Samsung Galaxy Core Prime User manual

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.

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(726-7864).
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MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
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INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR
EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR
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SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR
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PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
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www.samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]

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America (SEA), Inc
Address:
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Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address:
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Ltd.
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The actual available capacity of the
internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system
and default applications occupy part of
the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
Nuance®, VSuite™, T9®Text Input, and the
Nuance logo are trademarks or registered
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and/or other countries.
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Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google
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YouTube, and other marks are trademarks
of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the
WirelessFidelity Alliance, Inc.

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Online Legal Information
The online version of the Health/Safety
and Warranty guide for your device can be
found at:
English:
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-
HSGuide
Spanish:
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-
HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User
Licensing Agreement for your device can
be found online at:
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/
SamsungLegal-EULA4.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started 1
Front View 2
Back View 4
Assemble Your Device 6
Set Up Your Device 11
Set Up Accounts on Your Device 13
Set Up and Access Voice Mail 14
Know Your Device 16
Home Screen 17
Status Bar 22
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures 24
Notification Panel 25
Enter Text 27
Calling 29
Make and Answer Calls 30
Applications 36
Apps Screen 37
Google Applications 40
T-Mobile Applications 44
Other Applications 46
Calculator 47
Calendar 48
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Clock 54
Contacts 57
Email 64
GALAXY Apps 66
Gallery 67
Internet 69
Memo 71
Messages 73
MyFiles 77
Video Player 80
Voice Recorder 82
Settings 83
How to Use Settings 84
Wi-Fi Settings 85
Wi-Fi Direct 88
Bluetooth 89
Airplane Mode 92
Mobile HotSpot and Tethering 93
Data Usage 96
Mobile Networks 97
NFC and payment 98
More Connection Settings 99
Sounds and Notifications Settings 102

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Display Settings 108
Applications Settings 110
Wallpaper Settings 115
Location Settings 116
Lock Screen and Security 118
Easy Mode 123
Accessibility 124
Accounts 127
Backup and Reset 129
Language and Input Settings 131
Battery 134
Storage 135
Date and Time Settings 138
About Your Device 139

Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.

2
Front View
Proximity sensors
Earpiece Front camera
Volume key
Power/Lock key
Back
Home key
Recent
Front View
Getting Started

3
• Back: Tap to return to the previous
screen or to close a dialog box, menu,
or keyboard.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and
record videos of yourself.
• Home key: Tap to return to the Home
screen.
• Light sensors: Detects the presence of
objects near the device.
• Power/Lock key: Press and hold to
turn the device on or off. Press to lock
or wake up the screen. Press and hold
to turn the device off or restart it, or for
quick access to Airplane Mode.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps
or touch and hold for Home screen
options.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume
of your device’s sounds and audio.
Front View
Getting Started

4
Back View
Microphone
Rear camera
Microphone
Flash Speaker
Headset jack
USB charger/Accessory port
Back View
Getting Started

• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
environments when taking a photo or
recording video.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional
headset (notincluded).
• Microphone: Records audio and
detects voice commands.
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record
videos.
• Speaker: Plays music and other
sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect
the Charger/USB cable (included),
and other optional accessories (not
included).
5
Getting Started Back View

Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot
near the top of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the
phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back
cover excessively. Doing so may damage
the cover.
6 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started

7
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network,
you are provided with a plug-in SIM card.
During activation, your SIM card is loaded
with your subscription details, such as
your PIN, available optional services, and
other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling
the SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all
SIM cards out of reach of small children.
Note: The SIM card slot is located below the
micro SD card slot.
►Carefully slide the SIM card into the
SIM card slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts
face into the device and that the angled
corner of the card is positioned as
shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly,
the device cannot detect the SIM card.
Re-orient the card and place it back into the
slot if the SIM is notdetected.
Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or
microSDHC memory card (not included) to
expand available memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at
any time; it is not necessary to install it prior
to using the device.
For more information on installing a
memory card, see Install a Memory Card.
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started

Install the Battery
2. Press along the edge of the back cover
until you have a secure seal.
1. Insert the battery into the opening on
the back of the phone, making sure the
connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the
battery.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of
the phone and press down.
8 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started

9
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable,
standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB
Charger (charging head and USB cable) is
included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A
fully discharged battery requires up to
four hours of charge time. You can use the
device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved
charging devices and batteries. Samsung
accessories are designed to maximize
battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause
damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging
head, and then plug the charging head
into a standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug
the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger
before you remove the battery, can cause
damage to the device.
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started

10
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few
minutes of operation remain, the battery
icon blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals.
( )
In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the
screen.
When the battery level becomes too low,
the device automatically turns off.
►For a quick check of your battery
level, view the battery charge indicator
located in the Status Bar of your
device’s display. A solid color
indicates a full charge.
( )
You can also choose to display a
percentage value. Viewing a percentage
value can provide a better idea of the
remaining charge on the battery. For
more information, see Battery.
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started

11
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
►Press and hold the Power/Lock key
until the device vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key
until the Device options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on,
the Welcome Screen displays. It guides
you through the basics of setting up your
device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default
language, connect to a Wi-Fi network, set
up accounts, choose location services,
learn about your device’s features, and
more.
Set Up Your Device
Getting Started

12
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to
secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically
when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is
Swipe.
To unlock your device:
►Press the Power/Lock key or Home
key, and then touch and drag your
finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe,
which offers no security. To choose
a more secure screen lock, see
Set a Screen Lock.
Set Up Your Device
Getting Started

13
 
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
Account to fully utilize its Android features,
including Gmail, GoogleHangouts, and the
Google Play store.
When you turn on your device for the first
time, set up your existing Google Account,
or create a new GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up
your Google Account on your device at
any time, use Accounts settings. Formore
information, seeAccounts.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings> Accounts > Add
account > Google.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access
to Samsung content and apps on your
device.
When you turn on your device for the
first time, set up your existing Samsung
account, or create a new Samsung
account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or
set up your Samsung account on your
device at any time, use Accounts settings.
Formore information, seeAccounts.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings> Accounts > Add
account > Samsungaccount.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started