Samsung GT-S7275 - User Manual

5 Table of Contents Getting started 7 Device layout 8 Buttons9 Package contents 9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery 12 Charging the battery15 Inserting a memory card17 Turning the device on and off17 Holding the device18 Locking and unlocking the device18 Adjusting the volume18 Switching t...

Table of Contents 6 Travel & local 91 Maps92 Local93 Navigation Settings 94 About Settings94 Connections97 My device107 Accounts108 More111 Google Settings Troubleshooting Media 60 Music61 Camera67 Gallery69 Video71 YouTube72 FM Radio Application & media stores 74 Play Store75 Samsung Apps75...

Getting started 8 • 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 malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid...

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 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card. 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...

Getting started 13 Charging with the charger Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered...

Getting started 14 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 us...

Getting started 15 Inserting 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 device. Using an incomp...

Getting started 16 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → More → Storage → Unmount SD card . 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out. 3 Re...

Getting started 17 Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in ar...

Getting started 18 Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.To unlock the device, p...

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 Flight 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 contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen t...

Basics 21 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 22 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 23 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 , and then drag the Motions and gestures switch to the right. Excessive shaking or imp...

Basics 24 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. Turning over Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker). Noti...

Basics 25 Quick setting panel From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, tap to open the quick setting panel, and then use the following options: • Wi-Fi : Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. • GPS : Activate or deactivate the GPS ...

Basics 26 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 27 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 wallpaper for the Home screen.On the Home screen, tap → Set wallpaper → Home screen , and then sele...

Basics 28 Locked screen The locked screen prevents the device from unwanted operation when not in use and also allows you to add convenient widgets. Adding widgets To use widgets when the screen is locked, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen , and then tick Multiple wi...

Basics 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 Handwriting Tap and hold , tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. 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...

Basics 33 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 94) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use. Joini...

Basics 34 Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store , require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device. Adding accounts Follow the instructions that appear when opening a Google app...

Basics 35 Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operatin...

Basics 36 Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP) . Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriat...

Basics 37 Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern . Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. Setting a P...

Basics 38 Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. This feature...

39 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 40 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 41 Adding contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts . Viewing call logs Tap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls. To filter a call log, tap → View , and then select an option. Fixed dialling number T...

Communication 42 Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle, or press and hold the headset button.To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, tap Reject call with message . To create the rejection message, tap → Call settings → Set up call reject messages . Automatic...

Communication 43 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 44 Swapping images Drag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images. 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...

Communication 45 Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap . Deleting a contact Tap → Delete . Setting a speed dial number Tap → Speed dial setting , select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove . Sea...

Communication 46 Moving contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google . Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung . Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the conta...

Communication 47 Favourite contacts Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search : Search for contacts. • Add to favourites : Add contacts to favourites. • Remove from favourites : Remove contacts from favourites. • Grid view / List view : View contacts in grid or list form. • Help : A...

Communication 48 Business card Create a business card and send it to others.Tap Set up my profile , enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save . If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card in ME , and then tap...

Communication 49 Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Scheduling . 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 the network, or the network is ...

Communication 50 Setting up email accounts 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, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account. After that, follow on-screen instructions to com...

Communication 51 Reading messages 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. Delete the message. Mark the message as a reminder. F...

Communication 52 Sending messages In any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach images. Tap → Attach video to attach videos. Tap → Add Cc/Bcc to add more recipients. Tap → Save draft to save the message for later delivery. Tap → Discar...

Communication 53 Hangouts Use this application to chat with others.Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start c...

Communication 54 ChatON Use this application to chat with any device.Tap ChatON on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, or by selecting buddies f...

55 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 56 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 links, use Downloads . (p. 90) Sharing webpages To share a webpage address with others, tap → Share via . To share a part of a w...

Web & network 57 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 58 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 59 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 details about the service, contact your service provider.Touch the back of your device to the NFC card reader. Sending...

60 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 61 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 62 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 63 • Continuous shot : Take a series of photos of moving subjects. • Sound & shot : Use this to take a photo with sound. Tap to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo. While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone. • Pa...

Media 64 Taking videos Taking a video Tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap . Recording mode Tap → to change recording mode. • Normal : Use this mode for normal quality. • Limit for MMS : Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messaging. Zooming in and out Use...

Media 65 The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video. Share shot Tap → , and then select one of the following: • Share shot : Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. • Buddy photo share : Set the device to recognise a person’s face th...

Media 66 • GPS tag : Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. • To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions. • Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the...

Media 67 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 68 Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Favourite : Add the image to favourites. • Slideshow : Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • Photo frame : Use this to add a frame and a note to an image. The edited image is saved in the Photo...

Media 69 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 70 Playing videos Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Restart the current video or skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Adjust the volume. Paus...

Media 71 YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch...

Media 72 FM Radio Listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.Tap FM Radio on the Applications screen. Listening to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device before launching the FM radio. The FM radio scans and...

Media 73 Scanning radio stations Tap → Scan , and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Adding stations to the favourites list Scroll to a radio stati...

74 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 75 Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit www.samsungapps.com. Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider...

Application & media stores 76 Music Hub Use this application to play music and purchase songs or albums from the Music Hub catalogue.Subscribe to the Music Hub premium service to enjoy customised recommendations, unlimited song streaming, personal radio stations, and cloud storage service for al...

Application & media stores 77 Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.Tap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play music by selecting a m...

78 Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Composing memos Tap , enter a memo, and then tap Save . To change the background colour, tap → Colour . To lock the memo so that others cannot view it, tap → L...

Utilities 79 Viewing a memo Tap the memo thumbnail to open it. Scroll left or right to see more memos.Tap and use the following: • Delete : Delete the memo. • Colour : Change the background colour. • Lock : Lock the memo so that others cannot view it. • Print : Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi conn...

Utilities 80 To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where...

Utilities 81 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 spre...

Utilities 82 When running Dropbox for the first time, tap Start to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.Once Dropbox is activated, photos and videos taken with the device’s camera are uploaded to Dropbox automatically. To view the uploaded photos or videos, tap . To s...

Utilities 83 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 alar...

Utilities 84 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 sele...

Utilities 85 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, ta...

Utilities 86 Voice Recorder Use this application to record or play voice memos.Tap Voice Recorder on the Applications screen. Recording voice memos Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap to pause recording. Tap to finish recording. Change the recording qua...

Utilities 87 Managing voice memos In the list of voice memos, tap and select one of the following: • Share via : Select voice memos to send, and then select a sharing method. • Delete : Select voice memos to delete. • Settings : Change the voice recorder settings. • End : Close the voice recorder. S...

Utilities 88 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 you speak. Google U...

Utilities 89 Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather, public transit info, your next appointment, and more when you are most likely to need it.Join Google Now when opening Google search for the first time. To change Google Now settings, tap → Settings →...

Utilities 90 • Search : Search for files or folders. • View by : Change the view mode. • Sort by : Sort files or folders. • Settings : Change the file manager settings. Downloads Use this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen. ...

91 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 the...

Travel & local 92 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....

94 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 95 Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.Tap Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network...

Settings 96 • Show Wi-Fi usage : Set the device to show your data usage via Wi-Fi. • Mobile hotspots : Select Wi-Fi hotspots to prevent applications that are running in the background from using them. More networks Customise settings to control networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functi...

Settings 97 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 S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and doc...

Settings 98 For a clock: – Dual clock : Set the device to show the dual clock. – Clock size : Change the size of the clock. – Show date : Set the device to show the date with the clock. – Owner information : Enter your information that is shown with the clock. For a personal message: – Edit personal...

Settings 100 Call Customise the settings for calling features. • Call rejection : Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • Set up call reject messages : Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call. • Answering/ending calls : – The home ...

Settings 102 Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode. Safety assistance Set t...

Settings 104 Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. Language Select a display language for all menus and applications. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Google voice typing To change the voice ...

Settings 105 • Cursor control : Enable or disable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. • Key-tap sound : Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Handwriting : Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or ...

Settings 107 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. Pointer speed Ad...

Settings 108 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 110 Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it....

Settings 111 About device Access device information and update device software. Google Settings Use this application to configure settings for some features provided by Google.Tap Google Settings on the Applications screen.

112 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 113 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 8-10 seconds. The device reboots automatically.If th...

Troubleshooting 114 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 115 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 116 Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to, if necessary. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device...