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Applications

HDR (Rich tone)

Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.
On the shooting modes list, tap

HDR (Rich tone)

Without effect

With effect

Night

Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.
On the shooting modes list, tap

Night

Tag shot

Take photos and tag them with the current location and weather information.
On the shooting modes list, tap

Tag shot

To use this feature, Tap , and then tap the

Location tags

switch to activate it.

Sports

Take a photo of fast-moving subjects.
On the shooting modes list, tap

Sports

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Xcover4

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 05 2017 Rev 1 0 SM G390W ...

Page 2: ...fication panel 33 Entering text 35 Screen capture 35 Opening apps 36 Secure Folder 39 Multi window 43 Samsung account 44 Transferring data from your previous device 47 Device and data management 50 Sharing features 51 Emergency mode Applications 52 Installing or uninstalling apps 54 Phone 57 Contacts 61 Messages 63 Internet 64 Email 65 Camera 76 Gallery 80 Samsung Notes 82 Calendar 83 S Health 86 ...

Page 3: ...es 105 Advanced features 107 Device maintenance 109 Apps 109 Lock screen and security 110 Cloud and accounts 112 Google 112 Accessibility 113 General management 114 Software update 114 About device Appendix 115 Troubleshooting Health and Safety ...

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

Page 5: ...mance 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 Repla...

Page 6: ... 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 7: ... 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 the performance speed will be limited and battery charging will stop Running apps will be closed and you will only be able to make emergency calls until the device cools down If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolo...

Page 8: ...bathrooms Do not open the back cover using wet hands or when the device is wet The rubber seal fitted to the back cover is an important component of the device Take care when opening and closing the back cover to avoid damaging the rubber seal Also ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris such as sand or dust to prevent damage to the device If the device is exposed to clean water dry it tho...

Page 9: ... USB cable USB power adapter Quick start guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung...

Page 10: ...ne Touchscreen Speaker Headset jack Multipurpose jack Home key Recents key Power key Front camera Back key Speaker Proximity sensor Volume key XCover key NFC antenna on the battery Rear camera GPS antenna Back cover Main antenna Flash ...

Page 11: ...to malfunction Do not cover the proximity sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Press to open the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...ger 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 cable to the USB power adapter and plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 2 Plug the USB power adapter into an electri...

Page 15: ...n 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 drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these a...

Page 16: ...ID 2 Tap CUSTOMIZE to change the power saving settings before entering power saving mode 3 Tap APPLY Maximum power saving mode In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by applying the dark theme and limiting the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated 1 On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Bat...

Page 17: ... by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Insert 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...

Page 18: ...ompatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognize the card If the device does...

Page 19: ...ap Apps Settings Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of dam...

Page 20: ...tenance Storage Storage settings SD card Format FORMAT Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Attaching a hand strap 1 Remove the back cover 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 21: ...old the Power key and the Volume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Power key Volume Down key 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 wit...

Page 22: ...een button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with your finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position ...

Page 23: ...n Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 24: ...ng all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 25: ... wallpaper theme or icons Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Screen grid Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen T...

Page 26: ...creen The item will move to the panel at the top of the screen Swipe to the left or right to move to another panel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Remove shortcut Delete or Remove at the top of the screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an ...

Page 27: ...e to the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Using quick options On the Home screen tap and hold an app icon or folder to quickly access options Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all ...

Page 28: ...older containing the selected apps will be created 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap ADD tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder tap the folder and select Remove folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated ...

Page 29: ... 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 GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feat...

Page 30: ...or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen To change the screen lock method on the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN 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 wil...

Page 31: ...n the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Secure lock settings and tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification...

Page 32: ...ick 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 Reorder buttons tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location To change the button layout tap Button layout and s...

Page 33: ...n select filter details Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields Tap Settings Select search locations and select categories Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create notes and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input langu...

Page 34: ...t a keyboard layout to use On 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 Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used Enter text by voice Change the voice input settings Start or pause enter...

Page 35: ...t the text Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Capturing a screenshot Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open an app from the list of recently used apps press the Recents key and select a recent app window Closing an app Press ...

Page 36: ...vice is unlocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB Attempting to customize 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 sec...

Page 37: ...unt password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Folder 2 Tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 3 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Moving content Move content such as photos and contacts to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an im...

Page 38: ... and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Folder 2 Tap Settings Accounts Add account 3 Select an account service 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Home screen and the Apps screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Fol...

Page 39: ...p UNINSTALL to back up content and uninstall Secure Folder You can access data backed up from Secure Folder open the Apps screen and tap Samsung My Files Internal storage Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view ...

Page 40: ...sed apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap MORE APPS and select an app ...

Page 41: ... the bar between the app windows to access additional options Switch locations between app windows Close the currently selected app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows ...

Page 42: ...reen view Press the Home key to minimize 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 active in the minimized split screen view To close the minimized split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Maximizing a window Tap an app window and drag the bar...

Page 43: ...ng account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account...

Page 44: ...VE ACCOUNT Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer contacts images and other data from a previous device to your device via Smart Switch wirelessly or using a USB connector or Samsung Cloud 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 y...

Page 45: ...1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 4 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device type 5 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device ...

Page 46: ...Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the 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 c...

Page 47: ...ant to restore and tap RESTORE NOW Device and data management Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a ...

Page 48: ... it updates will be downloaded when the device is connected to aWi Fi network Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available...

Page 49: ...e backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and tap the Back up my data switch for the Google account to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account...

Page 50: ...n sharing files via the mobile network 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share and select a sharing method such as Bluetooth or email 4 Follow the on screen instructions to share the image with others When the image is sent to the recipients devices a notification will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image ...

Page 51: ...e apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating em...

Page 52: ... 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 Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To d...

Page 53: ...me apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s p...

Page 54: ...lls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap to make a voice call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 55: ... circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap RECENTS or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When a call c...

Page 56: ... contact you you will not receive notifications The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetoo...

Page 57: ...ap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 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 4 Tap SAVE ...

Page 58: ...E CONTACT to create a new contact or tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT 3 Select a storage location to save contacts to 4 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE Syncing contacts with your web accounts...

Page 59: ...ly Tap 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 call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Share 3 Tick cont...

Page 60: ... duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Merge duplicate contacts 3 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Delete 3 Tick contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap a contact s image or tap a contact s name Details Then tap Delete ...

Page 61: ...ap 3 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 4 Enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 5 Tap SEND to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps...

Page 62: ...Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 3 Change the notification settings Notification sound Change the notification sound Vibrate when sound plays Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked scr...

Page 63: ...een tap Samsung Internet 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 64: ...ing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Tabs TURN OFF SECRET MODE Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Email 2 Enter the email address and password an...

Page 65: ...to read it If email syncing is disabled new emails cannot be retrieved To enable email syncing tap your account name and then tap the Sync account switch to activate it Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally proh...

Page 66: ...on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions You can change the shooting mode switch between cameras or apply filter effects Front camera preview Rear camera pr...

Page 67: ...is feature is only available in some shooting modes Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustme...

Page 68: ...re high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on chan...

Page 69: ...ze the settings and then tap to take a photo Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Tap and drag your finger on the colour temperature bar Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher IS...

Page 70: ...s 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 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail Continuous shot Take a series of photos of ...

Page 71: ...Night Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the shooting modes list tap Night Tag shot Take photos and tag them with the current location and weather information On the shooting modes list tap Tag shot To use this feature Tap and then tap the Location tags switch to activate it Sports Take a photo of fast moving subjects On the shooting modes list tap Sports ...

Page 72: ...nt camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the screen to take a photo of yourself Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them Using the selfie flash When ...

Page 73: ...screen and take a photo of yourself SkinTone Make your skin appear brighter and clearer Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Wide selfie 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 ...

Page 74: ...o take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits The top and bottom ...

Page 75: ...ble options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used REAR CAMERA Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory FRONT CAMERA Picture size...

Page 76: ...ocation may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Storage location Select the memory location for storage Volume key function Set the device to use theVolume key to control t...

Page 77: ...e Access additional options Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites To hide or show the menus tap the screen You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images You can select up to six images for your collage ...

Page 78: ...ger 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 Viewing albums You can sort the images and videos saved in your device by folder or album The animations or collages you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list On the Apps screen tap Gallery ALBUMS ...

Page 79: ... the Apps screen tap Gallery STORIES 2 Tap and hold a story to delete and tap DELETE Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud 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 On the Apps screen tap Gallery Settings and tap...

Page 80: ...a sharing method Samsung Notes Introduction Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by writing or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes Creating notes 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Notes ALL 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Tap Pen to write or draw Tap Brush to paint with various brush...

Page 81: ...eyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert a voice recording Insert an image 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Notes 2 Tap ALL or tap COLLECTIONS and select a category 3 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 4 Tap DELETE ...

Page 82: ...e date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event Creating tasks 1 Tap Calendar on the Apps screen 2 Tap VIEW Tasks ...

Page 83: ...dar Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset ...

Page 84: ...le depending on the region View and manage trackers Compare your step count records with other S Health users or compete with your friends Set your daily goals and track your progress Monitor your health and fitness View guide messages or notifications from S Health To add items to the S Health screen tap Manage items and then select items under each tab TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intak...

Page 85: ...ion may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select as...

Page 86: ...t your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Making voice recordings 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Voice Recorder 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 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 87: ...ities around the world time an event or set a specific duration ALARM On the Apps screen tap Clock ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the al...

Page 88: ... tap DELETE STOPWATCH 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock STOPWATCH 2 Tap START to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET TIMER 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock TIMER 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when ...

Page 89: ...and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Accounts for more information 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 and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your locat...

Page 90: ...r 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 Duo Have video calls with others Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 91: ...tering keywords tap Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a...

Page 92: ...ly 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 devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list turn on itsWi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when theWi Fi Direct connection request is accepted on th...

Page 93: ...ge data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approve...

Page 94: ... be connected when the Bluetooth connection request is accepted on the other device Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select...

Page 95: ...tions Data usage Data saver Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Mobile data usage Monitor your mobile data usage Billing cycle Set a limit for mobile data usage Wi Fi data usage Monitor yourWi Fi data usage Restrict networks SelectWi Fi networks to prevent apps running in the ba...

Page 96: ...e This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the Flight mode switch to activate it Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing After takeoff you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel NFC and payment Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC ...

Page 97: ... NFC tags or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to th...

Page 98: ...ections 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 99: ...ter via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find yo...

Page 100: ...your location information even when the features are deactivated RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS View which apps request your current location information LOCATION SERVICES View the location services your device is using More connection settings Customize settings to control other features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for ne...

Page 101: ...tions More connection settings Printing DOWNLOAD PLUG IN 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing con...

Page 102: ... the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Vibr...

Page 103: ... notification settings tap ADVANCED and select an app Allow notifications Allow notifications from the selected app Show silently Set the device to mute notification sounds and hide notification previews On lock screen Show or hide notifications from the selected app when the device is locked Set as priority Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them in the allowed...

Page 104: ...vice is charging or the screen is turned off 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 will not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and then tap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filt...

Page 105: ...e to the right and tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap EDIT and select an app or contact with 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 Wallpapers and themes Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings ...

Page 106: ...s or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients Refer to Send SOS messages for more information Direct share Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to ...

Page 107: ...ervice provider Adding emergency contacts On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Send SOS messages Send messages to ADD Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from Contacts to add an existing contact as an emergency contact Device maintenance The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage memory and system security Y...

Page 108: ... operating conditions You cannot receive notifications from apps that use power saving mode Managing the battery You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings to set app power monitor options Storage Check the status of the used and ava...

Page 109: ...Settings screen tap Apps Lock screen and security Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Info and app shortcuts Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Notifications Set whet...

Page 110: ...crypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud or reset your device You can also register and manage accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account and transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch Regularly...

Page 111: ...ntacts calendar events images and videos Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete t...

Page 112: ...omatic restore Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision Customize the settings to improve accessibility f...

Page 113: ...stomize your device s system settings 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 Date and time Access and alter the settings that control how the device displays the time and date If the battery becomes fu...

Page 114: ...ettings screen tap About device My phone number View your phone number 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 Device name View and edit the name that will be displayed when connecting your device with other devices via...

Page 115: ...IN 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 signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area ...

Page 116: ...reezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 117: ...nected 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 provid...

Page 118: ...device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error...

Page 119: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized by your network service p...

Page 120: ... to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and so...

Page 121: ...use your device while it is charging or touch your device with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shock Do not short circuit the charger or the device Doing so may cause electric shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories an...

Page 122: ...evice and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery Never use a damaged charger Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure containers The battery may leak Your device may overheat and cause a fire Do not use or store your device in areas with high concentrations of dust or airborne materials Dust or foreign materials can cau...

Page 123: ...takeoff and landing After takeoff you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio interference from your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Do not expose the device to heavy smoke or fumes Doing so may damage the outside of the device or cause it to malfunction If you use a hearing aid contact the ...

Page 124: ...ice and heavy traffic can be hazardous Do not take notes or look up phone numbers Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the wat...

Page 125: ...ts requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures IP Code test conditions 15 35 C 86 106 kPa 1 5 metre 30 minutes Despite this classification it is still possible for your device to be damaged in certain situations Care for and use your mobile device properly Store your device only on flat surfaces If your devic...

Page 126: ...g a similar device consult a physician before using the device If you feel discomfort such as a muscle spasm or disoriented stop using the device immediately and consult a physician To prevent eye strain take frequent breaks while using the device Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys drawing characters on a touch screen with your...

Page 127: ...n your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or swelling of the skin When this happens stop using the device and consult your physician Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face Take the d...

Page 128: ...ration caused by using unapproved accessories are not When using the device mind the following Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty If your device needs servicing take your device to a S...

Page 129: ...ot responsible for the loss of any data When disposing of your device back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications Be particularly cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal information Check your accounts regularly for una...

Page 130: ... settings or modify the device s operating system Correct disposal of this product This product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the...

Page 131: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CO...

Page 132: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 133: ...nsidered safe for use by the public This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This will be helpf...

Page 134: ...rks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Indus...

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