www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish (EU). 12/2015. Rev.1.0SM-G388F
Getting started10Using the SIM or USIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile t
Getting started112 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
Getting started124 Replace the back cover.Press1Align2•Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.•Use only Samsung-approved back covers and acces
Getting started133 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A compu
Getting started14Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.Connecting the charg
Getting started15Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these options and d
Getting started161 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Replace the back cover.Removing the
Getting started17Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the
Getting started18Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for th
19BasicsUsing the touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the
2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started7 Package contents8 Device layout10 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery15 Using a memory card17
Basics20Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an item, tap and hol
Basics21SwipingSwipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a w
Basics22Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts
Basics23Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
Basics24Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To vi
Basics25Indicator iconsIndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.The stat
Basics26Notification panelUsing the notification panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on
Basics27Rearranging quick setting buttonsTo rearrange quick setting buttons on the notification panel, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Display
Basics28Opening appsOn the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open the list of recently used apps, press the Recents key
Basics29Play StoreUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen.Installing appsBrowse apps by category or tap the searc
Table of Contents3Device & data manager75 Updating the device76 Transferring files between the device and a computer77 Backing up and restoring
Basics30Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su
Basics31Using additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function
Basics32My FilesUse this app to access various files stored in the device.Tap My Files on the Apps screen.Access additional options.View the download
Basics33To add an app to the Home screen, tap and select an app.To remove an app from the Home screen, tap → Remove, select an app with , and then
34Network connectivityMobile dataConnect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usa
Network connectivity35Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspotsUse this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection wit
Network connectivity36Using USB tetheringShare the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settin
37PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the
Personalising38Managing panelsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, swipe left to the last pa
Personalising39Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the lock
4Read me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
Personalising40Changing the screen lock methodYou can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal informati
Personalising41Using Samsung Smart SwitchYou can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswi
Personalising42Using Samsung KiesImport a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device. You can also back up
43PhoneMaking callsTap Phone on the Apps screen.Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.
Phone44Making an international callTap Keypad.Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then t
Phone45Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•Add call: Dial a second call.•Keypad: Open the keypad.•End call:
46ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo
Contacts47Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts l
48Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re
Messages & email49Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s me
Read me first5Maintaining water and dust resistanceThe device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to preven
Messages & email50Sending emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message.Add a CC or BCC.Add recipients.
Messages & email51Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually ret
52CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f
Camera53Launching Camera on the locked screenTo quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen.On the locked screen, drag
Camera54PanoramaUse this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery.On the Apps sc
Camera55SelfieUse this mode to take a self-portrait using the front camera.1 On the Apps screen, tap Camera.2 Tap to use the front camera.3 Show you
Camera56•ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary o
57GalleryViewing content on the deviceOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbna
58Useful apps and featuresS PlannerCreating events or tasks1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or
Useful apps and features59Syncing events and tasks with your accountsTap S Planner on the Apps screen.To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap
Read me first6•The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibrate slightly in certain conditions. Vibrations in these conditions, such as
Useful apps and features60VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Change
Useful apps and features61ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o
Useful apps and features62StopwatchOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch.Tap START to time an event. Tap LAP to record lap times.Tap STOP to stop
Useful apps and features63Searching for memosTap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword.Voice RecorderRe
Useful apps and features64RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves
Useful apps and features65Scanning radio stationsTap Radio on the Apps screen.Tap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves
Useful apps and features66Play MusicDiscover, listen to, and share music on your device.Play Movies & TVWatch videos stored on your device and dow
Useful apps and features67GoogleSearch quickly for items on the Internet or your device.Voice SearchSearch quickly for items by saying a keyword or ph
68Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl
Connecting with other devices692 Select a device to pair with.If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming
7Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device
Connecting with other devices70Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth.The device displays the paired devices in the
Connecting with other devices71Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action
Connecting with other devices72NFCAbout NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products.
Connecting with other devices73Making a purchase with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mo
Connecting with other devices74Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m
75Device & data managerUpdating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated
Device & data manager76Transferring files between the device and a computerMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to th
Device & data manager77Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up yo
78SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.ConnectionsWi-FiActiva
Settings79Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyTap → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi
Getting started8Device layoutMicrophoneTouchscreenSpeakerHeadset jackMultipurpose jackHome keyRecents keyPower keyFront cameraBack keyProximity sensor
Settings80Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.On the Settings screen, tick Flight mo
Settings81NFCActivate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then tap the NFC switch
Settings82DeviceSounds and notificationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications.•Vibrat
Settings83Lock screenChange the settings for the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen.•Screen lock: Change the screen lock method. T
Settings84Application managerView and manage the apps on your device.On the Settings screen, tap Application manager.PersonalAccountsAdd email or SNS
Settings85•Single tap mode: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it.•Services: View a
Settings86Xcover keyView and edit the apps launched when you press the Xcover key.On the Settings screen, tap Xcover key.•Short press: Select an app
Settings87•Auto replace: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark.•Auto capitalise: Se
Settings88Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a
Settings89StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.On the Settings screen, tap Storage.Formatting a mem
Getting started9•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a
Settings90•Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the
91TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When
Troubleshooting92The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touch
Troubleshooting93Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is
Troubleshooting94Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, y
Troubleshooting95•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.
Troubleshooting96Data stored in the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot re
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