Samsung Galaxy F23 User Manual Download

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USER MANUAL

English. 03/2022. Rev.1.0

SM-E236B/DS

SM-M236B/DS

SM-M336B/DS

SM-M336BU/DS

Summary of Contents for Galaxy F23

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 03 2022 Rev 1 0 SM E236B DS SM M236B DS SM M336B DS SM M336BU DS ...

Page 2: ...tures 33 Installing or uninstalling apps 34 Phone 37 Contacts 39 Messages 40 Internet 41 Camera 54 Gallery 58 AR Zone 64 BixbyVision SM M336B DS SM M336BU DS 65 Multi window 68 Samsung Pay 70 Samsung Health 71 Samsung Notes 72 Samsung Members 72 Samsung Kids 73 Samsung Global Goals 73 SamsungTV Plus 73 Galaxy Shop 73 GalaxyWearable SM M336B DS SM M336BU DS 74 Calendar 75 Reminder 76 Radio 76 Voice...

Page 3: ...6 Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 129 Troubleshooting 134 Removing the battery Settings 86 Introduction 86 Samsung account 86 Connections 88 Wi Fi 89 Bluetooth 90 NFC and contactless payments 92 Data saver 92 Mobile data only apps 92 Mobile Hotspot 93 More connection settings 94 Sounds and vibration 95 Sound quality and effects 95 Separate app sound 96 Notifications 96 Display...

Page 4: ...4 Getting started Device layout and functions Speaker Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Microphone ...

Page 5: ... E236B DS SM M236B DS Rear camera GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna Flash Earphone jack NFC antenna SM M336B DS SM M336BU DS Rear camera Flash Speaker Microphone GPS antenna NFC antenna Main antenna Earphone jack ...

Page 6: ...ng Service Centre If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone speaker or receiver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic sticke...

Page 7: ...a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen Refer to Navigation ...

Page 8: ... the feature you want Fast charging To use the fast charging feature use a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off Charging other devices Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your device s battery Connect your device and the other device using your device s USB cable A USB connector ...

Page 9: ...e Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions Use only Samsung approved battery charger and cable specifically designed for your device Incompatible battery charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType...

Page 10: ...rk 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 electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully cha...

Page 11: ... tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card 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 stol...

Page 12: ...ore SIM card settings Customise the call settings Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website 2 1 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hol...

Page 13: ...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 liquid from entering your device 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 ca...

Page 14: ... 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 device 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Battery and device care Storage 2 Swipe to the left ...

Page 15: ...ve press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it 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 To activate emergency mode pr...

Page 16: ...nd backup Manage accounts Add account Samsung account 2 If you already have a Samsung account sign in to your Samsung account If you want to sign in using your Google account tap Sign in with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Forgot password on the Samsung accou...

Page 17: ...tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous device tap Allow If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store Your device will recognise the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear 4 On your device select an option you want tap Next and then follow the on screen instructions to transfer data Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you ...

Page 18: ...nd then follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external storage Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch ...

Page 19: ...part or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply 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 Doin...

Page 20: ...pps 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 Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap...

Page 21: ... upwards to open the Apps 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 Finder Favourite apps 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 Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen but...

Page 22: ...vice 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 Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout ...

Page 23: ...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 the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app ...

Page 24: ...deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 25: ...Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN password or your biometric data 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 You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the...

Page 26: ...nnected in LTE network that includes the 5G network Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display t...

Page 27: ...ing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain feature...

Page 28: ...the Media feature 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Device control Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and sce...

Page 29: ...age such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot You can view the cropped area in Gallery Add tags to the screenshot To search for screenshots by tag tap Search at the top of the Apps screen and tap Screenshots You can view the tags list and easily search for the scre...

Page 30: ...pp and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text 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 Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change...

Page 31: ...ey repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Enter emojis stickers and more You can also enter your emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Using your AR emoji stickers in chats for more information Add an item from the clipboard Change the keyboard mode Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Tap to use more keyboard functions Search for content and ...

Page 32: ... or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 33: ... an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable ...

Page 34: ...iew or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice c...

Page 35: ...al 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 tap and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When...

Page 36: ...bers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a 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...

Page 37: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select th...

Page 38: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a ...

Page 39: ...Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter emojis or stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen So...

Page 40: ...or information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 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 More options Refresh the ...

Page 41: ... videos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when...

Page 42: ...again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary depending on the resolution The camera may...

Page 43: ...nd 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 focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the s...

Page 44: ... beauty effects Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted metering uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot metering uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix metering averages the entire scene Adjust the colour tone In FOOD mode focus on a s...

Page 45: ...camera suggests the ideal composition for the picture by recognising the position and angle of your subject On the preview screen tap and tap the Shot suggestions switch to activate it 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO A guide will appear on the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera recognises the composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3...

Page 46: ...re If you use the My filters feature you can create your own filter using an image with a colour tone you like from Gallery Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on t...

Page 47: ...e take mode Take various pictures and videos in just one shot Your device automatically selects the best shot and creates pictures with filters or videos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SINGLETAKE 2 Tap to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail To view other results drag the icon upwards To save the results individually tap...

Page 48: ... also apply a background effect and edit it after taking a picture 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background blur adjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following condition...

Page 49: ...the picture becomes brighter This is ideal for pictures of scenery or pictures taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for taking pictures of fast moving subjects EV Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure FOCUS Change the focus mode Drag the adjustment bar to manually adjust...

Page 50: ...e drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a picture Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview ima...

Page 51: ... indoors with insufficient or poor lighting the screen may appear dark or be grainy The screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions such as in places with fluorescent lighting Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SLOW MOTION and tap to record a video 2 When you a...

Page 52: ... device to suggest the ideal composition for the picture by recognising the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it High efficiency pictures Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Selfies...

Page 53: ... them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you launch the camera Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Watermark Add a water...

Page 54: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 55: ... Share the image with others Image and video thumbnail Modify the image View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites BixbyVision Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 56: ...Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe...

Page 57: ...is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap and hold an image a video or a story to delete and then ...

Page 58: ...pp and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Studio Create emojis any way you want and have fun using them in various features Creating an AR Emoji 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 You can pick a pre made emoji to get started quickly Swipe to the left or right select an emoji and then tap If you want to make your o...

Page 59: ...s to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji short video and decorating your device with it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaper or call background image 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Select Create video Call screen or Lock screen 3 Select a template you want To change the background image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can view th...

Page 60: ...ture for your Samsung account and in the Contacts app You can choose from various poses or create your own expressions 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Tap Profile and select an emoji 3 Tap to capture your expression or select a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Emoji Pose Take a picture ...

Page 61: ...ake a picture or tap and hold the icon to record a video You can view and share the pictures and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji Stickers Create your own stickers with your emoji s expressions and actions You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network Creating your own stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers 2 Tap at the top of th...

Page 62: ...sation via messages or on a social network The following actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon ...

Page 63: ...cognises the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Tap and write or draw in the recognition area If you switch to the rear camera you can also write or draw outside the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Pen tool GIF Turn the sound effect on or off Redo Undo Text Delete doodle 3 Tap to record a video 4 Tap to st...

Page 64: ...BixbyVision Launch BixbyVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want ...

Page 65: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature 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 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 66: ... Show recent apps switch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge pan...

Page 67: ... pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 68: ...he initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the service provider or model 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 and read and agree to the terms and conditions 3 Register your fingerprint...

Page 69: ... the back of your device to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right...

Page 70: ...ng Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items Home cards View health tips Manage your profile and view your health and fitness history Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Healt...

Page 71: ...nto your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 72: ...ation panel swipe downwards and then tap Kids to activate it If you cannot find Kids on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it When starting Samsung Kids for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used ...

Page 73: ...ailable depending on the service provider or model Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and view various information related to products Launch the Galaxy Shop app This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model GalaxyWearable SM M336B DS SM M336BU DS GalaxyWearable is an app that allows you to manage your wearable devices When you connect your device to the wearable dev...

Page 74: ...2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circ...

Page 75: ...con will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap Edit 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders ...

Page 76: ...tions Record audio from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio frequency manually Search for stations This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Play through speaker Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder a...

Page 77: ...ck the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into...

Page 78: ...Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap My games Add games Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap My games tap and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you want Performance This focus...

Page 79: ...me sessions To stop recording tap Configure settings for Game Booster Priority mode Set the device to block incoming calls and all notifications except for alarms to prevent your game from being disturbed Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the backgrou...

Page 80: ... Select a device and connect to it by following the on screen instructions Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occu...

Page 81: ...rds and then tap Quick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device This feature does not support sharing videos withTVs or SmartThings supported devices To watch videos onTV use the SmartView feature Setting who can ...

Page 82: ...he same music on your Galaxy Buds and another person s Galaxy Buds This feature is available only on devices that support the Music Share feature Sharing a Bluetooth speaker You can listen to music on your smartphone and your friend s smartphone via your Bluetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how...

Page 83: ... features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media output 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 On your friend s smartphone accept the connection request When you play music via your smartphone you can listen to it together via both Buds SmartView View your device s...

Page 84: ...ture When you create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office programs andWindows 10 Connecting to a computer 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Link toWindows 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Visit https aka ms setupltw for details Viewing data and notifications from your device on the compute...

Page 85: ...c You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store 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 pictures and videos from various sources...

Page 86: ... tap Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and contactless payments Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that c...

Page 87: ...ta saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information You can also select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network Refer to Mobile data only apps for more information SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card m...

Page 88: ...Fi network quality information such as the speed and stability On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it The network quality information will appear under theWi Fi networks If it does not appear tap Advanced and tap the Show network quality info switch to activate it The quality information may not appear depending on theWi Fi network SharingWi Fi network passw...

Page 89: ...ceived via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies...

Page 90: ... transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device NFC and contactless payments Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for tran...

Page 91: ...tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps If you update the payment app or ins...

Page 92: ...twork For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Mobile data only apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want You may incur additional charges when using t...

Page 93: ...he device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information VPN Set up virtual private networks VPNs on your device to connect to a school or company s private network Private DNS Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settin...

Page 94: ...one Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Call vibration pattern Change the call vibration pattern Notification vibration pattern Change the notification vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification ...

Page 95: ...UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos when using wired earphones Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker ...

Page 96: ...settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust 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 Motion smoothne...

Page 97: ...h rate is the number of times the screen is refreshed every second Use a high refresh rate to prevent the screen from flickering when switching between screens The screen will scroll more smoothly When you select a standard refresh rate you can use the battery longer 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Motion smoothness 2 Select a refresh rate Adaptive Get smoother animations and scrolling by aut...

Page 98: ...ch as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notificati...

Page 99: ...the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information More biometrics settings Change the settings for biometric data You can also view the version of the biometrics security patch and check for updates Google Play Protect Set the device to check for harmf...

Page 100: ...s 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 device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted...

Page 101: ...ing 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 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without using any a...

Page 102: ... the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted For better fingerprint r...

Page 103: ...hod 4 Place your finger on the Side key After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Side key again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by tapping Check added fingerprints Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen ...

Page 104: ... Samsung Pass register your biometric data to Samsung Pass On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Verifying the Samsung account password You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Sa...

Page 105: ...en using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass on the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Partners If there are no websites or apps that support Samsung Pass Partners will not appear Available websites and apps may vary depending on the service provider or model Samsung is not responsible...

Page 106: ... devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Fold...

Page 107: ...rom 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 and tap Galler...

Page 108: ...p Secure Folder to deactivate the feature If you cannot find Secure Folder on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it If you want to show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and ...

Page 109: ...i network service provider or model Selecting apps to protect using SecureWi Fi Select apps to protect using SecureWi Fi so that you can safely protect data such as your password or your activity in apps from being accessed by others On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security SecureWi Fi Settings Protected apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using SecureWi Fi Som...

Page 110: ...onal data related to your Samsung account and change the settings for Customisation Service Google Configure advanced settings for privacy Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s loc...

Page 111: ...ry consumption Refer to Emergency mode for more information Some features may not be available depending on the model Accounts and backup Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also sign in to accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Manag...

Page 112: ...p Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tap the switches next to the items you want to back up and tap Back up now 3 Tap Done Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Restore ...

Page 113: ... for more information Labs Use new features of the device Side key Select an app or feature to launch using the Side key Refer to Setting the Side key for more information Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings Refer to Motions and gestures for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one ha...

Page 114: ...o turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen Keep screen on while viewing Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Alert when phone picked up Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the scr...

Page 115: ...the sound coming from the direction of the front camera All sound Transmit all the sounds around you such as the sound of music Settings Select or add background colours or images to use during video calls Some features may not be available depending on the model Some features are available only when using the front camera Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the...

Page 116: ...g and parental controls Screen time Set goals for how much you use your device a day App timers Limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer When you reach the limit the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it Focus mode Activate focus mode to avoid distractions from your device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Bedtime ...

Page 117: ...e is not in use Tap Automation Auto optimise daily and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimisation tap Time 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 On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Battery Power saving Activate powe...

Page 118: ...y To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Device protection Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Device protection Scan phone Ultra data saving Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mob...

Page 119: ... or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps General management Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language Select device languages Refer to Adding device languages for more information Text to speech output Change the settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed a...

Page 120: ...creen tap General management Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a language to add 3 To set the selected language as the default language tap Set as default To keep the current language setting tap Keep current The selected language will be added to your languages list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added t...

Page 121: ...for users who have reduced dexterity Advanced settings Configure settings for Direct access and notification features Installed apps View accessibility services installed on the device About Accessibility View the Accessibility information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can als...

Page 122: ...rvice On the Settings screen tap Remote support About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status information View various device information 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 licen...

Page 123: ...sed by edited 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...

Page 124: ...it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised for sale in the U S or it...

Page 125: ...r The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances 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 performanc...

Page 126: ...ain 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 foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supporte...

Page 127: ...nlight When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the l...

Page 128: ...ature the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifesp...

Page 129: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM 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 erro...

Page 130: ...utions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 131: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 132: ...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 133: ... lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem 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 Quick panel layout Brightness control Show always A connection is not esta...

Page 134: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 135: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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