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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

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Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab A 8.0"

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 06 2018 Rev 1 0 SM A530F SM A530F DS SM A730F SM A730F DS ...

Page 2: ... previous device 37 Understanding the screen 49 Notification panel 51 Entering text Apps and features 54 Installing or uninstalling apps 56 Bixby 71 Phone 76 Contacts 80 Messages 82 Internet 84 Email 85 Camera 100 Gallery 106 Always On Display 108 Multi window 114 Samsung Pay 118 Samsung Members 119 Samsung Notes 120 Calendar 121 Samsung Health 125 SVoice 127 Voice Recorder 128 My Files 129 Clock ...

Page 3: ...manager dual SIM models 152 More connection settings 155 Sounds and vibration 156 Dolby Atmos surround sound 157 Notifications 157 Display 158 Blue light filter 159 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 161 Screensaver 161 Wallpapers and themes 162 Advanced features 164 Dual Messenger 165 Device maintenance 168 Apps 168 Lock screen 169 Smart lock 169 Biometrics and security 171 ...

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: ...sed water or alcoholic beverage liquid will enter the device faster Do not expose the device to water moving with force If the device is exposed to fresh 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 fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If you do not follow these in...

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

Page 11: ...Basics 11 Device layout Front camera Dual Speaker Power key Speaker Touchscreen SIM card tray Multipurpose jack USB Type C Volume key Proximity Light sensor LED indicator ...

Page 12: ...ations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain 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 ...

Page 13: ...Volume Press to adjust the device volume Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button Show and hide button When you turn on the device the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information ...

Page 14: ...vice Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric...

Page 15: ...harging 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 you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will dra...

Page 16: ...ing 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 While charging the battery when the de...

Page 17: ...ingle device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For mo...

Page 18: ...Basics 18 Single SIM models 5 4 2 1 3 ...

Page 19: ...Basics 19 Dual SIM models SIM card tray 1 5 4 2 1 3 ...

Page 20: ...y 2 5 4 2 1 3 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole 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 ...

Page 21: ...o 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 Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the eje...

Page 22: ...the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data servic...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ...Basics 24 1 5 4 2 3 ...

Page 25: ... be disabled 3 Place a memory card on the tray 2 with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Tray 2 Tray 1 4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory 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 Alw...

Page 26: ...ing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the devic...

Page 27: ...ume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Power key Volume Down key Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption Some apps and functions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more Activating emergency mode To activate emerge...

Page 28: ...ct your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 5 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others f...

Page 29: ...unt You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 30: ...om Samsung Members and more Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung acc...

Page 31: ... verity your Samsung account password via your biometric data such as fingerprints tap Verify identity with biometrics instead of password using Samsung Pass Refer to Samsung Pass for more information 4 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap AGREE 5 Tap DONE to finish registering your Samsung account Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the...

Page 32: ... or have the right to transfer Smart Switch Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch To use Smart Switch launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device la...

Page 33: ... Transferring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage such as a microSD card 1 Transfer data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device 3 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch EXTERNAL STORAGE RESTORE 4 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external ...

Page 34: ...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 the computer 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Viewing importe...

Page 35: ...aunch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud select your device under BACKUP AND RESTORE tap Back up and then back up your data The data backup method may vary depending on your model Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud select your device under BACKUP AND RESTORE and then tap Back up Resto...

Page 36: ...ith Checking data You can check the saved items and used memory of your Samsung Cloud Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud You can immediately check your used memory and saved items such as GALLERY SAMSUNG NOTES and SAMSUNG CLOUD DRIVE Tap each card and enter the next page You can change the settings or check the saved data You can check the backup data in your Samsung ...

Page 37: ...pply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Tap...

Page 38: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 39: ...ld to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Displaying or hiding the navigation bar Using the Show and hide button at the left side of the navigation bar you can set the navigation bar to be hidden or pinned on the screen when you use apps or features The navigation bar is pinned by default If you want to view files or use apps in full screen double tap the Show...

Page 40: ...tion bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option Show and hide button Add a button to hide or pin the navigation bar You can set whether or not to display the button for each app BACKGROUND COLOUR Change the navigation bar s background colour Button layout Change the order of the buttons on the navigation bar ...

Page 41: ...ays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps A folder A screen indicator Bixby Home indicator View your customised content An app ...

Page 42: ...on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and tap Home screen settings Apps button Show Apps button APPLY The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 43: ...d gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap ADD APPS on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap ADD You can al...

Page 44: ... Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and...

Page 45: ...s listed in the table below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls dual SIM models GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected H...

Page 46: ...Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Power key or on the Always On Display double tap the Home button to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 47: ...ck 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 Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for...

Page 48: ...tings 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 BixbyVision Recognise content using BixbyVision and search for relevant information Scroll capture Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap Scroll ...

Page 49: ...drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can open the notification panel even on the locked screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Preferred SIM or USIM card for ea...

Page 50: ...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 51: ... in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use When ...

Page 52: ...put and then tap the Show Keyboard button switch to activate it On a 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter emoticons Enter stickers Attach animated GIFs Enter text by voice Change t...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...r device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permis...

Page 56: ...o use the Bixby feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Available Bixby services may differ depending on the region or service provider Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must register and sign in to your Samsung account according to the on screen instructions and agree to the terms and conditions 1 Swipe to the right ...

Page 57: ...vides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine Opening Bixby Home 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Recommended content 3 To close Bixby Home swipe to the left on the screen ...

Page 58: ...ards update automatically at a specified interval To manually update cards swipe downwards on the screen Editing Bixby cards list To pin a card to the top of the Bixby Home screen tap Pin to top To unpin a card tap Unpin To hide a card from the list tap Hide for now To stop displaying a card on the list tap Don t show again Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards Add or delete apps to show as cards ...

Page 59: ...te text Search for similar images Search for nearby places Search for wine information Read QR codes To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get ...

Page 60: ...ixbyVision using various methods In the Camera app tap In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap BixbyVision Capture a screen and select BixbyVision on the toolbar Camera Gallery Internet Screen capture toolbar ...

Page 61: ... For example if you want to search for the product s information online use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you the results 1 Point the camera towards the desired image or object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep the object within the frame in the camera s viewfinder to recognise it When the object is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap You can view t...

Page 62: ...the camera towards the desired image or object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep business cards or text within the frame in the camera s viewfinder to recognise it When text is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap Save in Contacts Save the information extracted from the business card as a contact Extract Detect text and share it with others You can edit the text before sharing it ...

Page 63: ...s Search for images similar to the recognised object online You can view various images with properties similar to the object such as colour or shape For example if you want to know the title of a photo or image use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you related information or images with similar characteristics 1 Point the camera towards the desired image or object and a...

Page 64: ... object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep the object or place within the frame in the camera s viewfinder to recognise it When the area is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap The device will show information of nearby places Finding nearby places in Live view You can view nearby places through the camera 1 Launch the Camera app and tap 2 Tap When you move your device nearby place...

Page 65: ...he camera s viewfinder to recognise it When the wine label is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap The information about the wine label will appear Reading QR codes Recognise QR codes and view a variety of information such as websites photos videos maps and business cards 1 Point the camera towards the desired image or object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep the QR code within th...

Page 66: ...ct to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear Add the app i...

Page 67: ...e or 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 Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Water the flowers 3 Tap Set conditions Pick a place and set the location to home 4 Tap WHEN I ARRIVE AT DONE 5 Tap SAVE to save the reminder When ...

Page 68: ...nder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap COMPLETE or SNOOZE Viewing the reminders list Launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder ...

Page 69: ...at you do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap COMPLETE Alternatively swipe to the left on a reminder Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 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 re...

Page 70: ...by Set the device to update Bixby software automatically even when using your mobile network You can incur additional charges when using this feature Notifications Set to receive notifications about Bixby Home cards marketing information and more Privacy Set to use Bixby s interactive and customised services to enhance your experience You can also delete Bixby interaction data About Bixby View the...

Page 71: ... number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call For dual SIM models tap or to make a voice call Create a new contact Add the number to an existing contact Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 72: ... and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making an international c...

Page 73: ...and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap select contacts and then tap DONE To manuall...

Page 74: ...tch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Access additional options Camera Turn...

Page 75: ...he Phone app and tap RECENTS 2 Tap a caller s image or tap a phone number Details 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contact This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contact 1 Launch the Phon...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...mport and tap DONE 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap IMPORT Synching contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Sync Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsu...

Page 78: ...ap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact s image or tap the contact s name Details Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share 2 Select con...

Page 79: ...ature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with tap Share with select an item to share and then select an option Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge dup...

Page 80: ...sending messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 3 Enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 4 Tap to send the message For dual SIM models tap or to send the message ...

Page 81: ...pp and tap Settings Block messages Block numbers 2 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS select a contact and then tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number Setting the message notification You can change notification sound display options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Sett...

Page 82: ...dress field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Quick menu Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks sav...

Page 83: ...e In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to Fin...

Page 84: ...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 85: ... prohibited Do not 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 Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the...

Page 86: ...ptions for current shooting mode To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap To use the BixbyVision features tap Use the camera to recognise objects or location...

Page 87: ...s or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Adding another camera button Add another camera button to the location you want on the screen to capture photos more conveniently Drag to the preview screen If another camera button is not added tap on the preview screen and tap the Floating Camera button switch to activate it Zooming in and out Use various methods to zoom in or out Spr...

Page 88: ...With effect Using the focus and exposure features 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 ava...

Page 89: ...a selfie that highlights the subject This feature is available only in SELFIE mode Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 3 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level 4 Tap to take a photo Ba...

Page 90: ...The subject or background is plain Editing the background blur level of Live focus photos You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature in Gallery 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level To change the focus tap where you want t...

Page 91: ...ents You can also record a lovely and funny sticker that keeps moving in a video 1 On the shooting modes list tap STICKERS 2 Tap and select a sticker 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Applying stickers randomly You can apply stickers randomly instead of selecting one from the stickers list Tap Random repeatedly until the sticker you want appears ...

Page 92: ...otos and videos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap PRO Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Available options Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Select an ISO v...

Page 93: ... on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Night mode Take a photo in low light condit...

Page 94: ...drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap HYPERLAPSE 2 Tap and select a frame rate option If you set the frame rate to Auto the device will automatically adjust the frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene 3 Tap to start recor...

Page 95: ... the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap SELFIE 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Shooting methods and then tap the switches to activate them...

Page 96: ...mmer Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Wide selfie mode Take a wide self portrait and include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap WIDE SELFIE 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the...

Page 97: ...ts The top and bottom parts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Turn on and off the full preview screen Activate or deactiv...

Page 98: ...ry Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo HDR rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas FRONT CAMERA Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolut...

Page 99: ...otos after capturing them Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Power key twice quickly This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Voice control Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands You can say Smi...

Page 100: ...Apps and features 100 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories ...

Page 101: ... GIF or Create collage and then select images Editing the background blur level of Live focus photos You can edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature Launch the Gallery app select a photo taken with the Live focus feature tap ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR to edit the blur level You can also change the focus by tapping where you want to focus Searching for images Launch ...

Page 102: ...apture the current screen Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create an animated GIF Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust th...

Page 103: ...to created content such as a story or a GIF the content will also be displayed While viewing an image or on the video preview screen drag upwards on the screen File details will appear You can also view related content by tapping information on the screen File details Location information People information Auto created content Tags Edit information ...

Page 104: ...lery app and tap ALBUMS 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 Select albums to hide and tap APPLY To show albums again tap Hide or unhide albums deselect albums to show and then tap APPLY Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save mul...

Page 105: ...You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Cloud and access them from other devices You must register and sign in to your Samsung account 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 De...

Page 106: ...On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions If the sensor at the top of the device is covered for a certain period the Always On Display will turn off Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons will appear on the Always On Display Double tap a notification icon to view its notification If ...

Page 107: ...lay double tap the clock 3 Swipe to the left or right on the clock to move to the music controller 4 Tap the icons to control the playback Changing the schedule for the Always On Display feature Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Always On Display Set schedule and set the start and end time To always display the Always On Display tap the Show always switch to activate it Deactivating the Alwa...

Page 108: ...indow 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 109: ...ently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap APP LIST and select an app ...

Page 110: ...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 Minimising the split screen view Press the Home button to minimise the split screen view The icon will appear on the status bar The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain a...

Page 111: ...t an area and pin it to the top of the screen and use other apps in the lower window 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Tap and drag the frame to the area you want to pin it to To adjust the size of the frame drag upwards or downwards 3 Tap DONE The selected app window will be pinned at the top of the screen To unpin the window drag the bar between the app windows 4 ...

Page 112: ...rs to the Home screen When you add app pairs to the Home screen you can launch two apps in the split screen view with a single tap Tap the bar between the app windows and tap The current app pair will be added on the Home screen App pair ...

Page 113: ... 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 114: ...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 and Fingerprint recognition To make payments with Samsung Pay the device may be required a connection to aWi Fi or mobile network depending on the region This app s availability and s...

Page 115: ...ster your fingerprint 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 samsungpay La...

Page 116: ...tures 116 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 117: ...on The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right to select the card you used Follow the on screen instructions to complete payment cancellation Changing the Samsung Pay settings On the Samsung Pay screen tap Settings Select the screen wher...

Page 118: ...y 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 This app may appear in the Samsung folder depending on the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments you must register and sign ...

Page 119: ...ose 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 Insert an image or a voice recording 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app ...

Page 120: ...nd tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Attach a map Enter the location Add a note Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Add more details Set an alarm Change the event s colour 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 121: ...and tap the Sync Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Samsung Health Introduction Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and...

Page 122: ...he setup Some features may not be available depending on the region View and manage trackers Compare your step count records with other Samsung 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 Samsung Health To add items to the Samsung Health screen tap Manage items and then select items...

Page 123: ...walk together set target step counts compete in challenges and view your ranking on the Steps leaderboard On the Samsung Health screen tap TOGETHER Steps The device counts the number of steps you take and measures the distance travelled On the Samsung Health screen tap the steps tracker Target Current step total You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then ...

Page 124: ...formation may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that y...

Page 125: ... 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 open the Samsung folder and launch the SVoice app When SVoice is launched the device begins voice recognition This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider View example...

Page 126: ...ialectal accents The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Setting the language Open the Samsung folder and launch the SVoice app Then tap Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the language displayed on the device ...

Page 127: ...ice to text 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 Start recording Change the recording mode 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 128: ... 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 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Open the Samsung folder and l...

Page 129: ...larm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap DELETE WORLD CLOCK Launch the Clock app and tap W...

Page 130: ...ration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear ...

Page 131: ... from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Record a song from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Playing through t...

Page 132: ...tion you want from the stations list Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily View your gameplay information Downloaded apps Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode View more games and install them Access additional options ...

Page 133: ...pps will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add a game Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap High performance and then tap the button repeatedly to select the mode you want High performance This improves system perf...

Page 134: ...rgency alerts Lock the auto brightness adjustment feature Access the GameTools settings Access the Game Launcher screen Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played Capture screenshots Blocking notifications during games Tap and tap the No alerts during game switch to activate it The device will mute notification sounds and display only notifications f...

Page 135: ... 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 Receiving notification Receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone Open the Samsung f...

Page 136: ...vailable features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devic...

Page 137: ...me 4 Follow the on screen instructions to register devices Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices For example you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust theTV volume 1 Open the Samsung folder launch the SmartThings app and then tap Devices The list of connected devices will appear 2 View the status of devices on the list To control the devi...

Page 138: ...utton or with a voice command Open the Samsung folder launch the SmartThings app select a location tap Add scene and then set scene options You can set the scene name icon and devices Adding automations You can also set an automation to perform actions automatically depending on the preset time or the status of devices For example add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7...

Page 139: ... Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as message and email When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To...

Page 140: ...ll appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information a...

Page 141: ...e your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 142: ...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 files to device option Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise ...

Page 143: ...ng 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 andTethering for more information Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM car...

Page 144: ... 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 145: ...i 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 the...

Page 146: ...r example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 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 ...

Page 147: ... select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bl...

Page 148: ...ver on and select apps 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 contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information fro...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...en tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the Android Beam switch to activate it 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 151: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to ...

Page 152: ... during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider More connection settings Customise settings to control other 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 i...

Page 153: ...ections More connection settings Printing Add service 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing conten...

Page 154: ... 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 155: ...work 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 vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and...

Page 156: ...pad Keyboard sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Keyboard vibration Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings You can also activate the surround sound mode Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth sp...

Page 157: ...the display Auto brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Blue light filter Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more information Font and screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style Screen mode Change the screen mode or adjust the ...

Page 158: ...nt the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark place such as a pocket or bag Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Refer to Screensaver for more information Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter ma...

Page 159: ...eos AMOLED photo This is suitable for viewing images Basic This is set as default and is suitable for general use You can adjust the display colour only in Adaptive display mode Adaptive display mode may not be compatible with third party apps You cannot change the screen mode while applying the blue light filter Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting th...

Page 160: ...ower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Adaptive display 2 Tick Advanced options 3 Adjust the Red Green or Blue colour bar to your preference The screen tone screen will be adjusted ...

Page 161: ...rds and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To preview the selected option tap PREVIEW When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Wallpapers and themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper...

Page 162: ...ature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Finger sensor gestures Set the device to open or close the notification panel when you swipe upwards or downwards on the fingerprint recognition sensor This feature is not available when the sensor is detecting your fingerprint Quick launch Camera Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Power key twice quickly This ...

Page 163: ...turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the Phone or Contacts app Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separa...

Page 164: ...tifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to disab...

Page 165: ...e device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory ...

Page 166: ...ut Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Power saving mode MID Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time MAX In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by applying the dark theme and limiting the apps and features available Network...

Page 167: ...fication section for your device on the Samsung website Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache 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 stopping apps running in the back...

Page 168: ...ock type Change the screen lock method Smart lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Clock style Change the clock type and colour on the locked screen Roaming clock Set the device to show the dual clock when you are roaming FaceWidgets C...

Page 169: ...ou must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart lock 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setting Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition...

Page 170: ...fer to Samsung Pass for more information Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information App permission monitor Set to receive notifications when the permissions you select are used by apps that you are not using You can manage the settings of each app and view their permission usage history Secure startup Protec...

Page 171: ...If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features such as Samsung Pass you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password ...

Page 172: ... screen lock method create one 3 Read the on screen instructions and tap CONTINUE 4 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 5 Position your face inside the circle on the screen The camera will scan your face When a face lock screen appears tap TURN ON to use your face to unlock the screen If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly tap Remove fa...

Page 173: ...r face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed 4 On ...

Page 174: ...l If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the patter...

Page 175: ...n sensor and your fingers are clean and dry The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger To improve recognition performance reg...

Page 176: ... to unlock the screen Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprint Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE Using Samsung Pass When you register your fingerprints to Samsung Pass you can use them to easily verify your identity or...

Page 177: ...n the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Samsung Pass Samsung Pass allows you to sign in to your Samsung account websites or apps more easily and securely via your biometric data such as fingerprints rather than entering your login information Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and set to sign in to supported websites or apps u...

Page 178: ...our fingerprint and tap NEXT to complete the Samsung Pass registration If the Add to Home screen option is ticked the Samsung Pass icon will be added on the Home screen Verifying the Samsung account password You can use Samsung Pass to verify your Samsung account password You can use your biometric data instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On t...

Page 179: ...in to the website Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill 1 Open an app that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your user name and password and then tap the app s sign in button 3 When a pop up window asking whether you want to save the sign in information appears tap SAVE You can now use the biometric data you regi...

Page 180: ...Samsung Pass the site or app tab will not appear Available websites and apps may vary depending on the region or service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or 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 ag...

Page 181: ...lder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app Alt...

Page 182: ...ng auto lock 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 t...

Page 183: ...s 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 184: ...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 185: ...he Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Regularly 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 R...

Page 186: ...re information To restore backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore data Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and tap the Back up my data switch for the Google account to activate it Tap Backup account a...

Page 187: ...ombination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to launch selected accessibility menus when you press the Power key and theVolume Up key simultaneously Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateVoice Assistant or Samsung universal switch when you press and hold theVolume Up key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Notification reminder Set the device to alert you ...

Page 188: ...tly asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information Report diagnostic information Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership benefits and newsletters Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can r...

Page 189: ...lso schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Download updates manually Check for and install updates manually Download updates automatically Set the device to download updates automatically when conn...

Page 190: ...o change your device s name tap EDIT Status View various device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View...

Page 191: ...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 192: ...ched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power...

Page 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ...s may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the follow...

Page 196: ...he 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 between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in t...

Page 197: ...onnected to a network properly During a Samsung Cloud s service check you cannot use Samsung Cloud Try again later Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your safety you must not attempt to remove the battery If the battery is not properly removed it may lead to ...

Page 198: ...the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos a...

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