Samsung SM-G388FDSAATO, SM-G388FDSAAUT, SM-G388FDSABGL, SM-G388FDSACOS, SM-G388FDSACYV, SM-G388FDSADBT, SM-G388FDSADDE, SM-G388FDSADPL, SM-G388FDSAETL, SM-G388FDSAEUR, SM-G388FDSAFTM, SM-G388FDSAITV, SM-G388FDSALUX, SM-G388FDSAMOB, SM-G388FDSAPHE, SM-G388FDSAPLS, SM-G388FDSAPRO, SM-G388FDSAPRT, SM-G388FDSASEB, SM-G388FDSASER, SM-G388FDSASFR, SM-G388FDSATIM, SM-G388FDSATPH, SM-G388FDSATTR, SM-G388FDSAXEF, SM-G388FDSAXEO, SM2G388FDSADBT, SM2G388FDSADDE Device layout

Getting started

Device layout

Headset jack

Proximity sensor

Speaker

Front camera

Touchscreen

Power key

Home key
Recents key
	Back key
Microphone	Multipurpose jack
	Multipurpose jack
	GPS antenna
Flash	Loud speaker
Rear camera	Xcover key
	Volume key
Back cover
	NFC antenna (on the
	battery)
Main antenna

Contents

Page Table of Contents Messages & email Camera Gallery Useful apps and features Connecting with other devices Read me first Maintaining water and dust resistance Instructional icons Getting started Package contents Device layout Keys Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Page Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Charging the battery Page Reducing the battery consumption Using a memory card Installing a memory card Removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Attaching a hand strap Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Basics Using the touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Dragging Double-tapping Swiping Spreading and pinching Home screen layout Home screen Home screen options Apps screen Indicator icons Notification panel Using the notification panel Rearranging quick setting buttons Using the quick setting buttons Opening apps Closing an app Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Installing apps Play Store Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Enabling apps Entering text Keyboard layout Changing the input language Changing the keyboard layout Using additional keyboard functions Screen capture My Files Ultra power saving mode Increasing touchscreen sensitivity Network connectivity Mobile data Wi-Fi Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspots Using the mobile hotspot Using USB tethering Using Bluetooth tethering Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Moving and removing an item Managing the Apps screen Changing the sorting method Hiding apps Moving items Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Changing ringtones Changing the screen lock method Pattern PIN Password Transferring data from your previous device Using Samsung Smart Switch Using Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computers Using Samsung Kies Setting up accounts Adding accounts Removing accounts Phone Making calls Making calls from call logs or contacts list Making an international call Receiving calls Answering a call Rejecting a call Missed calls Options during calls During a voice call During a video call Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manually Importing and exporting contacts Searching for contacts Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Messages & email Messages Sending messages Viewing incoming messages Email Setting up email accounts Sending emails Reading emails Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Launching Camera on the locked screen Shooting modes Auto Beauty face Panorama Continuous shot Aqua Sports Selfie Camera settings ISO Tap to take pics Video size Recording mode Location tags Gallery Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features S Planner Creating events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Internet Video Playing videos Clock Alarm Setting alarms Stopping alarms Deleting alarms Calculator Memo Composing memos Searching for memos Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Playing voice memos Radio Listening to the FM radio Scanning radio stations Google apps Chrome Gmail Google+ Maps Play Music Play Movies & TV Play Books Play Newsstand Play Games Google Voice Search Google Settings Bluetooth About Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Sending an image Receiving an image Unpairing Bluetooth devices Wi-FiDirect About Wi-FiDirect Connecting to other devices Ending the device connection NFC About NFC Using the NFC feature Making a purchase with the NFC feature Sending data Mobile printing Adding printer plug-ins Connecting to a printer Printing content Device & data manager Updating the device Updating over the air Updating with Samsung Kies Transferring files between the device and a computer Connecting as a media device Connecting with Samsung Kies Backing up and restoring data Using a Google account Performing a data reset Settings About Settings Connections Wi-Fi Setting Wi-Fisleep policy Bluetooth Tethering and Mobile hotspot Flight mode Data usage Location NFC Printing More networks Default messaging app Mobile networks Device Sounds and notifications Display Lock screen Call Application manager Personal Accounts Backup and reset Accessibility Single tap mode Services Speak passwords Magnification gestures Negative colours System Language and input Language Default Samsung keyboard Google voice typing Text-to-speechoptions Pointer speed Date and time Ultra power saving mode Battery Storage Security About device Troubleshooting The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly Your device freezes or has fatal errors RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING Calls are not connected Sound echoes during a call The battery icon is empty The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approvedchargers) The battery depletes faster than when first purchased Your device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the camera Photo quality is poorer than the preview Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Another Bluetooth device is not located A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Your device cannot find your current location Data stored in the device has been lost A small gap appears around the outside of the device case Copyright Trademarks