Samsung SM-J200G User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish. 09/2015. Rev.1.0SM-J200FSM-J200G/DDSM-J200H/DDSM-J200YSM-J200F/DSSM-J200GU/DSSM-J200H/DS

Basics10Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.Use only Samsung-app

Basics11Viewing the remaining charging timeWhile charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Battery.The actual charging time may vary de

Basics12•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstable power s

Basics13SIM or USIM cardInstalling the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.•Only microSIM c

Basics14► Dual SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM c

Basics15Removing 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:

Basics16Using 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

Basics171 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Replace the back cover.Removing the memory c

Basics18Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On

Basics19TappingTo open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it w

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first5 Package contents6 Device layout8 Battery13 SIM or USIM card16 Memory card18 Turning the device on and o

Basics20Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.SwipingSwipe to the left or right on the Home screen or

Basics21Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps

Basics22Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise t

Basics23Moving 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

Basics24Managing 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

Basics253 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.4 Tap Enter folder name.

Basics26Indicator 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

Basics27Icon MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelLock screenPressing the Power key turns off the screen a

Basics28PatternDraw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen whe

Basics29You can use the following functions on the notification panel.Launch Settings.Tap a notification and perform various actions.Clear all notific

Table of Contents381 Lock screen and security82 Privacy82 Accessibility83 Accounts84 Backup and reset84 Language and input85 Battery85 Storage86 D

Basics30Break to the next line.Delete a preceding character.Enter punctuation marks.Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice.Change the keyboard se

Basics31Copying and pasting1 Tap and hold over text.2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text.3 Tap Copy or Cut.4

Basics32Device and data managementTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsu

Basics333 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from t

Basics34Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated to the latest soft

Basics35Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive inform

36ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications37Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications383 ► 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

Applications39Making calls from the locked screenOn the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap

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

Applications40Missed callsIf a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls. Alt

Applications41ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the

Applications42Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•D

Applications433 Add recipients and enter a message.► Single SIM models:Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter recipients.Attach

Applications44Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar

Applications45To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.Move to the previously visited page.Access additional options.Re

Applications46Sending emails1 Tap to compose an email.2 Add recipients and enter an email text.3 Tap SEND to send the mail.Reading emailsOn the emai

Applications47Taking photos or recording videos1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.2 Tap to take a photo or tap to

Applications48Launching Camera on the locked screenTo quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen.On the locked screen, drag outside the

Applications49PanoramaTake a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.On the preview screen, t

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

Applications50SelfieTake self-portraits with the front camera.1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.2 Tap MO

Applications51Camera settingsOn the preview screen, tap .The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used

Applications52GalleryIntroductionView and manage photos and videos stored in the device.Viewing images or videos1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.2 Sel

Applications53Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a videoSelect an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.Deleting mult

Applications54Smart ManagerIntroductionThe Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system securit

Applications55Managing device performanceOn the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager and select a feature.BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time

Applications56Activating ultra data saving modeMonitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data conn

Applications57S PlannerIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Tap S Planner on the App

Applications58Creating 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

Applications59VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen

Basics6Device layoutMicrophoneTouchscreenFront cameraHeadset jackMultipurpose jackHome keyRecents keyPower keySpeakerBack keyProximity sensorVolume ke

Applications60Voice RecorderIntroductionUse this app to record or play voice memos.Recording voice memos1 On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder.2 Tap

Applications61My FilesAccess and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.On the Apps screen, t

Applications62ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.AlarmOn t

Applications63Stopwatch1 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

Applications64RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radi

Applications65Scanning radio stationsTap Radio on the Apps screen.Tap SCAN, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stat

Applications66Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer

Applications67PhotosSearch for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.HangoutsChat with your friends individua

68SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

Settings693 Tap CONNECT.Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requi

Basics7•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

Settings70Ending the device connection1 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen.2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct.The device displays the connected devices in the list.3 Ta

Settings71Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.The detected devices are

Settings72Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap next to the dev

Settings73Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

Settings74Limiting data usage1 On the Settings screen, tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it.2 Drag the limit adjustm

Settings75•Network mode (single SIM models): Select a network type.Network mode SIM 1 / Network mode SIM 2 (dual SIM models): Select a network type.•

Settings762 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

Settings77Sending dataAllow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna.1 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and

Settings78More connection settingsOptionsCustomise settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.•Printing:

Settings793 Select a printer plug-in and install it.4 Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.The device searches for printers th

Basics8BatteryInstalling the battery1 Remove the back cover.Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.Do not bend or tw

Settings80Sounds and notificationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications.•Sound mode:

Settings81ApplicationsManage the device’s apps and change their settings.On the Settings screen, tap Applications.•Application manager: View and mana

Settings82•Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. This feature can help you locate your device if it is lost or stolen. Y

Settings83•TalkBack: Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. To view help information to learn how to use this feature, tap SETTINGS → Laun

Settings84Removing accountsOn the Settings screen, tap Accounts, select an account name, select the account to remove, and then tap MORE → Remove acco

Settings85BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the time

Settings86Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a

87AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

Appendix88The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix89Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is often d

Basics93 Replace the back cover.Removing the battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.

Appendix90Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app

Appendix91Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bluetooth

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