Samsung Galaxy A30S User Manual Download

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USER MANUAL

English. 08/2019. Rev.1.0

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Summary of Contents for Galaxy A30S

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 08 2019 Rev 1 0 SM A307FN SM A307FN DS SM A307GN DS ...

Page 2: ...rstanding the screen 38 Notification panel 40 Entering text Apps and features 43 Installing or uninstalling apps 44 Finder 45 Phone 50 Contacts 54 Messages 56 Internet 58 Camera 71 Gallery 76 AR Emoji 81 Multi window 84 Samsung Pay 87 Samsung Health 90 GalaxyWearable 90 Samsung Members 90 Samsung Notes 91 Calendar 93 Radio 94 Voice Recorder 95 My Files 95 Clock 97 Calculator 97 Game Launcher 99 Ga...

Page 3: ...tions 119 Wi Fi 121 Bluetooth 123 NFC and payment 125 Data saver 125 Mobile data only apps 126 SIM card manager dual SIM models 126 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 127 More connection settings 130 Sounds and vibration 130 Dolby Atmos surround sound 131 Separate app sound 131 Notifications 132 Display 133 Blue light filter 133 Night mode 134 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 135 ...

Page 4: ... registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible ...

Page 5: ... Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to recei...

Page 6: ...se the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use featu...

Page 7: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 8: ... the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

Page 9: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 10: ...screen Volume key Proximity sensor Speaker Light sensor Multipurpose jack USBType C Fingerprint recognition sensor SIM card Memory card tray Flash Rear camera Triple GPS antenna Speaker Microphone Earphone jack Main antenna Main antenna NFC antenna Microphone ...

Page 11: ...If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunc...

Page 12: ...harger and cable specifically designed for your device Incompatible battery charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unpl...

Page 13: ... electric socket Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the device care feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Side key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be ...

Page 14: ...ower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the b...

Page 15: ...p or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service pro...

Page 16: ...Basics 16 Single SIM models Dual SIM models ...

Page 17: ...he tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray i...

Page 18: ...th the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services to specific cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then set the feature preferences for your cards in Preferred SIM card Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other mo...

Page 19: ...rd manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be da...

Page 20: ...Storage Storage settings SD card Unmount Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external sto...

Page 21: ...ss and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Volume Down key Side key Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption Some apps and functions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more Activating...

Page 22: ... instructions to set up your device 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Home screen will appear If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup ...

Page 23: ...com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Samsung account Help Creating a Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one You can create a Samsung account using your email address 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app ...

Page 24: ...o your Samsung account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Removing your Samsung account When you remove your Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also ...

Page 25: ...rring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the previ...

Page 26: ... app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 ...

Page 27: ...ply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Ta...

Page 28: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 29: ...eturn to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Full screen gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear where the soft...

Page 30: ... of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicator ...

Page 31: ... Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 32: ...ew the screen in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at ...

Page 33: ...ed apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap Add apps on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Add You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be ...

Page 34: ... panels Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a wid...

Page 35: ...re most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connect...

Page 36: ...r level Lock screen Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Side key to turn on the screen Alternatively double tap the screen Locked screen ...

Page 37: ...nition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the preset screen lock m...

Page 38: ... swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Search for content or apps stored on your device Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Preferred SIM or USIM card for each option Tap an...

Page 39: ...gs tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location Controlling media playback Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on anoth...

Page 40: ... keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then...

Page 41: ...on Add an item from the clipboard Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Change the keyboard mode or size Open the text editing panel 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 where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste tex...

Page 42: ...dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries tap next to a dictionary and then tap Install to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen view tap Tap the definition on the screen to view more definitions In the detailed view tap to add the word to your favourite words list or tap SearchWeb to use the word as a sear...

Page 43: ... Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps...

Page 44: ... access to certain features or information Tap Allow on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps App permissions S...

Page 45: ... more content Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Preview the phone number Delete a preceding character Access additional options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list ...

Page 46: ...he number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making calls by searching for nearby places You can easily make calls to places near your current location by searching for their information You can search for nearby places ...

Page 47: ...If a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done...

Page 48: ... the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch Switch between the front and...

Page 49: ...nd tap Recents 2 Tap a caller s image and tap Add or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contacts 1...

Page 50: ...ting a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location and tap Select 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save ...

Page 51: ...contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following ...

Page 52: ...e this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap Edit edit your profile and tap Save 3 Tap Tap here to share your profile ...

Page 53: ...members at the same time Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick c...

Page 54: ... are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 55: ...sages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Inbox and select a contact or a phone number Or tap Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a number enter a phone number under Enter number and tap Setting the message notification You can change notification sound display options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap Settings Notifications and then ta...

Page 56: ...d hold a message tap Delete To delete multiple messages tick messages you want to delete 4 Tap Delete Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently Browsing webpages 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go ...

Page 57: ...k secret mode using a password and your biometric data Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Turn on Secret mode If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings Y...

Page 58: ...not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Side key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from...

Page 59: ... photo Camera settings AR Emoji Take a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Scene optimiser button Select a lens Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Othe...

Page 60: ...rd a video This feature is available only in some shooting modes The wide angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos The Ultra wide lens lets you take wide angle photos or record wide angle videos which look just like the actual view Use this feature to take landscape photos Ultra wide shooting Basic shooting ...

Page 61: ...depending on the surroundings to capture photos easily The intelligent camera feature automatically recognises the subject and optimises the colour and any effects On the shooting modes list tap Photo and tap to take a photo Scene optimiser The camera adjusts the colour settings and applies the optimised effect automatically by recognising the subject On the shooting modes list tap Photo When the ...

Page 62: ...ene optimiser button on the preview screen Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the shooting modes list tap Photo 2 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Face the front camera lens To take self portraits with a wide angle shot of the landscape or people tap 4 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 63: ...changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap Video 2 Tap to record a video T...

Page 64: ...n a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or background is plain Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap Live focus 2 Drag the background blur...

Page 65: ... and the intensity of the background effect for a photo taken with the Live focus feature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect 2 Select a background effect you want To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar to the left or right Adjust the intensity of the background effect Change the background effect 3 Tap Apply to save...

Page 66: ...oving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate th...

Page 67: ...o not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap Panorama 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap Food 2 Tap the screen and drag the ci...

Page 68: ...g modes list tap Slow motion 2 Tap to start recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap Play slow motion video The fastest section of the video will be set as a slow motion section and the video will start playing Up to two slow motion sections will be created based on the video To edit the slow motion section drag to the left or ...

Page 69: ...rated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene In Food mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In Food mode adjust the colour tone Camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scene optimiser Set the device to adjust...

Page 70: ...to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your...

Page 71: ...ge Access additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types or locations To search for images by entering keyw...

Page 72: ...en Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To ...

Page 73: ...s Location information People information Auto created content Tags Edit information Viewing photos or videos by category You can view photos and videos by category Launch the Gallery app tap Pictures or Albums and then drag the list downwards to select a category Videos View the videos saved in your device Favourites View your favourite photos and videos Locations View photos and videos taken in ...

Page 74: ...Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gall...

Page 75: ... Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Sync with Samsung Cloud switch to activate it The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete...

Page 76: ...e you and take photos or record videos using stickers You can customise My Emoji s features such as the face shape or hairstyle and decorate My Emoji with various accessories You can also express yourself in fun ways using My Emoji stickers during a conversation My Emojis Stickers ...

Page 77: ...and My Emoji stickers are now created You can view My Emoji stickers on the My Emoji Studio Refer to My Emoji stickers for more information Create My Emoji You can use the AR Emoji feature in both the front and rear cameras If you are using the rear camera it will automatically switch to the front camera To switch between cameras swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen Deleting My Emoji L...

Page 78: ...moji stickers Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider My Emoji Studio Launch the Camera app and tap AR Emoji My Emoji Studio My Emoji Studio will appear Select a My Emoji to edit Edit the My Emoji Change the My Emoji home screen s background Create stickers Capture the current screen ...

Page 79: ...k Viewing My Emoji stickers In the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Then you can view My Emoji stickers Create your own stickers Add stickers Creating your own stickers 1 In the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Make custom stickers 2 Edit stickers how you want Add stickers Select the sticker s background Select an expression Select an action Enter text Paint with brushes 3 Tap Save ...

Page 80: ...ng My Emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the My Emoji icon 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers The My Emoji sticker will be inserted My Emoji icon Deleting My Emoji stickers On the Samsung keyboard tap and tap at the bottom of the keyboard Select the My Emoji stickers you want to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 81: ...ndow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 82: ...n the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the win...

Page 83: ...e to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 84: ...www samsung com samsung pay To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account and register your biometric data Refer to Samsung account and Fingerprint recognition for more information To make payments with Samsung Pay the device may be required a connection to aWi Fi or mobile network depending on the region This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the regio...

Page 85: ... Register your fingerprint to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Pay such as making payments and unlocking the app Registering cards You can easily register cards by capturing their images with the camera You can check the cards that support this feature from the Samsung Pay website www samsung com samsung ...

Page 86: ...Samsung Pay 3 Touch the back of your device to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe t...

Page 87: ...tips Using Samsung Health Launch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Some features may not be available depending on the region To add items to the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items and select items under each tab View and manage trackers View health tips Monito...

Page 88: ...e a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train vibration may affect your step count You can check your current steps on the notification panel To turn off notifications on the Samsung He...

Page 89: ...on the server for data backup purposes Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional...

Page 90: ...tions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Create notes by entering...

Page 91: ...or reminders in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Add a note Set an alarm Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Add more details Change the event s colour 3 Tap ...

Page 92: ...nts with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add new account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When ...

Page 93: ...o Turn the FM radio on or off Add the current radio station to the favourites list Search for an available radio station Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Enter radio station frequency manually Access additional options View the list of available stations Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Play...

Page 94: ...voice memos Making voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save ...

Page 95: ...world time an event or set a specific duration Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stoppin...

Page 96: ...ck tick clocks to delete and then tap Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the durati...

Page 97: ...n tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units Display the scientific calculator Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Open games with or without sound Downloaded apps Library panel Access additiona...

Page 98: ...pps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance and then drag the bar to select the mode you want Focus on power saving This saves battery power while playing games Balanced This balances the perfor...

Page 99: ...ds from the bottom of the screen to show it If you have set the navigation bar to use Full screen gestures open the notification panel and tap Tap to open Game Booster Available options may vary depending on the game Configure settings for Game Booster Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust settings to prevent device overheating and to stop apps running in ...

Page 100: ...lay incoming calls and notifications during games You can enjoy your games without being disturbed even when you receive a call or notification Tap Block during game Calls and notifications and select an option to activate it Minimised caller notifications A small notification will appear at the top of the screen when you receive a call during games Don t display notifications Only display notific...

Page 101: ...tterns and your routine To view more content connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account Activating Bixby Home To enable Bixby Home on the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together swipe to the right and then tap the Bixby Home switch to activate it Activate Bixby Home ...

Page 102: ...nching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Recommended content 3 To close Bixby Home swipe to the left on the screen or tap the Back button ...

Page 103: ... Unpin To stop displaying a card on the list drag the card to the right and tap Don t show again To hide a card from the list drag the card to the right and tap Hide for now Selecting apps to show as cards Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen tap Cards select an app and then tap the switches next to items to add or delete them Customising the Bixby ...

Page 104: ...connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder Starting Reminder from Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap Get started on the Reminder card The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added ...

Page 105: ...with a specified time or location setting You can also save various content such as a single memo or webpage address and view it later For example create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or and enter Water the flowers 3 Tap Place Set conditions Pick a place and set the location to home 4 Tap When I arrive at Done 5 Tap Sa...

Page 106: ... the Reminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder Editing reminder details Add or edit reminder details such as frequency date and time or location 1 On the reminders list select a reminder to edit and tap Edit 2 Edit the conditions and tap Save Reminder conditions Change the reminder s colour Reminder information Add a checklist Add an image ...

Page 107: ...ft Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed Edit 2 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder drag the reminder to the right To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then ta...

Page 108: ...nwards and then tap Kids Home to activate it The Kids Home screen will appear When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Kids Home screen select the app you want to use Access additional options Available apps Kids Gallery Kids Phone Kids Camera Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be...

Page 109: ...trict the usage time for Kids Home Daily usage View the daily usage time of Kids Home Activity View the activity history of Kids Home Frequently contacted View the frequently used contacts in Kids Home My kid s creations View the works created from the apps in Kids Home Allowed content Check the apps or content supported by Kids Home and add them Closing Kids Home To close Kids Home tap the Back b...

Page 110: ...s on your smartphone and view their status or control them from your smartphone s screen Receiving notification Receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone To use SmartThings your smartphone and other devices must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use SmartThings you must ...

Page 111: ...the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions Using home appliances TVs and IoT products View the status of your smart appliances TVs and IoT products from your smartphone s screen You can group devices by location and add rules to control the devices easily and conveniently Connecting devices 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap Add device or tap Add device 3 Select a device ty...

Page 112: ...evice Adding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time Adding locations 1 Launch the SmartThings app and tap Add new location 2 Enter the location name To set a location tap Geolocation to select a location on the map and tap Done To add ro...

Page 113: ... on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Automations Add automation Custom automation 4 Tap under If set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Next 5 Tap under Then set actions to perform and then tap Done 6 Enter the automation name and tap OK Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from conne...

Page 114: ...hare content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Share large files Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via aWeb link To use this feature your phone number must be verifi...

Page 115: ...ial network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the w...

Page 116: ...e your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 117: ...ormation Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using theirTransfer files to device option NFC and payment S...

Page 118: ...ches your specified limit You can also activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card manager dual SIM models for more information Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the device as ...

Page 119: ...assword To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap Forget If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch t...

Page 120: ...i Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure Ending the device connection 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displays the connected devices in the list 3 Tap the...

Page 121: ...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 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 122: ...the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and 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 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2...

Page 123: ...a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the dev...

Page 124: ...ns NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data with the NFC feature Transfer data such as images or contacts with other devices by touching your device s NFC antenna to the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the An...

Page 125: ... while Data saver on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings ...

Page 126: ...ature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTetheri...

Page 127: ...ed options and then deselect Hide my device and Use 5 GHz band when available If the other device cannot connect to the mobile hotspot on your device tap Allowed devices and tap the Allowed devices only switch to deactivate it 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On ...

Page 128: ...nter viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the instal...

Page 129: ...n tap Connections More connection settings MirrorLink Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Co...

Page 130: ...e level when you press theVolume key System sounds Set the device to sound for actions such as turning the screen on or off or controlling the touchscreen Advanced sound settings Optimise the settings for when media is being played Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound or Separate app sound for more information Dolby Atmos surround sound Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of au...

Page 131: ...separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Status bar Set the device to display only three...

Page 132: ...size and style Screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting Full screen apps Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio You can also set the device to hide the front camera from the screen Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid or layout Easy mode Switch to ...

Page 133: ...rning based on your current location Custom schedule Set a specific time to apply the blue light filter Night mode Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark theme may not be applied in some apps You can quickly activate or deactivate night mode on the notification panel Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Night mode...

Page 134: ...the screen mode while applying the blue light filter Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool the blue colour tone will increase When you drag the bar towards ...

Page 135: ...ed images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To preview the selected option tap Preview When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Wallpapers and themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device On ...

Page 136: ...ge the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on t...

Page 137: ...creen tap Lock screen Smart Lock 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition f...

Page 138: ...e Folder for more information Encrypt 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 Other security settings Configure additional security settings Location Change settings for location information permissions...

Page 139: ...e deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better ...

Page 140: ...tions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 6 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and registe...

Page 141: ...creen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the locked screen after recognising your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decreas...

Page 142: ...et when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for an...

Page 143: ...vice may not recognise your fingerprints Press the screen so that your fingertip spreads over the wide surface of the fingerprint recognition area Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Register your fingerprint Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor ...

Page 144: ...erprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics ...

Page 145: ...metric data to Samsung Pass On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Verifying the Samsung account password You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Sett...

Page 146: ...n screen tap Sign in and select a website or app from the list 2 Tap Edit and modify your ID password and the website s or app s name To delete your sign in information tap Delete Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass on the Samsung Pass ...

Page 147: ... you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass Your agreement to the terms and conditions and your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will not b...

Page 148: ...te secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location To use Secure ...

Page 149: ... to the Apps screen To change the name or icon colour of Secure Folder tap Customise When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the reset button at the bottom of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Se...

Page 150: ...ll be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app...

Page 151: ...nd Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show Secure Folder s...

Page 152: ...e Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content befo...

Page 153: ...ensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your pr...

Page 154: ...o backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings by tapping Gallery Other synced data or Samsung Cloud Drive Backing up data You can back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone 2 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up 3 Tap D...

Page 155: ...ge the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Side key Select an app or feature to launch using the Side key Accessories Change the accessory settings Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to you...

Page 156: ... the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app Refer to Dual Messenger for more information Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Side key three times Link toWindows Instantly access to data saved in your device such as photos and messages on your computer...

Page 157: ...s not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you ...

Page 158: ...ifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninst...

Page 159: ... was on and how many times you opened apps or used certain features You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing Number of unlocks Dashboard Activate wind down mode Change the notification settings Number of notifications The time the screen was on ...

Page 160: ... mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing Wind down and tap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Turn on the switch to activate the feature you want Greyscale Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds except for allowed excep...

Page 161: ... the device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Security Memory Optimising your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimise now The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed apps and malware ...

Page 162: ...wer mode that suits your device usage purposes Tap Power mode and select an option Optimised Optimised for a balance between the device s performance and battery usage Medium power saving Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time Maximum power saving In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by activating night mode and limiting the apps and features...

Page 163: ...t of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap Clean now To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category under User data Then tick items to select ...

Page 164: ... voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Refer to Adding device languages for more information Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more ...

Page 165: ...he list Then tap Apply If an app does not support the default language the next supported language in the list will be used Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Screen reader ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Tutorial Visibility enhan...

Page 166: ... and install updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile ...

Page 167: ...ion such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information ...

Page 168: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 169: ...utions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 170: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 171: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 172: ...t If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on yo...

Page 173: ...ppear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap next to the brightness adjustment bar and tap the Show control on top switch to activate it Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecode...

Page 174: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of ...

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