favourite contactsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Search: Search for contacts.•Add to Favourites: Add contacts to
5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery14 Charging the battery17
Communication50MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may
Communication51Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li
Communication52Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t
Communication53Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image
Communication54TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available
Communication55Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th
56Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,
Web & network57HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap
Web & network58Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
Web & network59Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. S
Table of Contents6Settings90 About Settings90 Wi-Fi91 Bluetooth91 Data usage92 More settings93 Home screen mode93 Blocking mode93 SIM card manag
Web & network60Sharing filesSelect a device or web storage, select a file, tap , and then use the following options:•Group Play: Share screens w
Web & network61Group PlayUse this application to share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi networ
62MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending
Media63Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio
Media64Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur
Media65•Autumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.•Text: Use this setting for books or posters.•Candlelight: Use this sett
Media66Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .•Manual foc
Media67Tap to change recording mode.•Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.•Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messa
Media68Configuring settings for CameraTap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and
Media69•Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.•Resolution: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memo
7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackMenu buttonMicrophonePower buttonHome buttonFront cameraTouch screenEarpieceProximity sensorR
Media70GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on
Media71Editing imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:•Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder
Media72Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others.•When
Media73Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Don
Media74Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent
Media75Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra
76Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap
Application & media stores77Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit
78UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem
Utilities79• : Lock the memo so that others cannot view it.• : Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some
Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Do not u
Utilities80Invite others to the event by sending a message or email. Enter the phone number or email address to the Participants field, or tap to op
Utilities81ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use
Utilities82Deleting alarmsTap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete.World clockCreating clocksTap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a c
Utilities83CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape
Utilities84Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the volume by dragging t
Utilities85Search scopeTo select what applications to search, tap → Settings → Phone search, and then tick the items to search for.Google NowLaunch
Utilities86In a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options:•Create folder: Create a folder.•Delete: Delete files or folders.•Search: S
87Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications
Travel & local88Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current
Travel & local89NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,
Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software.
90SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree
Settings91Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the
Settings92More settingsCustomise settings to control connections with other devices or networks.Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on you
Settings93Home screen modeSelect a Home screen mode (basic or easy).Blocking modeSelect which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notificati
Settings94•Device vibration: Add or select a vibration pattern.•Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming cal
Settings95StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all dat
Settings96Location servicesChange settings for location information permissions.•Use wireless networks: Set the device to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile net
Settings97SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devic
Settings98•Make passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.•Dev
Settings99Samsung Indian keyboardTo change the Samsung Indian keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or servi
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