Samsung SM-V505 User manual

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User Manual

SM-V505

English (EU). 12/2015. Rev.1.0

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Table of Contents

Basics

3 Read me first

4 Package contents

5 About the Samsung Connect

6 Device layout

7 Connecting the USB power adaptor

8 Setting up the Samsung Connect

10 Turning the screen on and off

10 Touchscreen

12 Navigating the screen

13 Home screen

16 Menu panel

17 Setting the screen lock

17 Entering text

18 Updating the Samsung Connect

Samsung Connect’s features

19 Using the Bluetooth speaker

21 Notifications

22 Weather

23 Smart Home Monitor

23 Manage things

24 S Voice

25 Help

Settings

26 Introduction

26 Connections

28 Device

29 System

SmartThings

31 Introduction

31 Connecting new devices

32 Disconnecting devices

33 Using the Dashboard

35 Using My Home

36 Setting routines

37 Viewing family presence

37 Viewing notifications

38 Using SmartApps

Appendix

39 Troubleshooting

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Basics

Read me first

Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use.

•

Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

•

Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider,

model specifications, or device’s software.

•

Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the

overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly

depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other

than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited

registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the

operating system may cause the Samsung Connect or apps to work improperly.

•

Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this

Samsung Connect are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for

commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely

responsible for illegal use of media.

•

Default apps that come with the Samsung Connect are subject to updates and may no

longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided

with the Samsung Connect, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps,

contact service providers.

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Modifying the Samsung Connect’s operating system or installing softwares from

unofficial sources may result in Samsung Connect malfunctions and data corruption or

loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your

warranty.

•

Some functions may not work as described in this manual depending on the maker and

model of the mobile device you connect to the Samsung Connect.

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Instructional icons

Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Samsung Connect

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the Samsung Connect and any available accessories may

vary depending on the region or service provider.

•

The supplied items are designed only for this Samsung Connect and may not be

compatible with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make

sure they are compatible with the Samsung Connect before purchase.

•

Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and

dust-resistance certification.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause

the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on

manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer

to the Samsung website.

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About the Samsung Connect

The Samsung Connect functions as a hub for smart devices in your home. You can connect a

variety of devices in your home to the Samsung Connect. The Samsung Connect allows you

to monitor, control, and manage connected devices via the SmartThings mobile app on your

mobile device and the Samsung Connect.

Before you start

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When placing the Samsung Connect, keep the following in mind:

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Place the Samsung Connect on a flat surface in a central location in your home where

it can connect to the most devices.

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Avoid placing the Samsung Connect near TVs.

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You must have a SmartThings account to sync the Samsung Connect and your mobile

device.

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The Samsung Connect uses 868.4 MHz Z-wave frequencies. Before purchasing additional

devices to connect to the Samsung Connect, check if their Z-wave frequencies are

compatible with the Samsung Connect.

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Device layout

Samsung Connect

Microphone

Touchscreen

Speaker

Standby/Wake key

USB power jack

Light sensor

Key

Key Function

Standby/Wake

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Press to turn on or off the screen.

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Connecting the USB power adaptor

Use only Samsung-approved cables. Unapproved cables can damage the Samsung

Connect.

1

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable

into the USB power jack.

Connecting the USB power adaptor improperly may cause serious damage to the

Samsung Connect. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

2

Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

The Samsung Connect will turn on.

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When you are not using the Samsung Connect, disconnect it from the power supply. First,

unplug the USB power adaptor from the Samsung Connect, and then unplug it from the

electric socket.

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If your Samsung Connect is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Standby/

Wake key and tap

Restart

to restart it.

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Only use the USB power adaptor and the USB cable supplied with the Samsung

Connect. If you connect the Samsung Connect to a USB power adaptor or

computer that does not supply at least 2 A, the Samsung Connect may turn off due

to a low power supply.

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The Samsung Connect will turn off when it is not connected to a USB power

adaptor or when the power supply is interrupted.

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To save energy, unplug the USB power adaptor when not in use. The USB power

adaptor does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the USB power adaptor

from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The USB power

adaptor should remain close to the electric socket and be easily accessible when in

use.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas

where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

Setting up the Samsung Connect

You must have a SmartThings account to use the Samsung Connect. You should also

download and install the SmartThings mobile app on your mobile device.

The Samsung Connect and your mobile device will be synced via your SmartThings account

so that you can view information on both devices.

Samsung Connect

1

When the welcome screen appears, tap

2

Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list, and then tap

If you select a secured network, enter the password and tap

Connect

to connect to it.

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3

Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap

4

Tap

Log in

, enter your SmartThings account information, and then tap

Log in

.

If you do not have a SmartThings account, tap

Sign up

to create a new account.

5

Enter the name of the Samsung Connect’s location and tap

6

Read the on-screen instructions about connecting new devices and tap

Connect

.

The Samsung Connect will automatically search for devices to connect to. This may take

several minutes.

7

Tap

The Samsung Connect will prompt you to download the SmartThings mobile app on

your mobile device.

8

Read and agree to S Voice’s terms and conditions, and then tap

9

Say “Hi, Samsung” to the Samsung Connect.

10

Tap

OK

to go to the Home screen.

Mobile device

1

On the mobile device, download and install

SmartThings Mobile

from the Google Play

Store, Apps Store, or Windows Store.

2

Launch

SmartThings

.

3

Tap

Log In

, enter your SmartThings account information, and then tap

Log In

.

4

Swipe to the right, read the on-screen instructions, and then tap

OK, got it

.

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Turning the screen on and off

To turn on the screen, tap the screen. Or, press the Standby/Wake key.

To turn off the screen, press the Standby/Wake key. If the Samsung Connect is not used for a

specified period, the screen will automatically turn off.

You can also turn on the screen using a voice command. Say “Hi, Samsung” to turn on the

device. Refer to S Voice for more information.

Touchscreen

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Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.

Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.

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To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply

excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

Tapping

To open an app, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character

using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger.

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Tapping and holding

Tap and hold the Home screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode.

Swiping

Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.

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Navigating the screen

Returning to the previous screen

Press the Back key in the bottom right of the screen.

Scrolling through items

Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through apps or items.

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Home screen

Introduction

The Home screen can have multiple panels. Swipe to the left or right to view items on the

Home screen, such as the dashboard and widgets.

Available widgets and their arrangement may vary depending on the software

version.

Dashboard

The dashboard provides you with information about the current time, the status of the

connected devices, and more.

Home screen icon

Menu panel icon

Current time and date

Move to the previous screen.

Screen indicators

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Widgets

You can add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that offer limited

functionality to provide information and convenient access. The Weather and the Bluetooth

speaker widgets are available by default.

On the dashboard, swipe to the left and select a widget to use.

SpeakerWeather

When you customise settings for

Routines

and

Things

on your mobile device’s

SmartThings mobile app, you can also add widgets to the Home screen. Refer

to Connecting new devices and Setting routines for more information about

customising settings.

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Adding widgets

1

Tap and hold the Home screen, and then tap .

2

Select a category.

3

Tick the desired widget and tap

Done

.

You cannot remove default widgets.

Removing widgets

1

Tap and hold the Home screen.

2

Tap on the desired widget. Alternatively, tap and deselect the desired widget.

Rearranging widgets

1

Tap and hold the Home screen.

2

Tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to another location.

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Menu panel

The Menu panel allows you to easily customise Samsung Connect settings, add new devices,

and more.

Tap

at the bottom left of the screen.

Adjust the volume of

notifications.

An app

Display the volume settings.

Indicator icons

Indicator icons appear at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most

common.

The indicator icons shown may vary depending on the region.

Icon Meaning

Bluetooth device connected

Bluetooth feature activated

Wi-Fi connected

Opening apps

On the Menu panel, tap an app icon to open the app.

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Setting the screen lock

Prevent others from accessing your Samsung Connect when you are not using it. If you have

enabled the screen lock feature, it will activate when the screen turns off. After activating this

feature, the Samsung Connect requires an unlock code whenever you turn on the screen.

Setting a PIN

On the Menu panel, tap

Settings

→

Lock screen

and tap the

Pin lock

switch to activate it.

A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verify it.

When you set a PIN, you cannot use voice commands.

Unlocking the Samsung Connect

Press the Standby/Wake key to turn on the screen. Then, swipe in any direction and enter the

unlock code.

To deactivate this feature, open the Menu panel, tap

Settings

→

Lock screen

, tap the

lock

switch to deactivate it, and then enter the PIN again.

Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears automatically when you enter account information, set names for items,

and more.

Delete a preceding character.

Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap

it twice.

Enter punctuation marks.

Change the keyboard settings.

Enter a space.

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Changing the keyboard layout

Tap , select a language under

Input languages

, and then select a keyboard layout to use.

On

3 x 4 keyboard

, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the

corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

Updating the Samsung Connect

The Samsung Connect can be updated to the latest software.

Updating over the air

The Samsung Connect can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-

the-air (FOTA) service.

On the Menu panel, tap

Settings

→

About device

→

Software update

→

Update now

.

To automatically check for available updates, tap the

Auto update

switch to activate

it.

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Samsung Connect’s features

Using the Bluetooth speaker

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to

various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth

enabled devices, such as mobile devices, computers, printers, and other digital home

appliances, without connecting via cables.

Notices for using Bluetooth

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To avoid problems when connecting the Samsung Connect to another device, place the

devices close to each other.

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Ensure that the Samsung Connect and the other Bluetooth device are within the

Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the

environment the devices are used in.

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Ensure that there are no obstacles between the Samsung Connect and a connected

device, including human bodies, walls, corners, or fences.

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Do not touch the Bluetooth antenna of a connected device.

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Bluetooth uses the same frequency as some industrial, scientific, medical, and low power

products and interference may occur when making connections near these types of

products.

Samsung Connect’s features

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Connecting to another device via Bluetooth

You can set the Samsung Connect as a Bluetooth speaker when you connect your mobile

device to the Samsung Connect.

1

Samsung Connect On the Menu panel, tap

Settings

→

Bluetooth

and tap the

Bluetooth

switch to activate it. Alternatively, on the dashboard, swipe to the left to

display

Speaker

and tap .

2

Mobile device Activate the Bluetooth feature and search for Bluetooth devices.

For more information, refer to the mobile device’s user manual.

3

Mobile device Tap the Samsung Connect’s name from the list of available devices.

4

Samsung Connect Accept the Bluetooth connection request to confirm.

The devices will be connected when you accept the Bluetooth connection on your

mobile device.

5

Samsung Connect Tap next to a connected device’s name and tap the

Media audio

switch to activate it.

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If the Bluetooth connection fails or the other device cannot locate the Samsung

Connect, remove the device’s information from the other device’s list. Then, try to

connect again.

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The Bluetooth connection range and sound quality may vary depending on the

connected devices.

Disconnecting the connected devices

On the Menu panel, tap

Settings

→

Bluetooth

, tap the connected device name to

disconnect, and then tap

OK

.

To unpair the device, tap

next to a connected device’s name and tap

Unpair

.

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