www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-G318HZ/DSSM-G318HZ/DDSM-G318MZ/DSEnglish. 06/2015. Rev.1.0
Getting started102 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot
Getting started114 Replace the back cover.•Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.•Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with
Getting started123 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.Using dual SIM or USIM cardsIf you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or se
Getting started13Charging 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 started14•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 started15Using a memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory
Getting started16Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Sto
Getting started17Locking and unlocking the screenPressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatic
18BasicsUsing the touch screen•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause t
Basics19Tapping 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
2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started6 Package contents7 Device layout9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery15 Using a memory card16 T
Basics20FlickingFlick 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
Basics21Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts
Basics22Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
Basics23Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To vi
Basics24Indicator 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
Basics25Notifications panelUsing the notifications panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear o
Basics26Using the quick setting buttonsYou can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following options to activate
Basics27Installing or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen.This app may not be av
Basics28Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsTo disable default apps, open the Apps screen, tap → Uninstall/disable apps. appears on the app
Basics29Changing the input languageTap → Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or more languages, you can
Table of Contents3Connecting with other devices62 Bluetooth64 Wi-Fi Direct66 Mobile printingDevice & data manager67 Transferring data from your
Basics30Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is sav
Basics31Power saving featureUltra power saving modeUse this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs
32Network connectivityMobile dataConnect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usa
Network connectivity33Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and Mobile hotspotsUse this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection wit
Network connectivity34Using USB tetheringShare the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settin
35PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the
Personalising36Managing 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
Personalising37Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the lock
Personalising38Changing the screen lock methodYou can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal informati
39PhoneMaking callsTap Phone on the Apps screen.Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap or to make a voice call, or tap to make a video c
4Read me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
Phone40Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call.Making
Phone41Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•Add call: Dial a second call.•Keypad: Open the keypad.•End call:
42ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo
Contacts43Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts l
44Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re
Messages & email45Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s me
Messages & email46Sending emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message.Add recipients.Add recipients f
Messages & email47Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually ret
48CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.•Spread two
Camera49•The camera automatically shuts off when unused.•Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes
Read me first5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your
Camera50PanoramaUse this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery.On the Apps sc
Camera51Tap .•Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.Tap .•Location tag: Set the de
52GalleryViewing 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
53Useful apps and featuresS PlannerCreating events or tasks1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or
Useful apps and features54Syncing events and tasks with your accountsTap S Planner on the Apps screen.To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap
Useful apps and features55This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Se
Useful apps and features56ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o
Useful apps and features57StopwatchOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch.Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times.Tap Stop to stop
Useful apps and features58Searching for memosTap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword.Voice RecorderRe
Useful apps and features59RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves
6Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device
Useful apps and features60Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some
Useful apps and features61Play BooksDownload various books from Play Store and read them.Play NewsstandRead news and magazines that interest you in on
62Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl
Connecting with other devices63Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activat
Connecting with other devices64Receiving an imageWhen another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received imag
Connecting with other devices65Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action
Connecting with other devices66Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m
67Device & data managerTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smar
Device & data manager683 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to
Device & data manager69Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated
Getting started7Device layoutMicrophoneTouch screenFront cameraMultipurpose jackHome buttonRecent apps buttonPower buttonEarpieceBack buttonVolume but
Device & data manager70Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up yo
71SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.CONNECTIONSWi-FiActiva
Settings72Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyTap → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi
Settings73Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.On the Settings screen, tap Flight mod
Settings74LocationChange settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Location switch to activ
Settings75DEVICESoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sound.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call rin
Settings76•Notification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel.•Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.•Auto rota
Settings77CallCustomise the settings for calling features.On the Settings screen, tap Call.•Call rejection: Change the settings for rejecting calls,
Settings78Application managerView and manage the apps on your device.On the Settings screen, tap Application manager.PERSONALAccountsAdd email or SNS
Settings79AccessibilityUse this feature to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.•Direct access: Set the devi
Getting started8ButtonsButton FunctionPower•Press and hold to turn the device on or off.•Press to turn on or lock the screen.Recent apps•Tap to ope
Settings80•Flash notification: Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications.•Turn off all sounds: Set the dev
Settings81•Auto replace: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark.•Auto capitalise: Se
Settings82Text-to-speech options•PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•
Settings83Ultra power saving modeExtend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an a
Settings84SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Security.•Device administrators: View
Settings85•Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.•Storage type: Set a storage type for credential files.•
86TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When
Troubleshooting87The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the tou
Troubleshooting88Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet
Troubleshooting89Your 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, y
Getting started9Using the SIM or USIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile te
Troubleshooting90•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.
Troubleshooting91Data stored in the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot re
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