Samsung Mega 2 User Guide
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Settings 161 • Mute/Pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback by using palm motions or looking away from the screen. –Covering screen with hand: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback when you cover the screen with your palm. –Turning device over: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback by placing the device face down. • Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. USER AND BACKUP Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device. • Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
Settings 162 SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input. Language Select a display language for all menus and apps. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung Chinese IME To change the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings, tap . • T-Chinese(Hong Kong): Select a default keyboard layout for Chinese. • English: Select a default keyboard layout for English. • Select input language: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict English words based on your input and show word suggestions. • CHN/ENG mix input: Set the device to show both English and Chinese word suggestions for your input in pinyin mode. • Link to contacts: Create a link to a contact in the input selection panel. You can tap and hold the link to add the contact information. • My shortcuts: Set number shortcuts to frequently-used text. You can tap and hold a number key to insert the preset text. • Space key to input association: Set the device to enter the highlighted Chinese word when you tap the space bar.
Settings 163 • Input auto correction: Set the device to correct misspelled words automatically. • Auto Capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. • Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. • Fuzzy Pinyin Input: Select Fuzzy pinyin pairs so that you can easily enter Chinese characters that are similar in phonetic spelling. • No action: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. • Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard. • Cursor control: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. • Flick input: Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you tap and hold a key, and then flick your finger upwards. • Sound on keypress: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • Handwriting setting: Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. • Help: Access help information for using the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings. • Version: View version information. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings.
Settings 164 • Auto replace: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark. • Auto capitalise: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. • Auto spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. • Auto punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. • KEYBOARD SWIPE: –None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. –Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard. –Cursor control: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. • Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • Help: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages: Select languages for text input. • Block offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Voice search • Language: Select a language for voice recognition. • Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • “Ok Google” Detection: Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake-up command while using the search app. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Settings 165 • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • Bluetooth headset: Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected. Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Default language status: View the status of the default language for the text-to-speech feature. Notification readout Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls, messages, or events. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. • Set date: Set the current date manually. • Set time: Set the current time manually.
Settings 166 • Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • Select time zone: Set the home time zone. • Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. • Select date format: Select a date format. Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to Emergency mode for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance. • Emergency mode: Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions, such as calling. • Geo News: Set the device to receive notifications for severe weather conditions. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Send help messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power button three times. –Send pictures: Set the device to send photos taken by the front and rear cameras with the help message. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. –Send sound recording: Set the device to record sound and send it along with the message to the recipients. • Manage primary contacts: Select or edit the recipients for help messages. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. • Display battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life.
Settings 167 Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to Power saving feature for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving. • Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power- saving mode. –Restrict background data: Set the device to prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection. –Restrict performance: Set the device to limit various options, such as turning off the Recent apps button and the Back button’s backlight. • Ultra power saving mode: Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. 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. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Settings 168 Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Security. • Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. • Verify apps: Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them. • Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data. • Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card. If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the device. • Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. –ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account. –Google location service: Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile network. • SIM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website. • Reactivation lock: Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device.
Settings 169 • Set up SIM card lock: –Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. –Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. • Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • Security policy updates: Set the device to check and download security updates. • Send security reports: Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung. • Storage type: Set a storage type for credential files. • Trusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps. • Install from device storage: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Help View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings. On the Settings screen, tap Help. About device Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software. On the Settings screen, tap About device. APPLICATIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Application manager.
Settings 170 Default applications Select a default setting for using apps. On the Settings screen, tap Default applications. Call Customise the settings for calling features. On the Settings screen, tap Call. • Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list. • Answering and ending calls: –Pressing the home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. –Using voice commands: Set the device to answer or reject a call with voice commands. –Pressing the power key: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power button. • Call-related pop-ups: –Call notification pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window when you receive an incoming call while using apps. –In-call status pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window that shows the status of a call while using apps. • Show caller information: Set the device to display the caller’s recent social networking activity when a call comes in. • Call alerts: –Vibrate when answered: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call. –Vibrate when call ends: Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call. –Call connect tone: Activate or deactivate the call connection tone.