www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish (EU). 03/2016. Rev.1.0SM-G903F
Basics10BatteryInstalling the battery1 Remove the back cover.Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.Do not bend or t
Appendix100Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone
Appendix101The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)•Ensure that the charger is connected properly.•If the battery termin
Appendix102Photo quality is poorer than the preview•The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques
Appendix103A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your
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Basics113 Replace the back cover.2AlignPress1Ensure that the the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering the device. Open
Basics12Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.Use only Samsung-app
Basics133 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric
Basics14Battery charging tips and precautions•When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.•If the battery is completely discharged
Basics15Ultra power saving modeUse this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following:•Dis
Basics162 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 memo
Basics17Memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufactur
Basics18Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage →
Basics19Touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscre
2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first7 Package contents8 Device layout10 Battery15 SIM or USIM card17 Memory card18 Turning the device on and
Basics20DraggingTo move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-
Basics21SwipingSwipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a w
Basics22Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps
Basics23Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise t
Basics24Flipboard BriefingView the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature.On the
Basics25Moving and removing an itemTap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.To move the item to another panel, drag
Basics26Managing panelsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap
Basics27Creating foldersThis feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.1 On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.2 Tap and hold an
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
Basics29Lock screenPressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not u
Table of Contents386 More connection settings88 Applications89 Sounds and vibrations89 Display90 Advanced features90 Wallpaper90 Themes91 Lock scr
Basics30Notification panelUsing the notification panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on
Basics31Using quick setting buttonsTap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more bu
Basics32Connecting to other devices1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect.If you are using this feature for the first time, select a visi
Basics33Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su
Basics34Additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last funct
Basics35Opening appsOn the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap and
Basics36Split screen view1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps.2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window.The selected app
Basics37Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th
Basics38• : Maximise the window.• : Close the app.Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of
Basics39Transferring data from a mobile deviceTransfer data from your previous device to your new device.Download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy
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 the device as a removable disk for data transferMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vi
Basics41Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.c
Basics42Performing a data resetDelete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back up all important da
43ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi
Applications44Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal
Applications453 Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.Add the number to the contacts list.Preview the phone number.Hide the keypad
Applications46Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outsid
Applications47•Internet: Browse webpages.•Contacts: Open the contacts list.•S Planner: Open the calendar.•Memo: Create a memo.• : End the current
Applications48To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the scr
Applications49MessagesIntroductionSend and view messages by conversation.Sending messagesYou may incur additional charges for sending messages when yo
Basics5Maintaining water and dust resistanceThe device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damag
Applications50Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar
Applications51EmailSetting up email accountsSet up an email account when opening Email for the first time.1 Tap Email on the Apps screen.2 Enter the e
Applications52CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Basic shootingYou can take photos or record videos. Vie
Applications53On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have
Applications54Auto modeAuto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the preview screen, tap
Applications55SelfieTake self-portraits with the front camera.1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.2 Tap MO
Applications56Wide selfieTake a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out.1 On the preview screen, tap to
Applications57Continuous shotTake a series of photos of moving subjects.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Continuous shot.Tap and hold to take severa
Applications58Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho
Applications59•Voice control: Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands. You can say “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture”, or “Shoot
Basics6•Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water- and dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requireme
Applications60Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a videoSelect an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.Deleting mult
Applications61Using the quick optimisation featureOn the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL.The quick optimisation feature improves device per
Applications62S PlannerIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Tap S Planner on the App
Applications63Creating tasks1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.2 Tap → Tasks.3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date.To add
Applications64Using S HealthYou can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.Tap S Health on the
Applications65Additional information•S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of dise
Applications66S VoiceIntroductionPerform various tasks simply by speaking.Setting a wake-up commandYou can launch S Voice using your own wake-up comma
Applications672 Say a voice command.If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command
Applications68MusicListen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings.Tap Music on the Apps screen.Select a category, and then select
Applications69VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen
Basics7Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any
Applications70Voice RecorderIntroductionUse different recording modes for various situations. The device can convert your voice to text.Recording voic
Applications71Changing the recording modeSelect a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen.•STANDARD: This is the normal recording mode.•VOICE
Applications72MemoCreate memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Memo.Composing memosTap on the memos list and enter a m
Applications73ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.AlarmOn t
Applications74Stopwatch1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch.2 Tap START to time an event.To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP.3 T
Applications75RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radi
Applications76Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer
Applications77DriveStore your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.YouTubeWatch or create videos and share them wit
78SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On
Settings79Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.1 On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi
Basics8Device layoutBack keyMultipurpose jackProximity/Light/Gesture sensorRecents keyMicrophoneFront cameraPower keyHome keyNotification lightSpeaker
Settings80BluetoothIntroductionUse Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.•Samsung is not responsible for the
Settings81Sending and receiving dataMany apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Blu
Settings82Mobile hotspot and tetheringUse the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the netw
Settings83Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.•Mobile
Settings84NFC and paymentIntroductionYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You c
Settings85Making payments with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. T
Settings86More connection settingsOptionsCustomise settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.•Printing:
Settings87Printing contentWhile viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share → Print → → All printers, and then select a printer.MirrorLi
Settings88Download boosterSet the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi si
Settings89Sounds and vibrationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibrations.•Sound mode: Set th
Basics9•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a Samsung-a
Settings90Advanced featuresActivate useful features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.Excessive
Settings91Lock screen and securityChange the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and sec
Settings92Send SOS messagesIn an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The
Settings93Returning to standard modeSwipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → DONE.Managing shortcutsTo add
Settings94AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registe
Settings95Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset.•Back up my data: Back up y
Settings96BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the time
Settings97Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a
98AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev
Appendix99The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen
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