Samsung Galaxy S5 mini - User Manual

Read me first 6 Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device. • Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1 ...

Read me first 7 • If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet , sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth. • The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibrate...

8 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...

Getting started 9 Device layout Microphone Touch screen Earpiece Infrared LED Notification light Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Back button Headset jack GPS antenna Rear camera Flash Back cover Speaker Volume button NFC antenna (on t...

Getting started 10 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. Buttons Button Function Power...

Getting started 11 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery 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 dependin...

Getting started 13 4 Replace the back cover. 2 1 Press Align • Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly. • Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery.

Getting started 14 3 Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out. 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 cha...

Getting started 16 4 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in ...

Getting started 17 Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the de...

Getting started 18 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 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the memory card. 3 Replace the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while t...

Getting started 19 Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.To turn off the device, press and hold th...

Getting started 20 Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger i...

21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 Icon Meaning New text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration 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 m...

Basics 29 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Clear all notifications. 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 ...

Basics 30 Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel.To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notificati...

Basics 31 • Mobile hotspot : Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • Screen Mirroring : Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. • NFC : Refer to NFC for more information. • Sync : When you activated this feature, the device automatically sync apps, such as calendar or e...

Basics 32 Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword. Select an app...

Basics 33 Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps.On the Home screen, tap the GALAXY Essentials widget, and then tap next to an app. Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps, on the Apps screen, tap → Uninstall/disable apps . appe...

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 Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under Input languages , and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard , a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Using additional keyb...

Basics 36 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 or Cut . The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap → Paste . To paste text that you have prev...

Basics 37 My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Access additional options. Search for files or folders. View the download history. View files saved in cloud storage serv...

Basics 38 Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap . To return to the My Files main screen, tap .Select a folder, tap , and then use the following options: • Select : Select files or folders to apply options. • Delete : Delete ...

Basics 39 Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Power saving mode , and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving ...

Basics 41 Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, on the Apps screen, 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.

42 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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage , and then tick Mobile data . Alternatively, open the quick setting panel ...

Network connectivity 43 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 CON...

Network connectivity 44 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 the Wi-Fi feature, USB, or the Bluetooth featu...

Network connectivity 45 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...

Network connectivity 46 Internet Browsing webpages 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the address field. 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . To search the web by voice, tap . To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Open the homepage. Move to...

Network connectivity 47 Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap MORE → Settings → Homepage , and then select one of the following: • Quick access : Set the quick access list as your homepage. • Current page : Set the current webpage as your homepage. • Other webpage : Set a preset ...

48 Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call , and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it. While ...

Motions & usability features 49 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 have missed calls or new messages, the device will vibrate when you pick it up. This feature may not work if the screen i...

Motions & usability features 50 Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. 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...

Motions & usability features 51 Air view Hover over an item or the screen with your finger to preview content or view information in a pop-up window.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view , and then tap the Air view switch to activate it. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the ...

Motions & usability features 52 Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display , and then tick Increase touch sensitivity . Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activat...

53 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, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to...

Personalising 54 Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done . To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour. To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then...

Personalising 55 Moving items On the Apps screen, tap → Edit . Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.To move an item to a new panel, drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen. Creating folders 1 On ...

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 → Wallpaper...

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 Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • The Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button is not scratched ...

Personalising 59 3 Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. 4 Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button.Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered. If you bend your ...

Personalising 60 Changing the alternative password You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Change backup password . 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap . 3 Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE...

Personalising 61 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 62 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 63 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 64 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...

65 Phone Making calls Tap 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.You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Log , Favourites , and Contacts . Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. P...

Phone 66 Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Log or Contacts , and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts , and then deselect Swipe to call or message . Making calls fr...

Phone 67 Number prediction Tap Keypad . When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad . For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an avai...

Phone 68 Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.If a call notification pop-up window appears while you are using an app, tap ACCEPT in the pop-up window.If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be answered. When the second call is answe...

Phone 69 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...

Phone 70 During a video call The following actions are available: • → Hide me : Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image : Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Capture image : Capture the other party’s image. • → Record video : Record a video of the other party’s images...

71 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . 2 Tap and enter contact inform...

Contacts 72 Managing contacts Editing a contact 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . 2 Select a contact to edit and tap . 3 Edit the contact information or tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add more contact information. 4 Tap SAVE . Deleting a contact Select a contact to delete and tap → Delete . ...

Contacts 73 Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . Tap . Creating a new group Tap , enter a group name, and then tap SAVE . Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap DONE . Deleting a group Tap → Delete group , select user-a...

Contacts 74 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...

75 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. Access additional options...

Messages & email 77 Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the fol...

Messages & email 78 Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • Locked messages : View locked messages. • Scheduled messages : View scheduled messages. • Spam messages : View spam messages. • Font size : Change the font size of text in the text fiel...

Messages & email 79 Sending messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Add a CC or BCC. Add recipients. Add recipients from the contacts list. Enter a message. Enter a subject. Send the message. Access additional options. Attach images, videos an...

Messages & email 80 Reading messages 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 oth...

81 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 to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • To capture an ima...

Camera 82 • 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 83 Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Shooting modes Auto Use this mode t...

Camera 84 Virtual tour Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, or rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space. The device identifies the photo with in G...

Camera 85 4 Move slowly forwards, or rotate left or right while taking photos.Whenever the dot is inside the large circle, the device takes a photo automatically. 5 Repeat this action to take more photos.To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images ...

Camera 87 3 Tap .The device takes a series of photos and displays the available shooting modes. 4 Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos. • Best photo : Take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the series, scroll left or right. The device recommends th...

Camera 88 Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Picture size : Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes...

90 Gallery Viewing photos or videos 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. M...

Gallery 91 Selecting a sorting option The images or videos on your device can be sorted by time or album. You can also filter images and videos by category, such as people or scenery.On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then select a sorting option. Accessing additional options On the Apps screen...

Gallery 92 Editing photos or videos Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Photo studio . 3 Select an image to edit. 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Decorate the image by adding stickers, inserting a frame, or drawing on...

Gallery 93 Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Collage studio . 3 Select images to combine and tap DONE . 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Change the aspect ratio. Shuffle your pictures and use a randomly...

Gallery 95 Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video trimmer . 3 Select a video to edit. 4 Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, tap DONE . End bracket Start bracket Current position 5...

Gallery 96 Gallery settings 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Settings . 3 Use the following options: • Sync via Wi-Fi only : Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is activated. • Tag buddy : Tag photos with information, such as date and location. To edit tags, tap th...

97 Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Add the song to a playlist. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Access additional options. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the...

Multimedia 98 To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings , and then tick Smart volume . 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. Smart volume may...

Multimedia 99 Playing music by mood Use this feature to play music that suits your mood.Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap → Music square . Songs are automatically categorised by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells. Song categories are based on available i...

Multimedia 100 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 video. Tap an...

Multimedia 101 Using the pop-up video player Use this feature to use other apps without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up video player.Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to anoth...

Multimedia 102 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 Tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play the video. You can pla...

103 Security features 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 f...

Security features 104 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 ...

105 Useful apps and features Kids Mode Starting Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content.Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Home screen, tap Kids Mode → INSTALL . When...

Useful apps and features 106 Kids mode home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of apps in kids mode. Kids Drawing Kids Camera Exit kids mode. Access parental controls. Kids Voice Recorder Kids Media Kids Gallery Use this app to take photos or record videos. Use this app to vi...

Useful apps and features 107 Use this app to create a drawing with a pen, a brush, and more. Use this app to record or play voice recordings. Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps. You can change kids mode settings, usage time limit...

Useful apps and features 108 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 refin...

Useful apps and features 109 S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Access additional options. Create events or tasks. Change the view mode. Go to today's date. Tap and use the following: • Select date to view : Move to a specific date....

Useful apps and features 110 Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again.If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 3 Select either event or task and enter deta...

Useful apps and features 111 Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync now . To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is ...

Useful apps and features 112 S Health An introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness. Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data res...

Useful apps and features 113 Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Trackers Goals and programmes • TRACKERS : Monitor your activities, food intake, and body measurements. • GOALS : Set yo...

Useful apps and features 114 Additional information • The purpose for such data collection is limited to providing the service that you have requested, including providing additional information to enhance your wellness, back up/sync data, data analysis and statistics or to develop and provide bette...

Useful apps and features 115 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 116 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 yo...

Useful apps and features 117 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 t...

Useful apps and features 118 World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock . Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap . Deleting clocks Tap → Delete , select clocks, and then tap DONE . Stopwatc...

Useful apps and features 119 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 . Memo Use this app to create memos ...

Useful apps and features 120 Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos.On the memos list, tap → MANAGE CATEGORIES . To add a new category, tap , enter a category name, and then tap OK . To delete a category, tap next to the category, and then tap DELETE . To rena...

Useful apps and features 121 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 l...

Useful apps and features 122 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 bookmark...

Useful apps and features 123 Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo, tap → Rename , enter a new name for the voice memo, and then tap RENAME . Managing categories Tap → Edit categories → , enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap DONE . To change or assign voice memo categories...

Useful apps and features 124 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 af...

Useful apps and features 125 Connecting to a TV 1 Tap Peel Smart Remote on the Apps screen. 2 Tap LET’S GO and select the TV brand. 3 Select a country, a region and the broadcast service.The available TV programmes appear. Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse ch...

Useful apps and features 126 Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. 1 Tap NOW , LATER , GUIDE , or VIDEOS and scroll up or down to select a category. 2 Select a TV...

Useful apps and features 127 Magnifier Use this widget to magnify text or objects with the rear camera.To add it to the Home screen, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold the Magnifier widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. Tap the Magnifier widget on the H...

Useful apps and features 129 Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase.

130 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 131 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth , tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap SCAN . The detected devices are listed.To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. 2 Select a device t...

Connecting with other devices 132 Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth . The device displays the ...

Connecting with other devices 133 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 134 Quick connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • Connection methods...

Connecting with other devices 135 Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices. Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Qu...

Connecting with other devices 136 Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen ...

Connecting with other devices 137 Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllS...

Connecting with other devices 138 Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via the Wi-Fi feature or Wi-Fi Direct, and print image or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing , select a printer type, and...

139 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 140 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 141 Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.Samsung Kies launch...

Device & data manager 142 Using a Samsung account 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account , and then sign into your Samsung account. 2 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 3 Tap Cloud → Backup , tick the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW . To restore da...

143 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 . Quick settings View the list of your favourite setting options.To edit the list of favourite setting options, tap → ...

Settings 144 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 145 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 146 Location Change settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Location , and then tap the Location switch to activate it. • Mode : Select a method to collect your location data. • Improve accuracy : Set the device to allow Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning automat...

Settings 147 Connect and share NFC Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. • Android Beam : Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled de...

Settings 148 Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others.On the Settings screen, tap Screen Mirroring . Sound and display Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications . • R...

Settings 149 Display Change the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Font : – Font style : Change the font type for display text. – Font size : Change the font size. • Screen rotation : Set the content to rotate automatically when...

Settings 150 • Touch key light duration : Set the duration that the Recent apps button and the Back button’s backlight remains on. • Increase touch sensitivity : Set the device to allow use of the touch screen with gloves on. Depending on the type of material you wear while touching the device, some...

Settings 151 Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel.On the Settings screen, tap Notification panel . • Brightness adjustment : Set the device to display the brightness adjustment bar on the notifications panel. • Set quick setting buttons : Rearrange the quick ...

Settings 152 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. – Switch Access : Set the device to control on-screen menus by pressing the physical ...

Settings 154 Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode.On the Settings screen, tap Private mode , and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. • Private mode access type : Set or change the unlock method to activate private ...

Settings 155 • Mute/pause : Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback by using palm motions or looking away from the screen. – Placing palm on screen : Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback when you cover the screen with your pa...

Settings 156 Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset . • Back up my data : Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore ...

Settings 157 • Auto replace : Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark. • Auto capitalise : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation ...

Settings 158 Text-to-speech options • Preferred TTS engine : Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate : Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Default langua...

Settings 159 Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to Emergency mode for more information.On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance . • Emergency mode : Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functi...

Settings 160 Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to Power saving feature for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving . • Power saving mode : Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power- saving mode. – Start ...

Settings 161 Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Security . • Device administrators : View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • Unknown sources : Set...

Settings 163 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 . Call Customise the settings for calling features.On ...

169 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 f...

Troubleshooting 170 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 s...

Troubleshooting 172 Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps 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 launc...

Troubleshooting 173 • 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 cir...

Troubleshooting 174 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outsid...