www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish. 05/2015. Rev.1.0SM-A500FSM-A500FQSM-A500GSM-A500HSM-A500HQSM-A500F/DSSM-A500FUSM-A500G/DSSM-A500H/DSSM-A500Y
Getting started10Using the SIM or USIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone ser
Connecting with other devices100NFC (NFC-enabled models)About NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain infor
Connecting with other devices101Making a purchase with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the m
Connecting with other devices102S BeamUse this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.1 Activate the S Beam feature on the receiv
Connecting with other devices103Quick ConnectAbout Quick connectUse this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can also convenie
Connecting with other devices104Sharing contentShare content with the connected devices.1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect.2 Select
Connecting with other devices105•This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.•Some files may be buffered during pl
Connecting with other devices106Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers
107Device & data managerUpgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.Upgrading over the airThe device can be directly upg
Device & data manager108Transferring files between the device and a computerMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to t
Device & data manager109Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up y
Getting started112 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.► Dual SIM models:► Single SIM models:
110SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.To search for setting
Settings111To use options, tap .•Scan: Search for available networks.•Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to
Settings112Tethering and Mobile hotspotUse the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices. Refer to Te
Settings113LocationChange settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Location switch to acti
Settings114NFC and sharing (NFC-enabled models)Customise settings to control connections with other devices.On the Settings screen, tap NFC and sharin
Settings115More networksCustomise settings to control networks.On the Settings screen, tap More networks.Default messaging appSelect the default app t
Settings116•Ringtones (single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.•Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern.•Notification
Settings117•Screen mode:–Adaptive display: Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings.–AMOLED cinema: Use this mode
Settings118ThemesChange the theme for the Home, Apps, and locked screens.On the Settings screen, tap Themes.Multi windowSet the device to use Multi wi
Settings119PersonalisationAccountsAdd email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with y
Getting started123 ► Dual SIM models: Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Place the prima
Settings120AccessibilityUse this feature to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.•Vision: Customise the sett
Settings121•Hearing: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment.–Flash notification: Set the flash to blink w
Settings122Private modeSet the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode.On the Settings screen, tap Pr
Settings123•My hot keys: Set number shortcuts to frequently-used text. You can tap and hold a number key to insert the preset text.•Auto capitalise:
Settings124Notification readoutSet the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls, messages, or events.Pointer speedAdjust the po
Settings125AccessoriesChange the accessory settings.On the Settings screen, tap Accessories.•Automatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically
Settings126SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Security.•Device administrators: View
Settings127•Send security reports: Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung.•Storage type: Set a storage type fo
128AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your de
Appendix129The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch scr
Getting started134 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot.► Dual SIM models:► Single SIM models:
Appendix130Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is oft
Appendix131Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your de
Appendix132•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.•Your
Appendix133Data stored in the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore
Appendix1343 Remove the Home button, and then loosen and remove the screws.4 Remove the circuit board by lifting it out of the case using an opening t
Appendix1356 Push the back of the battery with your fingers and remove the battery.Make sure not to press or puncture the battery with your fingernail
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Getting started14Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray.2 Pull out the SIM card
Getting started15Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models)If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service provider
Getting started16Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t
Getting started17•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstabl
Getting started18Using a memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory
Getting started194 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.► Dual SIM models:► Single SIM models:
2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started7 Package contents8 Device layout10 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery18 Using a memory card21
Getting started20Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →
Getting started21Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for
22BasicsUsing the touch screen•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause t
Basics23Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an item, tap and hol
Basics24FlickingFlick 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
Basics25Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts
Basics26Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.Flipboard Br
Basics27Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. T
Basics28Indicator iconsIndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.The stat
Basics29Notifications and quick setting panelsUsing the notifications panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indic
Table of Contents381 Internet82 Music84 Video86 Studio87 Clock89 Calculator89 Memo90 Voice Recorder91 Dropbox92 Flipboard92 Radio94 Google appsConne
Basics30Rearranging quick setting buttonsTo rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap → , tap and hold an item, and then drag
Basics31•Screen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information.•NFC (NFC-enabled models): Refer to NFC (NFC-enabled models) for more info
Basics32Play StoreUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen.Installing appsBrowse apps by category or tap to sear
Basics33Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su
Basics34Using additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function
Basics35Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is sav
Basics36Power saving featurePower saving modeSave the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving
Basics37Viewing help informationTo view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Help.To view
38Network connectivityMobile dataConnect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usa
Network connectivity39Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspotsUse this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection wit
Table of Contents4Settings110 About Settings110 Quick settings110 Connections115 Device119 Personalisation122 System127 ApplicationsAppendix128 Trou
Network connectivity40Using USB tetheringShare the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settin
41Motions & usability featuresMotions and gesturesExcessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions prope
Motions & usability features42MuteOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute, and then tap the Mute switch to activate it.Plac
Motions & usability features43Palm swipe to captureOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture, and then tap t
Motions & usability features44Multi windowAbout Multi windowUse this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feat
Motions & usability features45Creating a Multi window combinationUse this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window ap
Motions & usability features46Using Multi window optionsWhen you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around
Motions & usability features47One-handed operationYou can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand.On
48PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then dr
Personalising49Managing panelsOn 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 p
5Read me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
Personalising50Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the lock
Personalising51Changing the screen lock methodYou can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal informati
Personalising52Private modeAbout private modeUse this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, s
Personalising53Viewing hidden contentYou can only view hidden items when private mode is activated.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode,
Personalising54Transferring data from your previous deviceUsing backup accountsYou can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new devi
Personalising553 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable.4 On the computer, click the manufacturer of the previous device and
56PhoneMaking callsTap 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
Phone57► 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 opti
Phone58Making an international callTap Keypad.► Dual SIM models: Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone
Phone59Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:• : Increase the volume.•Add call: Dial a second call.•Keypad: Op
Read me first6Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your
Phone60During a video callTap the screen to use the following options:• → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party.• → Outgoing image: Select a
61ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo
Contacts62Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts l
63Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re
Messages & email64► Single SIM models:Access additional options.Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter emoticons.Enter recip
Messages & email65EmailSetting up email accountsTap Email on the Apps screen.Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time.Enter t
Messages & email66Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually ret
67CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f
Camera68•The camera automatically shuts off when unused.•Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes
Camera69Shooting modesAutoUse this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen
7Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any
Camera704 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.
Camera71NightUse this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Night.Animated GIF
Camera72Camera settingsOn the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes.
Camera73•Location tags: Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo.•To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal
74GalleryViewing content on the deviceOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbna
Gallery75Viewing content stored on other devicesSearch for content that is stored in other devices and view it on your device.Tap Gallery on the Apps
76Safety assistanceEmergency modeAbout emergency modeUse this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When th
Safety assistance77Deactivating emergency modeTo deactivate emergency mode, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode. Alternativel
78Useful apps and featuresS FinderUse this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history.Open the
Useful apps and features79Enter a title.Attach a map showing the location of the event.Add more details.Select a calendar to use or sync with.Select a
Getting started8Device layoutMicrophoneTouch screenFront cameraProximity/Light sensorHeadset jackMultipurpose jackHome buttonRecent apps buttonPower b
Useful apps and features80S VoiceAbout S VoiceUse this app to command the device by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Apps screen.
Useful apps and features81Waking up S Voice in standby modeIf S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode.Tap
Useful apps and features82MusicPlaying musicTap Music on the Apps screen.Select a music category, and then select a song to play.Add the song to a pla
Useful apps and features83To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap → Settings → Adapt Sound → On.When you activate t
Useful apps and features84VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen ratio.Move forwards or backwards by dra
Useful apps and features85Playing videos stored on other devicesSearch for videos that are stored in other devices and play them on your device.Tap Vi
Useful apps and features86StudioEdit images or videos by applying various effects.1 Tap Studio on the Apps screen.2 Select an option and edit images o
Useful apps and features87ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o
Useful apps and features88World clockOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock.Creating clocksTap and enter a city name or select a city from the
Useful apps and features89CalculatorUse this app for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen.Rotate the device to landscape o
Getting started9•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a
Useful apps and features90Voice RecorderRecording voice memosTap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen.Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.
Useful apps and features91Playing voice memosTap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen.Tap and select a voice memo to play.• : Trim the voice memo.• :
Useful apps and features92FlipboardUse this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazine format.Tap Flipboard on the Ap
Useful apps and features93View information about the current station.Fine-tune the frequency.Enter radio station frequency manually.Record a song from
Useful apps and features94Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some
Useful apps and features95Play BooksDownload various books from Play Store and read them.Play NewsstandRead news and magazines that interest you in on
96Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl
Connecting with other devices972 Select a device to pair with.If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming
Connecting with other devices98Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth.The device displays the paired devices in the
Connecting with other devices99Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action
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