Samsung SM-G900W8 User manual

Category
Smartphones
Type
User manual
www.samsung.com
User Manual
SM-G900W8
English (CA). 03/2014. Rev.1.0
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Table of Contents
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Getting started
9 Device layout
11 Buttons
12 Package contents
13 Installing the SIM or USIM card and
battery
16 Charging the battery
19 Inserting a memory card
21 Turning the device on and off
21 Holding the device
22 Locking and unlocking the device
Basics
23 Using the touch screen
26 Indicator icons
27 Notifications and quick setting panels
31 Home and Apps screens
35 Opening apps
35 Installing or uninstalling apps
37 Entering text
40 Using the power saving feature
42 Accessing help information
Personalizing
43 Switching to easy mode
43 Managing the Home and Apps screens
46 Changing the screen lock method
47 Setting wallpaper
47 Changing ringtones
48 Setting up accounts
48 Moving contacts from other devices to
your device
Network connectivity
51 Connecting to a mobile network
51 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
52 Using Download booster
53 Using Smart network switch
53 Tethering devices and using Wi-Fi
hotspots
Motions & usability features
55 Control motions
59 Air view
59 Multi Window
64 Toolbox
65 One-handed operation
66 Increasing touch screen sensitivity
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Gallery
98 Viewing content on the device
100 Modifying content on the device
102 Accessing additional options
102 Tagging faces
103 Using Tag buddy
Internet & SNS
104 Internet
105 Chrome
106 Hangouts
106 ChatON
S Health
108 About S Health
109 Starting S Health
110 Customizing the S Health main screen
111 Using S Health menus
112 Measuring steps taken
114 Using the Exercise mate
117 Recording food intake
119 Using the additional menus
120 Configuring settings for S Health
Voice features
122 S Voice
124 Voice Recorder
126 Voice Search
127 Car mode
Phone
67 Making calls
70 Receiving calls
71 During a call
Contacts
72 Adding contacts
73 Managing contacts
Messages & email
76 Messages
79 Email
81 Gmail
Camera
83 Taking photos or videos
85 Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect
85 Using selective focus mode
87 Launching Camera on the locked
screen
87 Using the shooting mode
88 Using shot & more mode
90 Using dual camera mode
91 Using virtual tour mode
93 Applying filter effects
93 Using the zoom feature
94 Using remote viewfinder mode
95 Changing Camera settings
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163 Magnifier
163 Maps
164 Memo
165 My Files
166 Torch
Connecting with other
devices
167 NFC
169 Bluetooth
171 S Beam
172 Quick connect
176 Smart Remote
179 Screen mirroring
181 Using the mobile printing feature
Device & data manager
182 Upgrading the device
183 Transferring files between the device
and a computer
184 Backing up and restoring data
185 Performing a data reset
Settings
186 About Settings
186 QUICK SETTINGS
186 NETWORK CONNECTIONS
191 CONNECT AND SHARE
192 SOUND AND DISPLAY
196 PERSONALIZATION
Multimedia
135 Music
138 Video
140 YouTube
141 Flipboard
141 Google+
141 Photos
142 Play Games
142 Play Music
142 Play Newsstand
Security
143 Finger Scanner
146 Private mode
Emergency Services
148 Emergency mode
149 Sending help messages
150 Severe weather notification (Geo
News)
Utilities
152 S Finder
153 S Planner
156 Calculator
156 Clock
158 Drive
158 Dropbox
159 Google
160 Kids Mode
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Troubleshooting
Health and Safety
197 MOTION
198 USER AND BACKUP
199 SYSTEM
206 APPLICATIONS
212 Google Settings
Accessibility
213 Accessibility
214 Using the Home button to open
accessibility menus
214 TalkBack
225 Changing the font size
225 Magnifying the screen
226 Setting notification reminders
226 Reversing the display colours
226 Colour adjustment
227 Setting flash notification
227 Turning off all sounds
227 Customizing caption settings
228 Adjusting the sound balance
228 Using mono audio
228 Using baby crying detector
229 Using auto haptic
229 Using the assistive menus
231 Turning on the screen with the air
gesture feature
231 Using the smart scroll feature
232 Setting tap and hold delay options
232 Using interaction control mode
233 Answering or ending calls
233 Using single tap mode
233 Configuring accessibility settings
235 Using other useful features
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This device provides mobile communication and media services using Samsung’s latest
standards and technological expertise. This user manual and the information available at
www.samsung.com
contain details about the device’s functions and features.
•
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•
Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, 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 customize the
operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
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.
•
You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.
•
Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.
•
Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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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
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.
Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
•
Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi
®
, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
â„¢
, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint
â„¢
, Wi-Fi Direct
â„¢
, Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED
â„¢
, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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IC Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Getting started
Device layout
Back button
Multipurpose jack
Infrared LED
Proximity/Light/Gesture
sensor
Recent apps button
Microphone
Front camera
Power button
Home button
Notification light
Earpiece
Touch screen
Rear camera
Flash
GPS antenna
Main antenna
Microphone for
speakerphone
Volume button
Back cover
Speaker
Headset jack
NFC antenna (on the
battery)
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The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or
take videos.
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
Maintaining water and dust resistance
The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to
prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of
the device.
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Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1 m and keep it submerged for more
than 30 minutes.
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Ensure that the back and multipurpose jack covers are tightly closed. Otherwise, they
may not provide protection from water and dust.
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Do not immerse the device in water for extended periods.
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Do not expose the device to water moving with force, such as ocean waves or waterfalls.
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Do not open the device’s covers when the device is in water or in very humid places, such
as swimming pools or bathrooms.
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Do not open the back cover using wet hands or when the device is wet.
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The rubber seal fitted to the back cover is an important component of the device. Take
care when opening and closing the back cover to avoid damaging the rubber seal. Also,
ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris, such as sand or dust to prevent damage to
the device.
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Do not detach or remove the multipurpose jack cover from the device.
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Do not expose the device to salt water, ionised water, or soapy water.
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The back and multipurpose jack covers may be loosened if the device is dropped or
receives an impact. Ensure that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed.
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If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet,
sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker
is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth.
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If the device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
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The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibrate slightly in certain conditions.
Vibrations in these conditions, such as when the volume level is high are normal and do
not affect the device’s performance.
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The touch screen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water
or in other liquids.
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Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water-
and dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requirements of classification IP67 as
described by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15 - 35 °C, 86 - 106 kPa, 1 meter, 30 minutes).
Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any
situation.
Buttons
Button Function
Power
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
•
Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into
lock mode when the touch screen turns off.
Recent apps
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Tap to open the list of recent apps.
•
Tap and hold to access additional options for the current
screen.
Home
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Press to unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press twice to launch
S Voice
.
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Press and hold to launch
Google
.
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Button Function
Back
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
•
Press to adjust the device volume.
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
•
Battery
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USB cable
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USB power adapter
•
Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device 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 device before purchase.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Some accessories, such as docking
devices, may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification. Before
purchasing accessories, ensure that they are compatible with the device.
•
Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
Getting started
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Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the
included battery.
•
Only microSIM cards work with the device.
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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For
details about service availability, contact your service provider.
1
Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
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2
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
•
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to
remove the memory card.
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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
3
Insert the battery.
2
1
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4
Replace the back cover.
2
Align
Press
1
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Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.
•
Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.
Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Pull out the battery.
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3
Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.
Charging the battery
Use the USB cable and USB power adapter to charge the battery before using it for the first
time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB
cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
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If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection
to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the
network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully
charging the battery.
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1
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter.
2
Open the multipurpose jack cover.
3
When using a USB cable, plug the USB cable into the right side of the multipurpose jack
as shown in the image below.
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Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
•
Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose jack cover are closed tightly to
prevent water and dust entering the device. Open or loose covers may allow water
and dust to enter the device and cause damage.
•
Be careful not to damage or detach the multipurpose jack cover. A damaged or
missing cover can result in water damage to the device.
4
Plug the USB power adapter into an electric socket.
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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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 may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
•
If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
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5
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the adapter. First unplug the adapter
from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the adapter. This may damage the
device.
To save energy, unplug the adapter when not in use. The adapter does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug it from the electric socket when not in use to avoid
wasting power. The adapter should remain close to the electric socket and easily
accessible while charging.
6
Close the multipurpose jack cover.
Ensure that the multipurpose jack cover is closed tightly.
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
•
When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary apps with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the brightness of the display.
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Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacity of 128 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
•
Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.
•
Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
•
The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
•
Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
•
When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
My Files
→
SD card
folder.
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
3
Replace the back cover.
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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
Remove the back cover.
2
Pull out the memory card.
3
Replace the back cover.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD
card
→
Erase everything
.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
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