Samsung Mega 2 User Guide
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Useful apps and features 131 Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, and emoticons while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase. Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google.
132 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
Connecting with other devices 133 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. 2 Select a device to pair with. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Bluetooth, and then select a device to transfer the image to. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. Or, set your device as visible to other devices. 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device.
Connecting with other devices 134 Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. 3 Tap Unpair. Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed. 3 Select a device to connect to. To connect to multiple devices, tap → Multi-connect. To change the device name, tap → Rename device. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device to confirm.
Connecting with other devices 135 Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct, and then select a device to transfer the image to. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device. Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Ending the device connection 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. The device displays the connected devices in the list. 3 Tap End connection → OK to disconnect the devices.
Connecting with other devices 136 NFC About NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna. Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product information from NFC tags. If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature, you can use the device to make payments conveniently. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it. Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data.
Connecting with other devices 137 Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it. Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader. To set the default payment app, tap Tap and pay and select an app. The payment services list may not include all available payment apps. Sending data Use the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it. 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the Android Beam switch to activate it. 3 Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna. 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
Connecting with other devices 138 S Beam Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. 1 Activate the S Beam feature on the receiving device. 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it. 3 Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it. 4 Select a file and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna. 5 When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the file. • Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data. • If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail.
Connecting with other devices 139 Quick connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content. • Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with. For example, the device name can be shown as BT MAC. Before using this feature • When connecting to a device that supports the Quick Connect feature, turn on the device’s screen to make it detectable. • When connecting to a device that does not support the Quick Connect feature, ensure that Wi-Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated. Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect. When the panel opens, the Bluetooth feature is activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices. 2 Select a device to connect to. The next steps may vary depending on the connected device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices. To allow nearby devices to search for your device and connect to it, tap → Always ready to connect , and then tap the Always ready to connect switch to activate it.
Connecting with other devices 140 Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. Tap and select the device from the list of detected devices. Disconnecting devices To deactivate the Quick Connect feature, tap at the top of the screen. Alternatively, tap . Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect. 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices. 3 Select a media category. 4 Select the content to share and tap Done. Your device sends the content to the connected device.