Samsung SM-G903M/DS User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish (LTN). 04/2016. Rev.1.0SM-G903MSM-G903M/DS

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

Settings100BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the tim

Settings101Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date

102AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Center, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your de

Appendix103The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix104Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix105The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)•Ensure that the charger is connected properly.•If the battery termin

Appendix106Photo quality is poorer than the preview•The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques

Appendix107A 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 ► Single SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.► Dual SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM c

Basics17Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Remove the back cover and battery.2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.► Single SIM models:► Dual SIM models:

Basics18Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models)If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a s

Basics19Memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufactur

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first7 Package contents8 Device layout10 Battery15 SIM or USIM card19 Memory card20 Turning the device on and

Basics20Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage →

Basics21Touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscre

Basics22DraggingTo 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-

Basics23SwipingSwipe 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

Basics24Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps

Basics25Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customize t

Basics26Flipboard BriefingView the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature.On the

Basics27Moving 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

Basics28Managing 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

Basics29Creating 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

Table of Contents387 NFC and payment90 More connection settings92 Applications93 Sounds and vibrations93 Display94 Advanced features94 Wallpaper94

Basics30Indicator 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

Basics31Lock 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

Basics32Notification panelUsing the notification panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on

Basics33► Dual SIM models:View more quick setting buttons.Launch Settings.Tap a notification and perform various actions.Access the notification setti

Basics34Quick ConnectAutomatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them.•If the device you want to connect does not support the Quic

Basics35Sharing contentShare content with the connected devices.1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect.2 Select a device from the list of

Basics36Changing the keyboard layoutTap , select a language under Languages and types, and then select a keyboard layout to use.On 3x4 keyboard, a ke

Basics37Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured

Basics38Split 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

Basics39Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th

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

Basics40• : Maximize the window.• : Close the app.Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of

Basics41Transferring data from a mobile deviceTransfer data from your previous device to your new device.Download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy

Basics42Using 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

Basics43Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.c

Basics44Performing a data resetDelete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back up all important da

45ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialize for Samsung Galaxy devic

Applications46Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications473 ► Single SIM models: Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.Add the number to the contacts list.Preview the phone n

Applications48Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a ca

Applications49Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•HOLD: Hold a call. Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held cal

Basics5Maintaining water and dust resistanceThe device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damag

Applications50ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the

Applications51Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•D

Applications523 Add recipients and enter a message.► Single SIM models:Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter recipients.Attach

Applications53InternetBrowse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favorite webpages to access them conveniently.1 Tap Internet on

Applications54EmailSetting 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

Applications55CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Basic shootingYou can take photos or record videos. Vie

Applications56On 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

Applications57Auto modeAuto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the preview screen, tap

Applications58SelfieTake self-portraits with the front camera.1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.2 Tap MO

Applications59Wide selfieTake a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out.1 On the preview screen, tap to

Basics6•Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water- and dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requireme

Applications60Continuous shotTake a series of photos of moving subjects.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Continuous shot.Tap and hold to take severa

Applications61Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

Applications62•Voice control: Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands. You can say “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture”, or “Shoot

Applications63Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a videoSelect an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.Deleting mult

Applications64Using the quick optimization featureOn the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL.The quick optimization feature improves device per

Applications65S PlannerIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Tap S Planner on the App

Applications66Creating 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

Applications67Using S HealthYou can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.Tap S Health on the

Applications68Additional information•S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of dise

Applications69S VoiceIntroductionPerform various tasks simply by speaking.Setting a wake-up commandYou can launch S Voice using your own wake-up comma

Basics7Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any

Applications702 Say a voice command.If the device recognizes the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command

Applications71MusicListen to music sorted by category and customize playback settings.Tap Music on the Apps screen.Select a category, and then select

Applications72VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customize playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen

Applications73Voice RecorderIntroductionUse different recording modes for various situations. The device can convert your voice to text.Recording voic

Applications74Changing the recording modeSelect a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen.•STANDARD: This is the normal recording mode.•VOICE

Applications75MemoCreate memos and organize them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Memo.Composing memosTap on the memos list and enter a m

Applications76ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.AlarmOn t

Applications77Stopwatch1 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

Applications78RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radi

Applications79Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer

Basics8Device layoutBack keyMultipurpose jackProximity/Light/Gesture sensorRecents keyMicrophoneFront cameraPower keyHome keyNotification lightSpeaker

Applications80DriveStore your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.YouTubeWatch or create videos and share them wit

81SettingsIntroductionCustomize settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalized by configuring various setting options.On

Settings82Wi-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

Settings83BluetoothIntroductionUse Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.•Samsung is not responsible for the

Settings84Sending and receiving dataMany apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Blu

Settings85Mobile hotspot and tetheringUse the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the netw

Settings86Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount and customize the settings for the limitation.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.•Mobile

Settings87Mobile networksConfigure your mobile network settings.On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks.•Data roaming: Set the device to use data

Settings882 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.The information from the tag appears.Ensure that the device’s screen

Settings89Sending dataAllow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna.1 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and

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

Settings90More connection settingsOptionsCustomize settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.•Printing:

Settings91Printing contentWhile viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share → Print → → All printers, and then select a printer.MirrorLi

Settings92Download boosterSet the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi si

Settings93Sounds and vibrationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibrations.•Sound mode: Set th

Settings94Advanced featuresActivate useful features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.Excessive

Settings95Lock screen and securityChange the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and sec

Settings96Send SOS messagesIn an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The

Settings97Returning to standard modeSwipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → DONE.Managing shortcutsTo add

Settings98AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registe

Settings99Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset.•Back up my data: Back up y