Samsung Galaxy Note FE User Manual Download

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User Manual

English. 09/2017. Rev.1.0

SM-N935F/DS

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Note FE

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 09 2017 Rev 1 0 SM N935F DS ...

Page 2: ...standing the screen 51 Notification panel 53 Entering text Apps and features 56 Installing or uninstalling apps 58 Bixby 66 Phone 70 Contacts 73 Messages 76 Internet 78 Email 79 Camera 96 Gallery 101 Always On Display 103 Edge screen 108 S Pen features 118 Multi window 122 Samsung Pay 125 Samsung Gear 126 Samsung Members 127 Samsung Notes 133 PEN UP 136 Calendar 137 S Health 142 SVoice 144 Voice R...

Page 3: ...and vibration 171 Notifications 172 Display 173 Blue light filter 173 Screen resolution 174 Wallpapers and themes 174 Advanced features 176 Device maintenance 178 Apps 179 Lock screen and security 180 Fingerprint recognition 184 Iris recognition 189 Samsung Pass 192 Secure Folder 196 Cloud and accounts 197 Backup and restore 197 Google 198 Accessibility 199 General management 200 Software update 2...

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: ... than 1 5 m or keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes Do not expose the device to water moving with force If the device is exposed to clean water dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If the device is exposed to other liquids such as salt water ionised water or alcoholic beverage rinse it with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If you do not follow these instructions...

Page 6: ...rformance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged R...

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: ...power adaptor Quick start guide Clear view cover USB connector USBType C Use the USB connector to transfer data between mobile devices Micro USB connector Connect the Micro USB connector to charge the battery with a Micro USB cable Do not plug a Micro USB cable into your device s multipurpose jack Doing so may damage the device Micro USB Connector Micro USB Cable ...

Page 11: ... Any damage or defects caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions t...

Page 12: ...jack USB Type C Front camera Speaker Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen Recents key Headset jack Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Iris recognition LED LED indicator Proximity Light sensor SIM card Memory card tray Iris recognition camera GPS antenna ...

Page 13: ...o the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so ma...

Page 14: ...the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume S Pen S Pen button S Pen nib Tweezers ...

Page 15: ... Air view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Tweezers Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib Detaching the S Pen Press the end of the S Pen to disengage it Then pull the S Pen from the slot To store the S Pen pu...

Page 16: ...Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it 2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers ...

Page 17: ...ion about the S Pen visit the Samsung website If the S Pen is not working properly take it to a Samsung Service Centre Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device Connecting...

Page 18: ...the charger from the device Then unplug the charger from the electric socket Charging with a Micro USB cable Connect the Micro USB connector to charge the battery with a Micro USB cable Do not plug a Micro USB cable into your device s multipurpose jack Doing so may damage the device The Micro USB connector is used for charging the battery and connecting to a computer Micro USB Connector Micro USB ...

Page 19: ...vice s USB cable When charging starts the battery charging icon will appear on the other device s screen Your device The other device USB Connector USBType C The other device s USB cable Reducing the battery consumption Your device 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 sc...

Page 20: ... during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not functi...

Page 21: ...uick Charge 2 0 Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery While charging the battery when the device is turned off the icon appears on the screen If the fast charging feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Device maintenance Battery Advanced settings and then tap the Fast cable charging switch to activat...

Page 22: ...o reduce the fan noise you must deactivate the fast wireless charging feature The on off option will be added in your device s settings menu when you first place it on the charger Launch the Settings app tap Device maintenance Battery Advanced settings and then tap the Fast wireless charging switch to deactivate it Deactivating this feature will reduce noise but may result in slower charging times...

Page 23: ...twork signals you may lose network reception Use Samsung approved wireless chargers If you use other wireless chargers the battery may not charge properly 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 You can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single...

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Page 25: ...the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2 2 1 2 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 into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged...

Page 26: ...no SIM card You cannot insert a nano SIM card and a microSD card in tray 2 at the same time Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot ...

Page 27: ...ings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services to sp...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...le on 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 30: ...t 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 Insert the ejection ...

Page 31: ...vice Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you...

Page 32: ...cy mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more Activating emergency mode To activate emergency mode press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode 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 Deact...

Page 33: ...2 Select your preferred device language Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 5 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from a...

Page 34: ...nd secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Get your content from Samsung Cloud or a previous device Refer toTransferring data from your previous device for more information 8 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 35: ...ed 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 one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account C...

Page 36: ...nch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account Remove account 3 Tap OK enter your Samsung account password and then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer content such as images contacts and messages from your previous device via Smart Switch wirelessly or using a USB connector USBType C or from a backup of your data via Sams...

Page 37: ...and a USB cable to easily and quickly transfer data 1 Plug the USB connector USBType C into the multipurpose jack of your device 2 Connect your device and the previous device using the previous device s USB cable USB Connector USBType C Your device Previous device The previous device s USB cable 3 When the app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch RECEIVE 4 In the previous device tap AL...

Page 38: ...wer is low data transfer may be interrupted Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each oth...

Page 39: ...h 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from t...

Page 40: ...ur data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Backup settings and then back up your data The data backup method may vary depending on your model Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Backup settings Restoring data 1 On your new device launch the ...

Page 41: ...p it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pe...

Page 42: ...Basics 42 Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 43: ...Basics 43 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 44: ...atures 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 Edge panel handle Favourite apps A folder Bixby Home indicator View your customised content An app ...

Page 45: ... Home screen Apps screen 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 or bottom of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to th...

Page 46: ...A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap ADD APPS on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap ADD You 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 ...

Page 47: ...gets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separat...

Page 48: ...aming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated ...

Page 49: ...lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Fingerp...

Page 50: ...ure a screenshot while using some apps and features If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features 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 Scroll capture Capture content that continues across multiple screens such as a webpage W...

Page 51: ...tification panel 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 Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Block notifications from apps Quick setting buttons SIM and USIM card feature pref...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...ce Switch to handwriting mode Enter a space Changing the input language Tap and hold tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout Tap and hold tap Languages and types select a language and then select a...

Page 54: ...ng mode View information about editing handwriting Switch to the standard keyboard Change the keyboard settings You can quickly switch to handwriting mode by hovering the S Pen over the text field and tapping If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Direct pen input switch to activate it Add an item from the clipboard Enter emotico...

Page 55: ...eatures such as when browsing webpages 1 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 ...

Page 56: ...download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it...

Page 57: ...on your 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 ...

Page 58: ...y appear differently depending on the service provider Starting Bixby Bixby saves data about your usage patterns and routine to your Samsung account and provides recommended features 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen 2 Check the Bixby intro page and tap NEXT 3 Tap SIGN IN and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in this step will not ...

Page 59: ...s by analysing your usage patterns and your routine To open Bixby Home swipe to the right on the Home screen Upcoming reminder Recommended content The content and order of the cards update automatically at a specified interval To manually update cards swipe downwards on the screen To close Bixby Home swipe to the left on the screen ...

Page 60: ...the Internet To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear ...

Page 61: ...te reminders with various methods Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder with a specified time and location setting You can also save various content such as a single memo or webpage address and view it later For example create a reminder to alert you to take your medicine at 9 AM 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Take medicine 3 Tap Set conditions Specific date ...

Page 62: ...Share 2 Tap Reminder The webpage address will be saved as a reminder automatically To set the data time or location manually tap Checking reminder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap COMPLETE or SNOOZE Viewing the reminders list Tap from Bixby Home or launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder...

Page 63: ...f as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap COMPLETE Or when a notification pop up window appears tap COMPLETE Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed items EDIT 2 Tick items to restore and tap RESTORE Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete...

Page 64: ... Checking your morning alarm At night Bixby Home will show your alarm for the following morning You can check your alarm information You can also edit the alarm by tapping the card To turn off the alarm tap the switch next to the alarm to deactivate it Checking a reminder If you have added reminders the most recent reminder will appear on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen swipe upward...

Page 65: ...Home screen tap Settings Cards and tap the switches next to items to add or delete them If an app is not installed on the device you must install it to use it On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Apps with cards and then download an app Customising Bixby settings On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Samsung account View your Samsung account information Cards Select apps to show as cards on the B...

Page 66: ... to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Making calls from call logs or contacts list 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 launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Swipe to ...

Page 67: ...Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap or Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call ...

Page 68: ...ons The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will ...

Page 69: ...evice away from your ears Adding a phone number to Contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app 2 Enter the number and tap ADDTO CONTACTS If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls l...

Page 70: ...t 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Scan contact information from a business card Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 71: ...as your Samsung account Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account name select the account to sync with and then tap Contacts Samsung account or Sync Contacts Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through ...

Page 72: ... 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 the switch to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated pr...

Page 73: ...ontacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap a contact s image or tap a contact s name Details Then tap Delete Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messa...

Page 74: ...ents Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap CONVERSATIONS 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation To reply to the message enter a message and tap or ...

Page 75: ...then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Notification sound Change the notification sound Vibrate when sound plays Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can ...

Page 76: ...lder and launch the Internet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 77: ... cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint or irises as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints or Irises switch to activate it Refer to Fin...

Page 78: ...nt tap Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the screen Tap an email on the screen...

Page 79: ... take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Home key twice On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set I...

Page 80: ...witch between cameras or apply filters or other effects Front camera preview Rear camera preview Shooting modes Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Changing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list Select a shooting mode you want ...

Page 81: ...deo To take a series of photos tap and hold Camera settings Switch between the front and rear cameras Quick settings Record a video Take a photo Filter effects Shooting modes Preview thumbnail Make faces appear brighter and clearer Current mode Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar...

Page 82: ...cking 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 a photo This feature is available only in ...

Page 83: ...y from the camera or both Slow motion Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording them Hyperlapse Create your own time lapse video by recording at various frame rates The frame rate will be automatically adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and the movement of the device Food Take photos that e...

Page 84: ...termines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure If the shutter speed is set manually you cannot change the exposure value The exposure value will change and be displayed based on the shutter speed setting Adjust the shutter speed A slow shutter speed allows more light in so the photo becomes brighter This is ideal for photos of scenery or photos ...

Page 85: ...ndistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap Panorama 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Motion panorama You can take and view a panorama with motion When taking motion panoramas sound will not be recorded 1 On the panorama preview screen tap to activate the motion panorama feature and take a motion panorama ...

Page 86: ...a Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out 6 Tap SAVE It is recommended that you position subjects within 50 cm of the device Position the subject that you want to focus on close to the device When taking photos ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background The distance should be more than three times the distance between the device and the subject Hold ...

Page 87: ...t as a slow motion section and the video will start playing Up to two slow motion sections will be created based on the video Hyperlapse Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos The frame rate is automatically adjusted to record smoother less shaky fast motion videos while walking travelling by vehicle and more 1 On the shooting modes list tap Hyperlapse 2 T...

Page 88: ...Food Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap Food 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 89: ...lace a subject in the centre of the preview screen and tap 3 Move the device around the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos When the arrow becomes completely yellow or when you stop circling the subject the device will automatically stop taking photos Viewing virtual shot photos 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen o...

Page 90: ... the back of the device to take a photo of yourself 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 To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them Using the selfie flash When taking self portraits with the front camer...

Page 91: ...t to highlight or to adjust the brightness drag the adjustment bar towards the desired level Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Shape correction When your face is at the edges of the preview screen it will appear distorted Enable this option to correct your face shape After shape correction the background may appear slightly di...

Page 92: ...ont camera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portrait...

Page 93: ...wide self portrait To save the wide self portrait as a video file tap SAVEVIDEO Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen use the following quick settings The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Use this to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas When is selected the device will automatically ...

Page 94: ...able 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 Tap the Save RAW and JPEG files switch to set the device to save photos as uncompressed RAW files DNG file format in pro mode RAW files retain all of a photo s data for the best image quality but they will take ...

Page 95: ...higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Save pictures as previewed Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Ways to take pictures Select shooting options to use COMMON Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Motion photo Set the device to take ...

Page 96: ...eature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Voice control Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands You can say Smile Cheese Capture or Shoot to take a photo To record a video say Record video Volume key function Set the device to use theVolume key to control the shutter or zoom in or out Reset settings Reset the camera settings Contact us Ask q...

Page 97: ...ails Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images You can select up to six images for your collage Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as location documents shooting mode and more To search for images by entering keywor...

Page 98: ... 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 Using theVideo enhancer feature Enhance the image quality of your videos to enjoy brighter and more vivid colours Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Video enhancer switch to activate it T...

Page 99: ... select a story tap Edit tick images or videos to remove and then tap Remove from story Sharing stories You can share stories with your contacts 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Select a story to share 3 Tap INVITE select contacts and then tap DONE When your contacts accept the share request the story will be shared and more images and videos can be added to the story by your contacts To...

Page 100: ...ount to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and...

Page 101: ...eive message missed call or app notifications notification icons will appear on the screen even when it is turned off Double tap a notification icon with your finger to view its notification If the screen is locked you must unlock it to view notifications Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen and security Always On Display and then tap the S...

Page 102: ...the screen is off without turning on the screen 1 Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen and security Information and FaceWidgets FaceWidgets and then tap the Music Controller switch to activate it 2 To control music playback when the screen is off double tap the clock 3 Tap the icons to control the playback ...

Page 103: ... Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then swipe to the left or right to switch between the Edge panels If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panels Apps edge People edge Edge panel handle ...

Page 104: ...ditional panels tap DOWNLOAD To rearrange panels tap Reorder and drag to another location Setting the Edge panel handle You can change the location size transparency or vibration settings of the handle Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then tap Handle settings Apps edge Quickly launch frequently used apps 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Swi...

Page 105: ...it to another location You can also edit the Apps edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under the Apps edge People edge Add favourite contacts to the People edge panel to quickly contact them and view notifications received from them 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Swipe to the left or right to open the People edge panel Adding contacts to the People edge pane...

Page 106: ... contacts tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to another location You can also edit the People edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under the People edge Contacting people from the People edge panel Open the People edge panel and tap a contact The communication buttons will appear on the screen Tap the desired button to call or send a message to the contact ...

Page 107: ...e edges of the screen 3 Tap Manage notifications and select which notifications to display Some notifications may not display as the edge lighting depending on notification types Quick reply You can reject incoming calls using custom rejection messages While the device s screen is facing downwards hold your finger on the heart rate sensor on the back of the device for two seconds to reject calls T...

Page 108: ...S Pen When the screen is off or certain security features are activated removing the S Pen will not open the Air command panel Create note Add shortcuts Smart select Screen write Air command icon Translate Air command settings View all notes Adding shortcuts to the Air command panel Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel On the Air command panel tap Add shortcu...

Page 109: ...en over a word to translate it Refer toTranslate for more information Magnify Hover the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it Refer to Magnify for more information Glance Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view Refer to Glance for more information Add shortcuts Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel Ai...

Page 110: ...2 Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want to select Tap Auto select to automatically reshape the selected area If text is included in the selected area tap Extract text to recognise and extract text from the selected area 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Draw Write or draw on the selected area Share Share the selected area with othe...

Page 111: ...o resize Select a quality Adjust the position 4 Tap Record to start capturing Before capturing a video make sure that the video is playing The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen When capturing an area from a video its sound will not be recorded 5 Tap Stop to stop capturing 6 Select an option to use with the selected area Draw Write or draw on ...

Page 112: ...that continues across multiple screens such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture more content Tap SCROLL CAPTURE repeatedly until screen capture is complete and then tap DONE 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Eraser mode Undo Redo Pen mode 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot Crop Crop a portion of the screenshot Only the cropped area will be saved in Gallery Share Share the screensh...

Page 113: ...only on screens that allow you to perform a screen capture 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen 3 Hover the S Pen over the word you want to translate The translated word will appear above the original word Tap to listen to the pronunciation To view more definitions tap the translated word 4 To close the translator ta...

Page 114: ...o enlarge it 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Magnify 2 Select the magnification size from the magnifier panel at the top of the screen 3 Hover the S Pen over the area you want to enlarge The magnifier window will appear 4 To close the magnifier tap on the magnifier panel ...

Page 115: ...hen tap Glance The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen While browsing webpages hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen and quickly search for places Thumbnail Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again To close the minimised app tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen ...

Page 116: ...on the preview window Action buttons If this feature is not activated tap Settings Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view switch to activate it Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 117: ...e memo will be saved in Samsung Notes To view memos tap Samsung Notes COLLECTIONS Screen off memo If this feature is not activated tap Settings Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it Even if you have already pinned a memo to view when the screen is off you can create a new screen off memo after detaching the S Pen from the slot You cannot edit a pinned memo ...

Page 118: ... this feature Split screen view 1 Tap to open the list of recently 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 MORE APPS and select an app ...

Page 119: ... the app windows to access additional options Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or 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 ...

Page 120: ...per window will remain active in the minimised split screen view To close the minimised split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support ...

Page 121: ... 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 122: ...h as cards that support this feature at www samsung com samsungpay Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app and tap Help To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account and register your biometric data For more information refer to Samsung account Fingerprint recognition and Iris recognition In order to successfully make payments using Samsung Pay your eligible device may require aWi ...

Page 123: ...fingerprint irises or password to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Pay such as making payments and unlocking the app Registering cards You can easily register cards by capturing their images with the camera You can check the cards that support this feature from the Samsung Pay website www samsung com sams...

Page 124: ...tures 124 Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app 2 On the cards list swipe to the left or right and select a card to use ...

Page 125: ...ete payment cancellation You must be present at the merchant s location of where you made the purchase in order to successfully cancel the payment for returns refunds etc Changing the Samsung Pay settings On the Samsung Pay screen tap Settings Select the screen where the card image will appear to activate Samsung Pay on the Home screen or locked screen or when the screen is turned off Samsung Gear...

Page 126: ...he Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device Additional options Send feedback This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung accou...

Page 127: ...n the Air command panel and tap the Create note shortcut 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to record a voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Ins...

Page 128: ...w with the S Pen Pen mode Redo Extend the page Eraser mode Selection mode Undo Changing the pen settings When writing or drawing on the screen tap to change the pen type line thickness or pen colour Change the line thickness Change the pen colour Change the pen type Select a new colour using the colour picker ...

Page 129: ...n adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar To clear the note tap ERASE ALL You can also erase an area in pen mode by tapping it while pressing and holding the S Pen button Even with a smaller eraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving resizing or...

Page 130: ...n tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that appears 3 Edit the input using the available options Cut Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete Delete the input To front Send the input to the front To back Send the input to the back ...

Page 131: ...colour Redo Post the painting to PEN UP Undo Change the brush s radius or opacity Change the brush type Eraser mode Insert the painting into the note Inserting images into a note On the note composer screen tap Image Tap CAMERA to take a photo or tap GALLERY or OTHER to select an image The image will be inserted into your note Inserting voice recordings into a note On the note composer screen tap ...

Page 132: ...t a category 3 Select a note and tap Pin to home screen The note will be added to the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold a note to move or resize it To replace the note with another one tap CHANGE NOTE Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap ALL or tap COLLECTIONS and select a category 3 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 4 Tap ...

Page 133: ...ice for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Post your artwork Your profile View your recent activity history View artwork by category You can sign in to PEN UP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts ...

Page 134: ... your artwork to post and enter a title description and hashtag Add your artwork to post Add hashtags Share your artwork with your other SNS accounts Enter a description Select where to post the artwork Select a category Enter a title 3 Tap POST Posting artwork from other apps To post your artwork from Gallery or other drawing apps select the artwork from an app and tap Share PEN UP ...

Page 135: ... as a favourite You can also download artwork or set one as your wallpaper View the users who like the artwork Set the artwork as a favourite Repost the artwork View comments and add a comment To download artwork tap Save artwork Downloaded artwork will be saved in Gallery You can only download artwork permitted by owners ...

Page 136: ...ble tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm Change the event s colour 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 137: ...p and tap Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data ...

Page 138: ... available depending on the region View and manage trackers Compare your step count records with other S Health users or compete with your friends Set your daily goals and track your progress Monitor your health and fitness View guide messages or notifications from S Health To add items to the S Health screen tap Manage items and then select items under each tab TRACKERS Monitor your activities fo...

Page 139: ...R Steps The device counts the number of steps you take and measures the distance travelled On the S Health screen tap the steps tracker Target Current step total You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps t...

Page 140: ...f warm when measuring your heart rate Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart rate to be different from your normal heart rate Do not talk yawn or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately Heart rate measurements may vary depending on the measurement method and the environment they are tak...

Page 141: ... in your specific region before use S Health applications and its service can be changed or discontinued without prior notice The purpose for data collection is limited to providing the service that you have requested including providing additional information to enhance your wellness sync data data analysis and statistics or to develop and provide better services But if you sign in to your Samsun...

Page 142: ... a wireless connection such as Bluetooth the device may be affected by electronic interference from other devices Avoid using the device near other devices that transmit radio waves Please readTerms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of S Health carefully before using it SVoice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking Setting a wake up command You can launch SVoice using your own wake ...

Page 143: ...e will perform the corresponding action To repeat a voice command or say a different command tap or say the preset wake up command Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Set...

Page 144: ...text and distinguish between sound sources Making voice recordings 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 145: ...uth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice recordings When you review interview recordings you can mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording 1 Open t...

Page 146: ...t alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration ALARM Launch the Clock app and tap ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms t...

Page 147: ...nd hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then tap DELETE STOPWATCH 1 Launch the Clock app and tap STOPWATCH 2 Tap START to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET TIMER 1 Launch the Clock app and tap TIMER 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration ta...

Page 148: ...or To see the calculation history tap HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY 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 Access additional options Add apps Open games with or without...

Page 149: ...hown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add apps See more information about your game Tap and hold a game and tap Game details Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Normal performance and then tap the button repeatedly to select the mode you want Normal performance Power saving mode or boost performance mod...

Page 150: ... and drag it to a new location To hide the icon from the current game screen tap and hold and drag it to Hide at the top of the screen To show the icon on the game screen again open the notification panel and tap SHOW on the GameTools notification Capture screenshots Access the GameTools settings Record your gameplay Lock the Back key Lock the touch screen Mute notification sounds and display only...

Page 151: ...nd controlling home appliances TVs and IoT products Register smart refrigerators washers air conditioners air purifiers TVs and Internet ofThings IoT products on your smartphone and view their status or control them from your smartphone s screen You can group devices by location and set multiple devices to operate automatically at preset times For example you can set the lights and your robot vacu...

Page 152: ...by devices such as Bluetooth headsets or printers easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Connect app 2 Tap TheWi Fi and Bluetooth features will be activated and the device will automatically search for nearby devices 3 Select a device from the list and connect to it by followin...

Page 153: ...es You can view and control your registered devices For example you can check your washing machine s timer or adjust your air conditioner s temperature 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Connect app 2 Tap My devices The list of registered devices will appear 3 View the status of devices on the list To control the devices select a device The device controller supplied with the selecte...

Page 154: ...r with a voice command You can also set a rule to perform actions automatically at a preset time For example you can set devices to turn the lights on and play music on your room speakers automatically every day at 7 00 AM To create a mode Swipe to the left or right select a place tap Add mode and set mode options You can set the mode name icon and devices To add a rule Tap Rules ADD RULE and set ...

Page 155: ...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 Transfer files to device Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi...

Page 156: ...rch quickly for items on the Internet or your device Chrome Search for 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 YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and ...

Page 157: ...es 157 Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Duo Make a simple video call Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place ...

Page 158: ...twork devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using theirTransfer ...

Page 159: ...ethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile hotspot and tethering for more information Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card setting...

Page 160: ... automatically select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET 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 connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devi...

Page 161: ...e Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure Ending the device connection 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displays the connected devices in the list 3 Tap ...

Page 162: ...ample pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to p...

Page 163: ... is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device NFC and payment 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 con...

Page 164: ...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 165: ...nections 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 166: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to...

Page 167: ...harges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider More connection settings Customise settings to control other features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or ad...

Page 168: ...tions More connection settings Printing Download plug in 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing con...

Page 169: ... support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s Mi...

Page 170: ...different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use ...

Page 171: ...ed Keyboard vibration Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listening to playback fro...

Page 172: ...n resolution Change the screen resolution Refer to Screen resolution for more information Screen zoom and font Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style Home screen Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Easy mode Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen Icon frames Set whether to display s...

Page 173: ...ap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter s opacity 3 To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to activate it and select an option Sunset to sunrise Set the device to apply the blue light filter at night and turn it off in the morning based on your current location Custom schedule Set a specif...

Page 174: ...information about Air command Air view and Screen off memo Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Games Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information Caller ID and spam protection Set the device to identify unsaved phone numbers when you receive incoming calls or messages You can also set it to display your information...

Page 175: ...ert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or l...

Page 176: ...ur finger Battery Performance mode Storage Device security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for cr...

Page 177: ...ry You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings and set the App power monitor options You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Advanced settings and tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it Performance mod...

Page 178: ...che tap CLEAN NOW To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category under USER DATA Then tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL Memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Memory To speed up your device by reducing the amount of memory you are using tick apps from the apps list and tap CLEAN NOW Device security Check the device s security status Th...

Page 179: ...Always On Display Set the device to display an image or information while the screen is turned off Refer to Always On Display for more information Information and FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the screen when it is off or locked Notifications Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display App shortcuts Sele...

Page 180: ...not be available depending on the region or service provider Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is very low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical If you use your fingerpr...

Page 181: ...rs 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 Home key with your finger To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most ofte...

Page 182: ...screen tap Lock screen 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 Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings scr...

Page 183: ...ng Pay to make payments quickly and securely Refer to Samsung Pay for more information Samsung Pay may not be available depending on the region or service provider Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprint Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the pr...

Page 184: ... the irises Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your irises are not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the irises and then re register your irises 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 ...

Page 185: ...ive security options are available on your device Please follow all the instructions for the use of this feature For better iris recognition The phone may not recognise your irises if something prevents the camera from getting a good view of your irises e g glasses glare low eyelids recent eye surgery or a medical condition something gets in the way of the camera or the LED e g a screen protector ...

Page 186: ...en using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Read the on screen instructions and tap CONTINUE To register only one iris of your eyes tap Register just 1 iris 4 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 25 35 cm 5 Position your eyes inside the circles on the screen and open your eyes wide The iris recognition camera wil...

Page 187: ...e deactivated Verifying the Samsung account password Use your irises to verify your Samsung account password You can use your irises instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Iris Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Samsung account switch to activate it 4 Sign ...

Page 188: ...th your irises instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Iris Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Iris unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen swipe in any direction and position your eyes inside the circles on the screen to scan your irises 25 cm 35 cm To unlock the screen using iris recogniti...

Page 189: ...you access via the Internet app Some websites may not support this feature Registering Samsung Pass Before using Samsung Pass register your biometric data to Samsung Pass 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Samsung Pass 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap SIGN IN 3 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap SIGN IN 4 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and ta...

Page 190: ... and tap REMEMBER You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to the website Managing sign in information View the list of websites you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign in information 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Samsung Pass 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Web sign in information 4 Select...

Page 191: ...he service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to apps via Samsung Pass Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data web sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass with Delete data Your agreement to the terms and conditions and your Samsung account will remain active 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen a...

Page 192: ...to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app Alternatively launch the Setti...

Page 193: ...ock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as photos and contacts to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an image from the defaul...

Page 194: ... Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap ADD To install apps from Play Store or Galaxy Apps tap DOWNLOAD FROM PLAY STORE or DOWNLOAD FROM GALAXY APPS Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap Edit apps tick apps and then tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts ...

Page 195: ...r Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Add account and register and sign in to your Samsung account 3 Tap Back up Secure Folder data 4 Tick items you want to back up and tap BACK UP NOW Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Restoring dat...

Page 196: ...egularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory data reset 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 ...

Page 197: ... the device to automatically back up data tap the AUTO BACK UP switch to activate it To restore backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW 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 d...

Page 198: ... or speech rate while usingVoice Assistant Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Answering and ending calls Change the method of an...

Page 199: ...Refer to Samsung Members for more information This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 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 d...

Page 200: ...the air FOTA service You can also 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 u...

Page 201: ... 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 Device name View and edit the name that will be displayed when connecting your device with other devices via Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct and other methods Model number View the device s model number Software information View the device s softw...

Page 202: ...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 203: ...reezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...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 206: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f...

Page 207: ...ap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the Smart manager or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen Without using the Apps button you can open the Apps screen by swiping upwards or downwards on the Home screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwar...

Page 208: ...gain later The device does not recognise my irises from the locked screen Ensure that nothing obstructing the iris recognition camera and LED and try again If light conditions are very different from when you registered your irises the device may not recognise your irises Move to another location and try again Ensure that the device is not moving or tilted too much ...

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