Samsung SM-G550FY User Manual

www.samsung.com User ManualSM-G550FYEnglish. 09/2015. Rev.1.0

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

Basics12Battery charging tips and precautions•When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.•If the battery is completely discharged

Basics13Ultra power saving modeUse this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following:•Res

Basics142 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 ( 1 )

Basics15Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Remove the back cover and battery.2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.Using dual SIM or USIM cardsIf you insert two

Basics16Memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufactur

Basics17Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage →

Basics18Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first t

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

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

Basics23Adding itemsTap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.To add widgets, tap and hold an empty ar

Basics24Creating folders1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around

Basics25Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. T

Basics264 Tap Enter folder name. and enter a folder name.To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.Indi

Basics27Icon MeaningMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelLock screenPr

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 Contents376 Privacy76 Accessibility77 Accounts78 Backup and reset78 Language and input79 Battery79 Storage80 Date and time80 User manual8

Basics30Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su

Basics31Additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last funct

Basics32Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured

Basics33Transferring data from a mobile deviceTransfer data from your previous device to your new device.Download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy

Basics34Using 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

Basics35Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.c

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 Tap or 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 k

Applications39Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outsid

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

Applications40•Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.•Email: Send an email.•Message: Send a message.•Internet: Bro

Applications413 Enter contact information.• : Add an image.• / : Add or delete a contact field.4 Tap SAVE.To add a phone number to the contacts li

Applications42MessagesIntroductionSend and view messages by conversation.Sending messagesYou may incur additional charges for sending messages when yo

Applications43Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar

Applications44To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.Open the homepage.Move to the previously visited page.Open the b

Applications45Sending 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

Applications46Taking 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

Applications47Launching Camera on the locked screenTo quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen.On the locked screen, drag outside the

Applications48PanoramaTake a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.On the preview screen, t

Applications493 Face the front camera lens.4 When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself.To take a photo using your

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

Applications505 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self-portrait.The device will take additional photos when th

Applications513 When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself.The device will take four photos at the two-second inter

Applications52Camera settingsOn the preview screen, tap .The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used

Applications53GalleryIntroductionView and manage photos and videos stored in the device.Viewing images or videos1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.2 Sel

Applications54Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a videoSelect an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.Deleting mult

Applications55Using the quick optimisation featureOn the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL.The quick optimisation feature improves device per

Applications56S PlannerIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Tap S Planner on the App

Applications57Syncing events and tasks with your accountsOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account service, and then tap the Sync

Applications58Voice RecorderUse this app to record or play voice memos.1 On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder.2 Tap to start recording. Sp

Applications59My FilesAccess and manage various files stored in the device.On the Apps screen, tap Tools → My Files.•Category: View files by category

Basics6Device layoutHeadset jackMicrophoneBack keyFront cameraProximity sensorSpeakerPower keyMultipurpose jackTouchscreenRecents keyHome keyLoud spea

Applications60ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.AlarmOn t

Applications61Stopwatch1 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

Applications62RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radi

Applications63Scanning radio stationsTap Radio on the Apps screen.Tap SCAN, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stat

Applications64Play Movies & TVWatch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store.DriveStore your content on

65SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

Settings663 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

Settings67Ending 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

Settings682 Select a device to pair with.If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated p

Settings69Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap next to the dev

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

Settings70Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

Settings71Limiting 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

Settings72Mobile networksConfigure your mobile network settings.On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks.•Data roaming: Set the device to use data

Settings73Adding printer plug-insAdd printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.1 On the Settings screen, tap More connection set

Settings74Sounds and notificationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications.•Sound mode:

Settings75ApplicationsManage the device’s apps and change their settings.On the Settings screen, tap Applications.•Application manager: View and mana

Settings76PrivacyChange the settings for maintaining your privacy.On the Settings screen, tap Privacy.•Location: Change settings for location informa

Settings77AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registe

Settings78Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset.•Backup account: Set up or

Settings79BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the time

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

Settings80Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a

81AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

Appendix82The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix83Sound 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

Appendix84Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app

Appendix85Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bluetooth

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