Samsung SM-A300F Bedienungsanleitung

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish (EU). 04/2015. Rev.1.1SM-A300F/DSSM-A300FSM-A300H/DSSM-A300HSM-A300G/DSSM-A300GSM-A300HQ

Getting started102 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.► Dual SIM models:► Single SIM models:

Appendix100Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is oft

Appendix101Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your de

Appendix102•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.•Your

Appendix103A small gap appears around the outside of the device case•This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibratio

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Getting started113 ► Dual SIM models: Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Place the prima

Getting started124 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot.► Dual SIM models:► Single SIM models:

Getting started13Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray.2 Pull out the SIM card

Getting started14Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models)If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service provider

Getting started15Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Getting started16•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstabl

Getting started17Using a memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memor

Getting started18Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →

Getting started19Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for

2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started6 Package contents7 Device layout9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery17 Using a memory card19 T

20BasicsUsing the touch screen•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause t

Basics21Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an item, tap and hol

Basics22FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list

Basics23Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts

Basics24Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.

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

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 MeaningAlarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power lev

Basics28You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.Launch Settings.Adjust the brightness.Activate or deactivate options. Tap and h

Basics29•Bluetooth: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.•Mobile data: Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information.•U. power sav

Table of Contents375 NFC (NFC-enabled models)77 Screen Mirroring79 Mobile printingDevice & data manager80 Upgrading the device81 Transferring

Basics30Installing appsBrowse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap

Basics31Enabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap → Show disabled apps, select apps, and then tap Done. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →

Basics32Changing the keyboard layoutTap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to use.On 3x4 keyboard, a key ha

Basics33Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is sav

Basics34Power saving featureUse this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following:•Displa

35Network connectivityMobile dataConnect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usa

Network connectivity36Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspotsUse this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection wit

Network connectivity37Using USB tetheringShare the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settin

38PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the

Personalising39Managing panelsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, scroll left to the last p

4Read me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

Personalising40Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the lock

Personalising41Changing the screen lock methodYou can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal informati

Personalising42Managing shortcutsTo add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, scroll left, tap , and then select an app.To add a shortcut to a con

43PhoneMaking callsTap Phone on the Apps screen.► Dual SIM models: Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap or to make a voice call, or tap

Phone44► Single SIM models: Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.Access additional opti

Phone45Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the l

Phone46During a video callThe following actions are available:• → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party.• → Outgoing image: Select an image

47ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo

Contacts48Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts l

49Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re

Read me first5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your

Messages & email50► Single SIM models:Access additional options.Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter recipients.Attach fil

Messages & email51EmailSetting up email accountsTap Email on the Apps screen.Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time.Enter t

Messages & email52Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually ret

53CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f

Camera54•The camera automatically shuts off when unused.•Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes

Camera55Shooting modesAutoUse this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen

Camera56Wide selfieUse this mode to take a wide self-portrait using the front camera. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery.1 On the Apps s

Camera57Continuous shotUse this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Continuous shot.HDR (Rich tone

Camera58Camera settingsOn the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes.

Camera59•Recording mode: Change the recording mode.•Location tags: Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo.•To improve GPS signals,

6Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any

60GalleryViewing content on the deviceOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbna

61Useful apps and featuresS PlannerCreating events or tasks1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or

Useful apps and features62Syncing events and tasks with your accountsTap S Planner on the Apps screen.To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap

Useful apps and features63VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Change

Useful apps and features64ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o

Useful apps and features65World clockOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock.Creating clocksTap and enter a city name or select a city from the

Useful apps and features66CalculatorUse this app for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen.Rotate the device to landscape o

Useful apps and features67Voice RecorderRecording voice memosTap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen.Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.

Useful apps and features68RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves

Useful apps and features69Scanning radio stationsTap Radio on the Apps screen.Tap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves

Getting started7Device layoutMicrophoneTouch screenFront cameraProximity/Light sensorHeadset jackMultipurpose jackHome buttonRecent apps buttonPower b

Useful apps and features70Play Movies & TVWatch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store.Play BooksDownl

71Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl

Connecting with other devices722 Select a device to pair with.If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming

Connecting with other devices73Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth.The device displays the paired devices in the

Connecting with other devices74Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action

Connecting with other devices75NFC (NFC-enabled models)About NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain inform

Connecting with other devices76Making a purchase with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mo

Connecting with other devices77Screen MirroringAbout Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast d

Connecting with other devices78Viewing content on a TVBefore you connect your device to a TV, connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV. T

Connecting with other devices79Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a

80Device & data managerUpgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.Upgrading over the airThe device can be directly upgr

Device & data manager81Transferring files between the device and a computerMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to th

Device & data manager82Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up yo

83SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.CONNECTIONSWi-FiActiva

Settings84BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the

Settings85To use more options, tap .•Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.•Restrict background data: Set the d

Settings86NFC (NFC-enabled models)Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and the

Settings87Mobile networks•Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.•Data roaming: Set the device to use data connec

Settings88DisplayChange the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home scr

Settings89Lock screenChange the settings for the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen.•Screen lock: Change the screen lock method. T

Getting started9Using the SIM or USIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone serv

Settings90•Additional settings:–Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.–Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to an

Settings91PERSONALAdd accountAdd email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap Add account.Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settin

Settings92•Single tap mode: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it.•SERVICES: View a

Settings93SYSTEMLanguage and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.On the Sett

Settings94•Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.•Vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.•Character preview: Set

Settings95Text-to-speech options•PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•

Settings96Ultra power saving modeExtend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an a

Settings97•Verify apps: Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data

98AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

Appendix99The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch scre