Samsung SM-G360GY User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-G360GYEnglish (LTN). 01/2015. Rev.1.0

Getting started102 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.•Do not insert a memory card into the 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 started12Charging 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 started13•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 started14Using a memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory

Getting started15Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Sto

Getting started16Turning 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

17BasicsUsing the touch screen•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause t

Basics18Tapping 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

Basics19FlickingFlick 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

2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started6 Package contents7 Device layout9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery14 Using a memory card16 T

Basics20Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts

Basics21Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.

Basics22Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To vi

Basics23Indicator 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

Basics24Icon MeaningAlarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power lev

Basics25You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.Launch Settings.Tap a notification and perform various actions.Clear all notifi

Basics26Opening appsOn the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an ap

Basics27Play StoreUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen.Installing appsBrowse apps by category or tap to sear

Basics28Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su

Basics29Using additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function

Table of Contents3Connecting with other devices65 Bluetooth67 Wi-Fi Direct69 Mobile printingDevice & data manager70 Upgrading the device71 Tra

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

Personalising39Using Samsung Smart SwitchYou can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswi

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.

Personalising40Using Samsung KiesImport a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device. You can also back up

41PhoneMaking callsTap Phone on the Apps screen.Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.

Phone42Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the l

Phone43During a video callThe following actions are available:• → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party.• → Outgoing image: Select an image

44ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo

Contacts45Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Tap t

46Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re

Messages & email47EmailSetting up email accountsTap Email on the Apps screen.Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time.Enter t

Messages & email48Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually ret

49CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f

Read me first5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your

Camera50Launching Camera on the locked screenTo quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen.On the locked screen, drag

Camera51PanoramaUse this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery.On the Apps sc

Camera52Camera settingsOn the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes.

Camera53•Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene. This feature is available only when using the front camera

54GalleryViewing 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

55Useful 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 features56Syncing events and tasks with your accountsTap S Planner on the Apps screen.To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap

Useful apps and features57VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Change

Useful apps and features58ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o

Useful apps and features59Deleting clocksTap → Select, select clocks, and then tap .StopwatchOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch.Tap Start to

6Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device

Useful apps and features60MemoUse this app to create memos and organise them by category.Tap Memo on the Apps screen.Composing memosTap on the memos

Useful apps and features61Tap to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio s

Useful apps and features62Voice RecorderRecording voice memosTap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen.Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.

Useful apps and features63Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some

Useful apps and features64Play NewsstandRead news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location.Play GamesDownload games from Play Store

65Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl

Connecting with other devices66Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activat

Connecting with other devices67Receiving an imageWhen another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received imag

Connecting with other devices68Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action

Connecting with other devices69Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m

Getting started7Device layoutMicrophoneTouch screenFront cameraProximity sensorMultipurpose jackHome buttonRecent apps buttonPower buttonEarpieceBack

70Device & data managerUpgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.Upgrading over the airThe device can be directly upgr

Device & data manager71Transferring files between the device and a computerMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to th

Device & data manager72Connecting with Samsung KiesSamsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsun

Device & data manager73Performing a data resetDelete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back

74SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.CONNECTIONSWi-FiActiva

Settings75Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyTap → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi

Settings76Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.•Mobile

Settings77PrintingConfigure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print

Settings78DEVICESoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sound.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call rin

Settings79•Screen rotation: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device wai

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a

Settings80•Additional settings:–Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.–Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to an

Settings81PERSONALAdd accountAdd email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap Add account.Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settin

Settings82•TalkBack: Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. To view help information to learn how to use this feature, tap Settings → Laun

Settings83SYSTEMLanguage and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.On the Sett

Settings84•Keyboard swipe:–None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature.–Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweepin

Settings85Text-to-speech options•PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•

Settings86Ultra power saving modeExtend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an a

Settings87SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Security.•Device administrators: View

Settings88•Security policy updates: Set the device to check and download security updates.•Send security reports: Set the device to automatically se

89TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When

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

Troubleshooting90The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the tou

Troubleshooting91Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting92Your 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

Troubleshooting93•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.

Troubleshooting94Data 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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