Samsung Galaxy Core Prime User Guide

English (Eu). 12/2014. Rev.1.0

www.samsung.com

Table of Contents

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Getting started

6 Bundle contents

7 Device layout

ix Using the SIM or USIM bill of fare and battery

xiv Using a memory card

16 Turning the device on and off

16 Locking and unlocking the screen

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17 Using the touch on screen

20 Home screen layout

24 Notifications panel

25 Opening apps

26 Installing or uninstalling apps

28 Entering text

30 Screen capture

thirty My Files

31 Power saving characteristic

31 Viewing help information

Network connectivity

32 Mobile information

32 Wi-Fi

33 Tethering and Mobile hotspot

Personalising

35 Managing the Home and Apps screens

37 Setting wallpaper and ringtones

38 Irresolute the screen lock method

38 Transferring data from your previous device

40 Setting up accounts

Phone

41 Making calls

42 Receiving calls

42 Options during calls

Contacts

44 Adding contacts

44 Importing and exporting contacts

45 Searching for contacts

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Messages & email

46 Letters

47 Email

Camera

49 Basic shooting

l Shooting modes

52 Camera settings

Gallery

54 Viewing content on the device

Useful apps and features

55 Due south Planner

56 Internet

57 Video

58 Clock

59 Figurer

threescore Memo

60 Radio

62 Voice Recorder

63 Google apps

Connecting with other devices

65	Bluetooth
67	Wi-Fi Direct
69	NFC
71	Mobile printing

Device & data manager

72 Upgrading the device

73 Transferring files betwixt the device and a computer

74 Backing upwards and restoring data

75 Performing a data reset

Settings

76 About Settings

76 CONNECTIONS

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84 PERSONAL

86 Organization

Troubleshooting

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Delight read this transmission before using the device to ensure prophylactic and proper use.

• Descriptions are based on the device's default settings.

• Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or device'southward software.

• Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device'due south specifications and the environment that it is used in.

• Samsung is non liable for operation issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.

• Samsung is not liable for operation issues or incompatibilities caused past edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to piece of work improperly.

• Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited apply. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.

• You lot may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, machine-syncing, or using location services depending on your data programme. For big data transfers, information technology is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.

• Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior discover. If yous have questions most an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.

• Modifying the device's operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may event in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and volition void your warranty.

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Instructional icons

Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause harm to your device or other equipment

Notation: notes, usage tips, or additional data

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Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

• Device

• Bombardment

• Quick get-go guide

• The items supplied with the device and whatever available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

• The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not exist compatible with other devices.

• Appearances and specifications are subject field to change without prior find.

• You tin purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are uniform with the device before purchase.

• Employ merely Samsung-canonical accessories. Using unapproved accessories may crusade the functioning problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

• Availability of all accessories is bailiwick to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

Getting started

Device layout

Earpiece

Impact screen

Dwelling push button

Contempo apps button

Microphone

Flash

Rear camera Dorsum cover

Power button

Back push

Multipurpose jack

Headset jack

GPS antenna

Volume button

Speaker

NFC antenna (on the battery)

Principal antenna

Getting started

• Do non cover the antenna expanse with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or bleed the battery.

• Using a Samsung-canonical screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may crusade the sensors to malfunction.

• Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The affect screen may malfunction in humid atmospheric condition or when exposed to h2o.

Buttons

Button	Part
Ability	•	Printing and hold to turn the device on or off.
Ability	•	Press to turn on or lock the screen.
	•	Press to turn on or lock the screen.

	•	Tap to open up the list of recent apps.
Recent apps	•	Tap and hold to access additional options for the current
		screen.

	•	Press to plow on the screen while the screen is locked.
Home	•	Press to return to the Domicile screen.
	•	Press and hold to launch Google.

Back	•	Tap to return to the previous screen.

Volume	•	Printing to accommodate the device book.

Getting started

Using the SIM or USIM carte du jour and battery

Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided past the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery.

• Simply microSIM cards work with the device.

• Some LTE services may non be available depending on the service provider. For more information well-nigh service availability, contact your service provider.

i Remove the back comprehend.

Exist careful non to damage your fingernails when yous remove the dorsum embrace.

Do not bend or twist the dorsum cover excessively. Doing and so may damage the comprehend.

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2 Insert the SIM or USIM bill of fare with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

• Do non insert a retentiveness carte du jour into the SIM card slot. If a retentivity card happens to be lodged in the SIM carte du jour slot, have the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the retentivity card.

• Utilise caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is non responsible for any damages or inconveniences acquired by lost or stolen cards.

3 Insert the bombardment with the battery's gilt-coloured contacts properly aligned with the device's contacts.

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4 Replace the back cover.

• Ensure that the back cover is airtight tightly.

• Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.

Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the back comprehend. Pull out the battery.

three Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Utilize the charger to charge the battery earlier using it for the offset fourth dimension. A computer tin be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable.

Use just Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables tin can crusade the bombardment to explode or harm the device.

• When the bombardment ability is depression, the battery icon appears empty.

• If the bombardment is completely discharged, the device cannot exist turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Permit a depleted battery to accuse for a few minutes before turning on the device.

• If yous use multiple apps at in one case, network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the bombardment volition drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, ever use these apps afterward fully charging the bombardment.

Plug the pocket-sized stop of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any harm caused past misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Getting started

• The device can be used while it is charging, only it may take longer to fully accuse the bombardment.

• If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may non part. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

• While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device'southward lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may terminate charging.

• If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Middle.

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and and then unplug information technology from the electrical socket.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in employ. The charger does not have a power switch, and so you must unplug the charger from the electrical socket when not in utilise to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you lot save the battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

• When you are not using the device, switch to slumber mode by pressing the Power button.

• Shut unnecessary apps using the task manager.

• Deactivate the Bluetooth characteristic.

• Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

• Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.

• Subtract the backlight time.

• Decrease the screen brightness.

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Using a memory bill of fare

Installing a memory card

Your device accepts retentivity cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the retentiveness bill of fare manufacturer and blazon, some memory cards may not be uniform with your device.

• Some retention cards may not exist fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may harm the device or the retention card, or corrupt the information stored in information technology.

• Use circumspection to insert the retentiveness card right-side up.

• The device supports the Fat and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When inserting a bill of fare formatted in a unlike file arrangement, the device asks to reformat the retentiveness card.

• Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

• When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card's file directory appears in the My Files →SD card folder.

Remove the back encompass and bombardment.

Insert a retentivity card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

3 Replace the bombardment and back cover.

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Removing the retention card

Earlier removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Dwelling screen, tap

→Settings →Storage →Unmount SD carte du jour.

Remove the dorsum embrace and battery.

Pull out the memory card.

Replace the battery and back embrace.

Practice not remove the retention carte du jour while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so tin cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory menu or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Formatting the retentivity carte du jour

A memory bill of fare formatted on a computer may non be compatible with the device. Format the memory bill of fare on the device.

On the Dwelling screen, tap →Settings →Storage →Format SD card →Format SD carte du jour →Erase everything.

Before formatting the memory menu, remember to make fill-in copies of all important data stored in the device. The manufacturer'south warranty does not cover loss of information resulting from user actions.

Getting started

Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Ability button for a few seconds to plough on the device.

When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set your device.

To turn off the device, press and agree the Power button, and then tap Power off.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the utilize of wireless devices is restricted, such equally aeroplanes and hospitals.

Locking and unlocking the screen

Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is non used for a specified menses.

To unlock the screen, printing the Power push or the Home button and moving picture your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.

You lot can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information.

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Using the touch screen

• Exercise not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the bear upon screen to malfunction.

• To avert damaging the touch screen, exercise not tap it with anything abrupt or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

• The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the affect input area.

• Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen fire-in) or ghosting. Plow off the touch screen when you lot practise not apply the device.

• Information technology is recommended to utilise fingers when y'all apply the touch screen.

Tapping

To 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 information technology with a finger.

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Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than than two seconds to access available options.

Dragging

To motion an particular, tap and concord information technology and drag it to the target position.

Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

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Flicking

Movie left or right on the Domicile screen or the Apps screen to encounter some other panel. Flick up or down to curl through a webpage or a listing of items, such as contacts.

Spreading and pinching

Spread 2 fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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Abode screen layout

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device'southward features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more than. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Abode screen.

To view other panels, coil left or correct, or tap ane of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.

A widget

A folder

A screen indicator

Favourite apps

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Home screen options

On the Dwelling house screen, tap and hold an empty surface area, or compression your fingers together to access the available options.

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Apps screen

The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.

On the Habitation screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or correct, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen.

Access additional options.

An app

Screen indicators

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Indicator icons

Indicator icons announced on the status bar at the tiptop of the screen. The icons listed in the table beneath are virtually common.

The status bar may non appear at the elevation of the screen in some apps. To display the condition bar, elevate down from the acme of the screen.

Icon	Meaning
	No signal

	Signal force

	Roaming (outside of normal service area)

	GPRS network connected

	EDGE network connected

	UMTS network connected

	HSDPA network connected

	HSPA+ network continued

/	LTE network connected

	Wi-Fi connected

	Bluetooth feature activated

	GPS activated

	Call in progress

	Missed call

	Connected to computer

	No SIM or USIM card

	New text or multimedia bulletin

	Alert activated

	Mute fashion activated

	Vibration way activated

	Flight mode activated

	Error occurred or caution required

	Battery ability level

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Notifications console

Using the notifications console

When you lot receive new notifications, such as letters or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To meet more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details.

To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downward.

To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.

You can utilise the following functions on the notifications panel.

Activate or deactivate options.

Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings.

Tap a notification and perform various actions.

Launch Settings.

Adjust the effulgence.

Clear all notifications.

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Using the quick setting buttons

Yous can actuate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings if you lot tap and agree a button.

• Wi-Fi: Refer to Wi-Fi for more than information.

• Location: Refer to Location for more information.

• Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Select a sound mode.

• Screen rotation: Permit or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

Some apps do not allow screen rotation.

• Bluetooth: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.

• Mobile data: Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information.

• U. power saving: Refer to Ultra power saving manner for more data.

• Mobile hotspot: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more data.

• NFC: Refer to NFC for more data.

• Sync: Actuate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps, such every bit agenda or email.

• Flight style: Refer to Flight mode for more information.

Opening apps

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open up it.

To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an app icon to open up.

Endmost an app

Tap and drag an app icon to the left or right to close it. To shut all running apps, tap .

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Installing or uninstalling apps

Samsung Milky way Apps

Use this app to purchase and download apps.

Tap GALAXY Apps on the Apps screen.

This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Installing apps

Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.

Select an app to view information near it. To download costless apps, tap Complimentary. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app'south toll.

To modify the auto update settings, tap →Settings →Machine update apps, and then select an option.

Play Store

Employ this app to purchase and download apps.

Tap Play Shop on the Apps screen.

Installing apps

Scan apps past category or tap to search for a keyword.

Select an app to view information about it. To download complimentary apps, tap INSTALL. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the cost and follow the on-screen instructions.

To change the auto update settings, tap →SETTINGS →Auto-update apps, so select an option.

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Managing apps

Uninstalling or disabling apps

To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap →Uninstall/disable apps. appears on the apps that you can disable. Select an app and tap OK.

To uninstall downloaded apps, open the Apps screen and tap →Downloaded apps →→ Uninstall. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →Application director, select an app, and then tap Uninstall.

Enabling apps

On the Apps screen, tap →Show disabled apps, select apps, then tap Done. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →Application manager, curl to DISABLED, select an app, and then tap Enable.

• Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You tin can continue to use hidden apps.

• Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. Yous cannot apply disabled apps.

• Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.

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Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears automatically when you lot enter text to ship messages, create memos, and more.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must modify the input language to ane of the supported languages.

Enter majuscule. For all caps, tap

Delete a preceding grapheme.

it twice.

Enter punctuation marks.

Break to the side by side line.

Modify the keyboard settings.

Enter a space.

Changing the input linguistic communication

Tap →Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. If yous select 2 or more languages, you tin switch between the input languages by sliding the infinite key left or right.

Irresolute the keyboard layout

Tap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to utilise.

On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

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Using additional keyboard functions

Tap and hold to use diverse functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used.

Change the language.

Open the keyboard.

Get-go or pause entering text by voice.

• : Modify the keyboard settings.

• : Enter emoticons.

Copying and pasting

one	Tap and concord over text.
2	Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text.
3	Tap Copy or Cutting. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
four	Place the cursor where the text is to exist inserted and tap →Paste.

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Screen capture

Capture a screenshot while using the device.

Printing and hold the Home button and the Ability push simultaneously. The prototype is saved in the Gallery →→Album →Screenshots folder. Subsequently capturing a screenshot, y'all tin edit the image and share it with others.