Samsung Ace 4 Manual

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Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information 
with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, 
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
Backing up and restoring data
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up 
your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later.
1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data.
3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account.
To restore data, you must sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard. You can 
launch and open the setup wizard by performing a factory data reset on the device. 
If you do not sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard, you cannot restore 
the backup data.   
						

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Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you 
back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for 
more information.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset 
device
 → Erase everything. The device automatically restarts.   
						

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Settings
About Settings
Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.
Tap 
Settings on the Apps screen.
WIRELESS AND NETWORKS
Wi-Fi
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a  Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other 
network devices.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it.
To use options, tap 
.
•	Scan: Search for available networks.
•	Wi-Fi Direct: Activate  Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via  Wi-Fi to share files.
•	Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings.
•	WPS push button: Connect to a secured  Wi-Fi network with a WPS button.
•	WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
Tap  → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off  Wi-Fi connections. 
When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set 
to use them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid additional charges, set this 
option to 
Always.  
						

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Setting Network notification
The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify 
when available.
Tap 
 → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a  Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
Tap 
 → Wi-Fi Direct.
Bluetooth
Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it.
To use more options, tap 
.
•	Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible.
•	Received files: View received files via Bluetooth.
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other 
devices. Refer to  Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Tethering and Mobile hotspot.
•	Mobile hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection 
with computers or other devices through the  Wi-Fi network. You can use this feature 
when the network connection is not available.
•	Configure Mobile hotspot: Configure settings for mobile hotspot such as a password, 
network SSID, and more.
•	USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with 
a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless 
modem for the computer.
•	Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data 
connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.   
						

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Flight mode
This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Flight mode.
Data usage
Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Data usage.
•	Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.
•	Set mobile data limit: Set a limit for mobile data usage.
•	Data usage cycle: Set a monthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods.
To use more options, tap 
.
•	Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.
•	Restrict background data: Set the device to disable sync in the background while using 
a mobile network.
•	Auto sync data: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps, such as calendar or email. 
You can select what information to sync for each account in 
Settings → ACCOUNTS.
•	Show Wi-Fi usage: Set the device to show your data usage via  Wi-Fi.
•	Mobile hotspots: Select mobile hotspots to prevent apps that are running in the 
background from using them.
NFC
Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.
On the Settings screen, tap 
NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it.
•	Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and 
contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.
•	Tap and pay: Set the default payment app for mobile payments.
The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.   
						

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More networks
Customise settings to control networks.
On the Settings screen, tap 
More networks.
Default messaging app
Select the default app to use for messaging.
VPN
Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).
Mobile networks
•	Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.
•	Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.
•	Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs).
•	Network mode: Select a network type.
•	Network operators: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming.
DEVICE
Lock screen
Change settings for the locked screen.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Lock screen.
•	Screen lock: Change the screen lock method. The following options may vary depending 
on the screen lock method selected.
•	Dual clock: Set the device to show the dual clock.
•	Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock.   
						

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•	Camera shortcut: Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock.
•	Unlock effect: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen.
•	Help text: Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen.
Sound
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Sound.
•	Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and 
notifications.
•	Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.
•	Notifications: Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages.
•	Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
•	Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.
•	Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch 
screen.
•	Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen.
Display
Change the display settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Display.
•	Wallpaper:
	–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.
	–Lock screen: Select a background image for the locked screen.
	–Home and lock screens: Select a background image for the Home screen and the 
locked screen.   
						

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•	Notification panel:
	–Brightness adjustment: Set the device to display the brightness adjustment bar on 
the notifications panel.
	–Set the quick setting buttons: Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the 
notifications panel.
•	Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.
•	Auto rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned.
•	Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s 
backlight.
•	Daydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging.
•	Screen mode:
	–Adaptive display: When you activate this feature, the display is automatically 
optimised for various apps.
	–AMOLED cinema: Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a dark room.
	–AMOLED photo: Use this mode to make the display tone look like real colours.
	–Basic: Use this mode for normal surroundings.
•	Font style: Change the font type for display text.
•	Font size: Change the font size.
•	Touch key light duration: Set the duration that the Recent apps button and the Back 
button’s backlight remains on.
•	Auto adjust screen tone: Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the 
display.   
						

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Call
Customise the settings for calling features.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Call.
•	Set up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent when you reject a call.
•	Answering/ending calls:
	–The home key answers calls: Set the device to answer a call when you press the 
Home button.
	–The power key ends calls: Set the device to end a call when pressing the Power 
button.
•	Additional settings:
	–Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.
	–Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number.
	–Auto area code: Set the device to automatically insert a prefix (area or country code) 
before a phone number.
	–Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls.
	–Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress.
	–Fixed Dialling Numbers: Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers 
in the FDN list. Enter the PIN2  supplied with your SIM or USIM card.
•	Ringtones and keypad tones:
	–Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.
	–Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
	–Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when buttons on the keypad are 
tapped.
•	Hide my video: Select an image to be shown to the other party.
•	Voicemail service: Select or set your voicemail service provider.
•	Voicemail settings: Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number 
from the service provider.
•	Accounts: Set the device to accept IP calls and set up your accounts for IP call services.
•	Use Internet calling: Set whether to use IP call services for all calls or only for IP calls.   
						

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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.
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.
Ultra power saving mode
Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and 
allowing limited access to an app. Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information.
On the Settings screen, tap 
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.
Application manager
View and manage the apps on your device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Application manager.