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Settings

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Reading information from NFC tags

Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product
information from NFC tags.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

and tap the

NFC and payment

switch to

activate it.

Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.
The information from the tag appears.

Ensure that the device’s screen is turned on and unlocked. Otherwise, the device will
not read NFC tags or receive data.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy A6

Page 1: ...ER MANUAL English 04 2019 Rev 1 0 SM A600F SM A600F DS SM A600FN SM A600FN DS SM A600G DS SM A605F SM A605F DS SM A605FN SM A605FN DS SM A605G SM A605G DS SM A6050 SM A750F SM A750F DS SM A750FN SM A750FN DS SM A750GN DS ...

Page 2: ...tch 41 Understanding the screen 54 Notification panel 56 Entering text Apps and features 59 Installing or uninstalling apps 61 Phone 66 Contacts 70 Messages 74 Internet 76 Email 77 Camera 104 Gallery 110 Always On Display 113 Multi window 116 Kids Home 118 Samsung Pay 121 Samsung Members 122 Samsung Notes 123 Calendar 124 Samsung Health 128 Radio 129 Voice Recorder 131 My Files 132 Clock 133 Calcu...

Page 3: ...dix 211 Troubleshooting 218 Removing the battery Settings 155 Introduction 155 Connections 157 Wi Fi 159 Bluetooth 160 NFC and payment NFC enabled models 164 Data saver 164 SIM card manager dual SIM models 165 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 166 More connection settings 170 Sounds and vibration 170 Dolby Atmos surround sound 171 Separate app sound 171 Notifications 172 App icon badges 172 Display 174 ...

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: ...vice You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the 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 brigh...

Page 6: ...stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because 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 fo...

Page 7: ... recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 8: ...ontinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down The feature is only available on supported models If the device becomes hotter than usual a device overheating message will appear To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and t...

Page 9: ...very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure conta...

Page 10: ...ces 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 ...

Page 11: ...lume key SIM card tray Single SIM models Memory card tray Dual SIM models SIM card Memory card tray Speaker Front camera Proximity RGB sensor Flash Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Main antenna GPS antenna Flash NFC antenna NFC enabled models Rear camera Earphone jack Microphone ...

Page 12: ...IM card tray Single SIM models Memory card tray Dual SIM models SIM card Memory card tray Speaker Front camera Proximity RGB sensor Flash Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Main antenna GPS antenna Flash NFC antenna NFC enabled models Rear camera Dual Earphone jack Microphone ...

Page 13: ...nition sensor Touchscreen Multipurpose jack Volume key SIM card Memory card tray Speaker Front camera Proximity Light sensor Flash Microphone Main antenna GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Triple NFC antenna NFC enabled models Speaker Earphone jack Microphone ...

Page 14: ...vice Centre Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations 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 scr...

Page 15: ...s Galaxy A6 A6 models Volume key Power key Galaxy A7 models Volume key Power key Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume ...

Page 16: ...on Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information ...

Page 17: ...se is not covered by the warranty To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 2 Plug the USB cable into the device s ...

Page 18: ... or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the...

Page 19: ...iders for a single device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more informati...

Page 20: ...Basics 20 Single SIM models Galaxy A6 A6 models ...

Page 21: ...Basics 21 Galaxy A7 models ...

Page 22: ...Basics 22 Dual SIM models Galaxy A6 A6 models SIM card tray 1 ...

Page 23: ...Basics 23 SIM card tray 2 ...

Page 24: ...Basics 24 Galaxy A7 models ...

Page 25: ...oured contacts facing downwards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2 Galaxy A7 models Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2 2 Tray 1 Tray 2 1 2 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the ...

Page 26: ...ation Single SIM models Galaxy A7 models Nano SIM card microSD card Dual SIM models Galaxy A6 A6 models Nano SIM card microSD card Nano SIM card Galaxy A7 models Nano SIM card 1 microSD card Nano SIM card 2 Use only a nano SIM card ...

Page 27: ...card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Customising SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting...

Page 28: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the...

Page 29: ...Basics 29 Galaxy A6 A6 models ...

Page 30: ...e hole on the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 31: ... downwards Memory card tray 4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory 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 into the tray slot to prevent li...

Page 32: ...ing 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 storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the devic...

Page 33: ...hen tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Restarting the device To restart the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 secon...

Page 34: ...mergency alarm and more Activating emergency mode To activate emergency mode press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode Alternatively pres...

Page 35: ...screen instructions to set up your device The initial setup procedures may vary depending on the device s software and your region 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap Next 4 Get your content from a previous device ...

Page 36: ...to date and secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung account Introduction Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website Once your Samsung account has been registered you can keep your data up to date and secure across your Samsung device...

Page 37: ... the device 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in If you forget your account information tap Find ID or Reset password You can find your account information when you enter the required information If a pop up window about using biometric da...

Page 38: ... and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On ...

Page 39: ...nsferring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage such as a microSD card 1 Transfer data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device 3 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch Restore 4 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external storage ...

Page 40: ...mputer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from the computer 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...cents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Back button Home button Recents button Button Function Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen ...

Page 44: ...n the Always On Display double tap the Home button to turn on the screen This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Setting the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option Navigation type Set the device to hide or display the navigation bar To hide the navigation bar tap Full screen gestures While the navigation bar...

Page 45: ... 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 Bixby Home indicator View your customised content ...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...iew 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 48: ...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 49: ... 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 widget and...

Page 50: ...ble below are 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 Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HS...

Page 51: ...Power 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 Power key or on the Always On Display double tap the Home button to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 52: ...lock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition f...

Page 53: ... Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Crop ...

Page 54: ...panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel 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 Preferred SIM or USIM card for each opti...

Page 55: ...in features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location ...

Page 56: ...supported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swi...

Page 57: ...Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions To return to the keyboard functions list tap This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter emoticons Enter stickers You can also enter My Emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Enjoying My Emoji stickers while chatting for more information Attach animated GIFs This feature may not be available dep...

Page 58: ...as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a 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 sw...

Page 59: ... apps tap 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 ...

Page 60: ...r device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request 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 permis...

Page 61: ...be available depending on the region or service provider 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 Add the number to the contacts list ...

Page 62: ...to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the 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 t...

Page 63: ...all 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 and then tap Done To manually enter a nu...

Page 64: ...conversation When you record a call conversation the file will be saved to My Files Internal storage Call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate 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...

Page 65: ...one app and 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 Contact This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Co...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...e profile sharing feature 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 and tap the switch to activate...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...n you 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 keyboard is hidden Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 71: ...hat look like you via messages While composing a message tap and tap the My Emoji icon My Emoji stickers will appear Select the sticker that you want to share My Emoji stickers will appear after you create My Emoji in the Camera app Refer to Creating My Emoji for more information ...

Page 72: ...tion To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Inbox and select a contact Or tap Contacts select contacts and then tap D...

Page 73: ...der You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then tap the switch to activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 Tap and hold a message tap Delete To delete...

Page 74: ...ternet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Open the browser s tab manager ...

Page 75: ...ret 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 You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Set Secret mode lock Change password To set your registered biometric data as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refe...

Page 76: ...nt you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email on the screen to read it If email syncing is dis...

Page 77: ...e you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Power 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 the locked screen or when the screen is turne...

Page 78: ...tings BixbyVison AR Emoji Take a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where ...

Page 79: ... wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Selecting a lens for shooting Galaxy A7 models only Take a photo or record a video after selecting the camera lens you want On the preview screen select a lens This feature is available only in some modes You can take a photo or record a video of a larger scene clearly with ...

Page 80: ...e recording a video the video quality may diminish to prevent your device from overheating Galaxy A7 models only Editing the shooting modes list You can edit the shooting modes list on the preview screen 1 On the preview screen tap Camera modes Edit modes Alternatively tap and hold the shooting modes list on the preview screen 2 Tick modes to use To change the order of shooting modes drag to anoth...

Page 81: ... Create GIF features are available only in some shooting modes This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Using the focus and exposure features Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focu...

Page 82: ...area You can separate the focus area and the exposure area Tap and hold the preview screen The AF AE frame will appear on the screen Drag the frame to the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area This feature is available only in Pro mode ...

Page 83: ... after recognising a subject or scene such as people food or night scene On the shooting modes list tap Photo When the camera recognises the subject or scene the scene optimiser button will change and the optimised colour will be applied This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 84: ...that has sufficient light When recording a video indoors with insufficient or poor lighting some of the following situations may occur The screen may appear dark due to the small amount of light The screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions such as fluorescent light Super slow motion recording may start at an unwanted moment if there are conditions such as the following When the device sha...

Page 85: ...super slow motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap Super Slow mo View information Start recording a video Camera settings Super Slow mo 2 Tap The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a short video ...

Page 86: ... playing a video tap Editing super slow motion videos On the playback screen you can edit the video and save it as a different file or share it To crop out a desired section of the video drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to select the section to keep To edit the super slow motion section drag to the left or right Start bracket Change the background music End bracket ...

Page 87: ...n and take a photo that highlights the subject Use this feature in 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 or pattern to the background The subject or background is plain 1 On the shooting modes list tap Live focus 2 Drag the ...

Page 88: ...Apps and features 88 3 When Live focus ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar Live focus ...

Page 89: ...ecorate the photo and make it look different 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect 2 To adjust the background blur level drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right To change the background blur shape drag the effect list to the left or right and select an effect you want The effect list will appear only when the photo has blur shape i...

Page 90: ...our expressions This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Creating My Emoji Make a My Emoji that looks like you My Emoji stickers with various expressions will be automatically generated 1 On the preview screen tap AR Emoji Create My Emoji 2 Align your face on the screen and tap to take a photo 3 Select My Emoji s gender and tap Next 4 Decorate My Emoji To edit ...

Page 91: ... Gallery and tap OK Create My Emoji Edit detailed settings Edit basic settings 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 or tap ...

Page 92: ... Capture photos and videos with various live stickers As you move your face stickers will track with your movements You can also record a lovely and funny sticker that keeps moving in a video 1 On the preview screen tap AR Emoji 2 Tap and select a sticker you want 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video ...

Page 93: ...ckers while chatting You can use My Emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social network 1 On the Samsung keyboard tap 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 ta...

Page 94: ...ting modes list tap Photo To take self portraits with the front camera swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera Applying beauty effects You can select a filter effect and also modify your facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking a self portrait 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo Video mode The cam...

Page 95: ...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 Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours This feature may not be available depending on the reg...

Page 96: ... mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do 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 ...

Page 97: ...ting 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 Slow motion 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 right Sl...

Page 98: ...u set the frame rate to Auto the device will automatically adjust the frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to finish recording 5 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap Play hyperlapse to view the video Sports mode Take clearer photos of fast moving subjects such as a person running or a pet in motion On the shooting modes list tap S...

Page 99: ... photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the...

Page 100: ...depending on the region or service provider Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Change the focus area in auto focus mode Multi ...

Page 101: ...elect a resolution for photos you want to take with the rear camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Front picture size Select a resolution for photos you want to take with the front camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Hold Shutter button to Select an action to perfor...

Page 102: ...otion videos cannot be recorded in the HEVC format Front video size Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory If you activate the High efficiency video feature you can record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Codec HEVC format Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed fi...

Page 103: ... shooting modes list Shooting methods Select a shooting method for taking a photo or recording a video Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Power key twice quickly This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Quick review Set th...

Page 104: ...additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image BixbyVision 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 locations or documents To search for images by e...

Page 105: ...e Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select a video to play 3 Tap Video to play the video Lock the playback screen Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Switch to the pop up video player Capture the current screen 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...

Page 106: ...auto created content such as a story or a GIF the content will also be displayed While viewing an image or on the video preview screen drag upwards on the screen File details will appear You can also view related content by tapping information on the screen File details Location information People information Auto created content Edit information ...

Page 107: ... Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 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 st...

Page 108: ...ared albums on devices signed in to their Samsung account such as smartphones TVs or refrigerators To use this feature your phone number must be verified To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network Creating albums to share 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Shared 2 Tap Create shared album When u...

Page 109: ...in Samsung Cloud You can view images and videos saved in Samsung 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 Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple im...

Page 110: ...the top of the device is covered for a certain period the Always On Display will turn off This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Setting how to display the Always On Display You can select how to display the Always On Display The Always On Display can be set to appear continuously or only appear when tapping the screen while it is turned off Also you can set ...

Page 111: ...reen is locked you must unlock it to view notifications Controlling music playback on the Always On Display You can control music playback on the Always On Display 1 Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen FaceWidgets and then tap the Music switch to activate it 2 To control music playback on the Always On Display double tap the clock 3 Swipe to the left or right on the clock to move to the music ...

Page 112: ... the Settings app Lock screen Clock style Always On Display 2 Drag the types list to the left and select the type with an image on it 3 Tap and select an image To insert an animated GIF tap GIF and select a file 4 Tap Done Deactivating the Always On Display feature Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen and then tap the Always On Display switch to deactivate it ...

Page 113: ...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 Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view The selected app will launch in the upper window ...

Page 114: ...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 window will be maximised ...

Page 115: ...pe 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 116: ... This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Starting Kids Home When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Kids Home to activate it 2 Tap Start to install Kids Home 3 Read the Kids Home intro ...

Page 117: ... control feature or closing Kids Home Using Kids Home Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Kids Home to activate it The Kids Home screen will appear Access additional options Available apps Kids Gallery Kids Phone Kids Camera Configuring settings for Kids Home On the Kids Home screen tap Parental control and enter the PIN Kid s name Manage your child s...

Page 118: ...by Kids Home and add them Closing Kids Home To close Kids Home tap the Back button or tap Close Kids Home and then enter your PIN Samsung Pay Introduction Register frequently used cards to Samsung Pay a mobile payment service to make payments quickly and securely Samsung Pay supports magnetic secure transmission MST as well as near field communication NFC to allow payment through standard credit c...

Page 119: ...egion Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup 1 Launch the Samsung Pay app 2 Sign in to your Samsung account 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions 4 Register your fingerprint to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments This PIN will b...

Page 120: ...tures 120 Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app 2 On the cards list swipe to the left or right and select a card to use ...

Page 121: ...he left or right to select the card you used Follow the on screen instructions to complete payment cancellation Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions 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 hel...

Page 122: ...e Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert an image or a voice recording 3 When you are finished composing the note tap Save Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to de...

Page 123: ...nd 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 Save to save the event ...

Page 124: ...e 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 an account is added it will appear on the list Samsung Health Introduction Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep ...

Page 125: ...ow 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 then select items View and manage trackers View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends ...

Page 126: ...may experience 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 t...

Page 127: ...ation 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 Samsung services or compatible third party services t...

Page 128: ...g for the first time Select the radio station you want from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Record a song from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio station frequency manually S...

Page 129: ...adio stations Launch the Radio app and tap Scan The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations The device can convert your voice to text Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 130: ... 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 131: ...ice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Launch ...

Page 132: ...t field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap Delete World Clock Launch the Clock app and tap World Clock Creating clocks ...

Page 133: ...ation and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and then tap Start To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap To close the calculation history panel tap To clear the history tap Cl...

Page 134: ... 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 View your gameplay information Downloaded apps Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode View more games and install them Access additional options ...

Page 135: ...ap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap 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 performance and the battery usage time Focus on per...

Page 136: ... some features during games Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played Capture screenshots Available options may vary depending on the game Setting how to display incoming calls and notifications during games You can enjoy your games without being disturbed even when you receive a call or notification Tap Calls and notifications and select an option ...

Page 137: ...xt Wine Place QR code Food Shopping To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or reso...

Page 138: ...een To view more information tap the feature icon or select a search result Translating or extracting text Extract text from a document or text file and translate the extracted text For example if you want to know what a sign says while travelling abroad use the Bixby Vision features The device will translate the sign s text into the language you select 1 When you have a desired image or object la...

Page 139: ... information about nearby places by recognising your current location For example if you want to search for nearby cafes use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you nearby cafes 1 When you have a desired place or object launch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the place or object within the screen to recognise it You can view basic information about nearby places If you want t...

Page 140: ... This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 When you have a desired image or object launch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it 3 Tap or select a search result on the screen The information about food will appear RECIPE Search for the recipe VIDEOS Search for cooking videos FOODTRACKER Save food intake records to Samsung He...

Page 141: ...o recognise it 3 Tap or select a search result on the screen The information about the wine label will appear Reading QR codes Recognise QR codes and view a variety of information such as websites photos videos maps and business cards 1 When you have a desired image or object launch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the QR code within the screen to recognise it The information connected to the QR code...

Page 142: ...register and sign in to your Samsung account Opening Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear When launching 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 ...

Page 143: ...top 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 and tap the switches next to items to add or delete them If an app is not installed on the device you must in...

Page 144: ...o aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start 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 ...

Page 145: ...s 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 Save to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification...

Page 146: ...inder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap Complete or Snooze Viewing the reminders list Launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder ...

Page 147: ...hat you do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Alternatively drag the reminder to the left 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 rem...

Page 148: ...ings IoT products 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 a Wi Fi or mobile network To fully use Smar...

Page 149: ...n 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 3 Tap Auto detect and select a device from the list If there is no device on the list tap ...

Page 150: ...n control the device 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...

Page 151: ...ore For example add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Add automation 4 Tap under If and set the activation conditions for the automation 5 Tap under Then and set actions to perform 6 Tap Save Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example w...

Page 152: ...the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as message and email When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share 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 sh...

Page 153: ...cation will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image Google apps Google provides entertainment social 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 info...

Page 154: ...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 155: ...ices Refer toWi Fi for more information Wi Fi calling Set the device to make calls and send messages using aWi Fi network when theWi Fi network is available You can also set up the preferred network This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more in...

Page 156: ...ata usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches 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 SI...

Page 157: ...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 then tap the swi...

Page 158: ...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 159: ...r 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 then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want ...

Page 160: ...r 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 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair NFC and payment NFC enabled models Your device allows you to read near fie...

Page 161: ...tion 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 device s screen is turned on and unlocked Otherwise the device will not read NFC tags or receive data ...

Page 162: ...vice to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections 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 Allow data exchange when your device s NFC antenna touches the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC...

Page 163: ...ings 163 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail Galaxy A6 A6 models Galaxy A7 models ...

Page 164: ...models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM card for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data services Confirm SIM card for calls Set the d...

Page 165: ...mobile data connection with computers or other devices Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth 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 Using the mobile hotspot...

Page 166: ...ug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information MirrorLink Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor Refer to MirrorLink for more information This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Download booster Set the...

Page 167: ...nnections 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 installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content...

Page 168: ...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 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When the...

Page 169: ... downloading files via the mobile network When you download large files the device may heat up If the device exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feat...

Page 170: ...ice to adjust the media volume 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 opti...

Page 171: ... button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Options Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Refer to App icon badges for more information Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Status bar Set the d...

Page 172: ...the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Blue light filter Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more information Night mode Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark pl...

Page 173: ... size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Easy mode Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen Navigation bar Change the navigation bar settings Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information Accidental touch protection Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark pl...

Page 174: ...y the blue light filter Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Select a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images or adjust the display colour to your preference If you select the Adaptive display mode you can adjust the display colour balance by colour value Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode and select a mode you want Adaptive displa...

Page 175: ... be available depending on the region or service provider 3 Adjust the colour adjustment bar under Full screen colour balance White balance The colour balance of the screen will be optimised Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Adaptive display 2 Tap This feature may not...

Page 176: ...o 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 the Settings screen tap Wallpapers and themes Wallpapers...

Page 177: ...k method Always On Display Set the device to display information while the screen is turned off Refer to Always On Display for more information This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen This feature may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Roaming clock Change the ...

Page 178: ...device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For example if you have set your home as a trusted location when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device you must unlo...

Page 179: ...vice to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn about potential harm and remove them Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information about the location of your device Security update Vie...

Page 180: ...tings Configure additional security settings Location Change settings for location information permissions App permissions View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Permission usage monitor Set to receive notifications when the permissions you select are used by apps that you are not using You can manage the settings of each app T...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 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 ...

Page 183: ...ta Remove Once the registered face is deleted all the related features will also be deactivated Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to...

Page 184: ...s identical If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using ...

Page 185: ...otective film remove it before using the fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers Galaxy A6 A6 models If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your...

Page 186: ...s 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Galaxy A6 A6 models Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done ...

Page 187: ...this action until the fingerprint is registered When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done Deleting registered fingerprints 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 ...

Page 188: ...ailable depending on the region or service provider 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 and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 Galaxy A6 A6 models On the locked scre...

Page 189: ... via the Internet app Some websites may not support this feature Registered biometric data and saved payment card information are only saved to your device and are not synced with other devices or servers Registering Samsung Pass Before using Samsung Pass register your biometric data to Samsung Pass 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass 2 Read the on screen instructions...

Page 190: ...ite that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your user name and password and then tap the website s sign in button 3 When a pop up window asking whether you want to save the sign in information appears tick Sign in using fingerprints via Samsung Pass and tap Remember You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to the website Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps Yo...

Page 191: ... 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 Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass unlock the screen using your preset screen lock method and then tap Partners If there are no websites or apps that support Samsu...

Page 192: ... tap Save You can now use the biometric data 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 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics...

Page 193: ...ocked Secure Folder is a separate 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...

Page 194: ...ap Customise icon 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 Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not bei...

Page 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...cure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Select the data types 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 conte...

Page 198: ...ur sensitive 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 you...

Page 199: ...unch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone tick items you want to back up and then tap Back up to back up your data The data backup method may vary depending on your model Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone To view the backup data for each device i...

Page 200: ... check the saved data or change the settings by tapping the Gallery Other synced data or Samsung Cloud Drive Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause...

Page 201: ...the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Reduce animations Set the device to reduce certain screen effects if you are sensitive to animations or screen movement Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings Game Launcher Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information Dual Mes...

Page 202: ...tifications 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 disab...

Page 203: ...saving mode helps you manage your mobile data usage Battery Storage Security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device care Fix now or 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 Scan...

Page 204: ... 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 available Network connections except for the mobile net...

Page 205: ... 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 and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL Memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the b...

Page 206: ...t be available when this feature is activated depending on the service provider or the mobile network conditions On the Settings screen tap Device care Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it Activate the Opera Max data compression feature to compress Internet data when using the mobile network Select apps that are allowed to use the mobile data connection in the background View t...

Page 207: ... 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 208: ...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 209: ... 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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...ched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions 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 Power...

Page 213: ...onnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service prov...

Page 214: ...shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the...

Page 215: ...ay not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the following...

Page 216: ...k to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and s...

Page 217: ...ning the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear 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 ...

Page 218: ...o remove the battery If the battery is not properly removed it may lead to damage to the battery and device cause personal injury and or result in the device being unsafe Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss whether in contract or tort including negligence which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused...

Page 219: ...the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics 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 Protected Setup 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 a...

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