Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) - Manuals

Read me first 6 Instructional icons Warning : situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution : situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note : notes, usage tips, or additional information

Getting started 9 • Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations: – If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device – If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device – If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or ...

Getting started 10 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • Only nano-SIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more in...

Getting started 11 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. ► Dual SIM models : ► Single SIM models :

Getting started 12 3 ► Dual SIM models : Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold- coloured contacts facing downwards.Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 1 ( 1 ) and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 ( 2 ). 2 1 The SIM card tray 2 also ser...

Getting started 13 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot. ► Dual SIM models : ► Single SIM models :

Getting started 15 Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → SIM card manager . Select a SIM or USIM card, and the...

Getting started 16 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 battery by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause...

Getting started 17 • 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...

Getting started 19 4 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot. ► Dual SIM models : ► Single SIM models :

Getting started 20 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → SD card → Unmount . 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray. 2 Pull out the memory card tray ...

Getting started 21 Restarting the device If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. Volume Down button Power button Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off th...

22 Basics Using 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...

Basics 23 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

Basics 24 Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 25 Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.To v...

Basics 26 Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Flipboard Briefing Use this feature to view the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature. 1...

Basics 27 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managin...

Basics 28 Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen. Icon Meaning No sign...

Basics 29 Icon Meaning Vibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status ba...

Basics 30 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Adjust the brightness. View all quick setting buttons. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. L...

Basics 32 • Sync : When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as calendar or email. • Smart stay : When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it. • Power saving : Refer to Power saving feature for more information. • Private mode : Refer...

Basics 33 Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword.Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap INSTALL . To purchase and download apps wh...

Basics 34 Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Break to the next line. Delete a ...

Basics 35 Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Start or pause entering text by voice. • : Switch to handwriting mode. Switch to the standard keyboard. Switch...

Basics 36 • : Enter emoticons. • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab. Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy...

Basics 37 Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in the Gallery → → Album → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others.You can also captur...

Basics 38 Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Battery → Power saving mode , and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to ac...

Basics 39 Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Help . To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help . Some apps may not include help information.

40 Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options. ► Dual SIM models : On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage → a SIM or USIM card, and then tick Mobile data . ► Si...

Network connectivity 41 Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. You may incur additi...

Network connectivity 42 Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot . 2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. 3 Tick USB tethering . appears on the status bar when...

43 Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Smart alert On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Smart alert , and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it. If you...

Motions & usability features 44 Mute/pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/pause , and then tap the Mute/pause switch to activate it. Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms. Turning device over Turn the device over t...

Motions & usability features 45 Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture , and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it. Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the lef...

Motions & usability features 46 Multi window About Multi window Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in a split screen. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in pop-up windows. • Only apps on the Multi window tray can run. • Pop-up window features are not supported by so...

Motions & usability features 47 Launching Multi window from the list of recent apps 1 Tap . 2 Tap to launch an app in Multi window. 3 Select another app to launch in Multi window. Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window a...

Motions & usability features 48 Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app ...

Motions & usability features 49 • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. • : Switch to a floating icon. This feature may not be supported by...

Motions & usability features 50 3 Tap an app icon in the Multi window tray to launch it in a pop-up window.App icons marked with can be launched in multiple pop-up windows at the same time. Tap the app icon marked with the , and then tap . Move content. Switch to a floating icon. Close the windo...

Motions & usability features 51 Using pop-up view shortcut 1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in a pop-up window. 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge. The app screen will appear in a pop-up window. • To use this feature, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Multi windo...

Motions & usability features 52 One-handed operation You can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand. Some features may not be supported by some devices. Reducing the screen size On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display and wallpaper → One-handed op...

Motions & usability features 53 One-handed input On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display and wallpaper → One-handed operation → One-handed input , and then tap the One-handed input switch to activate it. Tap or to adjust the position of the dialling keypad, in-call buttons, and other input pa...

54 Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold a widget, and then drag it ...

Personalising 55 Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap .To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel previ...

Personalising 56 Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display a...

Personalising 57 Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock , and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever...

Personalising 58 Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content 1 On the Apps ...

Personalising 59 Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode , and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it. 2 Enter the...

Personalising 60 Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. Using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer ...

Personalising 61 Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices) from a computer to your device. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch . 1 Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For mor...

62 Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. ► Dual SIM models : Tap Keypad , enter a phone number, and then tap or to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Preview the phone number. View favourite contacts. Delete a preceding character. View the contacts ...

Phone 63 ► Single SIM models : Tap Keypad , enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Preview the phone number. View favourite contacts. Delete a preceding character. View the contacts list. View call and message logs. Enter the ...

Phone 64 Making an international call Tap Keypad . ► Dual SIM models : Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap or .To block outgoing international calls, tap → Settings → Call → More settings → a SIM or USIM card → Call barring . The...

Phone 65 Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • Add call : Dial a second call. • Keypad : Open the keypad. • End call : End the current call. • Speaker : Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into...

Contacts 67 Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • Tap the search field at the top of t...

68 Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . 3 Add recipients and enter a message. ► Dual SIM models : Acces...

Messages & email 69 ► Single SIM models : Access additional options. Enter a message. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter emoticons. Enter recipients. Attach files. Send the message. 4 ► Dual SIM models : Tap or to send the message. ► Single SIM models : Tap to send the message. Viewin...

Messages & email 70 Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. 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 or tap MANUAL SETUP for a company email account. After that, follow the on-s...

Messages & email 71 Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Open attachments. Reply to the message. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other...

72 Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • To capture an...

Camera 73 • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos a...

Camera 74 Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto . Selfie Use this mode to take a self-portrait using the front camera. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Camera . 2 Tap to use ...

Camera 75 4 Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo of yourself. 5 Slowly rotate the device left and then right to take a panoramic photo. The device combines the photos into a single panoramic image. • Make sure to keep the blue frame inside the viewfinder window. • The subjects should ...

Camera 76 Night Use this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Night . Animated GIF Use this mode to create an animated photo from a series of photos.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Animated GIF . Managing shooting modes...

Camera 77 Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. • : Set the device to take a number of photos at preset intervals when taking photos with the front camera. •...

79 Gallery Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail.To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Access additional options. Delete the image. Modify the image. Move to ...

Gallery 80 Viewing content stored on other devices Search for content that is stored in other devices and view it on your device.Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Accessing content on a nearby device To use this feature, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC and sharing → Nearby devices , and then ...

81 Safety assistance Emergency mode About emergency mode Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the fl...

Safety assistance 82 Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode . Alternatively, tap → Disable Emergency mode . Emergency mode is deactivated. Help message About help message You can preset contacts to send a message to in a...

83 Useful apps and features S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history.Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder . Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword.To get more refine...

Useful apps and features 84 Enter a title. Attach a map showing the location of the event. Add more details. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Select an item. Set a start and end date for the event. 4 Tap SAVE to save the event or task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner ...

Useful apps and features 85 S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings , and then deselect Open via the ...

Useful apps and features 86 Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command from “Hi Galaxy”. The wake-up command is used to launch S Voice when the device is in standby mode. Tap → Settings → Voice wake-up → Set wake-up command . Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search f...

Useful apps and features 87 Using secret mode In secret mode, you can separately save and manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages.You can lock secret mode using a password. Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Tabs → ENABLE SECRET . If you are using this featur...

Useful apps and features 89 To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap → Settings → Adapt Sound → On . When you activate this option for the first time, tap START to adjust the sound. The device starts a series of sound tests to adjust the sound level and starts to beep...

Useful apps and features 90 Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Search for other devices to play the file. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next ...

Useful apps and features 91 Playing videos stored on other devices Search for videos that are stored in other devices and play them on your device.Tap Video on the Apps screen. Accessing a video on a registered device To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account.On the Video main screen, tap...

Useful apps and features 92 Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm . Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap DONE . To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in th...

Useful apps and features 93 World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock . Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the cities list or globe, and then tap .To apply summer time, tap , tap and hold a clock, and then tap . This feature may vary depending on the devices. Delet...

Useful apps and features 94 Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator . To see the calculation history, tap...

Useful apps and features 95 Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording.While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark. Display the li...

Useful apps and features 96 Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Skip a silent portion in the voice memo. • : Insert bookmarks...

Useful apps and features 97 Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazine format.Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. When you launch this app for the first time or restart it aft...

Useful apps and features 98 View information about the current station. Fine-tune the frequency. Enter radio station frequency manually. Record a song from the FM radio. Access additional options. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. View the list of favourite stations. Turn the FM ...

Useful apps and features 99 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available...

101 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or re...

Connecting with other devices 102 2 Select a device to pair with.If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. 3 Accep...

Connecting with other devices 103 Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth . The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. 3 Tap Unpair . Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi...

Connecting with other devices 104 Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery . 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Dire...

Connecting with other devices 105 NFC (NFC-enabled models) About 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 ...

Connecting with other devices 106 Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC ...

Connecting with other devices 107 S Beam (NFC-enabled models) Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. 1 Activate the S Beam feature on the receiving device. 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC and sharing → NFC , and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternat...

Connecting with other devices 108 Quick connect About Quick connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, activate ...

Connecting with other devices 109 Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect . 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices. 3 Tap Share content and select a media category. 4 Select the content to share and tap DONE . Your d...

Connecting with other devices 110 • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. • To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use. • If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShar...

Connecting with other devices 111 Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.On the Apps scr...

112 Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Download updates manua...

Device & data manager 113 Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device...

Device & data manager 114 Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Backup and reset...

115 Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap .You can change the view mode to separate tabs or a list. Tap → View as and select a view mode. Quick settings View th...

Settings 116 To use options, tap . • Scan : Search for available networks. • Wi-Fi Direct : Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • Advanced : Customise Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button : Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry : ...

Settings 117 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices. Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot . • Mobile hotspot : Use the mobile hotsp...

Settings 119 • 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. • Tap and pay : Set the default payment app for mobile payments. The payment services list may not include all available payment apps. Nearby devices...

Settings 120 More networks Customise settings to control networks.On the Settings screen, tap More networks . Mobile networks • Mobile data : Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Data roaming : Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Network mode SIM...

Settings 121 • Ringtone (dual SIM models): – Ringtones : Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. – Notifications : Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. • Ringtones (single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. • Vibrations : Change the vi...

Settings 122 • Screen mode : – Adaptive display : Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings. – AMOLED cinema : Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a dark room. – AMOLED photo : Use this mode to make the display tone look like real colours. – Basic : Use th...

Settings 123 Themes Change the theme for the Home, Apps, and locked screens.On the Settings screen, tap Themes . Multi window Set the device to use Multi window.On the Settings screen, tap Multi window , and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it. • Open in split screen view / Open in multi...

Settings 124 Personalisation Accounts Add email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts . Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.On the Settings screen, tap Cloud . Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and...

Settings 125 Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility . • Vision : Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. – TalkBack : Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. To view help informati...

Settings 126 – Samsung subtitles (CC) : Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings. – Google subtitles (CC) : Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings. –...

Settings 127 System Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.On the Settings screen, tap Language and input . Language Select a display language for all menus and apps. Default Select a default keyboard type for text ...

Settings 128 • Keyboard swipe : – None : Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. – Continuous input : Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard. – Cursor control : Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. • Sound : Set...

Settings 129 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date and time . If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time : Automaticall...

Settings 130 Accessories Change the accessory settings.On the Settings screen, tap Accessories . • Automatic unlock : Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open. You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods. • S View window wallpaper : Change the wallpaper of...

Settings 131 Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.On the Settings screen, tap Storage . 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 ...

Settings 132 • Go to website : Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website. • Reactivation lock : Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others ...

Settings 133 Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device.On the Settings screen, tap Application manager . Default applications Select a default setting for using apps.On the Settings screen, tap Default applications . Application settings Customise the settings for each...

134 Appendix 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 devi...

Appendix 136 Calls are not connected • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • E...

Appendix 137 The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the device or the battery to very...

Appendix 138 Photo quality is poorer than the preview • The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use. • If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images may be out of focus. Error messages appear when...

Appendix 139 A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer • Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. • Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer. • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windo...

Appendix 140 Removing the battery (non-removable type) • These instructions are only for your service provider or an authorised repair agent. • Damage or faults caused by the unauthorised removal of the battery are not covered by the warranty. • To remove or replace the battery, contact your service...

Appendix 141 3 Remove the Home button, and then loosen and remove the screws. – Type 1 (SM-A500): – Type 2 (SM-A700): 4 Remove the circuit board by lifting it out of the case using an opening tool, then put the case aside and place the circuit board face down on a flat work surface. – Type 1 (SM-A50...

Appendix 142 – Type 2 (SM-A700): 5 Disconnect the battery connector as shown in the image below. – Type 1 (SM-A500): – Type 2 (SM-A700):

Appendix 143 6 Push the back of the battery with your fingers and remove the battery. – Type 1 (SM-A500): – Type 2 (SM-A700): Make sure not to press or puncture the battery with your fingernails or other objects when removing it. This may cause explosion or fire.

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