Samsung GT-I9506 - User Manual

5 Table of Contents Getting started 7 Device layout 8 Buttons9 Package contents 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery 13 Charging the battery15 Inserting a memory card17 Turning the device on and off18 Holding the device18 Adjusting the volume18 Switching to silent mode Basics 19 Indicator ...

Getting started 8 The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malf...

Getting started 9 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 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • Only microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details ...

Getting started 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Getting started 13 Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause ...

Getting started 14 • 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 15 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pre...

Getting started 16 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place. 4 Replace the back cover. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On...

Getting started 17 Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything . Before formatting the memory...

Getting started 18 Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. Adjusting the volume Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or ...

19 Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signalSignal strengthRoaming (outside of normal service area)GPRS network connectedEDGE network connectedUMT...

Basics 20 Icon Meaning New text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedSilent mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into co...

Basics 21 Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

Basics 22 Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

Basics 23 Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 24 Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Motion , and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact t...

Basics 25 Picking up When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages. Holding to ear While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.

Basics 26 Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone or pause media playback.

Basics 27 Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings...

Basics 28 Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Air Gesture Use this feature to control functions without touching the screen.Before using this feature, make sure the air gesture feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures...

Basics 29 Air jump While viewing emails or webpages, move your hand up or down across the sensor to scroll the page up or down. Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, songs, or memos.

Basics 30 Air move Tap and hold an icon with one hand, and then move your other hand to the left or right across the sensor to move the icon to another location.While using the daily or weekly calendar, tap and hold an event, and then move your other hand to the left or right to move the event to an...

Basics 31 Air View On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Air view , and then drag the Air view switch to the right. Point at an item with your finger to preview the content or view information in a pop-up window. When you point at an area on a webpage for a few seconds, the device ma...

Basics 32 Samsung Smart Scroll On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → My device → Smart screen → Smart scroll , and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right. While viewing emails or webpages, tilt your head downwards or upwards, or tilt the device forwards or backwards to scroll in that dir...

Basics 33 Activating Multi Window Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time. • Only applications on the Multi Window panel can run. • When launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played. • This feature...

Basics 34 Using Multi Window applications While using Multi Window applications, tap or and use one of the following: • : Switch locations between Multi Window applications. • : Maximise the window to fit the screen. • : Close the application. Notifications Notification icons appear on the status ba...

Basics 35 • Multi window : Set to use Multi Window. • Wi-Fi hotspot : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature. • S Beam : Activate or deactivate the S Beam feature. • NFC : Activate or deactivate the NFC feature. • Air view : Activate or deactivate the air view feature. • Air gesture : Ac...

Basics 36 Rearranging items Adding an application icon On the Home screen, tap Apps , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview. Adding an item Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels.Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then selec...

Basics 37 Moving a panel Tap → Edit page , tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Removing a panel Tap → Edit page , tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as ...

Basics 38 Adding widgets to the Home screen On the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets . Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Using the setting shortcut widget On the Home screen, tap Apps → Widgets , and then tap and hold Settings Short...

Basics 39 Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen , and then tick Multiple widgets . You cannot use widgets on the locked screen in easy mode or when the security features are activated. Drag the widgets panel down t...

Basics 40 Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Press and hold the ...

Basics 41 Organising with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit , tap and hold an application, and then drag it to Create folder . Enter a folder name and then tap OK . Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangem...

Basics 42 Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, ...

Basics 44 Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list.To change the langua...

Basics 45 Joining Wi-Fi networks On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi , and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect . Networks that require a password appear with ...

Basics 46 Removing accounts On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts , select an account name under My accounts , select the account to remove, and then tap Remove account . Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa...

Basics 47 Connecting with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Open Windows Media Player and sync music files. Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB ca...

Basics 48 Setting a face and voice unlock On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice . Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voi...

Basics 49 Setting a password On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password . Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power butto...

Basics 50 Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → About device → Software update → Update .

51 Communication Phone Use this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen. Making calls Making a call Use one of the following methods: • Keypad : Enter the number using the keypad, and then tap . • Logs : Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls an...

Communication 52 Finding contacts Enter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predicted contacts appear. Select one to place a call to it. Making an international call Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code,...

Communication 53 • → Contacts : Open the contacts list. • → Memo : Create a memo. • → Message : Send a message. • → Transfer : Connect the first party to the second party. This disconnects you from the conversation. • → Manage conference call : Have a private conversation with one party during a mul...

Communication 54 Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle...

Communication 55 Video calls Making a video call Enter the number or select a contact from the contacts list, and then tap to make a video call. During a video call The following actions are available: • Switch camera : Switch between the front and rear camera. • Mute : Turn off the microphone so th...

Communication 56 Tap and hold your image to access the following options: • Switch camera : Switch between the front and rear camera. • Outgoing image : Select an image to show it to the other party. Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.

Communication 57 Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a co...

Communication 58 Searching for contacts Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger along it. • Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search c...

Communication 59 Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts Tap → Import/Export → Import from SIM card , Import from SD card , or Import from USB storage . Exporting contacts Tap → Import/Export → Export to SIM card , Export to SD card , or Export to USB storage . Sharing contacts Tap → Imp...

Communication 60 Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done . Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Create : Make a new group. • Search : Search for contacts. • Change order : Tap and hold next to t...

Communication 61 Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provid...

Communication 62 Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message. Listening to a voice message Tap and hold 1 on the keypad, and then follow the instructions from your service provider. Email Use this application t...

Communication 63 Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule sending . Tick Schedule sending , set a time and date, and then tap Done . The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to t...

Communication 65 Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox.Tap to view messages in other labels.To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then select the label to assign. Hangouts Use th...

Communication 66 Messenger Use this application to chat with others via Google+ instant messaging service.Tap Messenger on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the field a...

67 Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go . Tap to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage.To change the search engine, ta...

Web & network 68 History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history . Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap → Saved pages . Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, save, or copy.To view saved ...

Web & network 69 Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same Google account.T...

Web & network 70 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan , and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving...

Web & network 71 Group Play Use this application to share screens with multiple devices. Create or join a Group Play session, and then share images, documents, or music.Tap Group Play on the Applications screen. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider....

Web & network 72 NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required applications. The battery contains a built-i...

Web & network 73 S Beam Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data. On the Applications sc...

Web & network 74 WatchON Use this application to connect to a TV to watch your favourite shows and movies.Tap WatchON on the Applications screen. You must first connect the device to a network and ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. Connecting to a TV Connect to a TV to disp...

75 Media Music Use this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then sel...

Media 76 To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → 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. To set a personalised sound while l...

Media 77 Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. Taking photos Taking a photo Tap the image on the preview...

Media 79 • Panorama : Take a photo composed of many photos strung together. To get the best shot, follow these tips. – Move the camera slowly in one direction. – Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame. – Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognisable backgrounds, such as em...

Media 80 While recording, use the following actions: • To change the focus, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap . • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . Recording mode Tap → to change the recording mode. • Normal : Use this mode for normal qual...

Media 81 Dual Camera mode When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously.Tap to switch to dual camera mode. Tap to...

Media 82 Configuring settings for Camera Tap → to configure settings for 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. • Photo size / Video size : Select a resolution. Use higher resolution f...

Media 83 • Review : Briefly display photos taken. • Volume key : Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. • Timer : Use this for delayed-time shots. • White balance : Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings...

Media 84 Gallery Use this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Viewing images Launching Gallery ...

Media 85 Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap . Trimming segments of a video Select a video, and then tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video. Editing ...

Media 86 Modifying images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Rotate : Rotate the image. • Crop : Crop the image. • Colour : Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. • Effect : Apply effects to the image. • Portrait : Correct red-eye, adjust and retouch faces, or m...

Media 87 Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item , select images by ticking, and then tap to send them to others. • When viewing an image, tap to send it to others or share it via social network services. Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap → Set...

Media 88 Story Album Use this application to create your own digital album to keep your stories by organising the images neatly and automatically.Tap Story Album on the Applications screen. Creating story albums Tap Create album → By tag information to create a story album automatically. Select crit...

Media 89 Viewing story albums Select a story album. The cover image appears on the first page. Scroll left or right to view images in the story album.When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Add content : Add more content to the album. • Remove content : Delete content on the al...

Media 90 Video Use this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen. • Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand, one of your available rental counts is lost. • Some file formats...

Media 91 Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up 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 another locati...

Media 92 Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Select your account, tap , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap . Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications...

93 Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications B...

Application & media stores 94 Samsung Hub Use this application to purchase and download multimedia content. You can also manage the content on the device.Tap Samsung Hub on the Applications screen. Purchasing multimedia content Select a service category, select media content, and then complete t...

96 Utilities S Memo Use this application to create a memo using images and voice recordings.Tap S Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Create memos with enriched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos.Tap to write or draw on the screen, or tap to ent...

Utilities 97 When jotting down a memo, tap once more to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour.When erasing the handwritten memo, tap , and then tap to change the eraser size or tap Clear all to clear the memo. View more colours. Change the line thickness. Change the pen colour. Save the...

Utilities 98 To change the view mode, tap → List view . To create a memo by importing a file, tap → Import . To export memos as another file format, tap → Export . To create a folder, tap → Create folder . To change the order of memos, tap → Change order . To move memos to another folder, tap → Move...

Utilities 99 S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks Tap , and then use one of the following methods: • Add event : Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. • Add task : Enter a task with an optional priority...

Utilities 100 Attach a map showing the location of the event. Enter the location in the Location field, tap next to the field, and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears.Attach a memo from S Memo. Tap Memos , and then compose a new memo or select one of the...

Utilities 101 Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others at the right side of the screen. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar, and spr...

Utilities 102 To upload files to Dropbox, tap → → Upload here → Photos or videos or Other files . To open files in Dropbox, select a file.While viewing images or videos, tap to add it to the favourites list. To open files in the favourites list, tap . Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up ...

Utilities 103 Clock Use this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use as the desk clock.Tap Clock on the Applications screen. Turn this alarm on or off. Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm , set a time for the ala...

Utilities 104 Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete . World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city , and then enter a city name or sel...

Utilities 105 Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator . To see the calculation history, t...

Utilities 106 Viewing recommended temperature and humidity Tap → Comfort level to view the ideal environment for temperature and humidity that the device recommends. • Measure the temperature and humidity in a stable indoor environment. • The temperature and humidity may vary depending on the ambien...

Utilities 107 Configuring settings for S Health Tap → Settings , and then select one of the following: • Edit profile : Edit your physical statistics. • Security : Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health. • Unit settings : Set unit options. • Lock time zone : Set to leave the time zone setting unchange...

Utilities 108 Starting a conversation with the translator Tap the buttons at the bottom of the screen to communicate with another person via spoken translation.Tap Speak for your language, and then speak into the microphone. The device will translate what you say. Tap in the target language field to...

Utilities 109 Playing voice memos Select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Pause playback. • / : Skip 60 seconds backwards or forwards. • / : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. To send a voice memo to others, tap → Share via , and then select a s...

Utilities 110 Here are several examples of spoken commands: • Open music • Launch calculator • Call Lulu mobile • Dial Lulu work • Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. ...

Utilities 111 Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search fiel...

Utilities 112 Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application...

Utilities 113 Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut of frequently-used folders to the root directory. Tap → Add shortcut , enter a shortcut name, select a folder, and then tap Set here . Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on th...

114 Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Tap , enter an address, and th...

Travel & local 115 Getting directions for a destination 1 Tap . 2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • My current location : Use current location for starting location. • Contacts : Select from the contacts list. • Point on map : Pinpoint by tapping on the map...

117 Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.To use options, tap...

Settings 118 Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices dir...

Settings 119 To use more options, tap . • Data roaming : Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Restrict background data : Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network. • Auto sync data : Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications. Yo...

Settings 120 VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). NFC • NFC : Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. • Android Beam : Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. S Beam Activate the ...

Settings 121 My device Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. • Screen lock : Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected. • Multiple widgets : Set the device to allow use of widgets on the locked screen. • Lock screen wi...

Settings 122 Display Change the settings for the display. • Wallpaper : – Home screen : Select a background image for the Home screen. – Lock screen : Select a background image for the locked screen. – Home and lock screens : Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen. • Not...

Settings 123 • Edit after screen capture : Set the device to edit the screenshot after capturing it. • Auto adjust screen tone : Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display. • High touch sensitivity : Set the device to increase the sensitivity so you can use the touch scr...

Settings 124 • Screen lock sound : Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen. • Haptic feedback : Set the device to vibrate when touching keys. • Adapt Sound : Personalise the sound for the ear you use most during calls or while listening to music. Home screen mode Select a ...

Settings 126 • Video call image : Select an image to be shown to the other party. • Use call fail options : Choose to try a voice call when a video call fails to connect. • Voicemail service : Select or set your voicemail service provider. • Voicemail settings : Enter the number to access the voicem...

Settings 127 Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. • CPU power saving : Set the device to limit some system resource usage. • Screen power saving : Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. • Turn off haptic feedback : Set the dev...

Settings 129 • Flash notification : Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications. • Assistant menu : Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel. You can...

Settings 130 Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Alphabets : Change the keyboard layout. • Numbers and symbols : Change the keyboard layout. • Input languages : Select languages for text input. ...

Settings 131 Voice recogniser Select a voice recognition engine. This feature appears once you use a voice recognition application. Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • Language : Select a language for the voice recognition. • Open via the home key : Set the devic...

Settings 132 • Set wake-up command : Set a wake up command to launch S Voice or perform a specified function. • Check missed events : Set the device to check missed calls, messages, or events when S Voice is launched by pressing the headset button. • Home address : Enter your home address to use loc...

Settings 133 Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Air gesture : – Learn about sensor and icon : View information about the gesture sensor and the indicator that appears while using the air gesture featu...

Settings 134 • Palm motion : – Capture screen : Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. – Mute/Pause : Set the device to pause media playback when you touch the screen with your palm. • Gyroscope calibration : Calibrate the gy...

Settings 135 Air view Preview content or view information in a pop-up window by pointing at an item with your finger. • Information preview : View information in a pop-up window by pointing at items with your finger. • Progress preview : While playing music or videos, preview a scene or view the ela...

Settings 136 Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data : Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server. • Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore : Set the device to restore settings a...

Settings 137 Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. • Encrypt device : Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than a...

Settings 138 • Make passwords visible : Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • Device administrators : View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • Unknown sources : Choose to install applications f...

Settings 139 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time : Automatically update the time and date when moving acro...

140 Optional applications The following applications must be downloaded before you can use them. • Optical Reader • Samsung Link On the Home screen or the Applications screen, tap an application icon and follow on-screen instructions to download it. Some of the listed applications may be preloaded d...

141 Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. • PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the...

Troubleshooting 142 Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds. The device reboots automaticall...

Troubleshooting 143 Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected • Ensure that th...

Troubleshooting 144 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery or replace it with a bat...

Troubleshooting 145 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 drivers installed and updated on your computer. • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you ha...