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Apps and features

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Live stickers

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.

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On the shooting modes list, tap

STICKERS

.

2

Tap and select a sticker.

3

Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.

Applying stickers randomly

You can apply stickers randomly, instead of selecting one from the stickers list.
Tap

Random

repeatedly until the sticker you want appears.

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Summary of Contents for Galaxy A8s

Page 1: ...www samsung com cn User Manual English CHN xx 2018 Rev 1 0 部分内容可能会与实际设备有所不同若要了解有关使用设备的更准确信息请将简体中文设置为默认语言然后参阅用户手册 ...

Page 2: ...ification panel 45 Entering text Apps and features 48 Installing or uninstalling apps 49 Bixby 74 Phone 79 Contacts 83 Messages 85 Internet 87 Email 88 Camera 106 Gallery 111 Always On Display 113 Multi window 118 Smart Manager 121 Samsung Pay 125 Samsung Members 126 Samsung Notes 127 Calendar 128 Samsung Health 132 Samsung Assistant 133 Samsung Music 134 Voice Recorder 135 My Files 136 Clock 137 ...

Page 3: ...d 161 Notifications 161 Display 162 Blue light filter 163 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 164 Screen saver 165 Advanced features 167 Dual Messenger 167 Apps 168 Wallpapers and themes 168 Lock screen 169 Smart Lock 169 Biometrics and security 170 Face recognition 173 Fingerprint recognition 177 Secure Folder 181 Cloud and accounts 182 Backup and restore 182 Accessibility 18...

Page 4: ...ely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use theWi Fi feature If you have questions about an app provided with the device contact a Samsung Service Centre For user installed apps contact serv...

Page 5: ...ce may feel hotter to the touch This does not affect the device s lifespan or performance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may 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 ...

Page 6: ... extended periods When playing high quality games for extended periods When 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 r...

Page 7: ...feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues 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...

Page 8: ...sure containers Never use a damaged charger or battery Device layout and functions Package contents Refer to the quick start guide for package contents The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices You can purchase additional acce...

Page 9: ...Basics 9 Device layout Front camera Receiver Power key Touchscreen LED indicator Volume key Bixby key Proximity Light sensor Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

Page 10: ...erial 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 malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doin...

Page 11: ...Press and hold to launch BixbyVoice Refer to BixbyVoice for more information Volume Press to adjust the device volume Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button Show and hide button When you turn on the device 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 f...

Page 12: ...damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse 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 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 2 Plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 3 Plug the USB power adaptor...

Page 13: ...harge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps 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 elect...

Page 14: ...evice is turned off the icon appears on the screen If the advanced charging feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap General management Battery Advanced settings and then tap the Advanced cable charging switch to activate it You cannot use the built in advanced charging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger If the device heats up or the ambient air temper...

Page 15: ...s 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 USIM or UIM 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 16: ...card on the tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM USIM or UIM card on the tray 2 2 The phone cannot support two CDMA cards at the same time in China 4 Gently press the SIM USIM or UIM 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 i...

Page 17: ...no SIM card and a microSD card in tray 2 at the same time Removing the SIM USIM or UIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the SIM USIM or UIM card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot ...

Page 18: ...s These situations apply to voice and video calls Customising SIM USIM or UIM cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM USIM or UIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM USIM or UIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM USIM or UIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM USIM or UIM card Setting pr...

Page 19: ... key Volume Down 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 emergency mode To activate emergency mode press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode Emerg...

Page 20: ...n instructions to set up your device The initial setup procedures may vary depending on the device s software and the service provider 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it 4 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap AGREE ...

Page 21: ...or more information 6 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 7 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device To set the screen lock method later tap No thank you 8 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 22: ...ng accounts launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account ...

Page 23: ...2 Tap Samsung account Remove account 3 Tap REMOVE enter your Samsung account password and then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT Transferring data from your previous device You can restore your data such as images contacts messages and apps from Samsung Cloud You can also copy them from your previous device via Smart Switch This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit ww...

Page 24: ...our 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 Apps 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device ...

Page 25: ... app from www samsung com cn 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 cn 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 s...

Page 26: ...d sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Backing up data 1 On your previous device sign in to your Samsung account 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud select your device under BACKUP AND RESTORE tap Back ...

Page 27: ...pp and tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync settings 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with Checking data You can check the saved items and used memory of your Samsung Cloud Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud You can immediately check your used memory and saved items such as GALLERY and SAMSUNG NOTES Tap each card and enter the ...

Page 28: ...pply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device 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 Tap...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...and hold to launch a preset app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Displaying or hiding the navigation bar Using the Show and hide button at the left side of the navigation bar you can set the navigation bar to be hidden or pinned on the screen when you use apps or features The navigation bar is pinned by default If you want to view files or use apps in full screen double tap the Show and h...

Page 31: ...ation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option Show and hide button Add a button to hide or pin the navigation bar You can set whether or not to display the button for each app BACKGROUND COLOR Change the navigation bar s background colour Button layout Change the order of the buttons on the navigation bar ...

Page 32: ...o the left or right A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicators Bixby Home indicator View your customised content 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 You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen ...

Page 33: ...containing the selected 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 f...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...splay shortcuts to apps and widgets On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Home screen settings Home screen layout Home and Apps screens APPLY To open the Apps screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Home screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen ...

Page 36: ...Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode acti...

Page 37: ...ge the screen lock method launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN password face or fingerprint for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any di...

Page 38: ...factory reset switch to activate it Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on draw on crop or share the captured screen You can capture the current screen and scrollable area Capturing a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Key capture Press and hold theVolume Down key and the Power key simultaneous...

Page 39: ...on from the screenshot The cropped area will be saved in Gallery Share Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Smart capture switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more inf...

Page 40: ...erred SIM USIM or UIM card for each option Tap to access the SIM card manager Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain 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 t...

Page 41: ... the next line Change the input language Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter numbers Additional keyboard functions View more keyboard functions Enter a space Hide the keyboard Changing the input language Tap the input language key to switch between the input languages Tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use Changing the keyboard type Tap Lan...

Page 42: ...ap stroke keys to enter a character Tap when you are unsure about which stroke to enter HALF SCREEN HANDWRITING or FULL SCREEN HANDWRITING Switch to handwriting mode Open the text editing panel Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Add an item from the clipboard Change the keyboard for one handed operation Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text...

Page 43: ...red text 2 Tap More Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary 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 Sear...

Page 44: ...t an app to view information about it To download free 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 Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Disable Disable selected default apps that cannot...

Page 45: ...t to apps to grant permissions If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Bixby Introduction Bixby is a new interface that can communicate with you and it provides services that help you to use your smartphone more conveniently Bixby Home You can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides by analysing your usage patterns and ...

Page 46: ...n Press and hold the Bixby key to launch BixbyVoice immediately While pressing and holding the Bixby key say what you want to BixbyVoice and then release your finger from the key BixbyVoice will perform what you request Available Bixby services may differ depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 47: ... to the terms and conditions 1 Press the Bixby key 2 Check the Bixby intro page and tap NEXT 3 Tap SIGN IN and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in this step will not appear 4 Tap DONE to finish registering your Samsung account 5 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap NEXT 6 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the B...

Page 48: ...ine Opening Bixby Home 1 Press the Bixby key Alternatively swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Change the Bixby key setting Recommended content 3 To close Bixby Home press the Bixby key again Alternatively swipe to the left on the screen ...

Page 49: ...ards update automatically at a specified interval To manually update cards swipe downwards on the screen Editing Bixby cards list To pin a card to the top of the Bixby Home screen tap Pin to top To unpin a card tap Unpin To hide a card from the list tap Hide for now To stop displaying a card on the list tap Don t show again Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards Add or delete apps to show as cards ...

Page 50: ...nts The more it learns about you the more precisely it will understand you To use BixbyVoice your device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use BixbyVoice you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Launching BixbyVoice Launching BixbyVoice with the Bixby key When you press and hold the Bixby key BixbyVoice will launch and start listening While pressing and holding the Bixb...

Page 51: ...ce settings View your history of conversations My Bixby Launching BixbyVoice using your voice You can start a conversation without pressing and holding the Bixby button Register your voice so that BixbyVoice will launch when you say Hi Bixby 1 On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Voice wake up and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now ...

Page 52: ...ation you requested For example if you say Show me today s weather then the weather information will appear on the BixbyVoice screen Show me today s weather Corresponding function launched Status Processing Status Listening If BixbyVoice is on standby it cannot listen to your voice Tap the standby status icon and say your request again when the icon changes to the listening status icon ...

Page 53: ...k follow up questions when they are needed to understand your request If you just say Send text then BixbyVoice will ask who you want to send a text to Say the name of the recipient If BixbyVoice is on standby tap and say the name of the recipient Closing BixbyVoice To stop using BixbyVoice tap the Back button Viewing supported apps and commands To view BixbyVoice supported apps and various ways t...

Page 54: ...tact saved as mom and you can begin your conversation Browsing the Internet Say Search for nearby libraries on the Internet to BixbyVoice The Internet app will show the results Check the results Checking your tasks Say Show me my tasks to BixbyVoice The Calendar app will launch and it will show your task list Viewing your travel photos Say Open Gallery and find photos taken in NewYork to BixbyVoic...

Page 55: ...the Bixby Home screen tap My Bixby Quick commands 2 Tap ADD Add quick command Add your own quick commands 3 Tap say a quick command to add and then tap SAVE 4 Tap Add Bixby command and select Select from history or Search all commands 5 Select a command that BixbyVoice will perform If the command contains information to edit such as time or a name you can edit them by tapping To add additional com...

Page 56: ...s and hold the Bixby key say a quick command and then release your finger from the Bixby key The commands you set to the quick command will launch Making custom responses Make your chats with BixbyVoice unique with custom responses Adding custom responses 1 On the Bixby Home screen tap My Bixby Custom chat 2 Tap ADD and enter what you say and what BixbyVoice will answer What BixbyVoice answers Wha...

Page 57: ...y key and say Write down followed by what you want to enter Your spoken words will be converted to on screen text You can also set BixbyVoice to start dictation mode when you press and hold the Bixby key while the Samsung keyboard is open To use this feature open the Bixby Home screen tap Settings and then tap the Dictation on keyboard switch to activate it Sending feedback to BixbyVoice To help B...

Page 58: ...a screen lock method create one 3 Read the on screen instructions and tap CONTINUE 4 Tap and say your voice password 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Unlocking the screen with your voice password If you speak to BixbyVoice while the screen is locked BixbyVoice will ask you to say your voice password Say your voice password to unlock the screen Waking up BixbyVoice while us...

Page 59: ...ce is not heard clearly via the built in microphone due to noisy environments Press and hold the Call button on earphones or a Bluetooth headset to launch BixbyVoice and say your request to the microphone This feature may not be available or its method of use may vary depending on the earphones and Bluetooth headset Call button ...

Page 60: ...ge Shopping Wine Place Text Homework 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 res...

Page 61: ...hen the object is recognised search results will appear on the screen To view more information tap the feature icon or select a search result Detecting and translating text Detect text in an image to share or translate it For example if you want to know what a sign says while travelling abroad use the Bixby Vision features The device will detect the sign s text and translate it into the language y...

Page 62: ...lated information or images with similar characteristics 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 similar images will appear Searching for shopping information Recognise a product or its barcode to search for information even when you do not know the product s name F...

Page 63: ...you are using BixbyVision with the camera you can view your current location and weather information To view your current location on the map point the camera towards the ground To view the current weather information point the camera towards the sky 3 Tap or select a search result on the screen The device will show information of nearby places Searching for wine information Detect the information...

Page 64: ...lect and keep the QR code within the screen to recognise it The information connected to the QR code will appear Searching for homework information Search for more information about your homework by selecting one question at a time 1 When you have a desired answer for your question launch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the question within the screen to recognise it 3 Tap The answer for the question...

Page 65: ...nd 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 Press the Bixby key Alternatively swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear Add the app icon to the Home screen 3 Tap START If the ...

Page 66: ...er to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Water the flowers 3 Tap 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 will appear Creating reminders with BixbyVoice Press and hold the Bixby key and say Remi...

Page 67: ...eminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder Setting reminder details Add or edit reminder details such as frequency date and time or location 1 Select a reminder to edit and tap EDIT Alternatively swipe right on a reminder and tap Edit 2 Edit the conditions and tap SAVE Reminder conditions Add an image Checklist Repeat interval Reminder information ...

Page 68: ...and then tap DELETE Customising Bixby settings On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Samsung account View your Samsung account information HOME CARDS Cards Select apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen Show on Lock screen Select apps to show as cards when opening Bixby Home on the locked screen VOICE BixbyVoice Activate or deactivate BixbyVoice If you deactivate BixbyVoice Bixby Voice will...

Page 69: ...ation Set whether to show an animation when you earn Bixby XP Voice apps and services View BixbyVoice supported apps and each app s suggested commands Bixby Labs View apps and voice commands that BixbyVoice is experimenting with at Bixby Labs If you install the apps the Bixby Labs recommends you can experience BixbyVoice in more apps Auto update 3rd party app plugin Set the device to automatically...

Page 70: ... calls 1 Launch the Phone app and enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap or to make a voice call Yellow Pages search results Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 71: ...rs 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 tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making calls usingYellow Pages You can easily search for businesses and then call them using the call ID data provided by Yellow Pages T...

Page 72: ...Call blocking Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls 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 Call blocki...

Page 73: ... Activate or deactivate the speakerphone End the current call Record a call conversation Increase the volume When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears When you record a call conversation the file will be saved to My Files Internal storage Call If the area around the rear camera and the fingerprint recognition sensor is covered unwanted noises may incur during a call Remove ac...

Page 74: ...t 1 Launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS 2 Tap a caller s image or tap a phone number Details 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 Contact 1 Lau...

Page 75: ...t 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Scan contact information from a business card Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 76: ...ith online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Sync 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 search...

Page 77: ...tatus message with others using the 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 Profile sharing and then ta...

Page 78: ...e 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 contacts and tap MERGE D...

Page 79: ...he Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and tap START 3 Enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold or say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the keyboard is hidden Access additional options Enter a message Make a call to the recipient Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message ...

Page 80: ... tap Settings Block numbers and messages Blocked messages BLACK LIST 2 Tap Add manually or Add from Contacts Phone log 3 Enter a phone number or tick contacts and then tap DONE Setting the message notification You can change notification sound display options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Sett...

Page 81: ...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 Quick menu Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages an...

Page 82: ... secret mode In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it R...

Page 83: ...t tap Add account If you have more than one email account 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 SEND 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 T...

Page 84: ... 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 Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is s...

Page 85: ... photo Record a video Camera settings Switch between the front and rear cameras Shooting modes BixbyVision 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 you want to focus To...

Page 86: ...device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Adding another camera button Add another camera button to the location you want on the screen to capture photos more conveniently Drag to the preview screen If another ca...

Page 87: ...animated GIF with sequential photos you taken This feature is available only in some shooting modes Zooming in and out Use various methods to zoom in or out Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Control the zoom with one finger Drag on the zoom bar towards or Zooming features are available only when using the rear camera If you use the video zoom feature for a lon...

Page 88: ...ame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is available only in AUTO and PRO modes Separating the focus area and the exposure 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 w...

Page 89: ...he 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 background blur adjustment bar to th...

Page 90: ...a photo taken with the Live focus feature When the background lighting appears in blurred points you can change the shape of the background blur Select a shape such as a heart star or flower to decorate the photo and make it look different Adjusting the background blur level Changing the shape of the background blur ...

Page 91: ...l 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 in the background Adjust the background blur level Change the background blur shape 3 Tap to save the photo ...

Page 92: ...u can also record a lovely and funny sticker that keeps moving in a video 1 On the shooting modes list tap STICKERS 2 Tap and select a sticker 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Applying stickers randomly You can apply stickers randomly instead of selecting one from the stickers list Tap Random repeatedly until the sticker you want appears ...

Page 93: ...valuate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the shooting modes list tap AUTO Pro mode Capture photos and videos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap PRO Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Available options Select an ISO value This ...

Page 94: ...en stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama 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 o...

Page 95: ... On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap to view the video Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours You must first add this mode to the shooting modes list before you can use it On the preview screen tap Edit camera modes Rear camera and then tick Food 1 On the shooting modes list tap FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The ar...

Page 96: ...ed on the video To edit the slow motion section drag to the left or right 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 SPORTS You must first add this mode to the shooting modes list before you can use it On the preview screen tap Edit camera modes Rear camera and then tick Sports Night mode Take a photo in low li...

Page 97: ...e a photo You can also take photos by tapping the screen To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Shooting methods and then tap the switches to activate them Applying beauty effects You can apply the spotlight effect or modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking self portraits 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select the options to apply beauty effects to...

Page 98: ...ptions to apply beauty effects to your face and take a photo of yourself Wide selfie mode Take a wide self portrait and include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap WIDE SELFIE 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo A...

Page 99: ...ent shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Turn on and off the full preview screen Select a frame rate Activate or deactivate the flash Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center...

Page 100: ... reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Detect QR codes Enable or disable the QR code reader FRONT CAMERA Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more storage Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more storage Tim...

Page 101: ...ice to show photos after capturing them Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Power key twice quickly Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Voice control Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands You can say Smile Cheese Capture or Shoot to take a photo To record a video say...

Page 102: ...aunch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES 2 Select an image Access additional options Apply a filter or effect Add a sticker BixbyVision Delete the image Share the image with others Draw on the image 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 ...

Page 103: ...change the shape of the background blur Viewing videos 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES 2 Select a video to play Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail 3 Tap to play the video Lock the playback screen Switch to the pop up video player Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Capture the current screen Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video T...

Page 104: ...to 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 Tags Edit information ...

Page 105: ... Gallery app and tap ALBUMS 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 Select albums to hide and tap APPLY To show albums again tap Hide or unhide albums deselect albums to show and then tap APPLY 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...

Page 106: ...You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Cloud and access them from other devices You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud De...

Page 107: ...On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions If the sensor at the top of the device is covered for a certain period the Always On Display will turn off Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons will appear on the Always On Display Double tap a notification icon to view its notification If ...

Page 108: ...lay double tap the clock 3 Swipe to the left or right on the clock to move to the music controller 4 Tap the icons to control the playback Changing the schedule for the Always On Display feature Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Always On Display Set schedule and set the start and end time To always display the Always On Display tap the Show always switch to activate it Deactivating the Alwa...

Page 109: ...res 113 Multi window 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 ...

Page 110: ...ently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap APP LIST and select an app ...

Page 111: ...u drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the window will be maximised Minimising the split screen view Press the Home button to minimise the split screen view The icon will appear on the status bar The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain active in the minimised split screen view Minimised split screen To close the min...

Page 112: ...rag upwards or downwards 3 Tap DONE The selected app window will be pinned at the top of the screen To unpin the window drag the bar between the app windows 4 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch Adding app pairs to the Home screen When you add app pairs to the Home screen you can launch two apps in the split screen view with a single tap Tap the bar betwe...

Page 113: ...ist of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Drop here for pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 114: ...tap of your finger Storage Battery Memory Device security Data usage Using the quick optimisation feature Launch the Smart Manager app and tap OPTIMIZE 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 ma...

Page 115: ...ing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings and set the App power monitor options You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Advanced settings and tap the Advanced cable charging switch to activate it Storage Check the status of the used and available ...

Page 116: ...curity SCAN PHONE Blocked calls msgs Reject calls or messages from specified phone numbers or reject messages containing specified text Launch the Smart Manager app and tap Blocked calls msgs Auto run apps Turn off auto run for each app to prevent them from running in the background Launch the Smart Manager app and tap Auto run apps App lock Set a lock method to prevent others from accessing selec...

Page 117: ...ature at www samsung com cn samsungpay Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app and tap How to use To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account For more information refer to Samsung account To make payments quickly and securely you need to register your biometric data For more information refer to Fingerprint recognition To register cards the device must be connected to aWi Fi or m...

Page 118: ...er 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 cn samsungpay L...

Page 119: ...tures 123 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 120: ...yments 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 to the left or right to select the card you used Follow the on screen instructions to complete payment cancellation Changing the Samsung Pay settings On the Samsung Pay screen tap Settings Select the screen where the card image will appear to a...

Page 121: ...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 Additional options Send feedback To submit your feedback or post your comments you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information ...

Page 122: ...ote Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to record a voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately 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 tap ALL...

Page 123: ...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 Attach a map Enter the location Add a note Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Add more details Set an alarm Change the event s colour 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 124: ...and tap the Sync 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 Manage calendars Add 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...

Page 125: ...instructions to complete the setup View and manage trackers View health tips Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends Set your daily goals and track your progress Monitor your health and fitness View guide messages or notifications from Samsung Health To add items to the Samsung Health screen tap Manage items and then select items GOALS Set your ...

Page 126: ...walk together set target step counts compete in challenges and view your ranking on the Steps leaderboard On the Samsung Health screen tap TOGETHER Steps The device counts the number of steps you take and measures the distance travelled On the Samsung Health screen tap the steps tracker Target Current step total You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then ...

Page 127: ...such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Reset 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 that you select as well as with any of your other conn...

Page 128: ... or location you set If you receive a hotel or a flight booking confirmation by text message a reservation reminder card will appear automatically in the Samsung Assistant app You can receive flight status notifications on your day of departure Other useful travel information will also appear on the reservation card on the Samsung Assistant app to provide convenient information Viewing reminder ca...

Page 129: ... stations Playing music Tap MY MUSIC or RECOMMENDED select a category and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Open the playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Activate the UHQ Ultra High Quality Upscaler feature Pause and resume playback Access additional options Download the current song only for recommende...

Page 130: ...ic tap to activate it Sound quality may vary depending on the connected earphone Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations Making voice recordings 1 Open the Samsung folder and 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 Change the reco...

Page 131: ...en text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice 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 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device Open the Samsung folder an...

Page 132: ...larm time tap the time input 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 W...

Page 133: ...ration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear ...

Page 134: ...ation you want from the stations list View the list of favourites stations Scan and save available stations automatically Enter radio station frequency manually Fine tune the frequency Record a song from the FM radio View the list of available stations Access additional options Add the current radio station to the favourites list Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Pl...

Page 135: ...er settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Icons Change the icon style AODs Select an image to display on the Always On Display Samsung Data Store Purchase roaming data packages and use them as virtual SIM cards to get online without installing an actual SIM USIM or UIM card when you are abroad Before you start To use Samsung Data Store you must register...

Page 136: ...purchase and reserve the selected package The reserved data package will expire after thirty days You can check your order history by tapping MY PAGE Packages VALID Activating data packages When you are abroad you can activate reserved data packages for use 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Data Store app 2 Tap QUICK Enable Package 3 Select the data package you want to use 4 Follow ...

Page 137: ... Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode View more games and install them Access additional options Using Game Launcher 1 Launch the Game Launcher app 2 Tap a game from the games list To find more games drag the screen upwards Games downloaded from Galaxy Apps will be automatically shown on the game launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add a game Removing a game fr...

Page 138: ...anel tap on the navigation bar If the navigation bar is hidden drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to show it Record your game session Mute notification sounds and display notifications only for incoming calls and emergency alerts Access the GameTools settings Play games in full screen Access the Game Launcher screen Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game...

Page 139: ...roducts Register smart refrigerators washers air conditioners air purifiers TVs and Internet ofThings 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 Open the Samsung fol...

Page 140: ...device s manufacturer Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Connect app 2 On the dashboard tap Add device 3 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions...

Page 141: ...appear 2 View the status of devices on the list To control the devices select a device When the device controller supplied with the selected device is downloaded you can 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 Ad...

Page 142: ...day at 7 00 AM 1 Open the Samsung folder launch the SmartThings app tap Automations ADD AUTOMATION and then select a location 2 Tap When do you want to use this automation to set the conditions and tap the Back button 3 Tap What do you want this automation to do to set devices and actions to perform and tap the Back button 4 Tap SAVE The automation will be added Receiving notifications You can rec...

Page 143: ...he feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Link Sharing Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via aWeb link or a code To use this feature your phone number must be verified Share to device Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or...

Page 144: ...er 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 Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Set the device to automatica...

Page 145: ...e information Location Change settings for location information permissions More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information WLAN Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Se...

Page 146: ...onnection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap WLAN 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 t...

Page 147: ...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 148: ... select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bl...

Page 149: ...event misuse by nearby devices duplicate operations transmission delays or malfunctions This may result in unwanted costs or duplicate charges and it could also result in the unwanted transmission of sensitive information or material Samsung will not be held responsible for any problems caused by user negligence or the settings payment systems etc of third party software Reading information from N...

Page 150: ...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 151: ...i USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile Hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s 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 tet...

Page 152: ...tings Refer to Using dual SIM USIM or UIM cards for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM USIM or UIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM USIM or UIM card for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM USIM or UIM card for data services NFC payment services Select a SIM USIM or UIM card for NFC payment services Confirm SIM card for calls Se...

Page 153: ...nload files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up virtual networks VPNs on your device to connect to a school or company s private network Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the d...

Page 154: ... to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor On the Settings screen 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 y...

Page 155: ...nt data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use...

Page 156: ... You can also activate the surround sound mode Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app through the ...

Page 157: ... 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 Font and screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Refer to Changing the scre...

Page 158: ... in a dark place such as a pocket or bag Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Refer to Screen saver for more information Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter may not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Dis...

Page 159: ...deos AMOLED photo This is suitable for viewing images Basic This is set as default and is suitable for general use You can adjust the display colour only in Adaptive display mode Adaptive display mode may not be compatible with third party apps You cannot change the screen mode while applying the blue light filter Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting t...

Page 160: ... a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen saver and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an option If you select Photo frame a slideshow with selected images will start If you select Photo Table selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for di...

Page 161: ... when connected aWi Fi network Hongbao assistant Set the device to notify you when you receive a hongbao via WeChat This feature will help you quickly open hongbaos One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Finger sensor gestures Set the device to open or close the notification panel when you swipe upwards or downwards on the finger...

Page 162: ...rt you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is 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 Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or le...

Page 163: ...rst 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 disable and tap UNINSTALL All data related to the second app will be deleted If you uninstall the first app t...

Page 164: ...o Always On Display for more information Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock...

Page 165: ...screen 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 setting 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 recognitio...

Page 166: ... device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the...

Page 167: ...rect sunlight 1 On the Settings screen 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 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 5 Position your face inside the circle on the screen The camera will scan your fa...

Page 168: ...r 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 reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed 4 On ...

Page 169: ... 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 the pattern PIN or...

Page 170: ...n 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 If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger To improve recognition performance reg...

Page 171: ...print is registered When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap DONE When a fingerprint lock screen appears tap TURN ON to use your fingerprint to unlock the screen Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprint Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fing...

Page 172: ...ton 6 Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometric...

Page 173: ...erprint Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps such as photos and contacts from being accessed by others You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked 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 t...

Page 174: ...Secure Folder tap Customize 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 whe...

Page 175: ...ent 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 and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery in the default storage Adding apps A...

Page 176: ...re Folder switch to deactivate it Alternatively drag the status bar downwards to open the notification panel Then swipe downwards on the notification panel and tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app a...

Page 177: ... Internal storage Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up Cloud and accounts Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also register and manage accounts such as your Samsung account or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Regularly back up your data to a safe location such...

Page 178: ...account select the items you want to back up and then tap BACK UP Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information To restore backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore data Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE The selected data will be restored to your device Accessibility Configure various settings to im...

Page 179: ... On the Settings screen tap General management Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features Storage Check the status of the used and available storage The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default...

Page 180: ... data reset you can reinstall some apps during the initial setup procedure The factory data reset procedure may vary depending on the service provider Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a language to add 3 T...

Page 181: ...greement Download updates manually Check for and install updates manually Download updates automatically Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Scheduled software updates Set the device to install updates at a specified time Last update information View information about the last software update Security updates information Security updates are provided t...

Page 182: ...rd 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 Preloaded apps View the preloaded apps list Battery information View the device s battery status and information ...

Page 183: ...USIM or UIM 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 USIM or UIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak ...

Page 184: ...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 Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods...

Page 185: ... 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 icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Se...

Page 186: ...a 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 fi...

Page 187: ... 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 your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indo...

Page 188: ...ny temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version If you are still having trouble with BixbyVoice after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre 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...

Page 189: ...ring in any information storage and retrieval system without 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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories A...

Page 190: ...all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power ou...

Page 191: ... the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proxim...

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