Samsung SM-A500F - Manual

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

7 Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • 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 may not b...

Getting started 8 Device layout Microphone Touch screen Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Headset jack Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button SIM card / Memory card tray (dual SIM models)Memory card tray (single SIM models) SIM card tray Earpiece Microphone Back button Volum...

Getting started 9 • 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. • Do not allow water to contac...

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

Getting started 14 Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray. 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card. ► Dual SIM models : ► Single SIM models : 4 Insert the SIM card tray back ...

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

Getting started 16 Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause...

Getting started 17 • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device...

Getting started 18 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 20 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card . 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray. 2 Pull out the memory card tray ge...

Getting started 21 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...

22 Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basics 29 Icon Meaning 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 30 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Tap a notification and perform various actions. Adjust the brightness. View all quick setting buttons. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. L...

Basics 31 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 32 • Smart stay : When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it. • Power saving : Refer to Power saving feature for more information. • Blocking mode : Refer to Blocking mode for more information. • Flight mode : Refer to Flight mode for more information. • Pri...

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

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

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

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

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

Basics 38 Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → 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 39 Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Help . To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help . Some apps may not include help information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motions & usability features 46 Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously. Launching Multi window 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Multi wi...

Motions & usability features 47 Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps. 1 Launch two apps in a split-screen Multi window. 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap → Create . The Multi window combination is added at the ...

Motions & usability features 48 Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi window apps. • : Drag and drop text ...

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

Personalising 51 Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap .To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel previ...

Personalising 52 Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display a...

Personalising 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 3 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable. 4 On the computer, click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device. Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung K...

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

Phone 59 ► Single SIM models : Tap Keypad , enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Preview the phone number. View favourite contacts. Delete a preceding character. View the contacts list. View call and message logs. Enter the ...

Phone 60 Making an international call Tap Keypad . ► Dual SIM models : Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap or .To block outgoing international calls, tap → Settings → Call → More settings → a SIM or USIM card → Call barring . The...

Phone 61 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 62 During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: • → 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’...

63 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 64 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...

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

Messages & email 66 ► Single SIM models : Access additional options. Enter a message. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter emoticons. Enter recipients. Attach files. Send the message. 4 ► Dual SIM models : Tap or to send the message. ► Single SIM models : Tap to send the message. Viewin...

Messages & email 67 Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account or tap Manual setup for a company email account. After that, follow the on-s...

Messages & email 68 Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Open attachments. Reply to the message. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other...

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

Camera 70 • 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 71 Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto . Selfie Use this mode to take a self-portrait using the front camera. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Camera . 2 Tap to use ...

Camera 72 4 Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo of yourself. 5 Slowly rotate the device left and then right to take a panoramic photo. The device combines the photos into a single panoramic image. • Make sure to keep the blue frame inside the viewfinder window. • The subjects should ...

Camera 73 Night Use this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Night . Create AGIF file Use this mode to create an animated photo from a series of photos.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Create AGIF file . Managing shooti...

Camera 74 Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. • : Set the device to take a number of photos at preset intervals when taking photos with the front camera. •...

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

Gallery 77 Viewing content stored on other devices Search for content that is stored in other devices and view it on your device.Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Accessing content on a registered device To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account.On the Gallery main screen, tap and select a ...

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

Safety assistance 79 Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode . Alternatively, tap → Disable Emergency mode . Emergency mode is deactivated. Help message About help message You can preset contacts to send a message to in a...

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

Useful apps and features 81 Enter a title. Attach a map showing the location of the event. Add more details. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Select an item. Set a start and end date for the event. 4 Tap Save to save the event or task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner ...

Useful apps and features 82 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 83 Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode.Tap the microphone icon or say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to resume voice recognition. Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command f...

Useful apps and features 84 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 mod...

Useful apps and features 85 To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap → Settings → Adapt Sound → On . When you activate this option for the first time, tap Start to adjust the sound. The device starts a series of sound tests to adjust the sound level and starts to beep...

Useful apps and features 86 Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Search for other devices to play the file. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next ...

Useful apps and features 87 Playing videos stored on other devices Search for videos that are stored in other devices and play them on your device.Tap Video on the Apps screen. Accessing a video on a registered device To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account.On the Video main screen, tap...

Useful apps and features 89 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 Save . To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in th...

Useful apps and features 90 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 . Stopwatch...

Useful apps and features 91 Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator . To see the calculation history, tap...

Useful apps and features 92 Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording.While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark. Display the li...

Useful apps and features 93 Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Skip a silent portion in the voice memo. • : Insert bookmarks...

Useful apps and features 94 Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazine format.Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. When you launch this app for the first time or restart it aft...

Useful apps and features 95 View information about the current station. Fine-tune the frequency. Enter radio station frequency manually. Record a song from the FM radio. View the list of favourite stations. Access additional options. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Adjust the v...

Useful apps and features 96 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, open the each app’s main screen and tap → Help . Some apps ...

98 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 rec...

Connecting with other devices 99 2 Select a device to pair with.If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. 3 Accept...

Connecting with other devices 100 Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth . The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. 3 Tap Unpair . Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi...

Connecting with other devices 101 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 102 NFC About NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The device cont...

Connecting with other devices 103 Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC ...

Connecting with other devices 104 S Beam Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. 1 Activate the S Beam feature on the receiving device. 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC and sharing → NFC , and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick...

Connecting with other devices 105 Quick Connect About Quick connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • When connecting to a device that does not support the Quick connect feature, ensure tha...

Connecting with other devices 106 Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect . 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices. 3 Select a media category. 4 Select the content to share and tap Done . Your device sends the conten...

Connecting with other devices 107 • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. • To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use. • If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShar...

Connecting with other devices 108 Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.On the Apps scr...

109 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 → Software updates → Upd...

Device & data manager 110 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 111 Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Backup and reset...

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

Settings 113 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 114 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 115 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. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS : View which apps request your current location inform...

Settings 116 NFC and sharing Customise settings to control connections with other devices.On the Settings screen, tap NFC and sharing . 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 an...

Settings 117 More networks Customise settings to control networks.On the Settings screen, tap More networks . Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging. Mobile networks • Mobile data : Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Data roaming : Set the devi...

Settings 118 • Ringtone (dual SIM models): – Ringtones : Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. – Notifications : Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. • Ringtones (single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. • Vibrations : Add or select...

Settings 119 • One-handed operation : Set the device to activate one-handed operation mode. • Screen rotation : Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. • Smart stay : Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. • S...

Settings 121 PERSONALISATION Accounts Add email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts . Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.On the Settings screen, tap Cloud . Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and...

Settings 122 Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility . • Vision : Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. – TalkBack : Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. To view help informati...

Settings 124 Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode.On the Settings screen, tap Blocking mode , and then tap the Blocking mode switch to activate it. Private mode Set the device to prevent others from ...

Settings 125 Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(UK) : Select a default keyboard layout. • Select input languages : Select languages for text input. • Predictive text : Activate predicti...

Settings 126 Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages : Select languages for text input. • Block offensive words : Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition : Download and install ...

Settings 127 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date and time . If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time : Automaticall...

Settings 128 Accessories Change the accessory settings.On the Settings screen, tap Accessories . • Automatic unlock : Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open. You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods. • S View window wallpaper : Change the wallpaper of...

Settings 129 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 130 • Send security reports : Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung. • Storage type : Set a storage type for credential files. • Trusted credentials : Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps. • Install from device storage ...

131 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 132 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 134 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 135 • 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 136 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...