Samsung SM-C101 User manual

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User Manual
SM-C101

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About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,
www.samsung.com .
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work
properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider
other than Samsung.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. 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.
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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer
be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided
with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,
contact service providers.
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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.

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Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Getting started
8 Device layout
9 Buttons
10 Package contents
11 Installing the SIM or USIM card and
battery
16 Charging the battery
18 Inserting a memory card
20 Attaching a hand strap
21 Turning the device on and off
21 Holding the device
22 Locking and unlocking the device
22 Adjusting the volume
22 Switching to silent mode
Basics
23 Indicator icons
24 Using the touch screen
28 Control motions
32 Notifications
33 Home screen
36 Locked screen
37 Using applications
37 Applications screen
39 Help
39 Entering text
41 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
42 Setting up accounts
43 Transferring files
44 Securing the device
46 Upgrading the device
Communication
47 Phone
53 Contacts
56 Messages
58 Email
60 Google Mail
61 Hangouts
61 Google+
62 Photos
62 ChatON
Web & network
63 Internet
64 Chrome
65 Bluetooth
66 Screen Mirroring
67 Samsung Link
67 Group Play
68 NFC
69 S Beam
69 WatchON

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102 Face detection
103 Photo size
103 Quality
103 Auto contrast
103 Adjust image
104 Timer
104 OIS (anti-shake)
105 Video recording options
105 Sharing options
105 Camera settings
Media
107 Music
109 Paper Artist
109 Gallery
113 Story Album
113 Video
115 Video Editor
115 YouTube
116 Photo Suggest
Application & media stores
117 Play Store
118 Samsung Hub
118 Samsung Apps
119 Play Books
119 Play Movies & TV
119 Play Music
120 Play Games
120 Play Newsstand
Camera: Basic functions
71 Launching Camera
73 Taking photos
73 Taking videos
74 Viewing photos and videos
74 Using the zoom ring
75 Taking photos or videos with voice
commands
76 Taking photos or videos with filter
effects
76 Changing shooting options quickly
77 Reducing camera shake
77 Using face detection
78 Tips for taking clearer photos
Camera: Shooting modes
82 Auto
83 Smart
94 Expert
95 My mode
Camera: Shooting options
and settings
96 Customising shooting options
96 EV (brightness)
97 ISO (sensitivity)
98 WB (light source)
99 Metering
100 Drive mode
101 Flash
101 Focus mode
102 Focus area

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Troubleshooting
Cleaning the device
Utilities
121 S Memo
124 S Planner
126 Dropbox
127 Cloud
128 Drive
128 Clock
130 Calculator
131 S Translator
132 Voice Recorder
134 S Voice
135 Google
136 Voice Search
136 My Files
137 Downloads
137 TripAdvisor
Travel & local
138 Maps
Settings
139 About Settings
139 Connections
143 My device
154 Accounts
154 More
157 Google Settings

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Getting started
Device layout
Shutter button
Microphone
Earpiece
Multipurpose jack
Front camera
Power button
Home button
Headset jack
Back button
Volume button
Touch screen
Proximity/Light sensor
Menu button
Speaker
Eyelet for strap
IrLED
GPS antenna
Lens
Zoom ring
Tripod mount
Microphone for sound
recording
AF-assist light
Flash
Memory card slot
NFC antenna
Main antenna

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The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you record voice memos or take
videos.
Do not use the device if it is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause
injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it
repaired.
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
Power
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if
it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
Menu
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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.
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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.
Home
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.
Back
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume
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Press to adjust the device volume.
Shutter
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Press and hold to turn the camera on.
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In the camera application, half-press to focus on the subject.
When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green.
Press to take the photo.

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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
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Battery
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.

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Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the
included battery.
Only microSIM cards work with the device.
1 Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

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2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards.
Inserting the SIM or USIM card improperly may cause serious damage to the device.
Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.
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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to
remove the memory card.
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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

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4 Slide the battery lock to the right to unlock it.
5 Insert the battery.
Make sure to properly align the battery’s gold-coloured contacts when inserting the
battery.

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6 Slide the battery lock to the left to lock it.
7 Replace the battery cover.

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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Slide the battery lock to the right to unlock it.
3 Pull out the battery.
4 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

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Charging the battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also
used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low
battery power message.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
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If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications
that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid
disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use
these applications after fully charging the battery.
Charging with the charger
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into
the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
Checking the battery charge status
When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:
Charging Fully charged

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Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the brightness of the display.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
SD memory card folder.

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1 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards.
2 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
→
More
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card .
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
3 Replace the back cover.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

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Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
→
More
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD card
→
Erase everything .
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
Attaching a hand strap
Slide the hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.