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USER MANUAL

English (LTN). 03/2021. Rev.1.1

SM-M315F/DS

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Page 1: ...UAL English LTN 03 2021 Rev 1 1 SM M315F DS Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Samsung Galaxy M31 128GB o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Cellulari e Smartphone ...

Page 2: ...ction 42 Samsung account 43 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 45 Understanding the screen 53 Notification panel 55 Entering text 57 Installing or uninstalling apps 59 Phone 62 Contacts 64 Messages 66 Internet 67 Gallery 71 Multi window 74 Samsung Notes 74 Samsung Members 75 Galaxy Shop 75 Samsung Global Goals 75 Calendar 76 Reminder 77 Voice Recorder 77 My Files 77 Clock 77 ...

Page 3: ... Troubleshooting 122 About Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Settings 89 Introduction 90 Samsung account 90 Connections 91 Wi Fi 92 Bluetooth 93 Data saver 93 Mobile data only apps 94 Mobile Hotspot 94 More connection settings 96 Sounds and vibration 96 Sound quality and effects 97 Separate app sound 97 Notifications 98 Display 99 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display color 100 Wallpaper 1...

Page 4: ...4 Basics ...

Page 5: ...ustomize 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 for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data servi...

Page 6: ...n tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device ...

Page 7: ...it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use W...

Page 8: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 9: ... the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

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: ...camera Light sensor Side key Touchscreen Volume key Speaker Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card Memory card tray Flash Rear camera Speaker Microphone Earphone jack Main antenna Microphone GPS antenna Fingerprint recognition sensor ...

Page 12: ...es may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic 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...

Page 13: ...reenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen Refer to Navigation bar ...

Page 14: ...se 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 socket and easily accessible ...

Page 15: ... ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimize the device using the device care feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Side key Activate power sav...

Page 16: ...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 and should not affect the devi...

Page 17: ...re a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider 2 1 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next 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 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold colored contacts facing downwards 4 Gently...

Page 18: ...ty refer to the Samsung website Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card 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...

Page 19: ... into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent 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 Battery and device care Storage Advanced SD card U...

Page 20: ...r s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals Side key Volume Down key Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device Turning the device off 1 To t...

Page 21: ...te emergency mode press and hold the Side key and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Initial setup When y...

Page 22: ... the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your bi...

Page 23: ...er In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Place your finger on the f...

Page 24: ...using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select ...

Page 25: ... deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better f...

Page 26: ...ly tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again To enhance the face recognition tap Add alternative look and add an alternate appearance Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the pr...

Page 27: ... record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos 1 Launch the Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turn...

Page 28: ...ed or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems To correct the distortion in photos tap on the preview screen tap Format and advanced options and then tap the Ultra wide shape correction...

Page 29: ... add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take photos more conveniently On the preview screen tap Shooting methods and tap the Floating Shutter button switch to activate it Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options Activate or deactivate the flash Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Select ...

Page 30: ... and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the color tone The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture photos easily On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a photo Scene optimizer When the camera recognizes the subject the scene optimizer ...

Page 31: ...omposition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a photo Guide Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the fro...

Page 32: ...nd exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap To captur...

Page 33: ... photos with filters or videos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap SINGLETAKE 2 Tap and move the camera to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail To view other results drag the icon upwards To save the results individually tap Select tick the items you want and then tap ...

Page 34: ...es brighter This is ideal for photos of scenery or photos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for taking photos of fast moving subjects Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Change the focus mode Drag the adjustment bar towards or to manually adjust the focus To switch ...

Page 35: ...e Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos 3 Tap to stop takin...

Page 36: ...f the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the color tone 4 Tap to take a photo Night mode Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash When you use a tripod you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete Live focus mode The camera allows you to take photos where the bac...

Page 37: ...or background is plain Super Slow mo mode Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO and tap to record a video The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a video 2 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap Play super slow mo video To edi...

Page 38: ...s a slow motion section and the video will start playing Up to two slow motion sections will be created based on the video To edit the slow motion section tap Editor and drag the section editing bar to the left or right Start bracket Slow motion section End bracket Section editing bar Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting...

Page 39: ...os HEIF pictures Take photos in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Ultra wide shape correction Set the device to correct distortion in photos taken with the Ultra wide camera Selfies Use wide angle for group selfies Set the device to automatically switch to a wide angle selfie when there are more than two people in the frame Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear...

Page 40: ... 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 Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a photo or recording a video Settings to kee...

Page 41: ...and various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 42: ...to sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung account...

Page 43: ...app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous device tap Allow If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store Your device will recognize the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear 4 Select an item to bring and tap Transfer Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so m...

Page 44: ... Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up da...

Page 45: ...apart or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doi...

Page 46: ...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 Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Ta...

Page 47: ...pe upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favorite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen bu...

Page 48: ...e s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Disp...

Page 49: ... shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app...

Page 50: ...e deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favorite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the center of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 51: ...rsonal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the 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 th...

Page 52: ...Mute mode Vibration mode Airplane mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider o...

Page 53: ... 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 Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To add more buttons tap Adjust the brightn...

Page 54: ...Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap and select the device you want Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices on the notification panel 1 Open the notification pan...

Page 55: ...elect 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 Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation ba...

Page 56: ...Search for content and enter it Translate text and enter it Share video links Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard mode Change the keyboard size Enter stickers Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model 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 4 Tap and hold...

Page 57: ...pps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable selected default apps t...

Page 58: ...aunch 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 permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly ...

Page 59: ...app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap or to make a video call Preview the phone number More options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated tap Settin...

Page 60: ... name in the search field Or select one from the recommended hot places The business s information such as its phone number or address will appear This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Rece...

Page 61: ...bers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off...

Page 62: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select th...

Page 63: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a ...

Page 64: ...ng Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message ...

Page 65: ...part or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations Add category If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversations categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap Setting...

Page 66: ...bpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for ...

Page 67: ...by album or create memories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 68: ...t on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image BixbyVision Add the image to favorites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 69: ...s Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the playback screen Albums Create al...

Page 70: ... or videos select a memory and tap Add or Edit Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap and hold an image a video or a memory to delete and then tap Delete Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin The files will be deleted after a certain period Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Trash switch to activate it To view fi...

Page 71: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 72: ...witch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge panel as an ap...

Page 73: ... pop up window the window will be minimized and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the center of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 74: ...pens Insert files Paint with brushes Enter text using the keyboard 2 When you are finished composing the note tap Save Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users commun...

Page 75: ...r a better future Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account t...

Page 76: ... will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap Edit 3 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminde...

Page 77: ... To check for unnecessary data and free up the device s storage tap Analyze storage To search for files or folders tap Clock Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To ...

Page 78: ...on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you wan...

Page 79: ...nning in the background to better manage memory Block during game Lock some features during games Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navigation bar Screen touch lock Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any direction Screenshot Capture screenshots You can set to open the Game...

Page 80: ...arious sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method you want You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network Quick Share Sharing content with nearby devices Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 O...

Page 81: ...on 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 YT Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube Music You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV pro...

Page 82: ...byVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use Recognize text ...

Page 83: ...ch AR Zone Launch the AR Zone app Launch the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Camera Creating AR Emoji Make an emoji that looks like you 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Align your face on the screen tap to take a photo and then follow the on screen instructions to create an emoji ...

Page 84: ... expressions MASK The emoji s face appears over your face so it looks like you are wearing a mask 3 Tap the emoji icon to take a photo or tap and hold the icon to record a video You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji Stickers Create your own stickers with your emoji s expressions and actions You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or o...

Page 85: ...wing actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon AR Emoji Studio Edit or decorate your emoji in the AR Emoji Studio You can also create clothes with custom patterns and colors for your emoji La...

Page 86: ...he camera recognizes the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Write or draw in the recognition area If you switch to the rear camera you can also write or draw outside the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Change the pen type and color Redo Delete doodle Enter text Hide the pen tools Undo 3 Tap to record a vid...

Page 87: ...audio from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Add the current station to the favorites list Search for stations Fine tune the frequency View the list of favorite stations Enter radio frequency manually More options View the list of saved stations This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speake...

Page 88: ...ng a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatical...

Page 89: ...s app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of options or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 90: ...ed by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in airplane mode Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customize the settings for the limitation Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used ...

Page 91: ...nnects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct con...

Page 92: ... to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the other device s user manuals Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices will be co...

Page 93: ...ata while Data saver is on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Set...

Page 94: ...en network switch to deactivate it If you activate the Auto Hotspot feature you can share your device s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account More connection settings Customize settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect...

Page 95: ...Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printer plug in and install it 3 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 4 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content such as images or docu...

Page 96: ...et the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound quality and effects for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device Refer to Separate app sound for more information Some features may not be availabl...

Page 97: ...d vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Notification pop up style Select a notification pop up style and change the settings Recently sent View the apps t...

Page 98: ...omatically in similar lighting conditions Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule for applying the blue light filter Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s color and contrast Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Make the items on the screen larger or smaller Full screen apps ...

Page 99: ...rence Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode and select a mode you want Vivid This optimizes the color range saturation and sharpness of your display You can also adjust the display color balance by color value Natural This adjusts the screen to a natural tone You can adjust the display color only in Vivid mode Vivid mode may not be compatible with third party apps...

Page 100: ...r B Blue color bar to your preference The screen tone will be adjusted Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen locked screen and icons On the Settings screen tap Themes Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as th...

Page 101: ... locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to disp...

Page 102: ...e screen To change the settings to make it appear continuously or during a set time on the Settings screen tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select a mode you want The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons w...

Page 103: ...behavior and warn about potential harm and remove them Security update View the version of your device s software and check for updates Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Install unknown apps Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources E...

Page 104: ... not be available depending on the service provider or model Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s location and edit the permission settings Improve accuracy Set the device to use theWi Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location inform...

Page 105: ...rmation app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch for more information Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so t...

Page 106: ...device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Android Au...

Page 107: ...er app Refer to Dual Messenger for more information Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Side key several times Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Lift to wake Set the device to turn on...

Page 108: ...he device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger Supported apps will appear 2 Tap the switch of an app to install the second app The second app will be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app Th...

Page 109: ... device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage me...

Page 110: ... the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category Then tick item...

Page 111: ...re may not be available depending on the service provider or model Some webpages or content may not be available when this feature is activated depending on the service provider or the mobile network conditions Apps Manage the device s apps and change their settings You can view the apps usage information change their notification or permission settings or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps On ...

Page 112: ...ory data reset Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a language to add 3 To set the selected language as the default language tap Set as default To keep the current lang...

Page 113: ...r users who have reduced dexterity Advanced settings Configure settings for Direct access and notification features Installed services View accessibility services installed on the device About Accessibility View the Accessibility information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can a...

Page 114: ...rial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source license Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information Checking your device s IMEI information The International Mobile Equipment Identity...

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Page 116: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service erro...

Page 117: ...lutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods...

Page 118: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Center and have the batter...

Page 119: ... files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the file Ensure that the fil...

Page 120: ...tion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness control above notifications switch to activate it A...

Page 121: ...ry 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 care feature or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the ...

Page 122: ...nt features of this device thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this device for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions about return or exchange policies consult your service provider or device retailer FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility ...

Page 123: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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