Samsung SM-G1650 User Manual

www.samsung.com/hkUser ManualEnglish (HK). 12/2017. Rev.1.0SM-G1650

Basics10Rear cameraFlashLED indicatorVolume keyBack coverMain antennaGPS antennaSpeaker•Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the foll

Settings100•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.•Screensaver: Set the device to launc

Settings101Advanced featuresActivate advanced features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.Excessi

Settings102Device maintenanceThe device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and system s

Settings103BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activat

Settings104MemoryOn the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Memory.To speed up your device by reducing the amount of memory you are using, tick

Settings105•App shortcuts: Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen.•Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile

Settings106Secure FolderSecure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and contacts, from being accessed by others. You can keep

Settings1075 Tap DONE to finish registering your Samsung account.6 Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-screen instructions

Settings108Moving content from Secure FolderMove content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage. The following actions are

Settings109Hiding Secure FolderYou can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen.Launch the Secure Folder app, tap → Settings, and then t

Basics11KeysKey FunctionPower•Press and hold to turn the device on or off.•Press to end a call.•Press to return to the Home screen.Recents•Press t

Settings110Uninstalling Secure FolderYou can uninstall Secure Folder, including the content and apps in it.Launch the Secure Folder app and tap → Se

Settings111Backup and restoreKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information an

Settings112AccessibilityConfigure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.•Vision: Customis

Settings113General managementCustomise your device’s system settings or reset the device.On the Settings screen, tap General management.•Language and

Settings1143 To set the selected language as the default language, tap SET AS DEFAULT. To keep the current language setting, tap KEEP CURRENT.The sele

Settings115User manualView help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings.On the Settings screen, tap User m

116AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your de

Appendix117The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix118Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix119The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)•Ensure that the charger is connected properly.•If the battery termin

Basics12Key FunctionApp shortcuts panel•Press and hold to display the app shortcuts panel.•Press in a text field to open the symbols panel.Silent mo

Appendix120Error messages appear when opening multimedia filesIf you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your

Appendix121Data stored in the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore

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Basics132 Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the device’s contacts.123 Replace the back cover.Ensure t

Basics14Removing the battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time o

Basics151 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.2 Plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack.3 Plug the USB power adaptor into an

Basics16Battery charging tips and precautions•When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.•If the battery is completely discharged

Basics17SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)Installing the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.Y

Basics183 Replace the battery and back cover.Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Remove the back cover and bat

Basics19Setting preferred SIM or USIM cardsWhen two cards are activated, you can assign voice calls, messaging, and data services to specific cards.La

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first5 Device overheating situations and solutions8 Device layout and functions12 Battery17 SIM or USIM card (na

Basics201 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Replace the back cover.Ensure that the back

Basics21Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.La

Basics22Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first t

Basics23Initial setupWhen you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up you

Basics246 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.7 Sign in to your Samsung account. You can enjoy Samsung services and keep yo

Basics25Samsung accountIntroductionYour Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided

Basics263 Enter your email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN.If you forget your account information, tap Forgotten your ID or password? You c

Basics27Smart SwitchTransfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch. If you do not have the app, download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.Tran

Basics28Transferring backup data from a computerTransfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch computer version

Basics29Samsung CloudBack up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your new device. You must register and sign in to

Table of Contents3Appendix116 TroubleshootingSettings90 Introduction90 Connections91 Wi-Fi93 Bluetooth95 Data saver95 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering96

Basics30Understanding the screenControlling the touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electros

Basics31DraggingTap and hold an item and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap the screen.SwipingSwipe upwards, downwards, to the le

Basics32Home screen and Apps screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to

Basics33Switching between Home and Apps screensOn the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen. To return to the Home screen, s

Basics34Creating foldersCreate folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps.1 On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold

Basics35Editing the Home screenOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can s

Basics36Indicator 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

Basics37Lock screenIf the device is open, the screen will be unlocked. If the device is closed, the screen will be locked.The screen turns off and aut

Basics38•Password: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock the screen.•None: Do not set a screen lock method.Y

Basics39Notification panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more

4BasicsRead me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default set

Basics40Using quick setting buttonsTap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more butt

Basics41Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create notes, and more.Text entry is not su

Basics42Additional keyboard functions• : Add an item from the clipboard.• : → CANGJIE: Switch to the qwerty keyboard.• : → PY. QWERTY: Switch to qw

Basics43DictionaryLook up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages.1 Tap and hold over a word that you want

44Apps and featuresInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy

Apps and features45Managing appsUninstalling apps and using app sleep modeTap and hold an app and select an option.•Disable: Disable selected default

Apps and features46PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice calls.Making calls1 Launch the Phone app. Alternatively, press the Dial key.2 Enter a phone n

Apps and features47Using speed dialSet speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.To set a number to speed dial, tap → Speed dial, select a speed dial

Apps and features48Missed callsIf a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls

Apps and features49Adding a phone number to ContactAdding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad1 Launch the Phone app. Alternatively, press the D

Basics5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your device

Apps and features50ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating a new contact1 Launch the Contacts

Apps and features51Importing contactsAdd contacts by importing them from other storages to your device.1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Manage co

Apps and features52Sharing contactsYou can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Share.2 S

Apps and features53Creating groupsYou can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group.1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Gr

Apps and features54MessagesIntroductionSend and view messages by conversation.Sending messagesYou may incur additional charges for sending messages wh

Apps and features552 Tap CONVERSATIONS and select a contact on the messages list.3 View your conversation.To reply to the message, enter a message and

Apps and features56InternetIntroductionBrowse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently.

Apps and features57Using secret modeIn secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a

Apps and features58EmailSetting up email accountsSet up an email account when opening Email for the first time.1 Open the Samsung folder and launch th

Apps and features59CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Camera etiquette•Do not take photos or record vid

Basics6When the device heats up during useWhen you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods, your device may temp

Apps and features60Launching CameraUse the following methods to launch Camera:•Launch the Camera app.•Press the Home key twice quickly.•Press the C

Apps and features61Basic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.2 Tap to take

Apps and features62Zooming in and outUse various methods to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.

Apps and features63Pro modeCapture photos and videos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the sh

Apps and features64Continuous shot modeTake a series of photos of moving subjects.On the shooting modes list, tap Continuous shot.Tap and hold to tak

Apps and features65Selfie modeTake self-portraits with the front camera. You can preview various beauty effects on the screen.1 On the preview screen,

Apps and features66Wide selfie modeTake a wide self-portrait and include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out.1 On the

Apps and features67Customising camera settingsOptions for current shooting modeOn the preview screen, use the following options.The available options

Apps and features68COMMON•Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.•Location tags: Attach a GPS location ta

Apps and features69Viewing images and videosViewing images1 Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES.2 Select an image.Access additional options.Apply

Basics7Do the following when the device heats up:•Keep the device updated with the latest software.•Conflicts between running apps may cause the dev

Apps and features70Viewing videos1 Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES.2 Select a video to play. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbn

Apps and features71Viewing storiesWhen you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location tags, sort the images and v

Apps and features72Deleting stories1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES.2 Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap DELETE.Syncing images and videos

Apps and features73Multi windowIntroductionMulti window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view.Some apps may not support this

Apps and features74Using additional optionsTap the bar between the app windows to access additional options.Close the app.Switch locations between app

Apps and features75Minimising the split screen viewPress the Home key or Power key to minimise the split screen view. The icon will appear on the st

Apps and features76Samsung MembersSamsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questi

Apps and features77Samsung NotesIntroductionCreate notes by entering text from the keyboard or by writing or drawing on the screen. You can also inser

Apps and features78CalendarIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Launch the Calendar

Apps and features79Creating tasks1 Launch the Calendar app and tap VIEW → Tasks.2 Tap and enter task details.3 Tap SAVE to save the task.Syncing eve

Basics8Device layout and functionsPackage contentsRefer to the quick start guide for package contents.•The items supplied with the device and any ava

Apps and features80Using Samsung HealthYou can view the key information from Samsung Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness. Y

Apps and features81TOGETHERTogether allows you to set up step count goals and compete with your friends. You can invite friends to walk together, set

Apps and features82Additional information•Samsung Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagno

Apps and features83Voice RecorderUse this app to record or play voice memos.1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Voice Recorder app.2 Tap to sta

Apps and features84ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.ALAR

Apps and features85STOPWATCH1 Launch the Clock app and tap STOPWATCH.2 Tap START to time an event.To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP.3

Apps and features86RadioListening to the FM radioOpen the Samsung folder and launch the Radio app.Before you use this app, you must connect an earphon

Apps and features87Scanning radio stationsOpen the Samsung folder and launch the Radio app.Tap SCAN, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans

Apps and features88Using additional features•Link Sharing: Share large files. Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others v

Apps and features89Play Movies & TVPurchase or rent videos, such as movies and TV programmes, from Play Store.DriveStore your content on the cloud

Basics9Device layoutFront cameraProximity sensorNavigation keyTouchscreenSIM card switching keyMessages keyPower keyAlphanumeric keysBack keyCamera ke

90SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.Lau

Settings91•Mobile Hotspot and Tethering: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the

Settings92Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.1 On the Settings screen, tap Conne

Settings93BluetoothUse Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.•Samsung is not responsible for the loss, inter

Settings94Sending and receiving dataMany apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Blu

Settings95Data saverReduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data.On the Settings screen, ta

Settings96Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

Settings97More connection settingsCustomise settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings.•Ne

Settings98Printing contentWhile viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print → → All printers..., and then selec

Settings99NotificationsChange the notification settings for each app.On the Settings screen, tap Notifications.To customise notification settings, tap