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Enjoying avatar stickers while chatting

You can use avatar stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social network.

1 

On the Samsung keyboard, tap  .

If you are using this feature for the first time, tap 

GET STARTED!

 and decorate your 

avatar.

2 

Tap the avatar icon.

3 

Select one of the avatar stickers.
The avatar sticker will be inserted.

Avatar icon

Adding avatar stickers

On the Samsung keyboard, tap   and tap   at the bottom of the keyboard. To edit details, 
such as the clothes, face shape or glasses, tap 

CREATE NEW AVATAR

. When you are finished 

editing the characters, tap 

SAVE

. Then, avatar stickers will be automatically generated.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy M30

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 02 2019 Rev 1 0 SM M205F SM M205F DS SM M205FN DS SM M205G DS SM M305F DS ...

Page 2: ...account 34 Transferring data from your previous device 38 Understanding the screen 52 Notification panel 54 Entering text Apps and features 57 Installing or uninstalling apps 59 Phone 64 Contacts 68 Messages 72 Internet 74 Email 75 Camera 86 Gallery 93 Always On Display 94 Multi window 98 Samsung Members 99 Samsung Notes 99 Calendar 101 Radio 102 Voice Recorder 103 My Files 103 Clock 105 Calculato...

Page 3: ...ing the battery Settings 111 Introduction 111 Connections 112 Wi Fi 114 Bluetooth 116 Data saver 116 NFC and payment NFC enabled models 119 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 120 SIM card manager dual SIM models 120 More connection settings 122 Sounds and vibration 123 Dolby Atmos surround sound 123 Notifications 124 Display 125 Blue light filter 126 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colo...

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

Page 5: ...hen not using the device You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app and tap Display Auto br...

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

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

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

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

Page 10: ...ces and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject ...

Page 11: ...Basics 11 Device layout Galaxy M20 models Front camera Speaker Power key Touchscreen Volume key Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

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

Page 13: ...Basics 13 Galaxy M30 models Front camera Speaker Power key Touchscreen Volume key Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

Page 14: ...a risk of injury Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain f...

Page 15: ...he screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume 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 The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information ...

Page 16: ...vice Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy 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...

Page 17: ...vice provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the device maintenance feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the s...

Page 18: ...such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal ...

Page 19: ...ce heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or s...

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

Page 21: ...Basics 21 Dual SIM models ...

Page 22: ... the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2 2 2 1 Tray 2 Tray 1 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray ...

Page 23: ...Basics 23 Correct card installation Single SIM models microSD card Nano SIM card Dual SIM models Nano SIM card 1 Nano SIM card 2 microSD card Use only a nano SIM card ...

Page 24: ...M card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Customising SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setti...

Page 25: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the...

Page 26: ... to the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 27: ...lot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Inse...

Page 28: ...sung 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 maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup...

Page 29: ...e Power key and then tap Restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Volume Down key Power key Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption Some apps and functions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your cur...

Page 30: ...tap Emergency mode Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device The initial setup procedures may vary depending on the device s software and your region 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language ...

Page 31: ...lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device To set the screen lock method later tap No thank you 6 Sign in to your Samsung account 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 compl...

Page 32: ...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 account you should create ...

Page 33: ...ormation tap Find ID or Reset password You can find your account information when you enter the required information 4 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap NEXT 5 Tap DONE to finish registering your Samsung account Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settin...

Page 34: ...t that you own or have the right to transfer Smart Switch Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch To use Smart Switch launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device la...

Page 35: ...h the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch Restore 4 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 you...

Page 36: ... in your device with Samsung Cloud and view data saved on the Samsung Cloud You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Backing up data from your previous device 1 On your previous device sign in to your Samsung account 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your device supports Samsun...

Page 37: ...yncing data from your device You can sync data saved in your device such as contacts and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On your new device launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings by tapping...

Page 38: ...ply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Ta...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...n Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Back button Home button Recents button Button Function Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen ...

Page 41: ...the Gesture hints switch to deactivate it Setting the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option NAVIGATIONTYPE Set the device to show or hide the navigation bar To hide the navigation bar select the Full screen gestures feature When the navigation bar is hidden you can use the functions of the soft buttons by swiping upwards their indicators BUTTON...

Page 42: ...evice s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps A folder A screen indicator An app ...

Page 43: ...on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area 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 44: ...een in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then drag it to the top of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts a...

Page 45: ...w 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 can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be dele...

Page 46: ... Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and...

Page 47: ...ons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM o...

Page 48: ...re activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level ...

Page 49: ...reen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Power key to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 50: ...able depending on the region or service provider 1 Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Lock Screen Stories and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Follow categories and select the categories of the content you want to display on the locked screen Or tap to add your own images To change the auto update settings for the stories tap Update Stories and then select an option You may incur additiona...

Page 51: ...rprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method and then tap the Auto facto...

Page 52: ...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 Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons View the notification details and perform various actions Preferred SIM or USIM card for ea...

Page 53: ...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 54: ... in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use When ...

Page 55: ... key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions To return to the keyboard functions list tap Enter emoticons Enter avatar stickers Refer to Enjoying av...

Page 56: ... Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries 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 ...

Page 57: ...apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download f...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...ne app and enter a phone 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 Create a new contact Add the number to an existing contact Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 60: ...eed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag o...

Page 61: ...a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap select contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter ph...

Page 62: ...volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and 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...

Page 63: ...he Phone app and tap RECENTS 2 Tap a caller s image or tap a phone number Details 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contact This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contact 1 Launch the Phon...

Page 64: ...s Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 65: ...ith online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Sync Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search...

Page 66: ...us message with others using the profile sharing feature The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap EDIT edit your profile and tap SAVE 3 Tap Profile sharing and then tap t...

Page 67: ...e Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap MERGE D...

Page 68: ... 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 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 Attach files Recipient Send the message 4 Tap to send the message ...

Page 69: ...me tap GET STARTED and decorate your avatar 2 Tap the avatar icon 3 Select one of the avatar stickers The avatar sticker will be inserted Avatar icon Adding avatar stickers On the Samsung keyboard tap and tap at the bottom of the keyboard To edit details such as the clothes face shape or glasses tap CREATE NEW AVATAR When you are finished editing the characters tap SAVE Then avatar stickers will b...

Page 70: ...pp 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap INBOX and ...

Page 71: ...er You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 Tap and hold a message tap Delete To dele...

Page 72: ...the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved we...

Page 73: ...e In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to Fin...

Page 74: ...count If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email ...

Page 75: ...e you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turne...

Page 76: ...ecord a video Select a lens Camera settings Switch between the front and rear cameras Shooting modes Samsung Mall Options for current shooting mode To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to f...

Page 77: ...a features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Selecting a lens for shooting Take a photo or record a video after selecting the camera lens you want On the preview screen select a lens This feature is available only in AUTO mode You can take a basic photo or record a normal video with the normal lens You can ...

Page 78: ...en using the rear camera Editing the shooting modes list You can edit the shooting modes list on the preview screen 1 On the preview screen tap Edit camera modes Rear camera or Front camera Alternatively tap and hold the shooting modes list on the preview screen 2 Tick modes to use To change the order of shooting modes drag to another location Rear camera Front camera Shooting modes list ...

Page 79: ...ing Camera button switch to activate it 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 AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take ...

Page 80: ... to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the shooting modes list tap AUTO Live focus mode Take photos that focus on the face by blurring the background 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Face the camera lens 3 Tap to take a photo Applying beauty effects You can adjust the skin tone before taking portraits 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select the option...

Page 81: ...alue This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch ...

Page 82: ...re photos with various live stickers As you move your face stickers will track with your movements 1 On the shooting modes list tap STICKERS 2 Tap and select a sticker you want 3 Tap to take a photo Applying stickers randomly You can apply stickers randomly instead of selecting one from the stickers list Tap Random repeatedly until the sticker you want appears ...

Page 83: ... or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap SELFIE 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo Applying beauty effects You can modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape befo...

Page 84: ...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 a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Video size Select a resolut...

Page 85: ...amera Show palm Set the device to take a photo when the camera recognises your palm COMMON Edit camera modes View available shooting modes or edit the shooting modes list Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between bu...

Page 86: ...n PressVolume key to Set the device to use theVolume key to control the shutter zoom in or out or adjust the volume level for system sounds Reset settings Reset the camera settings Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album ...

Page 87: ...mage Modify the image Add the image to favourites Recognise products in the image and search for information online 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 such as types locations or documents To search for images by entering keywords ...

Page 88: ...pture the current screen Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create an animated GIF 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 89: ...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 90: ...lery app and tap ALBUMS 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 Select albums to hide and tap APPLY To show albums again tap Hide or unhide albums deselect albums to show and then tap APPLY Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save mul...

Page 91: ...tap DELETE Sharing albums Create albums and share them with your family and friends saved in your contacts They can view shared albums on devices signed in to their Samsung account such as smartphones TVs or refrigerators To use this feature your phone number must be verified To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account You may incur additional charges when sharing fil...

Page 92: ...dding images or videos to an album 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap SHARED 2 Select an album to add images or videos 3 Tap ADD and tick images or videos to add 4 Tap DONE 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 a video to delete 2 Tick t...

Page 93: ...provider The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions If the sensor at the top of the device is covered for a certain period the Always On Display will turn off Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons will appear on the Always On Display Double tap a notifica...

Page 94: ...the clock 3 Swipe to the left or right on the clock to move to the music controller 4 Tap the icons to control the playback Deactivating the Always On Display feature Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen and then tap the Always On Display switch to deactivate it Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps ...

Page 95: ...ently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap APP LIST and select an app ...

Page 96: ...r down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the window will be maximised Minimising the split screen view Tap the Home button to minimise the split screen view The icon will appear on the status bar The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain active in the minimised split scree...

Page 97: ...Swipe upwards or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Drop here for pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 98: ...xy 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 register and sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung...

Page 99: ...mpose a note Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert an image or a voice recording 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 3 Tap Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events ...

Page 100: ...s with your accounts 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 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 sig...

Page 101: ... 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 available radio station Playing through t...

Page 102: ...t the radio station you want from the stations list Voice Recorder Use this app to record or play voice memos 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 103: ...tion ALARM Launch the Clock app and tap ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If y...

Page 104: ...PWATCH 1 Launch the Clock app and tap STOPWATCH 2 Tap START to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET TIMER 1 Launch the Clock app and tap TIMER To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap ADD 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to ente...

Page 105: ...EYPAD To clear the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY To use the unit conversion tool tap You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units 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 View your gameplay information D...

Page 106: ...s 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 Game performance and then drag the bar to select the mode you want Focus on power saving This saves battery power while playing games Balanced This balances the performance and the battery usage time Focus on ...

Page 107: ... Access the GameTools settings Launch apps in a pop up window Edit the apps list Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played Capture screenshots Available options may vary depending on the game Blocking notifications during games Tap and tap the No alerts during game switch to activate it The device will mute notification sounds and display only notif...

Page 108: ...m 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 code To use this feature your phone number must be verified Share to devi...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...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 111: ...ith 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 the backgrou...

Page 112: ...or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card manager dual SIM models for more information Location Change settings for location information permissions More connection settings Customise settings to c...

Page 113: ... it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The fol...

Page 114: ...ed 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 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...

Page 115: ...ther device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and then 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 oth...

Page 116: ... select apps NFC and payment NFC enabled models 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 transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading inform...

Page 117: ...ke payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment 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 p...

Page 118: ...en tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the Android Beam switch to activate it 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 119: ...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 activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in theWi Fi networks list To set a password fo...

Page 120: ...ed SIM or USIM card Dual SIM always on Smart dual SIM 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 connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection...

Page 121: ...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 will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewi...

Page 122: ...tern 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 touchscreen Charging sound Set the device to ...

Page 123: ...ound quality and effects Dolby Atmos tap the switch to activate it and then select a mode Before you use this feature you must connect an earphone 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 customi...

Page 124: ...ight filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more information This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Font and screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Refer to Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour for more in...

Page 125: ...hile the screen is turned off This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter may not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and then tap the Turn on now swit...

Page 126: ...eos AMOLED photo This is suitable for viewing images Basic This is set as default and is suitable for general use You can adjust the display colour only in Adaptive display mode Adaptive display mode may not be compatible with third party apps You cannot change the screen mode while applying the blue light filter Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting th...

Page 127: ... a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an option If you select Photo Frame a slideshow with selected images will start If you select Photo Table selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for dis...

Page 128: ...ap Advanced features Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Games Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Finger s...

Page 129: ...s when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the Phone...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...age Battery Storage Ultra data saving 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...

Page 132: ...de MID Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time MAX In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by applying the dark theme and limiting the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated Managing the battery You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using ba...

Page 133: ...N NOW To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category under USER DATA To delete files tick items and tap DELETE To uninstall apps tap and hold items and tap UNINSTALL You can also schedule a cleaning task or move apps and their content to a memory card Tap Storage booster and select options This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provid...

Page 134: ... available when this feature is activated depending on the service provider or the mobile network conditions On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it Activate the Opera Max data compression feature to compress Internet data when using the mobile network Select apps that are allowed to use the mobile data connection in the background Vie...

Page 135: ...er to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Lock Screen Stories Set the device to display various wallpapers and content on the locked screen Refer to Setting the Lock screen stories for more information Always On Display Set the device to display information while the screen is turned off Refer to Always On Display for more i...

Page 136: ...our device for four hours or when you turn on the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart Lock 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setting Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Se...

Page 137: ...nd receive messages and notifications Encrypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the...

Page 138: ...earing glasses hats masks beards or heavy makeup Ensure that you are in a well lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results Registering your face For better face registration register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the...

Page 139: ...ce the registered face is deleted all the related features will also be deactivated Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to reduce the ...

Page 140: ...e your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or pa...

Page 141: ...n sensor and your fingers are clean and dry The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger To improve recognition performance reg...

Page 142: ...r fingerprints tap DONE When a fingerprint lock screen appears tap TURN ON to use your fingerprint to unlock the screen Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprint Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE ...

Page 143: ...rint 5 Enter your user name and password and then tap the webpage s sign in button 6 Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example wh...

Page 144: ... Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information 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 ...

Page 145: ...re 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 Google account to activate it Tap Backup account a...

Page 146: ...k Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to launch selected accessibility menus when you press the Power key and theVolume Up key simultaneously Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateTalkBack Switch Access or Select to Speak when you press and hold theVolume Up key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 3 seconds No...

Page 147: ...tly asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information Report diagnostic information Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing 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 r...

Page 148: ...lso schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Download updates manually Check for and install updates manually Download updates automatically Set the device to download updates automatically when conn...

Page 149: ...tap EDIT 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 Regulatory information Check the regulatory information Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware vers...

Page 150: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 151: ...ched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the...

Page 154: ...s 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 Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the follow...

Page 155: ...o find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some...

Page 156: ...ownwards 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 Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit...

Page 157: ...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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