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USER MANUAL

English. 04/2020. Rev.1.0

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Page 2: ...m your previous device Smart Switch 27 Understanding the screen 37 Notification panel 39 Entering text Apps and features 41 Installing or uninstalling apps 43 Phone 48 Contacts 52 Messages 54 Internet 56 Email 57 Camera 67 Gallery 71 Multi window 74 Samsung Health 77 GalaxyWearable 77 Samsung Members 77 Samsung Notes 78 Calendar 80 Voice Recorder 80 My Files 81 Clock 82 Calculator 83 Radio 84 Game...

Page 3: ... 106 Mobile data only apps 106 SIM card manager dual SIM models 107 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 108 More connection settings 110 Sounds and vibration 110 Dolby Atmos surround sound 111 Separate app sound 111 Notifications 112 Display 113 Blue light filter 113 Dark mode 114 Screensaver 114 Themes 115 Lock screen 115 Smart Lock 116 Security 117 Secure Folder 121 Accounts and backup 122 Samsung Cloud...

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: ...hscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate ...

Page 6: ... been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call After wiping the device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water and dust resistant in specific situations meets requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 D...

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

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

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

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

Page 11: ...ity sensor Back key Power key Touchscreen XCover key Volume key Multipurpose jack USBType C Speaker Earphone jack Front camera Recents key Home key Microphone Rear camera Flash Back cover NFC antenna on the battery GPS antenna Main antenna ...

Page 12: ...se the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as ca...

Page 13: ...turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Assistant Back Press to return to the previous screen Press and hold to access additional options for the current screen XCover Press or press and hold to launch preset apps Press to take a photo when using the Camera app Volume Press to adjust the device volume ...

Page 14: ...er Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 2 1 ...

Page 15: ...ed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering the device Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 16: ...se only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB ca...

Page 17: ...drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while char...

Page 18: ...r the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card microSIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service provid...

Page 19: ...t the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card 3 Replace the battery and back cover ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...emory 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 memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequen...

Page 22: ...onsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data s...

Page 23: ...e Power key and then tap Restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it 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 cur...

Page 24: ...e first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Home screen will appear To proceed with the initial setup you must connect to a mobile orWi Fi network You may incur additional charges when using...

Page 25: ...g account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Tap Create account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Signing in to your Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account sign in to your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Enter you...

Page 26: ...ch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 ...

Page 27: ...store 4 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external storage Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingerti...

Page 28: ...sics 28 Tapping Tap the screen Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 29: ...Basics 29 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 30: ... accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Screen indicator Favourite apps ...

Page 31: ...he Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or the Back key 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 tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 32: ...ew the screen in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at ...

Page 33: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 34: ...e 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 then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid ...

Page 35: ...ay appear differently depending on the service provider or model 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 Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multi...

Page 36: ...method To change the screen lock method launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN or password for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direc...

Page 37: ...p the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the s...

Page 38: ...on your device and connected nearby devices Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain 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...

Page 39: ...ditional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Additional keyboard functions Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions To...

Page 40: ...ed tap Clipboard and select the text Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries tap next to a dictionary and then tap Install to download it 3 View the definition in the d...

Page 41: ... 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 Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Inst...

Page 42: ... Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device 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 permission category launch the Settings app and tap ...

Page 43: ...e a preceding character Search for a contact Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call ...

Page 44: ...locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making calls by searching for nearby places You can easily make calls to places near your current location by searching for their information You can search for nearby places by category such as restaurants or stores or by selecting recommended hot places Launch the Phone app tap Places and then select a category or tap and enter a busines...

Page 45: ...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 Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done...

Page 46: ...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 off...

Page 47: ...nd tap Recents 2 Tap a caller s image and tap Add or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact 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 Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed i...

Page 48: ...e Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save ...

Page 49: ...Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along...

Page 50: ...ing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap Tap here to share your profile and tap the switch to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to s...

Page 51: ...ate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap Merge Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap Delete T...

Page 52: ... are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 53: ... or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Conversations and select a contact or a phone number Or tap Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a number enter a phone number under Enter phone number and tap Setting the m...

Page 54: ... Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number 3 Tap and hold a message then tap Delete To delete multiple messages tick messages you want to delete 4 Tap Delete Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently Browsing webpages 1 Launch ...

Page 55: ...he browser s tab manager View your bookmarks Using secret mode In secret mode you can separately manage open tabs bookmarks and saved pages You can lock secret mode using a password Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Turn on Secret mode If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode the device will ch...

Page 56: ...counts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time 1 Launch the Email app 2 On the list select an email service or tap Other 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account 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 r...

Page 57: ... 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 Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Home key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not b...

Page 58: ...hen the adjustment bar appears drag the adjustment bar towards or 2 Tap to take a photo Camera settings Take a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Scene optimiser button Select a lens Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off...

Page 59: ...nd exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is available only in PHOTO or PRO modes Selecting a lens for shooting On the preview screen tap PHOTO or VIDEO select the lens you want and then take a photo or record a video The wide angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos The telephoto lens 2x optical zoom lets you take p...

Page 60: ...automatically by recognising the subject On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO When the camera recognises the subject the scene optimiser button will change and the optimised colour and effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimiser switch to activate it If you do not want to use this feature tap the scene optimiser button on the previe...

Page 61: ...lter effect or beauty effects and take a photo Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO 2 Tap to record a video To capture an image from the video while recording tap The 2x optical zoom may not work in low light environments 3 Tap to stop recording the video Changing the screen rat...

Page 62: ...s that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar Editing the background of the Live focus photos You can also edit the background effect and the intensity of the background effe...

Page 63: ...e adjustment bar to the left or right Adjust the intensity of the background effect 3 Tap Apply to save the photo Using shooting modes To change the shooting mode drag the shooting modes list to the left or right or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen Select a shooting mode you want Shooting modes list ...

Page 64: ...ou can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within ...

Page 65: ...centrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scene optimiser Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Pictures Hold Shutter butto...

Page 66: ...selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting me...

Page 67: ...cess additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types locations or documents To search for images by entering...

Page 68: ... Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume T...

Page 69: ...ice 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 multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories 2 Tap Create story 3 Enter a title for the story and tap Create 4 Tick...

Page 70: ...then follow the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle ...

Page 71: ...ndow 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 72: ... the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps press the Home key or the Back key and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the wind...

Page 73: ...e to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 74: ...ng Health Launch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Some features may not be available depending on the region To add items to the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items at the bottom of the trackers list and tap on the items to add View and manage trackers View hea...

Page 75: ...ome screen tap the steps tracker Target Current step total You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train vibration may affect your step count You can check your current...

Page 76: ...on the server for data backup purposes Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal 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...

Page 77: ...iagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Sam...

Page 78: ...endar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Set an alarm Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Chang...

Page 79: ...nts with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the 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 Add new account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When ...

Page 80: ...ding tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Launch the My Files app View files that are stored in each storage To check for unnecessary data and free up the device s storage tap Analyse storage To search for files o...

Page 81: ...t 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 World Clock Creating clocks ...

Page 82: ... set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool...

Page 83: ...available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Record audio from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Play...

Page 84: ...itional options Downloaded apps View your gameplay information Using Game Launcher 1 Launch the Game Launcher app If Game Launcher does not appear launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it 2 Drag the Library panel upwards and tap a game Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the game launcher screen ...

Page 85: ...ing you the best possible performance while playing games Balanced This balances the performance and the battery usage time Focus on power saving This saves battery power while playing games Battery power efficiency may vary by game Game Booster Introduction Game Booster lets you play games in a better environment and provides you with useful options via the Game Booster panel Using Game Booster T...

Page 86: ...Screen touch lock Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any direction Screenshot Capture screenshots Record Record your game sessions To stop recording tap Tap to stop recording on the notification panel Launching apps in pop up windows while playing games You can launch apps in pop up windows while playing a game Tap Tap to open Game B...

Page 87: ...u must sign in to your Samsung account Opening Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear When launching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Recommended content 3 To close ...

Page 88: ... Unpin To stop displaying a card on the list drag the card to the right and tap Don t show again To hide a card from the list drag the card to the right and tap Hide for now Selecting apps to show as cards Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen tap Cards select an app and then tap the switches next to items to add or delete them Customising the Bixby ...

Page 89: ...our Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder Starting Reminder from Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap Get started on the Reminder card The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps screen Starting Reminder from Calendar Launch the Calendar app and tap ...

Page 90: ...Tap When I arrive at Done 5 Tap Save to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will appear Completing reminders Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed Edit 2 Tick items to resto...

Page 91: ... notification panel and then tap Kids Home to activate it The Kids Home screen will appear When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Kids Home screen select the app you want to use Access additional options Available apps Kids Gallery Kids Phone Kids Camera Your preset screen lock method or your create...

Page 92: ...tent page Set the device to display the Samsung partner s content page on the Samsung Kids screen Closing Kids Home To close Kids Home press the Back key or tap Close Kids Home and then enter your unlock code SmartThings Introduction Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets or other smartphones easily and quickly You can also control and manageTVs home appliances and Internet ofThings ...

Page 93: ...he 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 devices or the shared content 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap Add device or tap Device 3 Tap Scan 4 Select a device from the ...

Page 94: ...ller supplied with the selected device is downloaded you can control the device Adding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time Adding locations 1 Launch the SmartThings app and tap Add location 2 Enter the location name To set a location ...

Page 95: ... to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Automations Add automation 4 Tap under If set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Next 5 Tap under Then set actions to perform and then tap Done 6 Enter the automation name and tap OK Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devic...

Page 96: ...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 directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct sh...

Page 97: ...hare photos or videos with others and download your files whenever you want To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account 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...

Page 98: ...rs Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Duo Make a simple video call Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place ...

Page 99: ... 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 NFC and payment Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to...

Page 100: ... not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Sett...

Page 101: ...ection 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 device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the...

Page 102: ...for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 103: ...pairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair 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 ...

Page 104: ...ents 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 payment ...

Page 105: ...ouch 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 Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it When the data saver feature is activat...

Page 106: ...anager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM card for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data services Confirm SIM card for...

Page 107: ...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 activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can f...

Page 108: ...tion VPN Set up virtual private networks VPNs on your device to connect to a school or company s private network Private DNS Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer v...

Page 109: ...ur device to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor On the Settings screen tap Connections 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...

Page 110: ...stem sound Set the device to sound for actions such as turning the screen on or off or controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device Refer to Separate app sound for more information...

Page 111: ...cted app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Suggest actions and replies Set the device to suggest actions and replies for notifications Show snooze option Set whether to show the snooze option App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Status bar Set how to display notification icons and whether to show the remaining b...

Page 112: ...or more information Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid or layout Easy mode Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen Acc...

Page 113: ...fic time to apply the blue light filter Dark mode Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark theme may not be applied in some apps You can quickly activate or deactivate dark mode on the notification panel Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Dark mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Dar...

Page 114: ... images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished press the Back key To preview the selected option tap Preview When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device On the Settings scree...

Page 115: ... screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen About Lock screen View the Lock screen version and lega...

Page 116: ...k and control your lost or stolen device Security update View the version of your device s software and check for updates Google Play system update View the Google Play system version and check for updates Install unknown apps Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secu...

Page 117: ...roved 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 To use Secure Folder you must sign in to your Samsung account Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app...

Page 118: ... 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 and exit Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as photos and videos to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an image from the default storage to Secur...

Page 119: ... 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 Store tap Download from Play Store or Download from Galaxy Store Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap and hold an app to delete and tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accoun...

Page 120: ...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 follow the on screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account 3 Tap Back up Secure Folder data 4 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Res...

Page 121: ...een tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Backup and restore Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store secure...

Page 122: ...u must sign in to your Samsung account Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings ...

Page 123: ...amsung Cloud Back up this phone To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 T...

Page 124: ...op up windows When using this feature you can quickly view the contents via pop up windows by tapping the icon on the screen This feature is only available in apps that support the Multi window feature Screenshots Change the settings for screenshots Direct share Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Reduce animations ...

Page 125: ... display from turning off while you are looking at it 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 surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by facing the device s screen downwards Swipe to call or send messages Set the device t...

Page 126: ...ed features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Disable or Uninstall All data related to the second app will be deleted If you uninstall the first app the second app will also be deleted DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Options View the history of your device usage and use features to prevent your device from interfering with your life You can also set up...

Page 127: ...pp by setting a timer When you reach the limit the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it 1 On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls App timers 2 Tap No timer next the app you want and set the time Activating wind down mode You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On the Settings screen tap Di...

Page 128: ...for crashed apps and malware Using the auto optimisation feature You can set the device to perform auto optimisation when your device is not in use Tap Advanced Auto optimisation and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimisation tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery...

Page 129: ...ch app You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tap Battery usage select apps from the apps list and then tap the Put app to sleep switch to activate the feature Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Storage The actual available capacity of the in...

Page 130: ...ttings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Refer to Adding device languages for more information Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If t...

Page 131: ...e next supported language in the list will be used Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Screen reader ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impa...

Page 132: ... and install updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile ...

Page 133: ...ion 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 the device s battery status and information ...

Page 134: ...card You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device disp...

Page 135: ...h sharp 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 encounters a fatal error Try the fol...

Page 136: ... hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using an earphone ensure that it is properly connected 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 block...

Page 137: ...attery is consumable and the useful charge will get 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...

Page 138: ...ay 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 following...

Page 139: ...ata 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 the device s storage Delete unnecessary d...

Page 140: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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