Samsung Ace 4 Manual

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Changing the input language
Tap  → Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or 
more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or 
right.
Changing the keyboard layout
Tap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to 
use.
On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the 
corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.
Using additional keyboard functions
Tap and hold  to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of  depending on 
the last function that was used.
•	 : Change the keyboard settings.
•	 : Enter emoticons.
Changing the keyboard type
Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select 
the type of keyboard to use.
If default keyboards do not appear in the list of available keyboards or you install new 
keyboards, open the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Language and input, and then tick a 
keyboard.   
						

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Copying and pasting
1 Tap and hold over text.
2 Drag  or  to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text.
3 Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
4 Tap and hold at the point where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste.
Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device.
Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in 
the 
Gallery → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and 
share it with others.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.   
						

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My Files
About My Files
Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud 
storage services.
Tap 
My Files on the Apps screen.
Access additional options.
View storage information.Search for files or folders.
View files by categories.
View the download history.
Tap  and use the following options:
•	Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen.
•	Add FTP server: Add an FTP server shortcut on the My Files main screen.
•	Settings: Change the file manager settings.   
						

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Viewing files
Tap My Files on the Apps screen.
Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap 
. To return to the My Files main 
screen, tap 
.
Select a folder, tap 
, and then use the following options:
•	Select: Select files or folders to apply options.
•	Delete: Delete files or folders.
•	Create folder: Create a folder.
•	Sort by: Sort files or folders.
•	Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home 
screen.
•	Settings: Change the file manager settings.
Tap and hold a file or folder, and then use the following options:
•	 : Share files with others.
•	 : Delete files or folders.
•	 → Move: Move files or folders to another folder.
•	 → Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder.
•	 → Rename: Rename a file or folder.
•	 → Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home 
screen.
•	 → Zip: Compress files or folders to create a zip file.
•	 → Details: View file or folder details.   
						

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Power saving feature
Ultra power saving mode
Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device 
performs the following:
•	Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.
•	Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.
•	Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.
•	Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Ultra power saving mode, and tap the Ultra power 
saving mode
 switch to activate it.
Remaining battery power
Access additional options.
Essential apps
Estimated maximum standby 
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To add an app to the Home screen, tap  and select an app.
To remove an app from the Home screen, tap 
 → Remove, select an app with , and then 
tap 
OK.
To change the settings for ultra power saving mode, such as network connectivity or sound, 
tap 
 → Settings.
To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap 
 → Disable ultra power saving mode.
The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery 
power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your 
device settings and operating conditions.   
						

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Network connectivity
Mobile data
Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other 
devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data.
Wi-Fi
Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other 
devices. Refer to  Wi-Fi for additional options.
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it.
2 Select a network from the  Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear 
with a lock icon.
3 Tap Connect.
Once the device connects to a  Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that 
network each time it is available without requiring a password.
To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list 
of networks and tap 
Forget.
Adding  Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the  Wi-Fi networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at 
the bottom of the list. Enter the network name in 
Network SSID, select the security type and 
enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap 
Save.  
						

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Te thering 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.
Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other 
devices.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot.
2 Tick Mobile hotspot.
•	 appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the  Wi-Fi networks 
list.
•	To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap Configure Mobile hotspot and select 
the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap 
Save.
3 On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the  Wi-Fi networks 
list.
4 On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.   
						

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Using USB tethering
Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot.
2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable.
3 Tick USB tethering.
 appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
4 On the computer, use your device’s mobile data connection.
Using Bluetooth tethering
Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth. Ensure that the 
computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature.
1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth 
devices for more information.
2 On the Apps screen of your device, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot.
3 Tick Bluetooth tethering.
4 On the connected device, open the Bluetooth settings screen, tap  → Internet access.
 appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
5 On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.
The connection methods may vary depending on the connected devices.   
						

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Internet
Browsing webpages
1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen.
2 Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the 
web address field.
3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap .
To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
Bookmark the current webpage.
Read an article in reading mode.
Open the homepage.
Move to the previously-visited  page.
View your bookmarks and recent 
Internet history. Access additional options.
Open the webpage window 
manager.
Refresh the current webpage.