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Notification reminder

Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval.
On the Apps screen, tap 

Settings

 

→

 

Accessibility

 

→

 

Notification reminder

, and then tap 

the switch to activate it.
To set the device to vibrate when you have unchecked notifications, tap the 

Vibrate

 switch to 

activate it.
To set the device to turn on the LED indicator when you have unchecked notifications while 
the screen is turned off, tap the 

LED indicator

 switch to activate it.

To set an interval between alerts, tap 

Reminder interval

.

To set apps to alert you to notifications, select apps under 

Select applications

.

Answering or ending calls

Change the method of answering or ending calls.
On the Apps screen, tap 

Settings

 

→

 

Accessibility

 

→

 

Answering and ending calls

.

Select the desired method.

Using single tap mode

When an alarm sounds or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call 
instead of dragging the button.
On the Apps screen, tap 

Settings

 

→

 

Accessibility

, and then tap the 

Single tap mode

 switch 

to activate it.

Managing accessibility settings

Saving accessibility settings in a file

Export the current accessibility settings in a file.
On the Apps screen, tap 

Settings

 

→

 

Accessibility

 

→

 

Manage accessibility

 

→

 

Import/

Export

 

→

 

Export to My Files

.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy S6 Edge

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk User Manual SM G9250 English HK 04 2015 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...V 49 Sharing files with contacts 50 Emergency mode Applications 51 Installing or uninstalling apps 52 Phone 55 Contacts 57 Messages 58 Internet 59 Email 60 Camera 76 Gallery 78 Smart Manager 80 S Planner 81 S Health 84 SVoice 86 Music 87 Video 88 Voice Recorder 90 My Files 91 Memo 91 Clock 93 Calculator 93 Google apps Settings 96 Introduction 96 Wi Fi 98 Bluetooth 100 Flight mode 100 Mobile hotspo...

Page 3: ...Wallpaper 110 Themes 111 Lock screen and security 115 Privacy and safety 118 Easy mode 118 Accessibility 119 Accounts 120 Backup and reset 120 Language and input 121 Battery 121 Storage 122 Date and time 122 User manual 122 About device Appendix 123 Accessibility 137 Troubleshooting ...

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

Page 5: ...de The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with...

Page 6: ...ra Speaker Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen Recents key Headset jack Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor LED indicator Proximity Light sensor SIM card tray GPS antenna Main antenna Infrared port Flash Volume key NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rear camera Microphone ...

Page 7: ...n humid conditions or when exposed to water The colours on the curved screen may look different depending on your viewing position Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return ...

Page 8: ...cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged ...

Page 9: ... USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the SIM card tray back i...

Page 10: ...ting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket 3 After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not hav...

Page 11: ...ot in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If yo...

Page 12: ...charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power The device supports Samsung s Adaptive fast charging feature and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2 0 To use Fast charging on your device connect it to a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging or Quick Charge 2 0 Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery W...

Page 13: ... are foreign materials between the device and the wireless charger the device may not charge properly If you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals you may lose network reception Use Samsung approved wireless chargers If you use other wireless chargers the battery may not charge properly Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device s functions On the Home sc...

Page 14: ...e left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off th...

Page 15: ...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 when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on sc...

Page 16: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 17: ... Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 18: ...or accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 19: ...een and more Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme...

Page 20: ... top of the Flipboard Briefing panel Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another...

Page 21: ...ange the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel swipe to the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to R...

Page 22: ...ilable depending on the region or service provider On the Apps screen tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Creating folders This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 On the Apps screen tap EDIT 2 Tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 3 Drop the app when a...

Page 23: ...ay not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area 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 GPS ac...

Page 24: ...ny direction You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern b...

Page 25: ...signed colours on the Edge screen You can easily communicate with your favourite contacts using the tabs displayed on the Edge screen The Edge screen can also display various items such as news without turning on the screen You can also use it as a clock at night Setting the position of the Edge screen Select the left or right Edge screen to activate it according to your preference On the Apps scr...

Page 26: ...ion from your priority contacts Refer to Adding contacts to My people for adding contacts to the priority contacts list Quick reply You can reject incoming calls using custom rejection messages While the device s screen is facing downwards hold your finger on the sensor on the back of the device for two seconds to reject calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Edge screen Edge lighting Quick reply a...

Page 27: ...activate it This feature is available on the Home screen locked screen and Apps screen Adding contacts to My people Add frequently used contacts to the My people list and set them as your priority contacts Only contacts saved in Contacts can be added to the My people list 1 Drag the tab from the Edge screen towards the centre of the screen to open the My people list 2 Select a colour by tapping an...

Page 28: ...missed notifications from My people When there is a missed notification from a My people contact a tab with the contact s assigned colour will appear on the Edge screen Drag the tab towards the centre of the screen to view the details You can directly reply to the contact by tapping one of the communication options When the screen is off you will receive My people notification alerts when you pick...

Page 29: ...ormation you set can be displayed on the Edge screen when the screen is turned off Setting information stream Set information to display on the Edge screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Edge screen 2 Tap Information stream and tap the switch to activate it 3 Tap Manage feeds and tick items to display To download additional items swipe to the left and tap To rearrange items tap REORDER Then tap...

Page 30: ...e Edge screen to turn it on 2 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the information stream The Edge screen turns off if the device is not used for a specified period To change the Edge screen s time out setting open the Apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen Information stream Edge screen timeout ...

Page 31: ...et for a maximum of 12 hours The night clock feature will deactivate when the battery power reaches 15 Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar ...

Page 32: ...ate some features Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more buttons To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap EDIT tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content on the device Open the notification panel and tap S Finder Enter a keyword in the search ...

Page 33: ...e using this feature for the first time select a visibility option and tap ENABLE QUICK CONNECT When the panel opens theWi Fi and the Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices If you have installed Samsung Link on your device the list of devices registered with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen 2 Select a device from the list and conn...

Page 34: ...t Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Break to the next line Change the input language Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Additional keyboard functions Enter numerals Enter a space ...

Page 35: ...Add an item from the clipboard STROKE Switch to stroke mode Tap stroke keys to enter a character Tap when you are unsure about which stroke to enter FULL HANDWRITING or HANDWRITING PAD Switch to handwriting mode Enter text by voice Change the language Start or pause entering text by voice Open the keyboard Enter emoticons Open the cursor control pad Switch to the floating keyboard You can move the...

Page 36: ... using certain features 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 next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen ...

Page 37: ...right across the screen Refer to Motions and gestures for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open an app from the list of recently used apps tap and select a recent app window Closing an app Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it...

Page 38: ...Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 39: ...pen 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 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 40: ...nd tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature ...

Page 41: ...en the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Drag and drop content ...

Page 42: ...ircle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view tap an app window to launch it in the pop up view 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window ...

Page 43: ...t you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device When you turn on your new device for the first time tap DOWNLOAD AND OPEN in the Smart Switch installation pop up window to install the app Alternatively download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store On both devices launch Smart Switch Mobile ...

Page 44: ... or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notific...

Page 45: ...t Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off t...

Page 46: ...ap Restore Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall apps backed up set...

Page 47: ...e Briefing onTV feature 1 Turn on theTV and place your device close to theTV 2 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 3 Select theTV and tap RegisterTV Sharing screen You can mirror your device s screen on aTV or vice versa Mirroring your device s screen to aTV When your device recognises the registeredTV while you are watching a video the icon will appear on the device Tap the icon to ...

Page 48: ... time set on your device and displays the time weather and your schedule information on the screen To use this feature your device and theTV must be connected to the same access point 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect The registeredTV will appear on the list 2 Select the registeredTV and set a time and day to display the briefing 3 Tap Briefing onTV and set a time and day to disp...

Page 49: ...age 3 Tap Share Contacts If you are using this feature for the first time read and agree to the terms and conditions Your phone number will be verified and then the simple sharing feature will be activated 4 Select recipients and tap DONE If the recipients devices do not support the simple sharing feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message The link will expire after a certai...

Page 50: ...e apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms 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 Deactivating em...

Page 51: ... 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 Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To downl...

Page 52: ...select an app and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL DISABLE Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap ENABLE Phone Introduction Make or answer voice calls Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a pho...

Page 53: ...ed screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call 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 t...

Page 54: ...atus bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone LOG to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone Whe...

Page 55: ...ntacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 4 Tap SAVE To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad open the Apps screen and tap Phone If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from receiv...

Page 56: ...call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing profile Share your profile information such as your photo and status message with others using the profile sharing feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device On the Apps screen tap Contacts your profile...

Page 57: ...dditional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 58: ... the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 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 Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Re...

Page 59: ...il account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings MORE 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 On th...

Page 60: ...allery Tap Camera on the Apps screen Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus ...

Page 61: ...ew thumbnail Current mode On the preview screen swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes Or swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that...

Page 62: ...the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera Camera always launches in auto mode Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated HDR High Dynamic Range Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas To activate or deactivate HDR mode open the preview scr...

Page 63: ... in a dark place Colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high Auto mode Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE Auto Locking the focus and exposure Strong light dark contra...

Page 64: ... an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light ...

Page 65: ...e this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject 1 On the preview screen tap and hold the area to focus The AF AE frame will appear on the focus area 2 Drag the AF AE frame to the exposure area The exposure area will be separated from the focus area ...

Page 66: ... 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 The qu...

Page 67: ... viewfinder Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Slow motion Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion The focal length may become shorter when using this mode 1 On the preview screen tap MODE Slow motion 2 Tap to start recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On th...

Page 68: ...a video 5 Drag to select the area of the video to be played in slow motion To set a slow motion section more precisely tap and hold and then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame Slow motion section 6 Tap the slow motion section and use the following options Speed Change the playback speed of the selected section Split Divide the section into two parts De...

Page 69: ...art recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section Editing fast motion sections 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section 3 Tap to pause playback 4 Drag the start bracket and the end ...

Page 70: ...then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame Fast motion section 6 Tap the fast motion section and use the following options Speed Change the playback speed of the selected section Split Divide the section into two parts Delete Delete the section 7 Tap to preview the video 8 Tap EXPORT to save the video ...

Page 71: ...e 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 or s...

Page 72: ... the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after two seconds ...

Page 73: ...trol switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after two seconds 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 sub...

Page 74: ...l take four photos at the two second intervals To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after two seconds 4 Tick photos you want to save and tap SAVE Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the preview screen tap MODE Download Some down...

Page 75: ...the entire scene Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Adjust the slide bar to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Activate or deactivate the flash Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Picture size rear Picture size front Select a resolution for ...

Page 76: ...r conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Voice control Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands You can say Smile Cheese...

Page 77: ...Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen 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 videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE ...

Page 78: ...device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Scanning for malware and phishing attacks ...

Page 79: ...e time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity You can delete unused and residual files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more RAM Check the amount of available RAM You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to ...

Page 80: ... screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 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 Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 81: ...h open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name 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...

Page 82: ...mes GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMMES Use customisable exercise programmes TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements To add trackers goals or programmes to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMMES tab To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 83: ... be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or synchronize your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select as...

Page 84: ...up Delete wake up command to reset the current setting Tap the switch tap Set wake up command START and then follow the on screen instructions To set the device to launch SVoice using the wake up command while the device is locked tap and tap the Wake up in secured lock switch to activate it Using SVoice 1 Say the preset wake up command Alternatively on the Apps screen tap SVoice When SVoice is la...

Page 85: ...ied period 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 Setting the language On the Apps screen tap SVoice Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to ...

Page 86: ...a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Change the repeat mode Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Access additional options Adjust the volume Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Set the file as your favourite song Open the playlist ...

Page 87: ...and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume 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 ...

Page 88: ...vert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Recording voice memos 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap Pause to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording ...

Page 89: ...simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them 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...

Page 90: ...nd source My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services On the Apps screen tap Tools My Files Category View files by category Local storage View files stored in the device Cloud storage View files stored in the cloud storage service STORAGE USAGE View your device s memory information To search for files or folder tap SEARCH ...

Page 91: ...voice recording to insert Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks To save the memo tap SAVE To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an ev...

Page 92: ...ping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock World clock Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the globe and then tap Deleting clocks Tap on a clock Stopwatch 1 On the Apps scree...

Page 93: ...to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled open the notification panel and tap Screen rotation to activate it To see the calculation history tap HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some ap...

Page 94: ...and view location information for various places Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from the Play Store Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Drive Store your content on...

Page 95: ...uts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 96: ...of frequently used settings tap EDIT Then tick items to add or deselect items to remove Wi Fi Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Ne...

Page 97: ...e you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connections request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another devic...

Page 98: ...ata sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example p...

Page 99: ...ooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image ...

Page 100: ...vices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobil...

Page 101: ...orks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage To change the monthly reset date for the...

Page 102: ...mmunication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product inf...

Page 103: ...e to make 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 NFC and payment NFC and then tap the 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 NFC and payment T...

Page 104: ...d payment NFC and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the 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 105: ...oad files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print image...

Page 106: ...Link apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor On the Settings screen tap More connection settings MirrorLink Your device is compatible with vehicles that 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 ...

Page 107: ... and mobile network connections have significantly 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 notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap...

Page 108: ...vice to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock Edge screen Change the settings for the Edge screen Refer to Edge screen for more information On the Settings screen tap E...

Page 109: ...ay result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Direct call Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call message or contact details Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surfac...

Page 110: ...Select a default settings for using apps Application settings Customise the settings for each app 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 To download more themes tap STORE ...

Page 111: ...he device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Device security Scan for and remove malware from the device You can also activate the real time scanning feature to block phishing attacks and malicious websites Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature This feature can help you locate your device if it is...

Page 112: ...ature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your...

Page 113: ...enter the backup password and then tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the backup password again to verify it and then tap OK You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints 6 When a fingerprint lock pop up window appears tap OK You can use your fingerprints to unlock the screen Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint manager 1 On the Settings scre...

Page 114: ...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 screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap BACKUP PASSWORD and enter the backup password 3 Tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it 4 Sign in to your Samsung account Using fingerprints ...

Page 115: ...e settings for location information permissions Private mode Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal content Refer to Private mode for more information Report diagnostic info Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times You can a...

Page 116: ... deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item and tap MORE Move to Private If private mode is not activated follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code The selected items will be moved to the private folder Viewing hidden content You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated 1 On the Sett...

Page 117: ...Auto disable switch to activate it When the Auto disable option is enabled the device will fail to transfer files to the private folder if the screen turns off during transfer Send SOS messages In an emergency situation quickly press the Power key three times The device sends messages to your primary contacts The messages include your location information 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and s...

Page 118: ...sy mode 2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout 3 Tap DONE Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen swipe to the left tap and then select an app To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen swipe to the right and tap To delete a shortcu...

Page 119: ...ync Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Once your Samsun...

Page 120: ...n apps are reinstalled Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for all menus and apps Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input Sam...

Page 121: ...fer to Power saving mode for more information Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Abnormal battery usage View a list of apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power Storage View memory information for your device On the Se...

Page 122: ... the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important s...

Page 123: ...sibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly You can access the following accessibility menus Accessibility Voice Assistant Universal switch Magnifier window Negative colours Greyscale Colour adjustme...

Page 124: ...re usingVoice Assistant Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingVoice Assistant One finger gestures Tapping Read aloud the item under your finger To explore the screen place a finger on the screen and move it on the screen Tapping twice Open the selected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear the item ...

Page 125: ... Enable or disable text selection mode Swiping to the left Move to the next page In text selection mode cut the selected text Swiping to the right Return to the previous page In text selection mode paste the copied text Swiping upwards Scroll down the list In text selection mode copy the selected text Swiping downwards Scroll up the list In text selection mode select all text Swiping in any direct...

Page 126: ... and tap Settings Accessibility Vision Voice Assistant SETTINGS Manage customised labels Configuring settings forVoice Assistant Configure settings forVoice Assistant for your convenience On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Voice Assistant SETTINGS Speech volume Select the volume level for voice feedback Speech rate Select a speed for voice feedback Pitch changes Set the device to...

Page 127: ...abels View the labels you added Status bar information Select items to read aloud when you tap the screen three times with two fingers Developer options Set options for app development Using the device with the screen turned off Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on your screen private The screen does not turn on when you press the Home key or tap the screen Cur...

Page 128: ...y When you touch the keyboard with your finger the device reads aloud the character keys under your finger When you hear the character you want release your finger from the screen to select it The character is entered and the device reads the text aloud If Rapid key input is not activated release your finger from the character you want and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To activate ...

Page 129: ...The information in the voice recording will be written to the voice label Changing the font size Change the font size displayed on the screen Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Font size Magnifying the screen Magnify the screen and zoom in on a specific area On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Magnif...

Page 130: ...he magnifier to where you want to zoom in on the screen Converting the screen to greyscale mode Display colours on the screen as grey tones On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tap the Greyscale switch to activate it Reversing the display colours Improve screen visibility to help users recognise text on the screen more easily On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility V...

Page 131: ... will detect and record the doorbell 3 Tap and ring your doorbell to check if it is recorded correctly When the device detects the doorbell sound tap OK To change the doorbell sound tap Change doorbell sound The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications ...

Page 132: ...and adjust the sound balance and then tap SET Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headset speakers Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Mono audio switch to activate it Auto haptic When the auto haptic feature is activated the devi...

Page 133: ...es Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps features and settings You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu 2 Tap the switch to activate it The assistive shortcut icon appears at the bottom ...

Page 134: ...nhanced assistive menus for selected apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Assistant plus tap the switch to activate it and then select apps Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Use the air gesture feature to turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device You can turn on the screen without pressin...

Page 135: ...DONE The device displays the restricted area The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device s hard keys will be disabled To deactivate interaction control mode press and hold the Home key and theVolume key down simultaneously Direction lock Create a directional combination to unlock the screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direction lock and tap the switch to...

Page 136: ...inder interval To set apps to alert you to notifications select apps under Select applications Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Answering and ending calls Select the desired method Using single tap mode When an alarm sounds or a call comes in tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging...

Page 137: ...ubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre please attempt the following solutions Some situations may not apply to your device When you turn on your device or while you are using the device it prompts you to enter one of the following codes Password When the device lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the device PIN When using the device for the first time o...

Page 138: ...harp objects or your fingertips the touchscreen may malfunction The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes...

Page 139: ...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 provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while movin...

Page 140: ...uld not affect your device s lifespan or performance 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 yo...

Page 141: ...ces 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 ...

Page 142: ...ce has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction betwee...

Page 143: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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