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User Manual

English. 05/2018. Rev.1.0

SM-J400F
SM-J400F/DS
SM-J400G
SM-J400G/DS

Summary of Contents for Galaxy J4

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 05 2018 Rev 1 0 SM J400F SM J400F DS SM J400G SM J400G DS ...

Page 2: ...6 Transferring data from your previous device 31 Understanding the screen 40 Notification panel 42 Entering text Apps and features 45 Installing or uninstalling apps 47 Bixby 54 Phone 59 Contacts 64 Messages 66 Internet 68 Email 69 Camera 79 Gallery 86 Multi window 91 Samsung Members 92 Samsung Notes 93 Calendar 94 Samsung Health 98 Voice Recorder 99 My Files 99 Clock 101 Calculator 102 Radio 103 ...

Page 3: ...119 Dolby Atmos surround sound 119 Notifications 120 Display 121 Blue light filter 121 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 123 Screensaver 123 Wallpapers and themes 124 Advanced features 125 Dual Messenger 126 Device maintenance 128 Apps 128 Lock screen 129 Security 130 Secure Folder 135 Cloud and accounts 136 Backup and restore 137 Google 137 Accessibility 138 General managem...

Page 4: ...ce or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading ...

Page 5: ...ta loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information launch the Settings app and tap About phone Regulatory information Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice note...

Page 6: ...stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place fo...

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

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

Page 9: ...harger 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 Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior no...

Page 10: ...layout Power key Back key Earphone jack Recents key Multipurpose jack Home key Microphone Front camera Proximity sensor Flash Speaker Touchscreen Volume key Speaker Rear camera Back cover Flash GPS antenna Main antenna ...

Page 11: ...ot cover the proximity sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list o...

Page 12: ...over Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts ...

Page 13: ...Basics 13 3 Replace the back cover Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 14: ...rgy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 2 Plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 3 Plug the USB power adapto...

Page 15: ...ultiple 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 electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it ma...

Page 16: ...cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use only a microSIM 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 stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1...

Page 17: ...mary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 2 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card 3 Replace the battery and back cover ...

Page 18: ...Basics 18 Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Dual SIM models ...

Page 19: ...the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data servic...

Page 20: ...ight side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequent writing an...

Page 21: ...ta Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Device maint...

Page 22: ... of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals 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 ...

Page 23: ...elect your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 5 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing other...

Page 24: ...unt You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 25: ...om Samsung Members and more Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung 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 acc...

Page 26: ... you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 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 transfer content such as images contacts and messages ...

Page 27: ...your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 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 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous ...

Page 28: ...ion app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step...

Page 29: ... 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 up and then back up your data The data backup method may vary depending on your model Some data will not be backed up ...

Page 30: ...ith 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 SAMSUNG NOTES and SAMSUNG CLOUD DRIVE Tap each card and enter the next page You can change the settings or check the saved data You can check the backup data in your Samsung ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...vice s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Favourite apps A folder Bixby Home indicator View your customised content An app ...

Page 34: ...on the Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or tap the Back key Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and tap Home screen settings Apps button Show Apps button APPLY The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 35: ...ther similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder 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 ca...

Page 36: ...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 then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home...

Page 37: ...oaming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls dual SIM models GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected 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 Vi...

Page 38: ... locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Power key or the Home key to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 39: ...nlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock scree...

Page 40: ...drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can open the notification panel even on the locked screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Preferred SIM or USIM card for ea...

Page 41: ...in features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location ...

Page 42: ...te a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Chan...

Page 43: ... animated GIFs 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 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 th...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it...

Page 46: ...r device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permis...

Page 47: ...k To use the Bixby feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must register and sign in to your Samsung account according to the on screen instructions and agree to the terms and conditions 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen 2 Check the Bixby intro page and tap NEXT 3 Tap SIGN IN an...

Page 48: ...vides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine Opening Bixby Home 1 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 Recommended content 3 To close Bixby Home 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: ...u must register and sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 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 Add Reminder on H...

Page 51: ...ch as a single memo or webpage address and view it later For example create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder 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...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap DELETE Customising Bixby settings On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Samsung account View your Samsung account information Cards Select apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen Auto update Bixby Set the device to update Bixby software automatically even when using your mobile network You can incur ...

Page 54: ... number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call For dual SIM models tap or to make a voice call Create a new contact Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Add the number to an existing contact ...

Page 55: ... and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making an international c...

Page 56: ...ar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap select contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number enter a phone number and then tap When...

Page 57: ...ne When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch Switch between the front and rear cameras E...

Page 58: ...he calls list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS 2 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 Launch the Phon...

Page 59: ...t 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Select a storage location Scan contact information from a business card Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 60: ...mport and tap DONE 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap IMPORT Synching 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 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 Samsu...

Page 61: ... it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact s name Details Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share 2 Select contacts and tap ...

Page 62: ... it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with tap Share with select an item to share and then select an option Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups CREA...

Page 63: ...ate 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 Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap a contact s name Details Then tap Delete ...

Page 64: ... 2 Add recipients and tap START 3 Enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the keyboard is hidden Access additional options Enter a message Make a call to the recipient Enter stickers Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 4 Tap to send the message For dual SIM models tap or to send th...

Page 65: ...ock numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap INBOX and select a contact Or tap CONTACTS select contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter number enter a phone number and then tap 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 not...

Page 66: ...and launch the Internet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Quick menu Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history...

Page 67: ...ET MODE If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for 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 Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at the bott...

Page 68: ...nt 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 an email 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 screen Tap an email on the screen...

Page 69: ...os in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the s...

Page 70: ... 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 use auto focus mode tap The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwi...

Page 71: ... 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 Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF A...

Page 72: ...auty effect tap and select options Refer to Applying beauty effects for more information 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 Change the exposure value This determine...

Page 73: ... on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Night mode Take a photo in low light condit...

Page 74: ...tap STICKERS Continuous shot mode Take a series of photos of moving subjects On the shooting modes list tap CONTINUOUS SHOT Tap and hold to take several photos continuously 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 prev...

Page 75: ...methods and then tap the switches to activate them Using the selfie flash When taking self portraits with the front camera in low light situations the touchscreen can serve as a flash On the preview screen tap repeatedly until you reach When you take a photo the touchscreen will flash Applying beauty effects You can modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking self por...

Page 76: ...imer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Shooting methods and then tap the switches to activate them 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the wh...

Page 77: ...ght values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode REAR CAMERA Picture size Select...

Page 78: ...cation tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them ...

Page 79: ...Apps and features 79 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories ...

Page 80: ...lete the image Share the image with others Apply a filter or effect Draw on the image Add a sticker You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category types locations or documents To search for images by entering keywords tap the search field ...

Page 81: ...ip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Capture the current screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a GIF animation 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...

Page 82: ...o 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 83: ...e albums list Launch the Gallery app tap ALBUMS and then select an album Hiding albums You can hide albums You cannot hide albums created by default such as the Camera and Screenshots albums 1 Launch the 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 ...

Page 84: ... story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Tap Create story 3 Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap DONE 4 Enter a title for the story and tap CREATE To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap ADD To remove images or videos from a story select a story tap Edit tick images or videos to remove and then tap Remo...

Page 85: ... 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 Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery screen tap and hold an image or ...

Page 86: ...Apps and features 86 Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view ...

Page 87: ... 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 88: ...own to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the window will be maximised Minimising the split screen view Press the Home key 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 vi...

Page 89: ...ring text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature ...

Page 90: ...rs 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 between the app windows and tap The current app pair will be added on the Home screen App pair ...

Page 91: ...e 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 This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung accoun...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Change the event s colour Add more details Set an alarm Select a sticker to display with the event 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 94: ...nd 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 95: ...ete the setup Some features may not be available depending on the region View and manage trackers Set your daily goals and track your progress Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends View guide messages or notifications from Samsung Health To add items to the Samsung Health screen tap Manage items and then select ...

Page 96: ...alk 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 d...

Page 97: ...formation may be stored until the completion of 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 y...

Page 98: ...mos 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 Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 99: ...cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration ALARM Launch the Clock app and tap ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the a...

Page 100: ...y from the globe and then tap ADD Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then tap DELETE STOPWATCH 1 Launch the Clock app and tap STOPWATCH 2 Tap START to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET ...

Page 101: ...x 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 the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY To use the unit conversion tool tap You can convert various values such...

Page 102: ...M radio Select the radio station you want from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Record a song from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an ...

Page 103: ...want from the stations list Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Search for games View your gameplay information Downloaded apps Turn on or off the GameTools icon Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode Access additional...

Page 104: ...ards Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps will be automatically shown on the game launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add a game Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Normal performance and then tap the button repeatedly to select the mode...

Page 105: ... notification panel and tap the Game Tools notification Record your game session Capture screenshots Mute notification sounds and display notifications only for incoming calls and emergency alerts Access the GameTools settings Access the Game Launcher screen Lock the Recents key Lock the Back key Lock the touchscreen Blocking notifications during games Tap and tap the No alerts during game switch ...

Page 106: ...appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct 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 cod...

Page 107: ...r information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos suc...

Page 108: ...tch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 109: ...ia files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit You can also activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in th...

Page 110: ...features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi 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 Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that ...

Page 111: ...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 Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected ...

Page 112: ...ample 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 to p...

Page 113: ... 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 114: ...receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it When the data saver feature is activated the icon will appear on the status bar Data saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allow app while Data saver on and select apps ...

Page 115: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to ...

Page 116: ...SIM or USIM card used for the previous call or message is different from your preferred SIM or USIM card Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider More connection settings Customise settings to control other feat...

Page 117: ...ections More connection settings Printing Add service 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing conten...

Page 118: ...ones for calls or notifications Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Notification sounds Change the notification sound Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the ...

Page 119: ...en tap Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects Dolby Atmos tap the switch to activate it and then select a mode Notifications Change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Notifications To display icon badges tap the App icon badges switch to activate it To change the badge style tap App icon badges With number Without number To customise notification settings for...

Page 120: ...mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Home screen Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Easy mode Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen Icon frames Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out Status bar Customise the settings for displaying no...

Page 121: ...y the blue light filter Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Select a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images or adjust the display colour to your preference If you select the Adaptive display mode you can adjust the display colour balance by colour value Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode and select a mode you want Adaptive displa...

Page 122: ...ettings screen tap Display Screen mode Adaptive display 2 Adjust the colour adjustment bar under Full screen colour balance The colour balance of the screen will be optimised Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Adaptive display 2 Tick Advanced options ...

Page 123: ...ages will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To preview the selected option tap PREVIEW When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Wallpapers and themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device On the S...

Page 124: ...d 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 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 left on a contact or a phone number Dual Messeng...

Page 125: ...tifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to disab...

Page 126: ...tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed ap...

Page 127: ...vated Managing the battery You can save battery power by preventing 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 Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Storage The actual av...

Page 128: ...cked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to automatically unlock itself in certain situations Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Clock style Change the clock type and colour on the locked screen Roa...

Page 129: ...folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information App permission monitor Set to receive notifications when the permissions you select are used by apps that you are not using You can manage the settings of each app and view their permission usage history Secure startup Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when turnin...

Page 130: ...ocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another...

Page 131: ...ap Secure Folder Customise icon When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the reset button at the bottom of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when...

Page 132: ...ll be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap COPY The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app...

Page 133: ... Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show Secure Folder swi...

Page 134: ...h the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content before uninstalli...

Page 135: ... Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Backup and restore Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your...

Page 136: ...p 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 Using a Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and tap the Back up my data switch for the Go...

Page 137: ...d whenVoice Assistant is activated such as languages speed and more Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activate Switch Access orTalkBack when you press and hold theVolume Up key and theVolume Down...

Page 138: ...ng information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership benefits and newsletters Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can reset all your settings and network settings 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 langu...

Page 139: ... 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 downloaded updates at a specified time Last update information View information about the last software update Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen t...

Page 140: ...n tap About phone Status 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 licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s batte...

Page 141: ...IN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area ...

Page 142: ...reezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 143: ...onnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service prov...

Page 144: ...attery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart...

Page 145: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f...

Page 146: ...is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the device maintenance or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen With...

Page 147: ... the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap next to the brightness adjustment bar and tap the Show control on top switch to activate it Samsung Cloud does not work Ensure that you are connected to a network properly During a Samsung Cloud s service check you cannot use Samsung Cloud Try again later ...

Page 148: ...the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos a...

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