Download booster, Tethering and Mobile hotspot | Samsung SM-G850F

Network connectivity

Download booster

Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Download booster, and then tap the Download booster switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Download booster to activate it.

•You may incur additional charges when downloading files via a mobile network.

•When you download large files, the device may heat up. If the device exceeds a set temperature, the feature will turn off.

•If network signals are unstable, the speed and performance of this feature may be affected.

•If the Wi-Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds, the device may use only the fastest connection.

•This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) 1.1 only. The feature cannot be used with other protocols, such as FTP.

Tethering and Mobile hotspot

About tethering and mobile hotspots

Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

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Samsung SM-G850F user manual Download booster, Tethering and Mobile hotspot, About tethering and mobile hotspots

Contents

English EU /2014. Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Viewing photos or videos Gallery settings Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settingsMaking calls Receiving calls Options during calls Adding contacts Managing contacts Flipboard Torch Magnifier Google apps About Settings Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Package contents Device layout Buttons Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Using the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Tapping Using the touch screenBasics Double-tapping Tapping and holdingDragging Spreading and pinching Flicking Home screen Home screen layout Home screen options Using My Magazine Apps screen Icon Meaning Indicator icons Using the notifications panel Notifications and quick setting panels Rearranging quick setting buttons Using the quick setting panel Closing an app Opening apps Installing apps Installing or uninstalling appsSamsung Galaxy Apps Play Store Downloading suggested apps Uninstalling or disabling appsManaging apps Enabling apps Keyboard layout Entering textChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layout Switch to handwriting mode Using additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Screen capture About My Files My Files Viewing files Power saving mode Power saving featureUltra power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions Estimated maximum standby time Viewing help information Network connectivity Wi-FiMobile data Tap Connect Using Smart network switch Adding Wi-Fi networksActivating Wi-Fi Passpoint About tethering and mobile hotspots Download boosterTethering and Mobile hotspot Using USB tethering Using the mobile hotspotConnect your device to the computer via the USB cable Tick USB tethering Tick Bluetooth tethering Using Bluetooth tetheringInternet Browsing webpages Setting the homepage Managing the webpage history Managing the quick access list→Add to Quick access Direct call Motions & usability featuresMotions and gestures Covering screen with hand Smart alertMute/Pause Smart pause Turning device over Palm swipe to capture Multi window Air viewAbout Multi window Launching Multi window Multi window tray handle Creating a Multi window combination Switch locations between Multi window apps Using Multi window options Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray Some apps may not support this feature Close the app Toolbox Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves Managing the Home screen PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screens Managing folders Managing the Apps screenManaging panels Changing the sorting method You can move folders only in the folder panel Moving itemsCreating folders Setting wallpaper Setting wallpaper and ringtonesChanging ringtones Tap Set wallpaper or Done Changing the screen lock method PasswordPattern Fingerprint Registering fingerprints Finger ScannerFor better fingerprint recognition Managing registered fingerprints Alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprintsUnlock the screen You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints Verifying the Samsung account password Changing the alternative passwordUnlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember Using fingerprints to sign in to accountsUsing fingerprints for purchases via PayPal About private mode Private modeHiding content → Move to Private Managing shortcuts Easy modeViewing hidden content Using Samsung Smart Switch Using backup accountsUsing Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computers Using Samsung Kies Setting up accountsAdding accounts Removing accounts Tap Phone on the Apps screen PhoneMaking calls Making calls from the favourites list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Speed dial numbers Number predictionMaking an international call Tap Keypad Answering a call Receiving callsRejecting a call Missed calls During a voice call Options during calls During a video call Adding contacts ContactsMoving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manually Editing a contact Managing contactsDeleting a contact Sharing a contact Importing and exporting contacts Managing groupsMerging contacts with accounts Tap →Add shortcut to home screen Searching for contactsAdding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Sending messages Messages & emailMessages Adding contacts to the priority list Sending scheduled messages Viewing incoming messages Managing messages Setting up email accounts Accessing additional options Reading messages Taking photos or recording videos CameraBasic shooting Reorganising camera shortcuts Launching Camera on the locked screen Camera etiquette Selective focus Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out Tap Tap →Remote viewfinder Remote viewfinder Shooting modes Tap Mode →Shot & moreAuto Beauty face Panorama When you are finished editing photos, tap Virtual tour Tap Mode →Virtual tour Dual Camera Downloading shooting modes Camera settingsManaging shooting modes Without effect Camera Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the deviceGallery Accessing additional options Viewing content stored on other devicesAccessing content on a nearby device Changing the sorting method Use the following options Gallery settingsTap →Settings Studio When you are finished editing the image, tap Done →Photo studio Tap Photo studio Tap Collage studio Collage studio Tap Shot & more Shot & more Tap Video clip studio Video clip studio Trim video segments Tap Studio on the Apps screen Video trimmerTap Video trimmer Enter a filename, and then tap OK to save the video Playing music MultimediaMusic Creating playlists Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Playing music stored on other devices Accessing music on a nearby devicePlaying music by mood Video Using the pop-up video playerPlaying videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Sharing or deleting videos Accessing a video on a nearby deviceEditing videos Playing videos stored on other devices Health Health featuresAbout S Health Tap S Health on the Apps screen Setting up a user profile Health main screen Tap to access various menus Using S Health menus Tap →Pedometer Walking mate Viewing your step count in a graph Exercise mate Resetting the daily step recordsStarting to exercise Tap →Exercise Device saves the exercise information To finish exercising, tap Pause →StopEnter additional information and tap Done Tap and use the following functions Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode 120 Set workout goal →Training effect goal Set the exercise intensity and tap Next Viewing a log of burnt calories Recording food intake Viewing calorie intake in a graph Tap Update Managing weightEntering information about frequently-eaten food Tap →My food To reset the daily weight record, tap →Reset daily data →OK Entering data by using accessory devicesResetting weight record Viewing your recorded weight in a graph Installing additional S Health appsTap →More apps Tap More and select an app Health settings 130 Emergency mode Security featuresAbout emergency mode Activating emergency mode Setting help messages Deactivating emergency modeHelp message About help message Sending help messages Severe weather notifications Geo NewsAbout severe weather notifications Geo News Receiving notifications Using the geo news widget Searching for content Useful apps and features→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category Finder Starting S Planner Planner Tap Save to save the event or task Creating events or tasks Sharing events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accountsDeleting events or tasks Using S Voice Setting the languageVoice About S Voice Changing the wake-up command Waking up S Voice in standby modeCorrecting unwanted voice commands Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command Setting alarms AlarmStopping alarms Deleting alarms World clock TimerStopwatch Creating clocks Memo CalculatorComposing memos Searching for memosPage Saving files with contextual tags Voice RecorderRecording voice memos Managing voice memos Using the bookmarks listPlaying voice memos Renaming voice memos DropboxManaging categories Open files in the favourites list View notifications Creating personalised magazines FlipboardEditing subscriptions Magnifier Torch Google apps Play Newsstand Google SettingsPlay Games Drive About Bluetooth Bluetooth Sending an image Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSending and receiving data Unpairing Bluetooth devices Wi-Fi DirectAbout Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to other devices On the Apps screen, tap Gallery On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Wi-FiEnding the device connection About NFC Using the NFC feature Sending data Making a purchase with the NFC feature Beam Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it About Quick connect Before using this featureQuick connect Disconnecting devices Sharing contentJoining Group Play Re-searching for devices Exploring computers Select a media category and select the content to access About Screen Mirroring Screen Mirroring Stopping viewing the content Viewing content on a TV Printing content Connecting to a printerMobile printing Adding printer plug-ins Device & data manager Device can be upgraded to the latest softwareUpgrading the device Upgrading over the air Device MTP Connecting as a media deviceTransferring files between the device and a computer Using a Google account Connecting with Samsung KiesTap Settings on the Apps screen Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data Using a Samsung account Performing a data reset Wi-Fi SettingsAbout Settings Setting Network notification Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyTap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep To use options, tap Scan Search for available networks On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot BluetoothDownload booster Tethering and Mobile hotspot Data usage Flight mode Location Default messaging appMore networks Mobile networks Printing Nearby devices Sound Haptic feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap keysScreen Mirroring Font Screen modeDisplay Lock screen LED indicatorWallpaper Notification panel Multi window Accessibility Easy modeToolbox Set the device to use the toolbox Finger Scanner Blocking modePrivate mode Air view Motions and gestures Cloud Backup and resetAccounts Language and input DefaultLanguage Samsung keyboard Keyboard swipe Google voice typing Text-to-speech options Date and timeNotification readout Pointer speed Safety assistance Power saving Battery Account Registration Add or view your Samsung account StorageSecurity About device Set up SIM card lockHelp Application manager Default applicationsCall Answering and ending calls Call alerts Call accessoriesCall-related pop-ups Ringtones and keypad tones More settings Contacts Internet Gallery Messages Safe mode Voice Planner 197 About Accessibility Accessibility Activating or deactivating TalkBack Using the Home button to open accessibility menusVoice feedback TalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures → TalkBack →Settings, and then tick Explore by touch Configuring settings for vertical gestures Configuring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units using two-part vertical gestures Changing reading units by using the local contextual menuRelease your finger when you hear Change granularity Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want Adding and managing image labels Pausing TalkBackUsing the quick navigation feature Speech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback Configuring settings for TalkBackConfigure settings for TalkBack for your convenience Using the device with the screen turned off Setting text-to-speech features Using the rapid key input featureReading passwords aloud Editing text Entering text using the keyboardEntering additional characters Entering text by voice Changing the font size Setting notification remindersMagnifying the screen To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval Reversing the display colours Colour adjustment Samsung subtitles CC Setting flash notificationTurning off all sounds Some apps may not support this feature Adjusting the sound balanceMono audio Auto haptic Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Accessing assistive menusAssistive menu Editing the assistive menus Using the cursorUsing enhanced assistive menus Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it Setting tap and hold delay optionsSmart scroll Interaction control Change the method of answering or ending calls Using single tap modeAnswering and ending calls Saving accessibility settings in a file Managing accessibility settingsImporting an accessibility settings file Sharing accessibility settings files Using other useful features Your device displays network or service error messages Troubleshooting Touch screen responds slowly or improperly Ensure that the charger is connected properly Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored in the device has been lost Copyright