Samsung SM-G903F User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish (EU). 08/2015. Rev.1.1SM-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

Appendix100The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix101Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is often

Appendix102Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera ap

Appendix103Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bluetooth

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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 Contents387 More connection settings89 Sounds and notifications90 Display90 Motions and gestures91 Applications91 Wallpaper91 Themes92 Lo

Basics30Notification panelUsing the notification panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on

Basics31S FinderSearch for a wide variety of content with a keyword.Searching for content on the deviceOpen the notification panel and tap S Finder.En

Basics322 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.The next steps may vary depending on the connected d

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

Basics35Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured

Basics36Multi windowIntroductionMulti window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view.Some apps may not support this feature.Sp

Basics37Split 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

Basics38Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th

Basics39• : Maximise the window.• : Close the app.Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of

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

Basics40Transferring data from a mobile deviceTransfer data from your previous device to your new device.Download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy

Basics41Using 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

Basics42Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.c

Basics43Performing a data resetDelete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back up all important da

44ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications45Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications463 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

Applications47Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outsid

Applications48•Internet: Browse webpages.•Contacts: Open the contacts list.•S Planner: Open the calendar.•Memo: Create a memo.• : End the current

Applications49To 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

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

Applications50MessagesIntroductionSend and view messages by conversation.Sending messagesYou may incur additional charges for sending messages when yo

Applications51Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar

Applications52EmailSetting 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

Applications53CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Basic shootingYou can take photos or record videos. Vie

Applications54On 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

Applications55Auto modeAuto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the preview screen, tap

Applications56SelfieTake self-portraits with the front camera.1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.2 Tap MO

Applications57Wide selfieTake a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out.1 On the preview screen, tap to

Applications58Continuous shotTake a series of photos of moving subjects.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Continuous shot.Tap and hold to take severa

Applications59Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

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

Applications60•Voice control: Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands. You can say “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture”, or “Shoot

Applications61Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a videoSelect an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.Deleting mult

Applications62Using the quick optimisation featureOn the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL.The quick optimisation feature improves device per

Applications63S PlannerIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Tap S Planner on the App

Applications64Creating 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

Applications65Using S HealthYou can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.Tap S Health on the

Applications66Additional information•S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of dise

Applications67S VoiceIntroductionPerform various tasks simply by speaking.Setting a wake-up commandYou can launch S Voice using your own wake-up comma

Applications682 Say a voice command.If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command

Applications69MusicListen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings.Tap Music on the Apps screen.Tap , select a category, and then s

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

Applications70VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen

Applications71Voice RecorderIntroductionUse different recording modes for various situations. The device can convert your voice to text.Recording voic

Applications72Changing the recording modeTap to select a mode from the list.•Standard: This is the normal recording mode. Voice memos recorded in t

Applications73MemoCreate memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Memo.Composing memosTap on the memos list and enter a m

Applications74ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.AlarmOn t

Applications75Stopwatch1 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

Applications76RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radi

Applications77Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer

Applications78DriveStore your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.YouTubeWatch or create videos and share them wit

79SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

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

Settings80Wi-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

Settings81BluetoothIntroductionUse Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.•Samsung is not responsible for the

Settings82Sending and receiving dataMany apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Blu

Settings83Mobile hotspot and tetheringUse the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the netw

Settings84Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.•Mobile

Settings85NFC and paymentIntroductionYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You c

Settings86Making payments with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. T

Settings87More connection settingsOptionsCustomise settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.•Printing:

Settings88Printing contentWhile viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share → Print → → All printers, and then select a printer.MirrorLi

Settings89Download boosterSet the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi si

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

Settings90DisplayChange the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display.•Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.•Font: Change the

Settings91ApplicationsManage the device’s apps and change their settings.On the Settings screen, tap Applications.•Application manager: View and mana

Settings92Lock screen and securityChange the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and sec

Settings93Send SOS messagesIn an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The

Settings94Returning to standard modeSwipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → DONE.Managing shortcutsTo add

Settings95AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registe

Settings96Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset.•Back up my data: Back up y

Settings97BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the time

Settings98Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a

99AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev