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ww w .samsung.c om User Manual SM- G386W English (CA). 09/2014. Rev .1.0.
2 About this manual This device pr ovides high qualit y mobile communication and en ter tainment using Samsung ’ s high standards and technolog ical exper tise. This user manual is specially designed t o detail the device ’ s functions and features .
About this manual 3 • Default applications that come with the device ar e subjec t to updates and ma y no longer be suppor ted without prior notice . If you have questions about an applica tion provided with the device , contact a Samsung Ser vice Centre .
About this manual 4 T rademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo ar e regist ered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth ® is a regist ered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
5 T able of C onten ts Getting star ted 7 Device lay out 8 Buttons 9 P ack age contents 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery 13 Charging the ba tter y 15 Inser ting a memor y card 17 T ur ni.
T able of Con tents 6 95 PERSONALIZA TION 96 MO TION 96 USER AND BACKUP 97 SYSTEM 105 APPLICA TIONS A cc essibilit y 112 About Ac cessibility 112 Using the Home button t o open accessibility menus 113.
7 Getting star ted Devic e lay out Back button Multipurpose jack Power button Recent apps button Microphone Power button Power button Home button Pro ximity sensor T ouch screen Power button Earpiece .
Getting star ted 8 • Do not cov er the antenna ar ea with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery . • Be careful not to damage the main and sub ant ennas with shar p objects. If the antenna ar ea is scratched or damaged , the device and antenna per formance ma y be affected.
Getting star ted 9 P ack age c ont ents Check the product box f or the following items: • Device • Battery • Charger • Quick star t guide • The items supplied with the devic e and any a vailable accessories ma y var y depending on the region or service provider .
Getting star ted 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and batt er y Inser t the SIM or USIM card provided b y the mobile telephone ser vice provider , and the included battery . • Only microSIM car ds work with the device . • Some L TE ser vices may not be available depending on the service provider .
Getting star ted 11 3 Push the SIM or USIM car d into the slot until it locks in place . • Do not remov e the protective tape cov ering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.
Getting star ted 12 Removing the SIM or USIM car d and battery 1 Remove the back c over . 2 Pull out the ba tter y . 3 Push the SIM or USIM car d until it disengages from the device , and then pull it out.
Getting star ted 13 Char ging the ba tter y Use the charger t o charge the battery before using it f or the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the devic e by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-appro ved chargers , batteries, and cables.
Getting star ted 14 • The device can be used while it is char ging , but it may take longer to fully char ge the battery . • If the device receiv es an unstable power supply while charging , the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the devic e.
Getting star ted 15 Reducing the batter y c onsumption Y our device provides options that help y ou save ba tter y pow er . By customizing these options and deactivating featur es in the background, y ou can use the device longer between charges: • When you ar e not using the device, switch to sleep mode b y pressing the P ower butt on.
Getting star ted 16 1 Remove the back c over . 2 Inser t a memor y card with the gold- colour ed contac ts facing down wards. 3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in plac e. 4 Replace the back cov er . Removing the memor y card Befor e removing the memory card, first unmount it f or safe remo val.
Getting star ted 17 F ormatting the memor y card A memor y card f or matted on a c omputer may not be c ompatible with the device . F ormat the memor y card on the device . On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Stor age → F ormat SD card → F ormat SD card → Erase ev er ything .
Getting star ted 18 Holding the devic e Do not cov er the antenna ar ea with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the ba tter y . L ock ing and unlock ing the devic e When not in use, lock the devic e to prevent un wanted operation.
19 Basics Indicator ic ons The icons displa yed at the t op of the screen pr ovide inf ormation about the status of the device . The icons list ed in the table below are most c ommon.
Basics 20 Icon Meaning No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibr ation mode activated Fligh t mode activated Error occurr ed or caution required Battery power level U sing the touch scr een Use only fingers to use the t ouch screen.
Basics 21 F inger gestures T apping T o open an application, t o select a menu item, to press an on-scr een button, or to ent er a character using the on-screen keyboar d, tap it with a finger . T apping and holding T ap and hold an item f or more than 2 seconds to access a vailable options.
Basics 22 Dragging T o mov e an icon, thumbnail, or preview t o a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double -tapping Double -tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part.
Basics 23 F licking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the A pplications screen t o see another panel. F lick up or down to scr oll 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.
Basics 24 C ontrol motions Simple motions allow easy contr ol of the device. Befor e using motions, make sur e the motion featur e is ac tivated . On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Motions and gestures , and then drag the Motions and gestures switch to the right.
Basics 25 Picking up When you pick up the devic e after it has been idle for some time or when the scr een has turned off , it vibrates if you ha ve missed calls or new messages. T urning o ver T ur n ov er the device to mut e ringtone or pause media playback (when using the speaker).
Basics 26 Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar a t the top of the screen t o report missed calls, new messages, calendar ev ents, devic e status, and mor e. Drag down fr om the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scr oll the list to see additional aler ts.
Basics 27 Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the devic e’ s features . I t displays indicator icons, widgets , shor tcuts to applications, and mor e. The Home screen can ha ve multiple panels. T o view other panels, scr oll left or r ight.
Basics 28 Moving an item T ap and hold an item and drag it t o a new location. T o move it to another panel , drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item T ap and hold an item, and drag it t o the trash can that appears at the t op of the Home screen.
Basics 29 Using widgets Widgets ar e small applications that provide c onv enient functions and information on your Home screen. T o use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home scr een. • Some widgets connect to web ser vices . Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges .
Basics 30 Applica tions screen The Applications scr een displays icons f or all applications, including an y new applications installed. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Applications scr een. T o view other panels , scroll left or right. Rearranging applica tions This f eature is a vailable only in the customizable grid view .
Basics 31 Rearranging panels Pinch on the scr een, tap and hold a panel preview , and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stor es, such as Samsung Apps , to download and install applications . Uninstalling applications T ap → Downloaded apps → → Uninstall .
Basics 32 Changing the k eyboard type T ap any t ex t field, open the notifications panel , tap Choose input method , and then select the type of keyboard to use . Break to the next line. Delete a preceding char acter . Enter numerals and punctuation marks.
Basics 33 Using additional k eyboard func tions T ap and hold and select a func tion • : Add an it em from the clipboard . • : Change the keyboard settings . • : Enter emoticons . C opying and pasting T ap and hold ov er text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Cop y to cop y or Cut to cut.
Basics 34 Enabling and C onfiguring Swype T o enable S wype: 1 F rom a screen where y ou can enter text, touch and drag down fr om the Notifications area then tap Select input method . 2 T ap the Swype radio button. It will turn green. The Swype keyboard is displa yed .
Basics 35 A dding W i-F i netw orks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add W i-F i net work at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID , select the securit y type and enter the passwor d if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect .
Basics 36 T ransf erring files Move audio , video , image, or other types of files from the devic e to the computer , or vice versa. The f ollowing file f ormats are supported by some applications. Some file f ormats are not suppor ted depending on the version of the devic e’ s sof tware or the computer operating syst em.
Basics 37 C onnec ting with W indow s Media Play er Ensure that Window s Media Player is installed on the c omputer . 1 Connect the device to the comput er using the USB cable. 2 Open Windo ws Media Play er and sync music files. C onnec ting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the comput er using the USB cable.
Basics 38 Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock scr een → Screen lock → PIN . Enter at least f our numbers, and then enter the passw ord again to v er ify it. Setting a passwor d On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock scr een → Screen lock → P asswor d .
Basics 39 Upgr ading the device The device can be upg raded to the lat est soft ware . This f eature ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice provider . Upgr ading with Samsung K ies Launch Samsung Kies and connec t the device to the c omputer .
40 C ommunication Phone Use this application to make or answ er a call. T ap Phone on the Home screen. Mak ing calls Mak ing a call Use one of the f ollowing methods: • Keypad : Enter the number using the keypad , and then tap . • Logs : Make a call from the history of incoming and outgoing calls and messages.
Communication 41 F inding contacts Enter a name , phone number , or email address to find a c ontact in the contacts list. As characters are ent ered, pr edic ted contacts appear . Selec t one to place a call to it . Mak ing an interna tional call T ap and hold 0 until the + sig n appears.
Communication 42 Adding c ontac ts T o add a phone number to the c ontac ts list from the keypad , enter the number and tap Add to con tacts . Sending a message T ap → Send message to send a message to the number on displa y . V iewing call logs T ap Logs to view the history of incoming and outgoing calls.
Communication 43 Receiving calls Answ ering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle . If the call waiting ser vice is active, another call can be made . When a second call comes in, end or hold the first call. Rejec ting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large cir cle.
Communication 44 Listening to a v oice message T ap and hold 1 on the keypad , and then follow the instructions from your service provider . C ontac ts Use this application to manage c ontac ts, including phone numbers , email addresses , and others. T ap Con tacts on the Applications screen.
Communication 45 • T ap the search field at the t op of the contac ts list and enter sear ch criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the f ollowing actions: • : Add t o favourite c ontac ts. • : Make a voice call . • : Compose a message .
Communication 46 F av ourite con tac ts T ap F av ourites . Add c ontac ts to F av ourites T ap , selec t one or more con tacts, then tap Done . Remov e contac ts from fa vourites T ap → Remov e from fav ourites, select one or more contacts, then tap Done .
Communication 47 Messages Use this application to send t ex t messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). T ap Messages on the Applications screen. Y ou may incur additional charges for sending or r eceiving messages while you are outside your home service area.
Communication 48 • Add r ecipient : Add r ecipients to receiv e the message. • Inser t smiley: Enter emoticons. • Add subject : Enter a subject. • Add slide : Add message slides . • Schedule message : Set a specified time and date from a message t o be sent.
Communication 49 Sending scheduled messages While composing a message , tap → Scheduled email . Tick Scheduled email , set a time and date , and then tap Done .
Communication 50 Gmail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail ser vice. T ap Gmail on the Applications screen. • This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider . • This application ma y be labelled differ ently depending on the reg ion or ser vice provider .
Communication 51 Labels Gmail uses labels rather than f olders. When Gmail is launched, it display s messages labeled Inbox. T ap → Refresh to manually retriev e new messages. T ap to view messages in other labels. T o add a label to a message , selec t the message, tap → Change labels , and then select the label to assign.
Communication 52 Photos Use this application to view and shar e images or videos via G oogle ’ s social network ser vices. T ap Photos on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
53 W eb & net w ork Internet Use this application to br owse the Internet. T ap Internet on the Applications screen. V iewing webpages T ap the address field , enter the web address , and then tap Go . T ap to share, sa ve, or print the curren t webpage while viewing a webpage .
W eb & network 54 T ap Internet on the Apps screen. T ap → Settings → Set homepage , and then select one of the following: • Curr ent page : Set the current webpage as y our homepage. • Quick access : Set the quick access list as your homepage .
W eb & network 55 Chr ome Use this application to sear ch for information and br owse webpages . T ap Chrome on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider . V iewing webpages T ap the address field , and then enter a web address or sear ch cr iteria.
W eb & network 56 Bluetooth Bluetooth crea tes a direct wireless c onnection bet ween two devices o ver shor t distances. Use Bluetooth to ex change data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible f or the loss, int erception, or misuse of da ta sent or receiv ed via the Bluetooth featur e.
W eb & network 57 NFC Y our device allows you t o read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain inf ormation about products. Y ou can also use this f eature t o make payments and buy tickets f or transpor tation or ev ents after downloading the requir ed applications.
W eb & network 58 S Beam Use this f eature t o send data, such as videos, images , and documents. Do not send copyright-pr otec ted data via S Beam. Doing so may violat e copyright laws . Samsung is not responsible for an y liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyright ed data.
59 Media Music Use this application to list en to music. T ap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the soft ware installed on the device . • Some files may not play pr operly depending on the encoding method used.
Media 60 When Smar t volume is activated, the v olume may end up louder than the device volume lev el. Use caution t o av oid long-term exposure t o loud sounds to prev ent damage to your hearing .
Media 61 Camer a Use this application to take phot os or videos. T ap Camer a on the Applications screen. • The camera aut omatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Other wise, the device may not w ork properly . T ak ing photos or r ecording videos 1 T ap Camer a on the Apps screen.
Media 62 Camer a etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally pr ohibited. • Do not take photos or videos in places wher e you may viola te other people ’ s privacy .
Media 63 C onfiguring settings for Camer a T ap → to configur e settings for Camera. Not all of the f ollowing options are a vailable in both still camera and video camera modes . The av ailable options var y depending on the mode used. • Picture size : Selec t a resolution.
Media 64 • Help : View help inf ormation for using the camera. • Reset settings : Reset the camera settings. The av ailable options var y depending on the mode used. Galler y Use this application to view images and videos . T ap Galler y on the Applications screen.
Media 65 Pla ying videos Video files sho w the icon on the preview . S elect a video to watch it and tap . T rimming segmen ts of a video Selec t a video , and then tap . M ov e the star t bracket to the desir ed star ting point, mov e the end bracket to the desir ed ending point, and then sav e the video.
Media 66 Deleting images Use one of the f ollowing methods: • In a folder , tap → Selec t , select images, and then tap . • When viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the f ollowing methods: • In a folder , tap → Selec t , select images, and then tap to send them to others or shar e them via social network ser vices.
Media 67 Organizing with f olders Creat e a folder to organiz e images or videos stored in the devic e. Y ou can cop y or move files from one f older to another . T o cr eate a new f older , tap . Enter a name for the f older , tap OK , and then tick images or videos.
Media 68 Sharing videos T ap and hold the video to shar e, tap , and then selec t a sharing method Using P opup V ideo play er Use this f eature t o use other applications without closing the video play er . While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player .
69 Applica tion & media stor es Pla y Stor e Use this application to pur chase and download applications and games that are able t o run on the device . T ap Play St ore on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
Application & media stor es 70 Galax y Apps Use this application to pur chase and download dedicated Samsung applications. F or more information, visit apps.samsung .com . T ap Galax y Apps on the Applications screen. • This application first appears as Samsung Apps but updat es automatically to Galax y Apps the first time it is opened.
Application & media stor es 71 Pla y Music Use this application to list en to music from the device or stream music fr om the G oogle cloud ser vice. T ap Play Music on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
72 Utilities Memo Use this app to cr eate memos and organize them by ca tegor y . T ap Memo on the Apps screen. C omposing memos T ap on the memos list and enter a memo . While composing a memo , use the following options: • : Creat e or set a categor y .
Utilities 73 Ac cessing additional options Y ou can access additional options on the memos list and while viewing memos. On the memos list, tap and use the following options: • Selec t : Selec t memos to apply options . • Delete : Delete memos. • Accoun t : Sync memos with y our Samsung account.
Utilities 74 T ap and use the follo wing: • Go to : Move to a specific da te . • Delete : Delete events or tasks . • Search : Search for ev ents or tasks. • Calendars : Selec t the calendars to displa y . • Sync : Sync ev ents and tasks with your acc ounts.
Utilities 75 Syncing e vents and tasks with y our accoun ts T ap S Planner on the Apps screen. T o sync ev ents and tasks with your ac counts , tap → Sync . T o add acc ounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add ac count . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in.
Utilities 76 Dropbo x Use this app to sa ve and shar e files with others via Dropbo x cloud storage. When y ou save files to Dropbo x, your device automatically syncs with the w eb ser ver and any other devices that hav e Dropbox installed. This app may not be a vailable depending on the region or ser vice pr ovider .
Utilities 77 Syncing with Dr opbox T ap Link Dropbo x account , and then enter the Dr opbox ac count. F ollow the on-scr een instructions to complete the setup . Once you sig n in, tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dr opbox whenever you make some changes .
Utilities 78 Alarm Setting alarms T ap , set a time for the alarm to go off , selec t days f or the alar m to r epeat, and then tap S ave . • Snooze : Set an inter val and the number of times f or the alarm to repeat after the pr eset time. • Smar t alarm : Set a time and tone for the smart alarm.
Utilities 79 Calcula tor Use this application f or simple or complex calculations. T ap Calculat or on the Applications screen. Rotate the device t o landscape orientation to display the scien tific calculator . If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator .
Utilities 80 Saving files with con textual tags Add c ontextual tags, such as locations and dat es, to filenames when saving v oice memos. T ap → Settings , and then tick Con textual filename .
Utilities 81 Renaming voic e memos T ap and hold the voic e memo , tap → Rename , enter a new name f or the voice memo , and then tap OK . Managing categories T ap → Edit categories → , enter a cat egor y name, select a colour , and then tap Done .
Utilities 82 W ak ing up the device with v oice When the screen is turned off , you can launch S V oice with a voice command . S ay “Hi Galax y ” to the device t o launch S V oice. T o activate this f eature, tap → Settings → W ake up command .
Utilities 83 Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now car ds that show the current wea ther , public transit inf o , your next appointment, and mor e when you are most likely to need it. Join Google Now when opening Google search f or the first time.
Utilities 84 Selec t a file or f older by ticking, and then use one of the follo wing func tions: • : Delete files or folders . • : Send files to others or share them. • → M ove : Move files or f olders to another folder . • → Cop y : Cop y files or folders to another f older .
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86 T ra v el & local Maps Use this application to pinpoin t the location of the device , search f or places, or get directions. T ap Maps on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
87 Settings About Settings Use this app to c onfigure the device , set app options, and add accounts . T ap Settings on the Apps screen. T o sear ch for settings b y entering keywords , tap . Y ou can change the view mode to a grid layout, separa te tabs, or a list.
Settings 88 T o use options , tap . • Scan : Search for a vailable net works . • W i-Fi Direct : Activate Wi-F i Direct and connec t devices dir ectly via Wi-F i to share files. • Adv anced : Cust omize Wi-F i settings. • WPS push button : Connect to a secured Wi-F i network with a WPS button.
Settings 89 Bluetooth Activate the Bluet ooth featur e to exchange inf or mation ov er shor t distances. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth , and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it. T o use mor e options, tap . • V isibilit y timeout : Set duration that the device is visible .
Settings 90 T o use mor e options, tap . • Data roaming : Set the device to use data connections when you ar e roaming. • Restric t backgr ound data : Set the device to disable sync in the backgr ound while using a mobile network. • Aut o sync data : Activate or deactivate aut o-syncing of apps, such as calendar or email.
Settings 91 VPN Set up and connect to vir tual private networks ( VPNs). C ONNEC T AND SHARE NFC Activate the NFC f eature to read or writ e NFC tags that contain inf ormation. On the Settings screen, tap NFC , and then tap the NFC switch to activate it.
Settings 92 Screen Mirroring Activate the scr een mir roring f eature and share y our display with others. On the Settings screen, tap Screen Mirroring . SOUND AND DISPLA Y Sound Change settings for various sounds on the devic e. On the Settings screen, tap Sound .
Settings 93 Display Change the display settings . On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display . • Fo n t : – F ont style : Change the font type f or display text. – F ont size : Change the font siz e.
Settings 94 • Clock size : Change the clock size . • Show dat e : Set the device to show the dat e with the clock . • Camer a shor tcut : Set the device to show the camer a shor tcut on the locked screen. This f eature ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice provider .
Settings 95 PERSONALIZA TION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode . On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode . • Standard mode : Set the device to standard mode . • Easy mode : Set the device to easy mode . • EASY APPLICA TIONS : Selec t apps to apply simpler la youts .
Settings 96 MO TION Motions and gestures Activate the motion r ecognition featur e and change the settings that control motion recog nition on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Motions and gestures . • Smar t aler t : Set the device to aler t you if y ou have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device .
Settings 97 SY STEM Language and input Change the settings for t ext input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input . Language Selec t a display language f or all menus and apps.
Settings 98 • Aut o punctuate : Set the device to inser t a period when you double-tap the space bar . • Keyboar d swipe : – None : Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe f eature. – Con tinuous input : Set the device to enter t ex t by sweeping on the keyboar d.
Settings 99 T ap T hemes to access the follo wing options: • Keyboar d height : allow s you to set the keyboar d height in both Portrait and Landscape modes. • W ord choice list f ont size : allows y ou to change the font size in the w ord choice list.
Settings 100 Google voic e typing T o change the v oice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • Block offensiv e words : Hide offensive w ords from voic e search r esults. • Offline speech recognition : Download and install language data f or offline voice input .
Settings 101 • Bluetooth headset : Set the device to allow v oice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluet ooth headset is connec ted. T ext-to-speech options • PREFERRED T TS ENGINE : Selec t a speech synthesis engine .
Settings 102 Safety assistance Activate emer genc y mode and set primar y contac ts and messages. Ref er to Emergenc y mode for mor e information. On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance . • Emergency mode : Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce batt er y consumption by using basic functions, such as calling .
Settings 103 The estimated maximum standb y time shows the time remaining bef ore the batt er y power runs out if the devic e is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating c onditions. Stor age View memory information for y our device.
Settings 104 • Go to websit e : Ac cess the F ind my mobile websit e ( findmymobile .samsung.com ). Y ou can track and contr ol your lost or stolen device fr om the F ind my mobile website . • Set up SIM card lock : – Lock SIM car d : Activate or deactivate the PIN lock f eature to r equire the PIN bef ore using the device .
Settings 105 APPLICA TIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on y our device. On the Settings screen, tap Application manager . Default applications Selec t a default setting f or using apps. On the Settings screen, tap Default applications .
Settings 106 • Call alerts : – V ibrate when answer ed : Set the device to vibrat e when the other par ty answers a call. – V ibrate when call ends : Set the device to vibrat e when the other par ty ends a call. – Call c onnec t tone : Activate or deactivate the call c onnection tone.
Settings 107 • P ersonalise call sound : Selec t or personalize the sound quality used during calls when a headset is connected. • Noise reduction : Set the device to remo ve background noise so that the other part y can hear you mor e clearly . • Ser vice pro vider : Selec t your v oicemail ser vice provider .
Settings 108 Email Change settings for manag ing and sending emails. On the Settings screen, tap Email . • Manage accoun ts : Manage existing email accounts or add new ac counts . • Display : Change the settings for displa ying emails. • Default display : Set the device to open a specific screen after y ou delete emails.
Settings 109 • Con tent settings : Change the settings for manag ing cookies from visiting webpages or set whether or not to display pop-up windows , and more. • Bandwidth management : Change the bandwidth settings. Messages Change settings for using messages .
Settings 110 S Planner Change settings for using S Planner . On the Settings screen, tap S Planner . • F irst day of week : Selec t the first day of a w eek . • Show w eek numbers : Set the device to display the number of w eeks in a year . • Hide declined events : Set the device to hide even ts if you hav e declined invitations to them.
Settings 111 • Aut o star t speakerphone : Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with S V oice . • Show body of message : Set the device to display the t ext of a new message.
112 A c cessibility About A cc essibilit y Ac cessibility menus are special fea tures f or those with cer tain physical disabilities , such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. T o use acc essibilit y menus, open the Apps scr een and tap Settings → Ac cessibility .
Ac cessibility 113 V oic e feedback ( T alkBack) A c tivating or deactivating T alkBack When you activate T alkBack, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected featur es. This f eature is useful if y ou have difficulty viewing the screen.
Ac cessibility 114 release y our finger , the item under your finger is selected. • Selec ting items: T ap an item to select it. Or , selec t and hold on an item while exploring the screen, and then r elease your finger .
Ac cessibility 115 • C ycle through r eading granularities : When you drag y our finger upwards and then down wards on the scr een, the reading unit changes.
Ac cessibility 116 Changing r eading units When you use T alkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. Y ou can drag y our finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device r eads tex t aloud in the selected area.
Ac cessibility 117 P ausing T alkBack Open the global conte xtual menu by dragging your finger do wnwar ds and then to the right on the screen without r eleasing it. When you select P ause feedback at the top left of the screen, T alkBack pauses. When T alkBack is paused, you can r esume it by turning on the screen or other methods .
Ac cessibility 118 C onfiguring settings for T alkBack Configur e settings for T alkBack for y our conv enience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Ac cessibility → V ision → T alkBack → Settings . Alternativ ely , open the global contextual menu by dragg ing your finger downwar ds and then to the right on the screen without r eleasing it.
Ac cessibility 119 • Aut omatically scroll lists : Set the device to automatically scr oll through the rest of the list not display ed on the screen and read the it ems aloud. • Single -tap selec tion : Set the device to open the selected item by tapping it onc e.
Ac cessibility 120 • Samsung text-to-speech engine / Google T e xt-to -speech engine : Selec t an engine f or the text-to-speech featur e. • Speech rat e : Selec t a speed f or the text-to-speech feature . • Listen to an e xample : Listen to the spoken t ext for an example.
Ac cessibility 121 Then release y our finger when you hear the reading unit y ou want. When you edit t ext, set the reading unit to either w ord or character f or your con venience. In selection mode, the device selects text according to the r eading unit you selected.
Ac cessibility 122 Changing the f ont size Use this f eature t o change the font siz e. The device pro vides various font sizes to make the device more c onvenient f or visually impaired users. Setting the font siz e to Huge may not be available in some apps .
Ac cessibility 123 Rev ersing the display c olours Use this f eature t o improv e screen visibility and to help users recogniz e text on the screen more easily . When this feature is activat ed, the device displa ys a negative image that rev erses the colours on the screen.
Ac cessibility 124 Caption settings Samsung caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Ac cessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (C C) , and then tap the Subtitles ( C C ) switch to activate it. Use the f ollowing options: • Alignment : Change the position of the caption.
Ac cessibility 125 Mono audio Set the device to switch the sound output fr om stereo to mono when a headset is connected. Mono output combines stereo sound in to one signal that is pla yed through all headset speakers. Use this if y ou have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more con venient.
Ac cessibility 126 Using the cursor On the assistive menu , tap Cursor . A cursor and a touch area wher e the cursor can be contr olled are display ed on the screen. Y ou can contr ol the screen using small finger movemen ts on the touch area. Dr ag your finger on the touch ar ea to move the cursor .
Ac cessibility 127 Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time f or tapping and holding the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Ac cessibility → Dexterity and interaction → T ap and hold delay , and then select an option.
Ac cessibility 128 U sing single tap mode Set the device to contr ol incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it. When an alarm sounds or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dr agging the button.
Ac cessibility 129 U sing other useful f eatur es • Using S V oice: Y ou can use S V oice to per form various functions using voice c ommands. Launch S V oice and make calls, send messages , and view tasks. • Searching by v oice: Use v oice commands to search f or webpage content .
130 T roubleshooting Befor e contacting a Samsung Ser vice Centre , please attempt the follo wing solutions. Some situations may not apply t o your device .
T roubleshooting 131 The t ouch screen r esponds slowly or improperly • If you attach a prot ective cov er or optional accessories to the t ouch screen, the touch screen ma y not function properly .
T roubleshooting 132 Sound echoes during a call Adjust the v olume by pressing the V olume button or move t o another area. A cellular netw ork or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that y ou are not block ing the device ’ s internal ant enna.
T roubleshooting 133 Y our device is hot t o the touch When you use applica tions that requir e more power or use applications on y our device for an extended period of time, your devic e may f eel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device ’ s lif espan or per formanc e.
T roubleshooting 134 • Y our device suppor ts photos and videos captured with the device . Photos and videos captured by other devic es may not work properly . • Y our device suppor ts multimedia files that are authorized by y our net work ser vice provider or pr oviders of additional ser vices.
T roubleshooting 135 Data stor ed on the device has been lost Alway s make backup copies of all impor tant data stor ed on the device. Other wise, you cannot restor e data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible f or the loss of data stored on the devic e.
136 Health and Safety This saf ety information contains c ontent f or mobile devices. Some content ma y be not applicable to your devic e. T o prev ent injur y to yourself and others or damage to y our device, read the saf et y information about y our device before using the devic e.
Health and Safety 137 • A void exposing the devic e to high external pressure , which can lead to an internal shor t circuit and ov erheating. Prot ec t the device and charger fr om damage • A void exposing y our device and batter y to very cold or ver y hot tempera tures .
Health and Safety 138 Do not use your de vice in a hospital , on an aircr af t, or in an aut omotive equipmen t that can be inter fer ed with by r adio frequency • A void using y our device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker , if possible , as your device can inter fer e with the pacemaker .
Health and Safety 139 • F ailure to do so may r esult in fire or explosion. C omply with all safety warnings and r egulations regar ding mobile device usage while operating a v ehicle • While driving, saf ely operating the vehicle is y our first responsibility .
Health and Safety 140 so may cause the scr een to malfunction, result in damage to the device , or cause the battery to explode. • Do not expose your device t o direct sunlight for extended periods of time (on the dashboard of a car , for e xample).
Health and Safety 141 phy sician. Prot ec t your hearing and ears when using a headset • Excessiv e exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage.
Health and Safety 142 • If bent or deformed, y our device may be damaged or par ts may malfunction. Ensure maximum batt ery and charger life • A void char ging your devic e for mor e than a week, as over charging may shor ten batt er y life . • Over time, unused device will dischar ge and must be recharged befor e use.
Health and Safety 143 • Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device ma y result in damage to your device and will void y our manufac turer ’ s warr anty .
Health and Safety 144 Malware and viruses T o pr otect your device fr om malware and viruses , follow these usage tips. F ailure to do so ma y result in damages or loss of data tha t may not be co vered b y the warranty ser vice • Do not download unknown applications.
Health and Safety 145 Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this devic e belong to third par ties and are protected by c opyright, patent, trademark and/or other int ellec tual proper ty laws . Such conten t and ser vices are pr ovided solely for your personal non-commercial use .
Health and Safety 146 Acknowledging Special P recautions and Industr y Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifica tions to your devic e not expressly appr oved in this document could void y our warranty for this equipment , and void y our authority to operate this equipment.
Health and Safety 147 All devices must meet the f ederal standard, which incorpora tes a substantial marg in of safety . As stated abo ve, variations in SAR values between diff erent model devices do not mean variations in safety . SAR values at or below the feder al standard of 1.
English (CA). 09/2014. Rev .1.0 Some content ma y differ from your devic e depending on the region, ser vice pro vider , or soft war e version, and is subject to change without prior notice.
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